Coatings World - April 2016

as well as with conventional, compliant and HVLP spray equipment. The new surfacer delivers high build and sands easily. In addition, it is fast-drying, often in as little as one hour. F4932 is also chromate-free and compliant for all regions in the U.S. and Canada.

“F4932 is the latest example of PPG’s ongoing commitment to developing advanced fleet coatings technology,” said J.J. Wirth, PPG brand manager, commercial coatings. “This is an easy product to apply, and one that will help speed shop throughput and ensure the high-quality results our customers expect with PPG products. We’re pleased to add this to our Delfleet Evolution brand.”

Jotun Launches Jotachar
1709 for Fire Protection

Following the success of Jotachar JF750 revolutionary mesh-free epoxy passive fire protection coating, Jotun has announced the introduction of Jotachar 1709, a mesh free epoxy developed specifically for the hydrocarbon processing and energy industries.

Jotachar 1709 has been developed using the technology platform behind Jotun’s successful Jotachar JF750. According to the company, Jotachar JF750 continues to be embraced by the offshore and onshore industries as an alternative to traditional mesh containing solutions for hydrocarbon pool and jet fire scenarios.

Jotachar 1709 has been specifically designed to protect steel against hydrocarbon pool fire scenarios for up to four hours, as defined within the ANSI/ UL1709 Standard. Operators also benefit from long term corrosion protection, reduced life-cycle costs and the elimination of any risk associated with mesh installation errors.

According to John Warner, Jotun category manager (Intumescent Coatings), Jotachar 1709 offers the land-based hydrocarbon processing industry significant advantages compared with traditional passive fire protection solutions.

“Today, concrete or cementitious-
based PFP materials are widely used in
the hydrocarbon process and related in-
dustries to manage risks associated with
pool fires,” he explained. “Installation of
lightweight cementitious material often
includes welded or galvanised steel mesh
systems, all of which add to cost, installa-
tion time whilst extending the shutdown
period. Dense concrete options have a
high installed weight, often requiring ad-
ditional engineering considerations and
are susceptible to deterioration if not
correctly maintained. Whilst these PFP
solutions may appear to have a low ini-
tial cost, they often deteriorate rapidly
due to the harsh industrial environment,
leading to extensive substrate corrosion
with compromises in fire safety. Frequent
inspection & extensive maintenance over
the life of the asset is often required to en-
sure fire performance and steel integrity”.

By contrast, Jotachar 1709 can be applied in a continuous application process. “Our mesh free solution does not require additional welded pins, metal or fabric reinforcement, eliminating the need for complex mesh depth or overlap rules, reducing both material cost and installation time,” he added. “Unlike concrete or cementitious-based solutions, Jotachar 1709 is highly durable and does not require additional weather-proofing to prevent deterioration. No topcoat is required as part of our UL1709 cer-tification. For maintenance and repair, ease of application with Jotachar 1709 significantly reduces installation time, shortens asset downtime.”

LIQUID NAILS Brand
Launches FUZE*IT All
Surface Construction
Adhesive

The LIQUID NAILS brand has announced the launch of FUZE*IT All Surface Construction Adhesive (LN- 2000). Fuze*It adhesive is formulated with a proprietary hybrid-polymer blend for best-in-class adhesion. With two times the strength of fasteners alone, it bonds nearly all materials in any weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from - 40 F to 300 F, and on surfaces that are dry, frozen or wet.

Liquid Nails Fuze*It adhesive features
an instant-grab technology, while still al-
lowing for repositioning, and provides
significantly faster strength development
than its competitors. This al-
lows for faster job completion
and less opportunity for parts to
move or shift, creating a better
and more reliable bond.

In addition, the product is easy to apply to all surfaces in low temperatures and it is heat resistant. It does not foam in high temperatures or high humidity, which typically leads to weak spots. And with its plastic cartridge, packaging will not be damaged when left in the rain or snow, even overnight.

“With Fuze*It All
Surface adhesive, contrac-
tors and DIYers alike can
rely on one product to
handle nearly every job,
no matter what materials
they are using,” said Mark
Hembree, PPG senior mar-
keting manager, adhesives
and sealants, architectural
coatings. “The market-
place is always looking for
more versatile products
that are highly effective and save time.
We’re excited to bring this technology to
the marketplace.”
Mark Stypczynski, PPG manager,
technical specifications, adhesives and
sealants, architectural coatings, said,
“Fuze*It construction adhesive can ad-
here even metal to metal or most plastics
to most plastics with an instant hold, fast
cure and a long-lasting bond. This will
solve common job-site challenges in de-
termining what adhesive to use with dif-
ferent materials. It’s a go-to choice for
contractors and takes the guesswork out
of everyday projects for DIYers.”

Furthermore, the Liquid Nails brand’s Fuze*It All Surface product is a plasticiz-er-free formula, so it will not turn brittle like other products made with plasticizers that dry out over time. It also has a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) formulation and is GREENGUARD certified to help contractors attain points under current green building programs.