The present invention belongs to the area of materials
engineering. The present invention relates to a anti-spatter
welding coating that has an innovative technology in protecting against weld spatter originated during
welding processes. The formed protective film has, in its composition,
functionalized nanoparticles with sizes
ranging from 10 to 100 nm, dispersed in polymeric matrices giving rise to composites that provide the film with unique properties, which effectively prevent the adhesion of spatter. The
coating of the present invention consists of the application and
drying of a liquid paint with low solids content, from 2.5 to 6.0%, composed of a co-
solvent system, in which the majority, about 50 to 70%, by
mass, and deionized water and 20 to 40% are
alcohol-type solvents or equivalents. The
coating does not require curing processes, consumes little energy, has a reduced cost and is extremely
environmentally friendly (eco-friendly) and for the health of the worker, not containing fluorinated materials. The paint disclosed herein has excellent adhesion on
metal surfaces, withstands high temperatures of up to 600°C, has adjustable
viscosity (400 to 1200 cP), good
lubricity and results in a film that, after
drying, has a thickness that can reach values between 5 µm and 30 µm and an adjustable torque of 1 N / m up to 10 N / m. This solution designed for the automotive market also extends to other types of market that need to eliminate the loss or
rework of
metal parts contaminated with weld spatter.