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The Various Types of Industrial Coatings
Industrial coatings are omnipresent and used to safeguard an extensive range of products from corrosion, damage, and deterioration while simultaneously enhancing the appearance of the coated surface or product with vibrant colors.
The right industrial coatings add value to the manufactured products and improve their longevity and appearance. The range of coated surfaces is extensive as it includes all metals, wood, plastics and composites, rubber, glass, leather, and practically any other material.
There is an extensive range of industrial coatings with varying functionalities. Your formulator will collaborate with you to achieve the desired end-result and performance. Furthermore, it is critical to generate a product that is beneficial to the technicians when it comes to ease of application in the operational procedures.
These polymers can be incorporated into innovative, low solvent or water-based systems. The following outlines some of the benefits each provides to their applications:
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This industrial primer is the protective top coat of Polyurethane Coatings. Its incorporation in many different sectors attests to its versatility. Its ability to increase the protective layer’s durability and wear-ability helps to overcome abuse and sustain prolonged use while resistant to abrading.
These coatings can be produced in a high gloss, attractive, and color retained finish. Aliphatic polyurethane coatings are suited for these applications as they possess a high durability against the sun’s UV rays and other outdoor weathering.
Polyurethane products exhibit excellent water resistance, and do not degrade in wet or submerged conditions. Although they do not perform well outdoors, as they tend to lose their durability with UV exposure, these coatings are well suited to indoor use.
Generally these coatings are a combination of an epoxy polymer with an amine curing agent. To form what is commonly known as ‘epoxy glue’, a double barrel system is used where the resins and hardeners in separate tubes are combined to achieve a strong adhesive bond. Adjusting the ratios (and ingredients) of epoxy mixtures provides a vast array of performance characteristics as they can be tailored to different environments. Thus, there is an opportunity for a multi-functional coating designed for multiple end uses.
The tendency of epoxy coatings to adhere to almost any surface continues to contribute to their popularity. In addition to effective weathering and abrasion resistance, epoxy coatings tolerate higher service temperatures than almost any other coating type. Properly designed epoxy formulations withstand heat to hundreds of degrees Fahrenheit!
Alkyd Coatings
Alkyd coatings represent a proven, versatile class of industrial and OEM coating materials. Once applied to properly prepared substrates, alkyd coatings withstand the consequences of multiple, diverse environments and may be tailored to efficiently perform in interiors, exteriors, underwater, and underground.
Zinc-Rich Coatings
These high-performance coatings utilize zinc dust as a corrosion and rust-inhibiting pigment. Organic zinc coatings are frequently developed using epoxy or polyurethane resin binders to justify the high-performance pigments, as they demand high-performance polymers.
When applied to steel, zinc coatings are particularly useful, providing multifunctional corrosion protection, including both galvanic and polymeric barriers, since zinc coatings tend to endure rough service. Coatings that contain zinc are long-lasting and exhibit abrasion resistance.
Acrylic Coatings
The advantages of acrylic coatings include their rapid drying time and ability to produce a high gloss. They are exceptional as primers that promote adhesion. Acrylic paints require fewer components. Additionally, they can enhance the corrosion resistance of the product that is being coated.
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