Can solvent-free epoxy ceramics be used in marine engineering?

Based on its corrosion resistance, it should be possible.

Eight advantages of epoxy ceramics

1. Solvent-free epoxy ceramics have a low smooth friction coefficient and can reduce drag and increase throughput.

Epoxy ceramics are organic ceramics, and the coating surface is as smooth as a mirror, with a roughness of only 0.008 (0.014 for concrete pipes and 0.013 for cast pipes).

As an inner lining layer, it can reduce drag, increase the transmission volume and reduce the pipe diameter, reducing the pump displacement and saving investment.

2. The solvent-free epoxy ceramic coating is dense and has excellent wear resistance.

Epoxy ceramics contain high-purity, high-wear-resistant fillers. According to the American standard wear-resistance test, the weight loss is only 0.1g (1kg/1000r). It can be used to transport water and slurry containing mud and sand.

3. Solvent-free epoxy ceramics have stable chemical properties and are resistant to corrosion by various chemical media such as acids, alkalis and salts.

Epoxy ceramics are chemically cross-linked polymer compounds. After solidification, an insoluble and infusible anti-corrosion layer is formed. The specimen has been immersed in sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, salt water, sea water, and ordinary water for fifteen years without any damage. More than ten years of application practice has proven that epoxy ceramics can be used in industrial wastewater, domestic sewage, seawater, concentrated seawater, saline-alkali water, and acidic sewage without damage for many years.

4. Solvent-free epoxy ceramic has a dense film, excellent anti-corrosion performance and long anti-corrosion life.

When the backward solvent-based paint forms a coating, the solvent evaporates and creates pinholes. After the first layer is dry, apply the second layer, and then apply the third layer. The overlap rate of pinholes on three or more layers is very low, and pinholes can basically be eliminated. However, blind holes are left on the first and second layers, and obvious holes remain on the surface. Pinholes, blind holes, and visible holes are all hidden dangers of corrosion. The epoxy ceramic coating can be formed in one go, has no solvent evaporation, is dense, has no pinholes, blind holes, or visible holes, and has an anti-corrosion life of more than 30 to 50 years.

5. Solvent-free epoxy ceramic has no volatile matter and no pollution. It is safe and environmentally friendly during transportation and construction, and has no occupational diseases. Currently, the coatings commonly used on the market contain a large amount of solvents, and the most harmful ones are benzene solvents, such as solvent-containing epoxy coal pitch and solvent-containing liquid epoxy coatings. Solvents will evaporate during construction, transportation, and storage, posing risks such as fire and explosion. Solvents can pollute the environment and cause occupational diseases such as benzene poisoning in workers.

Solvent-free epoxy ceramics have no volatile substances and no volatile reactive diluents. They are environmentally friendly, pollution-free, and have no occupational disease hazards. They are a leading product in the development of the coating industry.

6. The solid content of solvent-free epoxy ceramics reaches 100%, the content of paint film-forming substances is high, and the material cost is low.

Epoxy ceramic coating does not contain any solvents, has close to 100% film-forming substances, and has an epoxy resin content of more than 40%. It has fast curing speed, high mechanical strength, large bonding force, and good anti-corrosion properties. Anticorrosive paints produced by other manufacturers all contain solvents. For example, they contain more than 20% solvents and the solid content does not reach 80%. The solvent in these solvent-based coatings evaporates, wasting energy and materials, increasing costs. Moreover, solvents are added to the paint to make the paint thinner, and a large amount of low-priced talc powder and other fillers are added to some fake and inferior products, which reduces costs and increases illegal profits. This will cause losses in terms of project quality, work efficiency, economy, and environmental protection. Solvents are the root of the problem, so solvent-free epoxy ceramic coatings should be used. Anti-corrosion project is a century-old project with quality first.

7. Mechanized construction, one-time thick coating can reach more than 2,000 microns, with fast construction speed, high work efficiency and stable quality.

Generally, the minimum thickness of the internal anti-corrosion layer is required to be 300-400 microns. If other types of coatings are used, such as 8, with a solvent content of 20-40%, only 60-80 microns will be sprayed once to achieve the thickness of the anti-corrosion layer. 3 to 6 times, with an interval of several hours to one day between each time, and it will take several days to complete. The work efficiency is low, the construction period is long, the processing speed is slow, and the labor cost is high.

Using solvent-free epoxy ceramic coatings and matching dual-cylinder dual-channel spraying machines, thick coatings of more than 2,000 microns can be achieved at one time, achieving greater, faster, better and more economical results.

8. It can be constructed by mechanization or manual construction, and can meet international American standards, Chinese national standard GB 50268, industry standard SY/T 0457 and enterprise standards.