C

  • Conversion coating

    A chemical coating applied to metal strip to facilitate the adhesion of paint

  • Corrosion

    Process by which a metal degrades through oxidation

  • Curing

    Process of converting a wet paint film into a dry film, usually involving chemical change and polymer cross-linking

D

  • DFT

    Dry film thickness - thickness of a paint film once fully dried and cured

  • Domestic appliance

    Electrical goods such as refridgerators, washing machines, dryers, cookers etc.

E

  • ECCA

    The European Coil Coating Association

  • Effluent

    Waste water, usually contaminated with chemicals or dirt, for example from the pre-treatment section of a coil coating line

  • Emboss

    Texture which can be applied to thick paint coatings before they are fully cured

F

  • Finish coat

    The top-most paint coat which gives a decorative and protective surface finish

G

  • Galfan

    Variant of HDG with 5% aluminium, 95% zinc metallic coating