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colofer general information

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Introduction to colofer®
Colofer® is an organic-coated steel strip developed by voestalpine, known for its superior quality and performance in roofing, wall, and drainage systems. It has been produced using a chromate-free process since 1998, offering long guarantee periods of up to 40 years. The product combines high-tech steel strips and paints from renowned European manufacturers, providing a comprehensive solution for processing companies and end customers.
Product Features and Structure
Colofer® consists of multiple layers, including a protective film, primer, top coat, and substrate. The protective film is 120 µm thick, ensuring optimal protection during processing and assembly. The chromate-free primer and top coats offer functionalities like UV and scratch resistance. Substrate selection is based on product requirements, ensuring tight tolerances and consistent quality.
Substrate and Corrosion Protection
Voestalpine offers a range of substrates from mild to ultra-high-strength steels. The corrender coating, a zinc-magnesium (ZM) coating, provides enhanced corrosion protection, better paint adhesion, and longer guarantee periods, significantly improving colofer®'s performance.
Ambient Conditions and Product Selection
Choosing the right colofer® product depends on the atmosphere, geographical location, and altitude. Different atmospheres, such as rural, urban, industrial, and marine, require specific products. UV exposure varies by location and altitude, influencing product selection.
Product Range and Specifications
Colofer® offers a variety of products, each with specific properties:
  • colofer® INDOOR: For interior applications with a two-layer system.
  • colofer® CLASSIC: For outdoor applications with high UV resistance and automatic guarantees.
  • colofer® ROBUST: High scratch resistance and UV resistance, suitable for high altitudes.
  • colofer® UV: Excellent color retention and temperature resistance.
  • colofer® ROBUST RAIN: Developed for drainage systems with high scratch and corrosion resistance.
  • colofer® REVERSE: Back-side protection with options for foams and adhesives.
  • colofer® MATT: Aesthetic matt surfaces with high UV resistance.
  • colofer® PLUS: Maximum protection with high corrosion and UV resistance.
  • colofer® VARIO: Versatile for indoor and outdoor applications with various appearances and effects.
Environmental Standards and Certifications
The production site of voestalpine Stahl GmbH adheres to ISO 14001 and EMAS III standards, ensuring environmental management. Colofer® products have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) based on EN15804 and ISO 14025 standards, verified by independent auditors. The products comply with DGNB, BREEAM, and LEED certification systems, and meet RoHS and REACH regulations for hazardous materials. Selected products also meet Euroclass A1 fire protection standards.
Product Features and Innovations
Colofer® products are known for their extremely flat surfaces due to the ultraplan substrate, enhancing aesthetic appeal. The colofer® REVERSE line offers improved foam adhesion for sandwich panels. The brand offers extensive guarantees, including up to 40 years for certain applications, and special guarantees for demanding environments.
Quality and Production
Colofer® is produced in Austria with high-tech steel strips and paints from European manufacturers, ensuring consistent quality. The production process is tightly controlled, and products undergo extensive testing worldwide. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability, having eliminated chromate from production since 1998.
Services Offered
Voestalpine provides a range of services, including technical support, color matching, coil splitting, and flexible production planning with colofer® ROL. The company also offers marketing support and training for colofer® products. Their Steel & Service Centers across Europe provide high-precision slit strips and cut sheets.
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MORE THAN JUST ORGANIC-COATED STEEL STRIP Christoph Angeli, Customer Service For roof, wall and drainage systems voestalpine Steel Division www.voestalpine.com/colofer

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Organic-coated steel strip ECO-Pioneer MORE THAN JUST ORGANIC-COATED STEEL STRIP Made in Austria It‘s the internal properties that make a difference! Taking a closer look at colofer® reveals what sets it apart from others. colofer® is much more than just organic-coated steel strip. colofer® is an inspiring product that creates added value for customers, which translates into superior quality and performance along the entire value chain. colofer® Service At first glance it seems like there are other products that are similar, but upon closer examination, they are not. For example, colofer® has...

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SEE FOR YOURSELF WHAT colofer® CAN DO! Discover the possibilities of colofer®. For roof, wall and drainage For roof, wall and drainage colofer® COLORSERVICE For roof, wall and drainage colofer® COLORSERVICE colofer® COLORSERVICE voestalpine Steel Division voestalpine Steel Division voestalpine Steel Division voestalpine Steel Division voestalpine Steel Division voestalpine Steel Division colofer® offers versatile application possibilities. The only things that remain constant are the high quality of products and services, and our consistent commitment to remain one step ahead. »» Roof »» Wall...

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colofer® A TOTAL-PACKAGE SYSTEM Every layer is important. colofer® is a highly complex product consisting of a wide variety of components of the highest quality, each of which plays an important role in meeting customer requirements. With our deep understanding of this complex interaction, we always provide our customers with the optimum over- More than the sum of the individual parts. Optional protective film A 120 µm thick, hot-laminated protective film ensures optimum protection of the paint surface during processing of the component and assembly at the construction site. Protective film quality...

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SUBSTRATES FROM THE INNOVATION LEADER Convincing results in the salt spray test colofer® colofer® corrender Less crack creepage after 1,000 hours Not visible, but of enormous importance. The basis for colofer® as a highly innovative organic-coated steel strip is the substrate. For many decades, voestalpine has been the closest development partner to the most research-intensive industries, such as the automotive industry, and, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities, acts as a global benchmark for a wide variety of steel grades. The result is the narrowest tolerances and continuously high quality...

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AMBIENT CONDITIONS TYPES OF ATMOSPHERES (ACCORDING TO EN 10169) The right product for every application. DEPENDING ON THE ATMOSPHERE, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND ALTITUDE, Rural atmosphere (C2) Atmosphere prevailing in rural areas and small towns that contains almost no corrosive substances such as sulfur dioxide and chlorides. Urban atmosphere (C3) Polluted atmosphere prevailing in densely populated areas without significant industrial activities. It contains moderate levels of corrosive substances such as sulfur dioxide and chlorides. Industrial atmosphere (C3–C5) Atmosphere polluted by corrosive...

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SELECTING THE RIGHT colofer® PRODUCT FOR YOUR APPLICATION. Product properties (^) Recommended * Only applies to selected standard colors 1) Backing coat only on colofer® REVERSE S3 Not recommended © Upon request 2) Only available on substrate Z275 Our colofer® technical support consists of a large pool of experts who will be happy to assist you with all your inquiries. ECO-Pioneer © Made in Austria (Oj colofer® Service

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW colofer® INDOOR 15 µm colofer® ROBUST RAIN 35 µm colofer® REVERSE More than just quality More than just a standard More than just brilliant colors More than just aesthetics for roofing applications More than just extremely resistant to scratching More than just extremely resistant More than just maximum protection More than just back-side protection Elegance and functionality in indoor applications. The high-quality two-layer system consisting of primer and polyester paint in combination with corrender has significant advantages when compared with conventional products for indoor...

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WHY colofer® AND NO OTHER PRODUCT? ISO 14001 and EMAS The colofer ® production site of voestalpine Stahl GmbH implements environmental management systems pursuant to ISO 14001 and is certified according to EMAS III (EC) 1221/2009. Environmental product declarations (EPDs) An environmental product declaration provides transparent and neutral information on the environmental effects of a product based on an ecological lifecycle assessment (LCA). The EPD is based on the EN15804 and ISO 14025 standards and was verified by independent auditors and published as part of the declaration program of the...

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WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING GUARANTEE PERIODS up to colofer® has been an ECO-Pioneer since 1998 and we have acquired more in-depth manufacturing knowledge and product expertise in the field of chromate-free coating technologies than any other steelmaker. Building on our vast experience, we can offer our customers very long guarantee periods (up to 40 years), even under the harshest conditions (RC5). Maximum guarantee according to area of application colofer® colofer® colofer® colofer® colofer® colofer® colofer® CLASSIC UV MATT ROBUST ROBUST RAIN PLUS VARIO Wall applications Roof...

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ECO-Pioneer ECO-Pioneer ON A CONTINUING BASIS, voestalpine SETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND DOES JUSTICE TO ITS REPUTATION AS AN ECO PIONEER. colofer® is a true pioneer when it comes to protecting the environment, employee health and safety As early as 1998, we converted to an environmentally compatible method for the production of colofer®. Since then, colofer® has been performance or warranty periods. Environmentally compatible and sustainable steel production Active environmental protection is firmly anchored in our company philosophy. In the production of our steel products, we continually...

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