| Polyurea
Systems offers environmentally responsible products that meet the
diverse needs of the industrial, commercial, contracting and OEM
markets.
Markets
and Applications for Spray Polyurea
Polyurea is a remarkable technology with a range of uses limited
only by your imagination. As with any coating system, proper surface
preparation, correct application equipment and the use of compatible
primers are required.
- Polyureas
are being used in multiple markets successfully around the globe.
- Polyurea
is more durable than paint and lasts longer between maintenance
cycles.
- Polyurea
is the best choice when it comes to cost/performance payback and
operation.
Pipe
/ Pipeline Coatings & Linings
Polyurea Coatings and linings are increasingly being used to protect
steel pipes from corrosion. Polyurea has demonstrated its ability
to last longer than paint whereby maintenance services and costs
are reduced. Polyurea is a great protective coating system for pipes
that are insulated with polyurethane foam. Polyureas are also being
used to line the inside of water and sewer pipes for infrastructure
rehabilitation work.
Bridge
Coating
Polyurea's ability to fight off corrosion and outlast paint is a
major reason these systems are being specified for bridge deck and
structure coating by State DOT's around the nation. The most common
applications of Polyurea coatings on bridges are over steel and
concrete.
Joint
Fill / Caulk
Polyurea is successfully used as a multi-purpose joint fill, caulking
and sealant material. It provides a flexible, durable, weather-tight
and traffic resistant seal for all types of building joints, such
as expansion joints and control joints in masonry floors, perimeter
joints, panels and doors, water reservoirs, etc. It has excellent
crack-bridging properties with high elongation and tensile strength.
The fast cure time and insensitivity to moisture allows for a quicker
installation with a wider application window. Proper surface preparation
and substrate condition is always necessary.
Tank Coatings
Polyurea coatings protect steel tanks from corrosion, chemicals,
and other natural weather and jobsite elements. With proper surface
preparation, substrate condition, formulation choice, primers, and
installation procedures, Polyurea goes on fast and stays on long.
Polyureas are great for extending the life of older tanks and can
offer limited structural characteristics as well. These systems
can be applied during primary construction or in a retrofit environment.
With their fast cure times they are ideal for retrofit since down
time is significantly minimized compared to mostcompeting materials.
Tank
Linings
Polyurea linings are resistant to many chemicals and industrial
liquids. With their fast application advantages and ability to adhere
to properly prepared substrates, polyureas are ideal for new storage
tank primary lining and rehabilitation projects
Marine
Above the water line and below, Polyurea can be very effective in
protecting steel, aluminum, and fiberglass in a variety of water
sport and commercial marine applications. From sound attenuation
for fishing canoes, to fish hold liners, to hull protection and
bilge liners, polyureas are used in many abrasion, chemical and
corrosion resistant marine applications.
Roof
Coating
Polyurea coatings make an excellent protective covering for polyurethane
foam roofs. Polyurea can be formulated to meet specific performance
requirements due the wide range of physical properties that can
be formulated. Some systems have the "Cool Roof" ENERGY
STAR® rating for color and reflectivity. These reflective coatings
can help reduce the amount energy consumption buildings use for
heating and cooling. The fast cure time and insensitivity to moisture
allows for a quicker installation with a wider application window.
Proper surface preparation and substrate condition is always necessary.
Waste
Water Treatment Linings
Fast cure, chemical and abrasion resistant, concrete primary and
secondary containment linings. What more can you say about Polyurea
applications for the Wastewater Treatment industry?
Manhole
& Sewer Linings
Polyurea manhole lining is a rapidly growing market due to polyurea’s
ability to solve many current issues with groundwater infiltration
and installation speed. Many municipal and private water systems
are in great need of lining and structural repair. With proper surface
preparation and substrate conditions, primers and Polyurea can be
applied fast to return the cavity to service faster than most competitive
systems. Polyurea’s ability to form a monolithic, durable
liner protects the cavity from sediment and groundwater infiltration
into municipal wastewater systems.
Truck
Bed Liners
Polyurea truck bed liners form durable, water and air-tight, permanent
liner for the exterior of pick up trucks, dump trucks and steel
containers. These durable, easy to clean and abrasion resistant
liners protect utility trucks from their harsh duty environments.
They also protect against rust and corrosion from damaging trucks
and containers. Polyurea liners can also be applied in varied thickness
to meet any specific application demand. Sprayed on truck bed liners
are available in many colors and can be wrapped over the top edge
of the truck bed to provide added protection from impact and abrasion.
Theme
Park & Decorative Design
Theme Parks often use Polyurea as a protective coating over foam,
EPS and other structures to create ornamental building fascia, themed
characters, artificial rocks, pools and environments.
Flooring
and Parking Decks
Polyurea flooring systems are most popular for their rapid turnaround
installation capabilities. Other benefits are available with Polyurea
flooring systems as well. Polyureas are very durable and great for
use in areas of high traffic. They are used in clean/dirty rooms
as a waterproofing and protective coating from daily pressure cleaning
operations. Polyurea can be formulated to be flexible and resilient
allowing the flooring system to protect objects that may fall upon
them.
Aquarium
Lining
Aquariums have also found benefits with Polyurea. The ability to
form to properly prepared custom shaped walls and themed ornaments
make this system desirable. A spray applied, water resistant liner,
available in a variety of colors with rapid return to service installation
is why facility owners are turning to Polyurea.
Landscape
& Water Containment
Landscape designers and contractors have found similar benefits
with Polyurea. Polyurea is often used to contain water for ponds
and pool decorations to form a primary containment liner. Use of
geo-textile material is common when applying Polyurea over dirt.
Proper surface condition is vital when applying over concrete and
most other substrates.
Architectural
Design
Polyurea has much the same uses in architectural design as it does
in theme park applications. Polyurea is used as a protective coating
over foam, EPS and other structures to create ornamental building
fascia, themed characters, artificial rocks, pools and environments.
There are many uses for movie set and theater stage design as well.
Automotive
Fascia OEM Molded Parts
Polyurea can be spray, open pour or reaction injected into molds.
Many automotive fascia parts have been molded from Polyurea RIM
systems. Now many spray in mold uses are becoming popular in replacing
parts commonly made from fiberglass. Water park chutes, plaques,
automotive aftermarket fascia and spoilers, architectural decorative
molding, and more...
Water
Parks & Playgrounds
Molded slides, protective coating of seats for wet/dry amusement
rides, tank linings, water containment, aquariums, concrete stadium
seats are just a few of the many applications polyureas are commonly
used for in the amusement and theme park industry. Polyureas usage
is rapidly growing in applications to replace paint and fiberglass
due its fast cure and ability to reduce maintenance cycles.
Railcar
Lining & Track Containment
Polyureas are commonly used to line liquid containment railcars
for their waterproofing and chemical resistance benefits. Hopper
style rail cars have benefited from the strength of polyurea and
its ability to resist abrasion. These cars often carry coal, sand,
and other abrasive materials. Polyurea can be applied quickly and
it will last longer than many other conventional systems if properly
applied.
Line
Striping
Polyurea is a very fast set material, which makes it ideal for use
in line striping and pavement marking. It can be returned to service
for traffic and pedestrian use in only a few minutes (depends on
formulation) after application.
Spray
Molding
The use of Polyureas for spray in mold processes are gaining momentum
with the advent of low output spray guns. Polyureas have very fast
reaction times and are meter mixed and dispensed through plural
component equipment. These materials are dry to the touch within
seconds after application reducing de-molding time dramatically.
Physical properties of these materials can be altered by the system
formulator to meet application requirements.
Fuel
Storage & Containment
Polyurea is resistant to many fuels and chemicals. It is commonly
used in fuel pits and pipeline secondary containment. Polyurea is
not resistant to all chemicals and necessary compatibility tests
and surface preparation are always required.
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- Casting
Plastics
- Containment
(Primary & Secondary)
Membranes
- Fire
Rated Products
- Foams
- Hard
Coats
- Joint
Filler and Vertical Caulk
- Multi-Purpose
Foam and Coatings
- Pedestrian
& Vehicular Decks,
Balconies & Wall Membranes & Coatings
- Primers
- Roofing
Membranes
- Rail
Car & Equipment
- Truck
Bedliners
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