Application Procedures and Performance

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Two epoxy components. 100% solid epoxy. 19.4% Flexibility. 1 year & 2 years shelf life components. Resists fire up 1100C Corrosion resistance. Acids & Solvent Resistance.

Agenda
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Surface Preparation (blasting) Primer Mesh Installation Spraying Troweling Film Build Surface Appearance Film Thickness Measurement Topcoating

Overview
Durable Epoxy Coating l F-l-e-x-i-b-l-e (19% Elongation) l Contractor Friendly l Solvent Free Airless Application l Excellent Adhesion
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SURFACE PREPARATION
SSPC-SP6 (NACE No.6)------------------- Cleanliness Grade fine to Medium G, 1.5-2.0 mil------- Roughness

Primer Application
Epoxy Zinc Epoxy 2.0 mil 2.5 mil

+ Epoxy Tie 1.0 mil Thermal Sprayed Aluminum 8.0 mil + Sealer 1.0 mil

Primer

Steel Mesh Installation (Round Sections)

Install steel mesh direct to primed steel
Install galvanized hex mesh
Butt join mesh Lace or tie together Mesh shall be tight

Lace Detail

Tie Wire Detail

Steel Mesh Installation (I Sections)

Cut and pre-bend x x 19 gage galvanized mesh to fit steel sections. Install mesh sections to flange tips after primer has cured, butt together. Two inch maximum gap. Use steel for UL1709 ratings >1 hour
Mesh edge piece cross section

3-4 inch Flange thickness

Mastic Pump (Single Pump)

Dual Pumps
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1 Spray-Equip Dual Pump

AirTech Dual Pump

Apply Pitt-Char XP Coating to Steel Mesh

Plural Airless Application
Apply 5mm (0.2) per coat

No Airborne Solvents

Apply Pitt-Char XP Coating to Primed Steel To half thickness for fiberglass mesh
Plural Airless Application
Apply 5mm (0.2) per coat

No Airborne Solvents

Trowel Coating.
Eliminates Irregularities Ensures Good Wetting Consistent Thickness

Fiberglass/Fabric Mesh Installation

Mesh Installation
Fabric or Fiberglass Mesh Cuts with shears Install in Wet Coating Roll Mesh 100% Eliminate Wrinkles, Bubbles, Voids Overlap Seams 50mm +

Apply Remaining Coats of Pitt-Char XP Coating to achieve Specified DFT

Shore A, 50 or D, 25 before recoat Recoat within 24 hours

Trowel Coating
Eliminates Irregularities Ensures Good Wetting Consistent Thickness

Surface Finish
Roll with Short Nap Cover Use Approved Solvent Use Minimal Solvent Achieve Desired Finish per Reference Sample

Solvent

Measure Film Thickness

Average Thickness or Specified Thickness 0.25 0.2 Every 4-6 Linear Feet (Structural Members) Every 100 Ft (Large Flat Areas)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Acceptable Sprayed Finish

Acceptable Rolled Finish

Topcoating (If Required)

Safety Colors Aesthetics Epoxy or Polyurethane 2-4 mil