R

  • Resin

    Polymer which forms the basis of a paint system - also known as binder

  • Reverse cascade

    Rinsing technique used on most coil coating lines to minimise water usage

  • Rheology

    Flow properties of liquid paint - important to ensure a smooth paint film

  • RoHS

    The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC)

  • Roller coater

    Device used in coil coating to apply wet paint to a moving metal strip

  • Roller coating

    Process of applying wet paint to a moving metal strip as used on most coil coating lines

  • Roofing

    Products used for the weatherproofing of building roofs

S

  • Substrate

    A metal strip used as the basis for prepainted metal

T

  • Thermoplastic

    Describes paints which do not chemically cross-link, but fuse when cured - can exhibit plastic properties at elevated temperature

  • Thermoset

    Describes paints which chemically cross-link when cured