High Performance Coatings
Description
Let’s start with the big picture of where high-performance coatings are used and what they are designed to do. In the most basic sense, these coatings are designed for protection, performance, and aesthetics. That is, they protect capital investments by maintaining the integrity of the surface and structure for safety purposes. High-performance coatings are used to extend the surface life of the structure and increase the time until the structure needs to be recoated. For example, a steel bridge in a major urban center that has nonstop daily traffic needs to be as safe as possible for as long as possible, and a high-performance coating system can help by resisting corrosion and adding durability. The coating also addresses an aesthetic need, whether that is to make a bold statement with color or to provide a muted color that blends in with the surroundings. Either way, the coating adds color and durability to the structure, depending on the project.
High-performance coatings are typically used in environments where structures and surfaces require enhanced abrasion and chemical resistance and require added durability. They are designed to meet the requirements of their primary function, which is to protect the surface that they are coating. In some cases, the coatings may protect surfaces from excessive use and abuse—for example, flooring in an automotive shop garage or on the steps, railings, and in hallways of a large sports arena. In other cases, they may protect surfaces from corrosion caused by simple exposure to the elements or aggressive environments that may include corrosive chemicals. Regardless of the case, high-performance coatings enhance the overall durability of whatever they coat. This added protection is provided to ensure the safety of not only the people who come into contact with the structures but also the immediate physical environment surrounding the structures.
As a paint product, these coatings also have a secondary function, which is to enhance the aesthetics of a structure or space. Coatings may be used in many different ways: to downplay a space (e.g., a neutral tan or grey), to highlight a key feature (e.g., a bright red or yellow fire hydrant or holding tanks colored to indicate different contents), or to beautify or brand a space (e.g., high school lockers, or a transit system bus or subway car). Whatever the case, high-performance coatings are everywhere—all it takes is learning to see them and understand why they are there.
Bolair Fluid Handling Systems is a trusted supplier of high-performance coatings as well as the equipment used to apply them.
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| Date Added | 2021-06-17 |
| Product Id | 10524205 |
