CoatingsPro Magazine - January 2022
New & Noteworthy
2021-12-28 22:08:46
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New Fiber-Reinforced Repair Mortar for Concrete
Industrial coatings manufacturer Carboline introduced Carbocrete 4010, a fiber-reinforced repair mortar with strong application properties for vertical and overhead concrete substrates. The new product can build up to 4 inches (10.2 cm) thick on vertical surfaces to repair and resurface deteriorated concrete surfaces. It offers a quick-setting ability that allows it to be topcoated with various high-performance linings in as little as 6 hours, making it ideal for jobsite production.
Carbocrete 4010 exhibits low shrinkage, high bond strength, and low permeability, which are all critical features in high moisture and underground environments, according to the company. It is also NSF 61 approved for applications involving potable water. The potential applications are extensive, but the product is specifically effective for water and wastewater structures such as manholes, wet wells, and pipelines. For more information, contact: Carboline, (800) 848-4645, www.carboline.com.
CFI’s Flexible Coating Bridges Cracks in Concrete
Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) introduced its new WearCOAT 474 flexible epoxy coating, which represents a two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs. In addition, it functions as a waterproofing membrane to seal floors and help prevent leaks below the substrate. Combining flexibility and durability, WearCOAT 474 is capable of 85 percent elongation, or about 30 times greater than typical epoxy coatings, according to the company. The dent in the test panel demonstrates the coating’s flexibility without cracking. The product creates a membrane that can span small cracks and imperfections in the concrete slab while also working as a sealer. The coating’s protective qualities are enhanced by adding fiberglass reinforcement. For more information, contact: CFI, (215) 723-0919, www.cficoatings.com.
Werner Announces Multi-Max Pro Ladder
Climbing products and fall protection equipment manufacturer Werner is introducing the new Multi-Max Pro, an ultra-flexible, multi-position ladder that sets a new standard in worksite versatility. According to the company, Werner has combined many of its most innovative features into the Multi-Max Pro to create a replacement for five common ladder types on the jobsite. While the ladder is fully loaded with pro-focused design elements, it makes no compromises when it comes to build quality. With a load capacity of 375 pounds (170.1 kg), the Multi-Max Pro provides maximum versatility made easy. By combining the functions of five ladders into one, it can be used as a twin-step ladder, stairway-step ladder, wall ladder, extension ladder, and leaning ladder. Users can adjust the hinge at the Multi-Max Pro’s central pivot point, making it easy to change positions. For more information, contact: Werner, (888) 523-3371, www.wernerladder.com.
JTS 1 Joint, Termination Sealant Now Available in Clear
Mule-Hide Products Co. has added Clear to the color palette for JTS 1 joint and termination sealant, allowing contractors to quickly and easily complete projects that would otherwise require color matching. JTS 1 is described as a 100 percent solids, moisture-cure urethane joint and termination sealant that is used in applications where significant movement or vibration is expected. It adheres to dry and wet surfaces with no sagging or shrinking and has minimal odor.
The sealant delivers strong adhesion to concrete, masonry, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), wood, vinyl, and most other common building materials. TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membranes must be primed before the application of JTS 1. The sealant’s high-solids content allows it to seal larger joints of up to 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide and 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep without the use of a backer rod. When JTS 1 is applied to vertical surfaces, the bead stays in place, rather than oozing down the joint. For more information, contact: Mule-Hide, (800) 786-1492, www.mulehide.com.
New Women’s Work Boot From KEEN Utility
KEEN Utility has released the Dover work boot in a women’s fit, which the company describes as being built for the unique fit needs of today’s tradeswoman and skilled worker. The women’s Dover is an outdoor-inspired hiker and represents the first women’s fit safety style from the company-owned factory. This boot offers a variety of performance and safety features, including the new KEEN KonnectFit heel-locking system, along with KEEN’s Luftcell midsole that offers nearly 100,000 air bubbles per cubic cm, providing lightweight comfort for all-day wear. This mediumduty boot also offers a KEEN.Dry breathable waterproof membrane; an electrical hazard (EH)-rated abrasion-, oil-, and slip-resistant non-marking rubber outsole; and non-metallic carbon-fiber toes that are 15 percent lighter than steel. Other highlights include an ergonomically designed removable PU (polyurethane) footbed to provide underfoot support. For more information, contact: KEEN, (866) 676-5336, www.keenfootwear.com.
DAP Expands Legacy ALEX Brand With ALEX Ultra Sealant
Construction products provider DAP has expanded its legacy and flagship ALEX line with the introduction of ALEX Ultra Advanced Anti-Shrink Sealant. Formulated with breakthrough anti-shrink technology, the ALEX Ultra is specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of professional paint jobs by solving for traditional latex sealant pain points while still providing ease of use. The product outperforms the competition as the lowest shrink latex sealant on the market, according to the company, and it features silicone additives for greater flexibility and excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. These two features combined provide a long-lasting bead and excellent finish that will not crack or lose adhesion over time. ALEX Ultra can be found at Home Depot. For more information, contact: DAP, (888) 327-8477, www.dap.com.
WEATHER GUARD Introduces Saddle and Lo-Side Boxes
Work truck equipment provider WEATHER GUARD has introduced 38 new Saddle and Lo-Side Boxes with an updated, modern appearance and advanced technology to enhance the user experience. These new truck toolboxes build upon the protection WEATHER GUARD is known for by offering benefits including one-key simplicity, a high-security locking system, a modernized sloped lid, and PowerSync Technology compatibility. To further educate audiences on how to utilize and install the new features, WEATHER GUARD has added how-to videos to its YouTube channel, including “How to Code the Lock” and updated installation videos for mounting and PowerSync installation. For more information, contact: WEATHER GUARD, (800) 456-7865, www.weatherguard.com.
Mag7 Technologies Introduces Graphene Enhanced Anticorrosion Coating
Mag7 Technologies LLC recently announced the launch of CeraGraphe AC, an innovative, graphene-enhanced anticorrosion coating for metal surfaces. The product is for metal infrastructure upgrades to bridges, rail cars, and metal buildings, and for marine applications where saltwater, extreme temperature variation, and intense weather are persistent problems.
Unlike many anticorrosion coatings, CeraGraphe AC works best without a primer undercoat so that it can chemically bond to the covered metal surfaces. The product is applied once in two passes, manually by roller or robotically by high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray. It cures at ambient temperatures to roughly 3 mils (76.2 microns) of smooth thickness, which is adequate for most flat surfaces — though the thickness can be increased on rough metal edges. The single one-and-done application benefit dramatically cuts the lifetime cost of protecting metal surfaces. It is ultraviolet (UV) stable and contains chromium or zinc. For more information, contact: Mag7 Technologies, (541) 292-5656, http://mag7tech.com.
Jotun Introduces Jotacote Universal S120 Epoxy
Jotun recently introduced its Jotacote Universal S120 with groundbreaking Covallox technology. The solvent-free epoxy can protect structural steel and equipment in refineries, power plants, and other industries from corrosion for 20–30 years. The technology utilizes Covalent chemical bonding between the paint and the substrate, which the company says is 10 times stronger than the typical hydrogen bond used in previous epoxy chemistries. This formulation uses bonds that chemically anchor the epoxy to the steel while preventing water from replacing the Covalent anchors. By contrast, the original hydrogen bonds that have long been used in epoxies are quickly breached and replaced by water and other contaminates. In the field, Jotun has found no rust creepage or delamination after the coating is damaged. The low-odor product, which can be applied by air, roller, or brush methods, has almost no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and it also does not have hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) or crystalline silica. For more information, contact: Jotun, (713) 860-8241, www.jotun.com.
Sapphire Lenses, Windows, and Domes Protect Drone Optics
Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom-fabricated sapphire lenses, windows, and domes for protecting all types of vision systems and sensors on drones that are exposed to harsh environments. The line features Mohs 9 hardness, which is second only to diamond and is impervious to fast-moving dirt, sand, most chemicals, and high temperatures. Ideally suited for protecting different vision systems and sensors on drones used in harsh environments, these sapphire optics can be custom fabricated as lenses with focal lengths from 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) to 1,000 mm (39.4 inch) or greater, and as windows and domes in a variety of sizes.
Available in sizes from 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter and 1/2 mm to 1-inch (0.05 cm–2.5 cm) thick, Meller Sapphire Optics can include antireflective (A/R) coatings. Sapphire can withstand heat of up to 1,000 °C (1,832 °F) and pressures to 10,000 psi (689.5 bar), depending upon configuration. For more information, contact: Meller Optics, (800) 821-0180, www.melleroptics.com.
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