Axalta Launches Next Generation C5 Electrical Steel Varnish from Energy Solutions Voltatex

Date: 08/10/2014
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Globally Launched Product Available for Many Electrical Insulation Applications.

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is launching its next generation C5 electrical steel varnish - Voltatex® 1250V. Part of the Voltatex family of electrical insulation products, Voltatex 1250V is suitable for use in multiple applications including electric motors, small and medium power tool generators, traction motors and electric vehicles.

The new product is designed to aid the manufacturing process of magnetic cores of electric machines thanks to its excellent slitting, punching and welding properties. Once applied, the surface of the cured varnish layer is a glossy light grey that has improved scratch- and corrosion-resistance. Voltatex 1250V is a water based and chromium-free formulation as well as REACH compliant which also helps fulfil requirements for reduced environmental impact.

"Voltatex 1250V is a non-acidic, chromium-VI-free C5 varnish designed to satisfy regulatory requirements in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas for fully finished and for semi-finished NGO steel applications," says Manfred Lueg, Axalta's Global Business Development Manager for Axalta's Energy Solutions business.

Voltatex 1250V is manufactured in Austria and is commercially available globally from September 2014. For further information: www.axaltacs.com

Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light vehicle OEMs, automotive refinish and commercial vehicles to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.