Martial Arts Gear / VOC Reduction Solutions

Overview:

Plasti Dip’s line of flexible foam coatings extend to coating suitable for martial arts equipment. With the need to reduce VOC emissions while maintaining performance and keeping production costs in check, Plasti Dip developed a foam coating to do this. Learn more about these coatings and Plasti Dip’s capabilities.

Challenge:

A new flexible elastomeric coating was required that would not only meet the new environmental regulations but would also continue to meet customer expectations and requirements for performance. This new coating would also need to meet reasonable cost and manufacturing process perimeters.

Solution:

By working closely with an industry leader, new state of the art flexible elastomeric coating systems were developed specifically for the foams, process and end use of the product. Not only did the new flexible elastomeric coatings provide a compliant, cost effective coating alternative but the overall coating performance surpassed the previous solvent base coating system in tensile, elongation and overall durability. Although other specialty coating manufacturers attempted to develop a water base coating alternative, Plasti Dip International was the only manufacture to successfully market its coating.

Benefits:

Not only did the new flexible elastomeric coatings meet the challenge but additional benefits included:

Lower overall costs by increased life expectancy of products.
Greater durability.
Safer work environment for production employees.
Non-flammable.
Water clean-up.
Reduced hazardous waste and related costs