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High Productivity and Performance Polyaspartic DTM and Two-Coat Systems

High Productivity and Performance Polyaspartic DTM and Two-Coat Systems
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These case studies are presented demonstrating the cost savings and performance of one-coat direct-to-metal (DTM) and two-coat polyaspartic exterior coatings of three industrial maintenance applications involving hopper railcars, bridges, and an exposed steel beam superstructure. In each example, the rapid cure time of the polyaspartic coating provided increased productivity to complement its documented high performance. 

Product Number: 41214-870-SG
Author: Todd Williams , Ahren Olson
Publication Date: 2014
Industry: Coatings
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These case studies are presented demonstrating the cost savings and performance of one-coat direct-to-metal (DTM) and two-coat polyaspartic exterior coatings of three industrial maintenance applications involving hopper railcars, bridges, and an exposed steel beam superstructure. In each example, the rapid cure time of the polyaspartic coating provided increased productivity to complement its documented high performance. For example, fifty hopper railcars were coated in 2002 using a one-coat DTM polyaspartic formulation at eight dry mils. After 11 years in field service, the railcars were examined for corrosion resistance and weathering performance. The increased productivity and cost savings of the polyaspartic formulation versus a traditional two-coat epoxy/polyurethane coating was documented and will be discussed. A second case study discusses shop-applied polyaspartic coating replacing a traditional three-coat system on structural steel supporting the signature atrium of the new Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA. The final case study examines the 10 year-long performance of a field-applied two-coat polyaspartic coating replacing a traditional three-coat system on a bridge. Attendees will learn about formulating principles of polyaspartic coating that enables their longevity in the field, and the technical and performance benefits of two-coat polyaspartic systems versus traditional three-coat zinc/epoxy/urethane. Finally, the cost benefits of using polyaspartics to reduce the number of coats in both DTM and two-coat applications will also be discussed.

These case studies are presented demonstrating the cost savings and performance of one-coat direct-to-metal (DTM) and two-coat polyaspartic exterior coatings of three industrial maintenance applications involving hopper railcars, bridges, and an exposed steel beam superstructure. In each example, the rapid cure time of the polyaspartic coating provided increased productivity to complement its documented high performance. For example, fifty hopper railcars were coated in 2002 using a one-coat DTM polyaspartic formulation at eight dry mils. After 11 years in field service, the railcars were examined for corrosion resistance and weathering performance. The increased productivity and cost savings of the polyaspartic formulation versus a traditional two-coat epoxy/polyurethane coating was documented and will be discussed. A second case study discusses shop-applied polyaspartic coating replacing a traditional three-coat system on structural steel supporting the signature atrium of the new Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA. The final case study examines the 10 year-long performance of a field-applied two-coat polyaspartic coating replacing a traditional three-coat system on a bridge. Attendees will learn about formulating principles of polyaspartic coating that enables their longevity in the field, and the technical and performance benefits of two-coat polyaspartic systems versus traditional three-coat zinc/epoxy/urethane. Finally, the cost benefits of using polyaspartics to reduce the number of coats in both DTM and two-coat applications will also be discussed.

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