Decorative Steel Applications
Introduction
There are many applications in construction, mining, transport or civil industries where steel assets require protection. Usually these are steel assets which endure extreme conditions, whether that is high abrasion and impact, chemical attack or permanent immersion. Protecting these steel assets correctly avoids corrosion, protects contents (in the case of permanent immersion) and extends the life of the steel.
Liquimix recommends one Steel application system in particular as it has great aesthetic qualities and excellent UV-resistant qualities. Metalox-GC450 Epoxy and Opalon-S30 Polyaspartic together, provide a very high durability and long-lasting, vibrant colour with high gloss retention.
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C2 - C5 Durability Systems
System 1 : C2 Very High Durability
Metalox-GC450 : 125μm
Opalon-S30 : 75μm
Total System DFT : 200μm
System 2 : C3 Very High Durability
Metalox-GC450 : 175μm
Opalon-S30 : 75μm
Total System DFT : 250μm
System 3 : C4 Very High Durability
Metalox-GC450 : 225μm
Opalon-S30 : 75μm
Total System DFT : 300μm
System 4 : C5 Very High Durability
Metalox-GC450 : 160μm
Metalox-GC450 : 160μm
Opalon-S30 : 80μm
Total System DFT : 400μm
**Contact Liquimix for an appropriate anticorrosive system. Liquimix products should not be used without consulting the SDS and TDS as published on the Liquimix website first.
Opalon-S30
VIEW OPALON-S30
Opalon-S30 is a very high 80% volume solids elastomeric, glossy coloured polyaspartic coating that is tough, fast curing and low VOC. It is normally applied over Liquimix epoxy coatings, polyurethane sealers or other polyaspartic coatings for aesthetic reasons to produce a beautiful, durable, decorative UV-resistant topcoat.
Intended uses of Opalon-S30 Include:
- Commercial, Industrial, Residential flooring and walls
- Food processing plants flooring and walls
- Hospital flooring and walls
- Decorative topcoat for protective coatings on steel structures
- Topcoat for high value infrastructure
- Topcoat for Bridges
- Topcoat for mining structures
Metalox-GC450 is a two-component, high build 100% solids, surface-tolerant epoxy, designed for concrete and steel surfaces for atmospheric and immersion service. Metalox-GC450 has outstanding water and anti-corrosion resistance.
Intended uses of Metalox-GC450 Include:
- Single or two coat anti-corrosive coating for steel structures
- Industrial Floors
- Bridges
- Piping
- Pulp and paper
- Galvanised Iron