Colorcoat Prisma®
Aesthetics that last, guaranteed.
Colorcoat Prisma® demonstrates a step change by utilising cutting edge three layer manufacturing technology to create an optimised, robust, chrome free pre-finished steel product.
This development in manufacturing and extensive testing, allows us to offer Colorcoat Prisma® in a greatly enhanced range of colours and effects, Confidex® guaranteed for up to 40 years, and colour stability for up to 20 years for standard colours.
The contemporary colour range includes the Elements selection of natural metal colours, enhanced metallic sparkle effects, as well as a wide selection of inspired Matt shades such as Matt Metallics ideal for facade applications.
Colorcoat Prisma® not only uniquely pushes the boundaries for UV performance but also outperforms the highest European corrosion resistance standards. This makes it the ideal choice for commercial, retail, warehouse, public sector and superior aesthetic buildings that are truly built to last...
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EN-Construction-Product-Colorcoat Prisma | Benefits
- Revolutionary 3 layer coating technology, providing enhanced aesthetics and long term performance and durability.
- Confidex® Guarantee for up to 40 years for the weatherside of industrial and commercial buildings with no inspection or maintenance to maintain its validity.
- Colour guarantee included as part of the Confidex® Guarantee for standard colours.
- Optimised Galvalloy® metallic coating for ultimate corrosion resistance and cut edge protection.
- Independently tested for liberation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) against EN ISO 16000-9 and achieved an A+ rating.
- Creative and aesthetic range of colour effects available, including Metallic, Sparkle, Matt and Matt Metallic options ideal for facade applications and now a new Textured finish - see separate tab for more details.
- Contemporary colour range offering complete design flexibility with complementary colours and natural metal shades
- Fully REACH compliant & free of chromates including hexavalent chrome.
- Made in the UK. Certified to BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Standard.
- Fully supports BREEAM & LEED certification.
- Robust and durable topcoat for easier handling and processing.
- Reverse side branding making traceability easy.
- Informed colour choice based on availability, feasibility and level of guarantee via Colorcoat® Compass digital colour matching system.
- Available from a range of Colorcoat® supply chain partners.
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EN-Construction-Product-Colorcoat Prisma | Typical properties
| Properties | Test Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal organic coating thickness Solids, Metallics, Matts Elements |
(μm)* (μm)* |
65 40 |
EN 13523-1 EN 13523-1 |
| Specular gloss (60°): Solids, Metallics Matts Elements |
(%) (%) (%) |
25-35 <10 30-40 |
EN 13523-2 EN 13523-2 EN 13523-2 |
| Scratch resistance: Solids, Metallics, Matts Elements |
(g) (g) |
>3000 >2500 |
EN 13523-12 EN 13523-12 |
| Abrasion resistance (Taber CS10 2x 1kg, 250 Rev): Solids, Metallics, Matts Elements |
(mg) (mg) |
<15 <15 |
EN 13523-16 EN 13523-16 |
| Flexibility: Minimum bend radius Reverse impact Adhesion (Cross hatch) Pencil hardness |
(T) (J) (%) |
0.5T@16°C ≥18 100 H |
EN 13523-7 EN 13523-5 EN 13523-6 EN 13523-4 |
| Maximum continuous operating temperature |
(°C) | 90 | |
| Corrosion resistance: Salt spray Humidity |
(h) (h) |
1000 5000 |
EN 13523-8 EN 13523-25 |
| Corrosion resistance category |
RC5+ | EN 10169:2022 | |
| UV resistance category |
Ruv5 | EN 10169:2022 | |
| Internal environment clarification |
CPI5 | EN 10169:2022 |
*μm = micron
Notes
1. The figures contained in this table are typical properties and do not constitute a specification. Tested in accordance with EN 13523.
2. For health and safety datasheets contact the Colorcoat Connection® helpline.
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EN-Construction-Product-Colorcoat Prisma | Product performance
Galvalloy®
Colorcoat Prisma® uses the unique and proven Galvalloy® metallic coating by Tata Steel. Galvalloy® is made with a special mix of 95% Zinc (Zn) and 5% Aluminium (Al) that conforms to EN 10346:2015. The carefully developed proportions of Zinc and Aluminium in Galvalloy® offers a combination of increased barrier and sacrificial protection when compared with conventional Hot Dip Galv (HDG) coatings and provides unrivalled corrosion protection, even at the cut edges.
FIRE PERFORMANCE
Reaction to fire
Colorcoat Prisma® including Colorcoat Prisma® Element colours have been tested to EN 13823 and EN ISO 1716 and can be classified in accordance with EN 13501-1 as A1. This classification is valid for all gauges >0.4mm for all colours in the product range for single sided product.
Performance of roof coverings
Colorcoat Prisma® including Colorcoat Prisma® Element colours are deemed to satisfy, without the need for further testing, the requirements for external fire performance of roof covering products in accordance with Commission Decision 2000/553/EC. This is valid for all gauges >0.4mm and for all colours in the product range for single and double sided products.
UV Resistance
All colours surpass requirements of Ruv5 as per EN 10169:2022 proving outstanding colour retention.
Corrosion resistance
All colours surpass requirements of RC5+ as per EN 10169:2022 proving outstanding corrosion resistance for external building cladding systems.
Natural weathering
Natural weathering testing is an essential part of testing the corrosion resistance of a pre-finished steel product. Colorcoat Prisma® has undergone a comprehensive programme of testing in key weathering climates around the world.
Exposure sites were chosen in order to provide the full spectrum of weathering zones from equatorial and tropical climates to urban, rural, industrial and coastal locations.
British Board of Agrément Certificate
The long-term performance of Colorcoat Prisma® has been recognised within the BBA certificate 91/2717 and relates to the product use as external roofing and cladding or internal lining. “Colorcoat Prisma® coating and metal treatment will protect the steel substrate against corrosion for a period in excess of 40 years in normal industrial, urban and rural environments”.
Testing according to Russian GOST standards
Colorcoat Prisma® has been tested by MISIS in Russia which concluded that when used in difficult climatic conditions (e.g. coastal areas) of medium aggressive environments, it should have its functional and aesthetic properties unchanged in Southern and Northern Russian regions with temperatures ranging from +60 to -60 degrees C.
U-mark certification
Colorcoat Prisma® is being tested by the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie according to DIN 55634.
ASTM
Colorcoat Prisma® has also been tested according to a variety of key ASTM test standards for corrosion and UV resistance. For markets that require ASTM test results please contact us.
ITB
The performance of Colorcoat Prisma® has been validated in Poland by the Institute of Building Technology (ITB). This validates the category RC5+ and the UV resistance in the RUV5 category according to PL-EN 10169:2022 for the standard Solid, Metallic and Matt colours in the range.
Colour consistency
If tonal consistency is critical, all cladding for a single elevation should come from the same production batch. All metallic shades exhibit a degree of directionality.
Matching components
If accessories made from other materials are to be colour-matched to the roof or wall cladding, the best reference is the actual profiles or panels delivered to site, or material from the same batch.
Metal hand samples
Metal hand samples are available for all colours. For a truer representation of colour and effect, please obtain metal hand samples.
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