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POLYSTRONG MATERIAL
TM

WE CLEAN THE WORLD’S AIR AND WATER

SUPERIOR CORROSION PROTECTION

KCH is proud to present POLYSTRONG , the latest
APPLICATIONS
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Gelcoat Layer
innovation in corrosion-resistant thermoplastic
coatings and structural materials, which has been ƒƒ Degasifiers and Aerators Used
subjected to rigorous lab testing to meet specific for Municipal Water Treatment
Structural Layer Plants Requiring NSF/ANSI
NSF Drinking Water Standards. Combining 250mil 61-G Drinking Water System
outstanding structural integrity and a superior
Components Certification
corrosion barrier, POLYSTRONGTM is ideal for even
the most demanding designs and applications for ƒƒ High-Static Pressure
Ventilation Systems
outdoor usage. Bonding Agent
ƒƒ Chemical Storage Tanks
PRODUCT INFORMATION ƒƒ Wet Scrubbers
Corrosion Barrier ƒƒ Biotrickling Filters
POLYSTRONGTM is a multi-layer vessel material, 250mil
chemically bonded through spray chop FRP ƒƒ Fans
technology. It is capable of withstanding temperatures ƒƒ Physical Adsorption System
up to 140˚F and wind loads of 150 MPH.

COMPARE WITH OTHER LAMINATES

POLYSTRONGTM provides a combination of quality corrosion-, bacteria-, wicking-
and UV-resistance over and above standard FRP laminates as shown below in this
comparison:

POLYSTRONGTM Other Laminates

Overall Quality
Standard Corrosion Barrier
Ultraviolet Resistance
Subject to Wicking
Internal Blistering
Pin hole Porosity
Potential Biological Breeding
areas
Homogeneous thermoplastic
liner material maintains exacting
standards.
187 mils (up to 500 mils)
Blocks 100% of UV rays,
preventing bacteria growth in
degasifiers or aerators
No
No
Minimal to None since
substrate is homogeneous
smooth material.
Depends on filament winder or
chopper gun operator adjusting
the resin, catalyst and glass
content.
100 mils
FRP laminates with gel coats
don’t block 100% UV rays,
requiring additional cleaning and
maintenance.
Yes
Possible based on poor
fabrication techniques
and resin materials
Can be common based on
fabricator experience and quality
control.
 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
144 Industrial Drive
Forest City, NC 28043

(828) 245-9836 | KCHSERVICES.com

POLYLAST MATERIAL
TM

WE CLEAN THE WORLD’S AIR AND WATER

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
POLYLAST is a desirable, cost-effective alternative to POLYSTRONG that still
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offers the superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity needed for tough APPLICATIONS
applications. POLYLAST also provides ultraviolet resistance required to prevent
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ƒƒ Degasifiers and Aerators Used
costly UV degradation. for Municipal Water Treatment
Plants Requiring NSF/ANSI
PRODUCT INFORMATION 61-G Certification Drinking
Water System Components
POLYLASTTM is a specially formulated coating capable of withstanding temperatures
ƒƒ Anywhere the Highest Level of
up to 140˚F and wind loads of 130 MPH.
Corrosion Resistance and UV
Protection Is Required
COMPARE WITH OTHER LAMINATES
POLYLASTTM provides a combination of quality corrosion-, bacteria-, wicking- and
UV-resistance over and above standard FRP laminates.

POLYLAST Other Laminates

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Overall Quality Homogeneous thermoplastic Depends on filament winder or

liner material maintains exacting chopper gun operator adjusting
standards. the resin, catalyst and glass
content.
Standard Corrosion Barrier 187 mils (up to 500 mils) 100 mils

Ultraviolet Resistance Blocks 100% of UV rays,
preventing bacteria growth in
degasifiers or aerators
Subject to Wicking No
Internal Blistering No
Pin hole Porosity Minimal to None since
(Potential Biological Breeding substrate is homogeneous
areas) smooth material.
FRP laminates with gel coats
don’t block 100% UV rays,
requiring additional cleaning and
maintenance.
Yes
Possible based on poor
fabrication techniques
and resin materials
Can be common based on
fabricator experience and quality
control.