Redefining Edge Coverage
Engineering Confidence:
How EdgeSpan™ Technology Redefines Edge Coverage for OEMs
Sharp‑edge corrosion continues to challenge OEM manufacturers. Laser‑cut parts improve production, but they introduce sharper geometries where powder coatings tend to thin. These edges often fail first, leading to warranty claims, rework, and lost production time. Peridium® T82 solves this with EdgeSpan™ Technology, a system designed to build film where corrosion starts.
The Challenge: Protecting Sharp Edges in Modern Manufacturing
Laser cutting transformed fabrication but created high-risk edges that are difficult to cover. Traditional powder coatings pull away during cure. Thin film at the edge leaves metal exposed. OEMs face higher corrosion risk on equipment used in demanding environments.
“Those edges are very sharp and need coverage, which older powder coatings were not providing.”
–Danielle Dykstra, Business Development & Technical Services Manager
The Innovation: EdgeSpan™ Technology
EdgeSpan Technology controls the cure process at a micro level so the coating forms bonds over the sharpest points before film movement occurs. This creates consistent film build across edges, cutouts, and other geometric transitions.
“With the T82 EdgeSpan system, it is much more controlled on a micro level. It encourages formation of bonds over that edge before the coating wants to move away.” - Brad Kruse, R&D Chemist
Peridium T82 is built on Diamond Vogel’s super‑durable TGIC polyester platform and maintains UV resistance, weathering durability, and blooming resistance for a clean finish.
The Value: One Coat That Meets OEM Requirements
Peridium T82 provides more than edge protection. It removes steps from the process. It eliminates primer for many direct‑to‑metal applications. It creates a simpler workflow for operations that need reliable coverage without added complexity.
“This system helps OEMs build better, faster, and with more confidence. It enables efficiency and long-term value.”
–Bre McKibben, Strategic Product Manager
Tested and Proven for Real‑World Performance
Peridium T82 is validated through extensive lab testing. The coating demonstrates strong adhesion, flexibility, and durability under humidity and salt spray exposure. It maintains high gloss retention and impact resistance.
“OEM specs are strict. We don't just meet the spec. We try to surpass it.”
–Brad Kruse, R&D Chemist
Why It Matters for OEMs
Coating failures usually start at edges. Improving edge protection reduces field failures and supports throughput. For OEMs, finish quality is part of brand reputation.
“Paint is their marketing. It is their brand and their quality that they want to promote, and it is their resale value.”
–Danielle Dykstra
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