This article makes the case for a single coating layer system to replace two-coat systems for concrete coatings, claiming superior hardness and abrasion resistance as well as comparable adhesion to wet or dry concrete and equivalent chemical resistance.
One of the key components of the hydropower industry is the use of epoxy coatings, which are used to protect the machinery and infrastructure used in hydropower operations. In this article, the role that epoxy coatings play in the hydropower industry and the benefits they provide are explored.
Ahead of new regulations for potable water assets that go into effect in January 2023, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has launched a high solids epoxy lining that’s completely free of the restricted solvents.
Series 21 Epoxoline is designed for use on potable water tanks, water pipes, pumps, valves, and fittings, providing protection to both concrete and steel substrates.
PPG announced that AMERCOAT® One coating, the industry’s first true one-component epoxy coating, has earned a 2017 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award from Materials Performance magazine.
The market for epoxy surface coatings was estimated at more than 800 kilo tons in 2014 and is likely to exceed 1 million tons by 2023 with expected gains of more than 3%, according to a report released by Global Market Insights.
