Americas, said PPG HI-TEMP 808 liquid insulation provides an extraordinary
combination of convenience, cost savings
and anti-corrosion performance. “The
need to protect workers, reduce cost and
keep equipment running are all factors in
determining the right insulation material
for a particular project,” she explained.
“In many instances, PPG HI-TEMP 808
liquid insulation can help plant owners
and managers realize all those objectives
while achieving significant cost savings. It
is a win-win solution for most facilities.”
PPG HI-TEMP 808 liquid insulation
is engineered for a range of applications
such as oil refineries; chemical, petrochemical, asphalt and ethanol plants; paper and sugar mills; offshore production
platforms; and food processing facilities.
Enhanced MasterFlow 648
Precision Grout Offers
Safety, Application Benefits
BASF’s Construction Chemicals division
has enhanced and aligned the performance
and availability of MasterFlow 648 epoxy
resin-based precision grout. The product is
now available on all continents, supported
by knowledgeable BASF sales and technical
teams, so engineers, equipment manufacturers, contractors and owners can specify
and install the grout with confidence.
MasterFlow 648 is used to secure critical equipment for proper alignment and
transmission of static and dynamic loads,
vibration and rotational torque in the
Power Generation, Chemical Processing
and Petroleum Refining industries, as
well as LNG Production, Storage and
Transmission, Pulp & Paper Production,
Steel and Aluminum Manufacturing,
Mining and other industries.
BASF stated it has applied advanced
chemistry to balance the physical properties of the grout with the sometimes difficult yet also very important application
enablers of flow and working time, to
provide durable support, protecting the
equipment investment by improving reliability, operating efficiency and life cycle
of machinery.
MasterFlow 648 meets the require-
ments of relevant grout specifications,
standards and practice documents in all
regions of the world, such as API 686,
ASTM C579 and many more interna-
tional and local standards. The product
delivers high early and ultimate compres-
sive strengths to allow rapid commission-
ing of equipment or fast return to service
in shut downs. It is formulated to also
achieve additional important and relat-
ed performance properties such as High
Effective Bearing Area of the grout for
even load distribution; minimal shrinkage
and low creep to provide full baseplate
contact under load and over long periods
of time to maintain machinery alignment;
as well as the ability of the grout to with-
stand elevated service temperatures and
chemical exposure.
The product allows for improvements
in safety and installation characteristics,
including reduced dust in material mixing,
low odor, soap and water clean-up, and
superior flow allowing placement flexibility. MasterFlow 648 is formulated to be
poured or pumped, and a high flow mix
can be used to meet challenging installation
scenarios. BASF Construction Chemicals
teams around the world work closely with
design professionals, equipment manufacturers and plant owners to provide detailed
technical assistance and independent testing results, and support contractors with
guidance on the correct mixing, application, finishing and testing procedures.
Vermont Natural Coatings
and Norton Abrasives
Release New Amber Sealer
Vermont Natural Coatings, in partnership
with Norton Abrasives, has launched Amber
Sealer as the latest addition to its co-branded
line of PolyWhey Professional Wood Floor
products. Poly Whey Amber Sealer uses the
strength of whey protein, a byproduct of
cheesemaking, to create a natural oil-tone
waterborne sealer for hardwood floors.
“Amber Sealer is an exciting addition to the Norton Abrasives|Vermont
Natural Coatings line because it allows
professional flooring contractors to
achieve the look oil-based finishes offer
without sacrificing the safety and health
of their employees or their clients,” said
Andrew Meyer, president of Vermont
Natural Coatings.
Amber Sealer can be applied over bare
or prefinished wood and dries in less than
two hours. It is easy to apply,
sands effortlessly and minimizes
grain raise and tannin pull, ac-
cording to the company. Followed
by two to three coats of PolyWhey 2500
or 3500 Wood Floor Finish, the end result
is an oil-look floor with outstanding resis-
tance to all forms of wear.
“The Amber Sealer is an important addition to the Norton|Vermont
Natural Coatings product offering because it provides the rich look of an
oil-modified finish without any of the
harsh elements of an oil-modified product. After extensive in-field testing we
are quite pleased with the tone and
color achieved with just one coat of the
sealer. You can also build on that color
by applying multiple coats to get a more
customized look. Plus the Amber Sealer
is so easy to apply it makes getting that
oil-modified look that much simpler,”
said Dave Mansfield, market manager
for Norton Abrasives.
“The Norton Abrasives distribution
network and reputation for quality and
innovation make them an ideal partner to
release Amber Sealer. Contractors who already know and love the line have asked for
an oil-tone option, and together we’re able
to save them time and money while achieving incredible results,” continued Meyer.
The complete line of Norton
Abrasives|Vermont Natural Coatings
Professional Flooring Finishes are distributed throughout the U.S and Canada.
It includes PolyWhey 3500 for commercial and heavy traffic areas, PolyWhey
2500 for residential and light commercial
hardwood floors, PolyWhey 3000 sealer,
PolyWhey MVP Sport Floor Finish and
Poly Whey MVP Sport Floor Sealer.CW
