Epoxy-based coatings were first developed in the mid-to-late 1950s and are now the most widely used industrial and marine protective coating. They are two-component coatings packaged in separate containers. There are literally tousands of epoxy resins and curing agents commercially available. These materials are also used in other applications, such as adhesives and structural repair materials. There are also numerous combinations of bases and curing agents. Epoxies can be solvent-based, water-based, or essentially solvent-free. Epoxies can also be used in powder coating. Epoxies have excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, water resistance, and wet adhesion. They are susceptible to chalking and are normally top coated with a UV-resistant coating when in atmospheric service. Epoxy resins can be blended with other resins or special pigments to modify the resistance characteristics of the basic epoxy:

• Blending with an acrylic resin increases UV resistance
• Blending with a phenolic resin increases chemical resistance
• Adding glass flakes increases impact and wear resistance
• Adding aluminum oxide or other irregular shaped material creates a non-skid material

The selection of a coating is based on many factors that include:

• Service environment of the coating:
  • Interior or exterior
  • Immersion or atmospheric
  • Chemical
  • In-service temperature (plus typical range and upset conditions)
• Substrate being coated
• Size and configuration of item to be coated
• Surface preparation available and possible at job site
• Application temperature and humidity
• Life expectancy of both item being coated,and coating
• Ability of applicators
• Availability of application equipment
• Availability of both item to be coated and coating material
• Critical safety requirements, e.g., a nuclear power plant, buried pipeline, or commercial ship
• Owner’s comfort level with products or manufacturers
• Budget

The coatings we use are determined with the customer to fit all your needs!

«DION PEINTURE INDUSTRIELLE IS A CERTIFIED APPLICATOR FOR MANY PAINT MANUFACTURERS, INCLUDING CARBOLINE, INTERNATIONAL, MAGIECHEM, SIKA CANADA, SHERWIN WILLIAMS AND MORE OF OTHERS.»