IGP-ANALYZEit Reflect
Understanding Reflectivity. Reducing Surface Heating.
Like all surfaces exposed to direct sunlight, powder-coated components absorb and reflect infrared (IR) radiation. The absorbed radiation remains in the system as energy and causes the surface to heat up.
The higher the reflectivity of a surface, the less energy is absorbed – and the lower the surface heating. The reflectivity is expressed by the TSR (Total Solar Reflectance) value, which indicates the percentage of reflected solar radiation.
With IGP-ANALYZEit Reflect, you can directly compare the TSR values of our innovative IGP-HWFclassic59 Reflect technology, which increases reflectivity through special pigmentation, with those of the conventionally pigmented product variant. The tool also calculates the expected surface temperature under solar radiation – a valuable basis for evaluating thermal optimization potential.
Select your desired colour group and the appropriate RAL colour to start the analysis.
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No input values are currently selected. The calculation will start after you select the color group and RAL color.
For the selected color, no TSR measurement data is currently available for an optimized version of the IGP-HWFclassic 59 Reflect technology. We generally recommend only choosing colors with a TSR value below 50% in the standard formulation for processing in the HWFclassic 59 Reflect version, as higher TSR values generally no longer offer any relevant thermal optimization potential.
By using IGP-HWFclassic 59 Reflect, the TSR value for RAL can be increased from % to % under the defined test conditions and assumptions compared to the standard formulation. This can theoretically lead to a °C lower surface temperature of the coated component.
IGP-HWFclassic 59 Reflect
A Powder Coating with Increased Reflection in the Infrared Range.
Dark facades – stylish, but often problematic in strong sunlight? With IGP-HWFclassic59 Reflect, you no longer have to choose between aesthetics and functionality. This innovative coating combines the advantages of highly weather-resistant systems with those of IR-reflective coatings – ideal for sun-exposed surfaces.
Thanks to special pigmentation, dark facades heat up significantly less – a sustainable benefit for the building, tmaterial, and the environment.
Lower surface temperatures reduce mechanical stress on the facade, preserving structural integrity over time.
Lower facade temperatures reduce heat transmission - cutting cooling demand, energy use, and costs.
Cooler facades reduce the urban heat island effect and improve the microclimate.
