Protective Coatings
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Applied either post-repair or as a separate operation, specialist coatings offer enhanced protection against aggressive environments and all forms of external deterioration. Correct surface preparation and product selection is critical to long term success. A&A Concrete Repair Ltd are also experienced in the selection and application of corrosion inhibitors for long term protection of concrete.
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Protective coatings are coverings that are intended to provide a layer of protection from anything that could damage the function or integrity of an item. The application of a surface coating is common with a number of different products, ranging from electric wiring to printed labels. The coatings are also helpful in preventing rust or enhancing the function of the product, as in the case of coated cookware.
WHAT IS AN INDUSTRIAL COATING?
An industrial coating is a paint or coating defined by its protective, rather than its aesthetic properties, although it can provide both. The most common use of industrial coatings is for corrosion control of steel structures such as offshore platforms, bridges and underground pipelines.
CORROSION CONTROL
The most common use of industrial coatings is for corrosion control of steel structures such as offshore platforms, bridges and underground pipelines. Other functions include intumescent coatings for fire resistance. The most common polymers used in industrial coatings are polyurethane, epoxy and moisture-cure urethane. Another highly common polymer used in industrial coating is a fluoropolymer. There are many types of industrial coatings including inorganic zinc, phosphate, and Xylan and PVD coatings.