chemical exposure. Depending
on the project need, the material
can be mixed to create either a
thick repair mortar or a flowable grout.
The product is a 100 percent solids
resin system for solvent-free and nearly odor- free applications. The 7-day
strength reaches 11,040 PSI as a repair
mortar, and 10,000 PSI as an ancillary
grout. MasterEmaco T 5000 has been
evaluated against 240 chemicals, and
its performance for each is documented
in the MasterEmaco T 5000 Chemical
Resistance Guide, available at www.mas-
teremaco-t5000.com.
MasterProtect 170CR epoxy coating can also be applied to the repair and
grouting application to offer an even
higher level of protection.
Axalta Introduces New
Imron 3.1 HG-D + Direct-To-
Metal Coating
Axalta Coating Systems has recently
introduced Imron 3.1 HG-D +, a new
premium quality, high gloss acrylic
polyurethane direct-to-metal (DTM)
coating that broadens Axalta’s DTM
product offering for industrial customers in North America.
The new Imron 3.1 HG-D + is formulated with Axalta’s latest technology to
deliver a durable high gloss, high build,
one-step system in non-corrosive exposures and select harsh environments. It is
designed at a 3.1 pounds per gallon (lbs/
gal) volatile organic compound (VOC)
level to comply with a 3. 5 lbs/gal limit in
regulated areas and is available in an extensive assortment of custom-mixed solid
colors and select standard factory packaged colors.
“Imron 3.1 HG-D + is purposely
designed for use as a DTM or a high
build topcoat with outstanding DTM
color and gloss retention in addition to
excellent adhesion, flexibility and hid-
ing,” said Ross Morgan, Axalta Coating
Systems product manager. “For added
protection, it may be used with Axalta’s
Imron polyurethane, Corlar epoxy, or
Tufcote alkyd or acrylic primers on
properly prepared surfaces.”
Axalta’s industrial products are ideal
for use on newly manufactured and re-
furbished equipment in construction,
amusement, commercial and industrial
facilities in addition to portable and
modular building industries where pre-
mium quality corrosion protection for
DTM is required.
Hempel Simplifies Offshore
Asset Maintenance with
New Coating Range
Two new coatings, Hempadur Quattro
XO 17820 and 17870, are being introduced to increase the service life
and reduce on-station maintenance
requirements of offshore assets by
leading worldwide coatings supplier
Hempel. The new high-performance
pure epoxy uni-primers combine excellent corrosion protection with
construction flexibility. Hempadur
Quattro XO 17820 / 17870 are part of
a series of two-component epoxy primer coatings which provide advanced
crack resistance using Hempel’s patented fibre technology.
They can be applied in immersed and
non-immersed areas of any offshore asset, from offshore platforms and drilling rigs through to support vessels. In
line with the latest environmental regulations, the products are fully compliant
with the IMO Performance Standard
for Protective Coatings (PSPC) regulations. Their high-volume solids ratio
(80%) means that fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released into
the atmosphere.
Hempadur Quattro XO 17820 /
17870 can be applied to multiple areas
above and below the waterline, including
ballast water and oil cargo tanks, and can
be applied year-round with workability
from - 10˚C / 14˚F to 45˚C/113˚F.
Commenting on the product’s ap-
plication to the offshore industry,
Hempel’s Oil & Gas Segment manager,
Simon Daly, said, “For asset owners,
the key benefits of Hempadur Quattro
XO are that fewer variations of pro-
tective coating are required across
the structure; lifecycle maintenance is
greatly simplified and downtime for
re-coating is significantly reduced,
saving time and money. For yards and
coatings applicators, the fact that the
product is quick drying and can be
applied even during winter months,
means that project schedules can be
maintained without painting activities
being interrupted.”
Guy Tanguy, managing director of
Meuhlhan B.V., endorsed the use of
Hempadur Quattro 17870 XO on the
ballast tanks of the semi-submersible ves-
sel Saipem 7000.
Tanguy commented, “The alumini-
um and fiber pigmented pure epoxy has
proven its excellent characteristics. The
recoat intervals were very short, which
made it possible to work around the
clock in order to finalise the tanks with-
in the schedule despite the low winter
temperatures and high volume solids in
the product.”
Hempel’s pure epoxy uni-primers
can be reinforced with its patented fi-
bre technology to prevent cracking,
improve mechanical properties, guard
against impact damage during inspec-
tions; and to assist with coating cov-
erage on complex areas. Hempel’s
Hempadur Quattro XO range has
received wide industry endorsement
through its application to commercial
ships, and has been type approved by
all major classification societies includ-
ing Lloyd’s Register, DNV GL and ABS.
Lucas Expands Sealant
Product Offering
Lucas has added #8660 single component non skinning butyl to its product
line. The #8660 provides excellent adhesion and a permanent seal between
concealed end-laps, metal roof panels,
standing seam roof panels, ridge cap,
wall panels and other applications
where a non-hardening weather seal is
desired. This product is an ideal material for OEM and shop assembled
metal details.
“We feel that this will be an excellent
addition to our product line whether you
are restoring, renovating or maintaining
building structures” stated Dennis Kelley
market manager of Lucas. The #8660
comes in a neutral color, guns easily in
cold or hot weather and comes packaged
12 per case. CW
