Corrosion Control
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the most extreme challenges.”
Axalta Coating Systems provides a full range of both liquid
and powder coatings. Its liquid portfolio includes both water-
borne and solventborne products that vary by resin chemistry
and inhibitive and barrier pigmentation packages to meet cor-
rosion protection goals. Both zinc-based and zinc-free primers
are available.
“A number of Axalta’s powder products are specifi-
cally designed for corrosion protection applications,” said
Doug Cinoman, research manager for Axalta Research and
Development. “Nap-Gard fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) powder
coatings are widely used to help protect pipeline structures from
corrosion. They are formulated to offer enhanced physical and
chemical stability, resistance to soil stress, adhesion to metal,
and resistance to abrasion and excellent corrosion resistance.
Alesta ZeroZinc powder coatings are also designed to protect
against corrosion. The ZeroZinc primer line offers outstanding
corrosion resistance and is zinc-free – while still meeting the ISO
12944, C5 I standard. Ganicin undercoats, recently introduced,
also provide corrosion protection in a liquid product. ‘
Bill Sante, director of marketing and business development
for Axalta’s powder coating business said there is opportunity
for durable polyester coatings, such as Abcite powder coatings,
for architectural steel and aluminum that are exposed to salt-
water environments on oil rigs and elsewhere. “FBE coatings
for pipe and rebar, such as Axalta’s Nap-Gard powder coat-
ings, are designed to withstand high operating temperatures
and exposure to aggressive chemicals, which is key to the oil
and gas sector.”
When choosing the right corrosion protection product
there are many elements to consider. Factors related to sub-
strate preparation, customer’s budget and performance goals,
are all key considerations.
“First, factors related to the substrate itself must be con-
sidered,” said Cinoman. “These include the type of metallic
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