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corrosion and chemical
resistance. Other benefits of fluoropolymer coatings include
reduced friction, resistance to galling, non stick, non
wetting, electrical resistance and abrasion resistance.
Fluoropolymer coatings are applied to fasteners and various
OEM components to provide a longer life before replacement.
Epoxy, Air
Dry Coatings
Air Dry Epoxy is a self-priming,
high gloss, corrosion resistant coating that is recommended
for use where a high performance, chemically resistant coating
is desired. This coating offers single coat corrosion
protection at 4-6 mils thickness, as well as very good
abrasion resistance. It may also be used as a 2 or 3 coat
system for use in industrial environments including offshore
oil and gas.
Epoxy,
Thermal Cure Coatings
Thermal Cure Epoxy is a
specially blended high molecular weight coating which provides
outstanding corrosion resistance in most environments. This
coating is also ideal for applications where an abrasion
resistant coating is needed. Thermal cure epoxy offers
excellent barrier protection from alkali and caustic
solutions, and other harsh chemicals and solvents.
Polyurethane
Coatings
Polyurethane coatings provide a
thin film, high gloss finish with exceptional weathering
performance characteristics. This coating is used in virtually
all industrial markets to provide a smooth durable finish that
has superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemical
exposure. Polyurethanes are normally used to topcoat high
build epoxy and inorganic zinc.
Scope of
Industrial coatings
The scope of the industrial
coatings market is extremely wide. Its products range from
corrosion resistant coatings to silicone sealants; glass
coatings to wood coatings; wire enamel coatings to textile
waterproofing. The industrial coatings market sectors are
equally diverse, embracing all manner of manufacturing
disciplines. Automotive paints and coatings, global aerospace
coatings, protective coatings for food and beverage packaging,
appliance and radiator coatings - these are just a few of the
many applications making the industrial coatings market richly
dynamic.
Classifications
Many
classifications of industrial coatings are possible e.g. by:
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Application - transportation, general industrial,
maintenance
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Type of
Coatings - OEM. Repair, refinish, maintenance
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Binder
Chemistry - acrylic, polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, alkyd
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Formulation - solvent borne, waterborne, solids content
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Process -
electrodeposition, brushing, spraying, coil coating, powder
coating
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Curing
Technology (mainly thermosets) - air, thermal, uv curing
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Number of
functional coats - electrodeposition layer, primer surfacer,
primer, base coat, clear coat
Industrial Coating for Rust
Prevention
With the
advent of technology iron has increasingly become an integral
part of the present day industry. From huge industrial
machines to simple domestic equipment, it is being used
everywhere, extensively. However, rust remains to be a
prominent hurdle in usage of iron, especially in industry.
Over the years innumerable rust fighting solutions and
techniques has been developed, yet not many have given
sustainable results.
Industrial
coatings that are tailor made to meet the demands of today’s
hi-tech industries. Developed under highly scientific
conditions, these rust control industrial coatings are
immensely effective and user-friendly. They neither require
multiple steps for application nor specially trained personnel
for its use. Its simple, can be used by any one and are
extremely effective.
The
industrial coating is scientifically proven to be highly
successful for combating and killing rust. It can remove and
prevent rust for a period of ten years or longer. These stop
rust industrial coatings also do not require any special
preparation just a clean dry surface they are highly
successful under extreme weather conditions and work under
water as well.
Coil Coatings
Coil
coatings for pre-coating metal
Coil
Coatings are high performance liquid coatings applied to metal
strip before it is formed (pre-painting).
Coil coating
paints are applied to continuous steel or aluminium strip in a
range of colours, cured in seconds and re-coiled for delivery
to the user. The strip must then be cut and formed without
damaging the finish. The process reduces environmental impact
as it applies paint with little waste, usually burning
solvents to provide energy for curing the paint. End-users of
coil coated metal do not need environmentally demanding
pre-treatment and paint plants.
AUTOMOTIVE COATINGS
Lower costs,
reduced air pollution, and better performance continue to be
key drivers in automotive coatings, but getting car companies
to adopt wholesale change can be a slow process. Some are
willing to totally transform the painting process to achieve
these goals; for those that aren't, the auto paint industry
has more modest alternatives as well.
The color of
a car is one of its important selling features, so it should
come as no surprise that automakers fret over the performance
of their multilayer coatings. First, there is an
electrodeposition layer put on the steel. Then, a primer
surfacer is applied, followed by the colored base coat and
then the clear coat, which protects the whole paint job from
the elements.
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