Stay Cool: Color Coatings with Altiris Technology

As temperatures soar, the demand for effective solutions to manage heat within buildings becomes increasingly critical. Traditional practices often involve painting structures in white to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption. But what if we could achieve similar thermal management using a broader palette of colors?

Altiris technology provides a sophisticated answer to this question. This innovative solution optimizes solar reflectance by reflecting a significant portion of the infrared spectrum, which constitutes approximately 50% of solar energy and is the primary driver of heat gain in pigmented systems. Light consists of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet rays, with infrared radiation being the key contributor to temperature increases.

Leveraging the properties of titanium dioxide, specifically its ability to reflect wavelengths near the visible spectrum, Altiris introduces a large titanium dioxide functional additive. This additive primarily reflects infrared radiation, reducing heat accumulation while maintaining adequate opacity by reflecting minimal visible light. Altiris is available in three formulations tailored for whites, colors, and blacks, effectively reflecting the most influential part of the spectrum for each hue.

The advantages of utilizing Altiris are substantial:

• Enhanced heat control through efficient infrared radiation reflection.
• Significantly cooler surface temperatures.
• Improved interior climate control.
• Extended durability of exterior coatings.

Above: Altiris technology in action on various surfaces, demonstrating its heat-regulating properties.

Applications of Altiris Technology

Altiris is ideal for use in settings where heat management is paramount:

• Exterior building coatings
• Coil coatings
• Marine coatings
• Automotive finishes
• Roofing solutions
• Building facades

Here: Illustration of Altiris application across various industrial sectors.

To showcase Altiris' efficacy, we offer a portable demonstration device capable of illustrating the difference in heat absorption on coated surfaces with and without Altiris. If you are interested in experiencing this technology firsthand, our team is available to visit your site for a demonstration.

Contact us today to explore how Altiris can transform your heat management strategies and enhance your coating solutions.