As demand for visually striking coatings continues to grow across industries, Sparkling Aluminium Paste is becoming an essential ingredient in achieving high-quality metallic finishes. Known for its excellent brightness and ability to impart a bright, reflective appearance, this aluminum paste offers a wide range of applications in automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings.
Manufactured using spherical aluminum powder and the latest grinding technology, Sparkling Aluminium Paste provides coatings with outstanding metallic effects and better hiding power.
Sparkling Aluminium Paste is a specialized metallic pigment used to create coatings with a vibrant and reflective metallic effect. It is made from spherical aluminum powder, carefully processed to achieve smooth, uniform particle size and high reflectivity.
This type of pigment is known for its bright appearance and excellent hiding power, making it perfect for high-end coatings that require both aesthetic appeal and protection. It is commonly used in a variety of coating systems, including:
Ink coatings
OEM coatings
Refinish and coil coatings
Industrial coatings
Plastic coatings
The Sparkling Aluminium Paste series offers several advantages for formulators and manufacturers:
The spherical aluminum particles in Sparkling Aluminium Paste create coatings that reflect light beautifully, providing a highly metallic finish. This makes it perfect for decorative and automotive coatings where a bright, eye-catching effect is desired.
The paste imparts better hiding power compared to traditional metallic pigments. This allows for enhanced opacity and a fuller metallic appearance, making it ideal for use in coatings where coverage is important.
The advanced grinding technology ensures a uniform particle size distribution, which results in smooth surface application and consistent metallic effects across large coated surfaces.
With a broad particle size range (from 24 µm to 40 µm), this series meets the requirements of different industries:
Automotive OEM & Refinish Coatings
Coil Coatings for Industrial Applications
Plastic Coatings for Consumer Products
Decorative Coatings for Packaging and Metal Surfaces
Sparkling Aluminium Paste is compatible with a wide range of solvent-based and water-based systems, making it adaptable to various resin types, including epoxy, polyester, and polyurethane.
The Sparkling Aluminium Paste series includes several grades to meet different particle size preferences and application needs:
| Grade | Non-Volatile Content (±2%) | Average Particle Size (D50, µm) | Screen Analysis (325 mesh, %) | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ-14812 | 74 | 40 | 1.0 | Ink, OEM, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-11718 | 72 | 24 | 1.0 | Ink, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-14812 | 74 | 40 | 1.0 | Ink, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-14225 | 74 | 40 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, OEM, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-12020 | 72 | 25 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-12511 | 72 | 30 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-1280 | 72 | 32 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-1281 | 72 | 28 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-12826 | 72 | 36 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
| ZQ-13625 | 72 | 36 | 1.0 | Ink, 3C, Wheel, Refinish, Coil, Industry, Plastic |
Each grade offers a specific balance of reflectivity, brightness, and hiding power, making it suitable for a wide range of end-use applications.
This aluminum pigment is ideal for use in various industries where a vibrant metallic effect is essential:
In automotive and refinishing systems, Sparkling Aluminium Paste is used to create shiny, durable, and reflective surfaces that enhance vehicle appearance and protection against the elements.
For industrial applications, Sparkling Aluminium Paste provides high-quality metallic finishes for machinery, metal parts, and structures.
Plastic manufacturers use this pigment to provide an attractive, shiny finish on various plastic products, making them stand out visually.
This series is also used in the packaging industry to create premium, attention-grabbing metallic effects on product packaging.
Sparkling Aluminium Paste provides manufacturers with a highly reflective metallic pigment that enhances the visual appeal and performance of coatings. Whether for automotive applications, industrial coatings, or plastic finishes, this aluminum paste offers superior hiding power, consistent quality, and wide application versatility.
For more information on product grades and formulation recommendations, please contact ZQ Metallic for expert advice and technical support.