FAQs about super hydrophobic coating HIREC
Here are some frequently asked questions about HIREC super hydrophobic coating.
I'd like to purchase HIREC.
Please tell me the name of the agent.
Please tell me the name of the agent.
| Kanae Co., Ltd. |
Address:2-10-2 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3432-5411Website: https://www.kanae.co.jp/ |
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| Asahi Dentsu Co., Ltd. |
Address: 5-9-2 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3432-3413HP: https://www.asahidentsu.co.jp/ |
| Fuji Chemical Paint Co., Ltd. |
Address: 5-19-15 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3711-5288Web: https://fcp32.jp/ |
| ACON Optics Communications Inc. |
Adress: New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
Tel: +886 2 2917 5598Web: https://www.aconoptics.com |
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| RichStone Limited |
Adress: Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
Tel: +82 63 237 2775Web: http://richstone.co.kr |
| NanoTech Solutions Norway AS |
Adress: Vestsideveien 279, 3648 Passebekk, Norway
Tel: +47 980 30 283Web: https://www.ntsn.no |
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Adress: A8, Wuhan National Geospatial Information Industrialization Base,No.6 Beidou Road, East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Tel: +86 27 87807177-8016Web: https://www.etsc-tech.com/ |
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Adress: Fraunhoferstr. 22, 82152 Martinsried, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 89 895 77 0Web: https://www.amstechnologies.com |
What colors are available for HIREC?
The standard color for HIREC is white. Please contact us for custom color matching for HIREC-R.
*We may not be able to fulfill all requests. HIREC450 cannot be color-matched.
None of the HIREC coatings are transparent, so they are not suitable for applications where visibility of the painted object is required, such as signs and billboards.
*We may not be able to fulfill all requests. HIREC450 cannot be color-matched.
None of the HIREC coatings are transparent, so they are not suitable for applications where visibility of the painted object is required, such as signs and billboards.
What is its lifespan?
If you are using the product outdoors, we recommend HIREC-R, which is designed to keep the coating surface fresh at all times through a photocatalytic effect. In this case, you can expect the performance to be maintained for approximately 3 years*.
For indoor use, we recommend HIREC450, but it does not have a photocatalytic effect, so the duration of its water repellency will vary greatly depending on the level of pollution in the air.
For indoor use, we recommend HIREC450, but it does not have a photocatalytic effect, so the duration of its water repellency will vary greatly depending on the level of pollution in the air.
*This is the expected duration based on our recommended film thickness (approximately 30 μm). The duration of water repellency varies depending on the usage environment, etc., so we cannot guarantee the duration of performance.
Is the painting method the same as for general paints?
To bring out water repellency of HIREC, there's a bit of a knack to the painting method.
Therefore, we require first-time HIREC customers to attend a painting training course (for a fee). Since the painting training is conducted exclusively for each customer, we will arrange the date, time, and location to suit your needs.
If you are unable to attend the course for any reason, please contact us.
Therefore, we require first-time HIREC customers to attend a painting training course (for a fee). Since the painting training is conducted exclusively for each customer, we will arrange the date, time, and location to suit your needs.
If you are unable to attend the course for any reason, please contact us.
Are there any surfaces that cannot be painted with HIREC?
Because HIREC-R inherently has low adhesion, it is usually necessary to ensure adhesion with a dedicated urethane-based primer (HIREC Undercoat UP-S) as the first layer, and then apply HIREC-R as the second layer.
(In some cases, a three-layer specification using a dedicated epoxy primer (HIREC undercoat EP) + urethane primer + HIREC-R is also possible.)
If you can paint with this primer, you can paint with HIREC.
In particular, when applying to surfaces with one-component coatings that have poor resistance to strong solvents (such as lacquer-based coatings), surfaces with water-based or weak-solvent coatings, or materials such as ABS, PPE, PET, and PC, we recommend that you test a test piece or an inconspicuous area by wiping it with primer thinner to confirm that no softening, shrinkage, or peeling occurs.
If you send us a test piece up to approximately A4 size, we will paint it free of charge and provide advice on whether or not painting is feasible. Please feel free to use this service.
Please note that HIREC painted surfaces are extremely slippery, so please refrain from painting them on roads, roofs, or other areas where people walk.
(In some cases, a three-layer specification using a dedicated epoxy primer (HIREC undercoat EP) + urethane primer + HIREC-R is also possible.)
If you can paint with this primer, you can paint with HIREC.
In particular, when applying to surfaces with one-component coatings that have poor resistance to strong solvents (such as lacquer-based coatings), surfaces with water-based or weak-solvent coatings, or materials such as ABS, PPE, PET, and PC, we recommend that you test a test piece or an inconspicuous area by wiping it with primer thinner to confirm that no softening, shrinkage, or peeling occurs.
If you send us a test piece up to approximately A4 size, we will paint it free of charge and provide advice on whether or not painting is feasible. Please feel free to use this service.
Please note that HIREC painted surfaces are extremely slippery, so please refrain from painting them on roads, roofs, or other areas where people walk.
Are there any other effects besides water?
Basically, please assume that it has no effect on anything other than water. Therefore, it can be used for applications such as separating water and oil.
I'd like to paint it on an antenna; is it suitable?
HIREC is widely used in radio wave transmitting and receiving equipment such as antennas and radomes. When rain or snow falls on antennas or radomes, a water film forms on the surface, causing radio wave attenuation.
Therefore, HIREC is used to prevent the formation of a water film by applying it as a coating.
While there are methods to melt snow using heated antennas, our experiments have shown that the melted snow creates a water film, which does not prevent radio wave attenuation.
Therefore, HIREC is used to prevent the formation of a water film by applying it as a coating.
While there are methods to melt snow using heated antennas, our experiments have shown that the melted snow creates a water film, which does not prevent radio wave attenuation.
When is the best time to paint?
The primer specifically designed for HIREC-R is a two-component mixture that requires an ambient temperature of 7°C or higher to allow the chemical reaction to proceed. HIREC-R itself is a one-component type, but requires an ambient temperature of 5°C or higher for drying. These restrictions are the same as those for general paints.
Are there any precautions to take after applying HIREC?
Because the coating is relatively soft, it may peel off if touched or struck against a hard object.
When packaging or setting up painted items, please take care to ensure that packaging materials or equipment do not rub against the painted surface.
Additionally, we offer HIREC, a spray-type repair material, for partial repairs in case the paint film peels off.
When packaging or setting up painted items, please take care to ensure that packaging materials or equipment do not rub against the painted surface.
Additionally, we offer HIREC, a spray-type repair material, for partial repairs in case the paint film peels off.
I have obtained the SDS, but who should I contact for further assistance?
Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for disposal instructions. We will send you the SDS upon request.