‘Satellite™’ – Powdertech’s unique lustrous finish with an iridescent gleam

‘Satellite’ is the latest range of unique finishes from innovative powder coater Powdertech (Corby) Ltd and is made exclusively for the company to its own visual and technical requirements.

Satellite finishes have a distinctive iridescent gleam with layered metallic and pearlescent effects and a depth of colour unrivalled in a one-coat application. The name ‘Satellite’ occurred to Powdertech as soon as the team saw the initial samples. The mid-sheen finish with vibrant flashes of light set in a rich colour is intense, “Like a million satellites in the sky,” said Richard Besant, Powdertech Director. The individual names are taken from the hundreds of man-made satellites that orbit the Earth.

Achieving colours with depth and lustre was the key objective. “Many of our customers want the gleaming metallic look that anodising provides, but without the frustrations they experience with anodic coatings, “explained Richard Besant. “We set out to develop a finish that celebrates the beauty of metal with a layered iridescent effect. The result was Satellite” Amron Architectural, the metal mesh specialist, is particularly pleased with the effect that Satellite finishes have on its profiled sheet and metal mesh where the undulating surface is enhanced as light bounces off the glittering finish.

Satellite finishes conform to BS EN 12206-1 standards and Qualicoat specifications. With excellent durability and colour stability they are suitable for internal and external applications.

In November 2022 Powdertech will be expanding the range to offer rich shades that include red, orange and dark gold.