Abrasion Resistant Coating™ (ARC)
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Description
Designed for fast and easy installation, Abrasion Resistant Coating™ (ARC™) consists of a tough fiberglass fabric and a unique abrasion resistant epoxy coating. ARC bonds to a wide variety of materials including metals, composites and concrete. It’s a cost effective way to protect vessels, structures piping and other assets from corrosion, sand erosion and UV exposure. ARC conforms easily to any contour and can be used to protect reducers, tees, elbows and other complex shapes. The system, which is especially effective at soil-to-air interfaces (transition zones), ships in pre-measured kits, containing everything you’ll need for installation.
Technical Specs
Installation
Designed for fast and easy installation, Abrasion Resistant Coating™ (ARC™) consists of a tough fiberglass fabric and a unique abrasion resistant epoxy coating. ARC bonds to a wide variety of materials including metals, composites and concrete. It’s a cost effective way to protect vessels, structures piping and other assets from corrosion, sand erosion and UV exposure. ARC conforms easily to any contour and can be used to protect reducers, tees, elbows and other complex shapes. The system, which is especially effective at soil-to-air interfaces (transition zones), ships in pre-measured kits, containing everything you’ll need for installation.
Technical Specs
Mechanical Properties Attribute Tensile Strength Method ASTM D3039 Value 35,000 psi Attribute Tensile Modulus Method ASTM D3039 Value 3.3 Msi Attribute Abrasion Resistance Method ASTM G14 Value 2.82 mils/sec Attribute Impact Resistance Method ASTM G1 Value > 250 ft-lbs |
Thermal Properties Attribute Thermal Expansion Method ASTM E 831 Value 15.6 μm/m/C° Attribute Max. Operating Temperature Method ASME PCC-2 Value 121 °C Attribute Application Temperatures Value 55 °F to 120° F (13 °C to 49 °C) |
System Properties Attribute Ply Thickness Value 11 mils (0.28 mm) Attribute Working Time Value 40 minutes at ambient Attribute Set Time Value 2 hours Attribute Cure Time Value 24-72 hours Attribute Shelf Life Value 1 year Attribute Stocked Sizes Value Available in widths from 2 – 6 inches |
Installation
1. Surface Preparation Remove all soft coatings and media blast the pipe to provide an anchor pattern (NACE- 3 minimum). Wipe the surface with a solvent such as Acetone, Toluene, or MEK. |
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2. Apply Wear-Resistant Coating Wearing protective gloves, mix equal parts of the coating. Apply the material to the pipe surface ensuring even coverage (approx. 30 mils). |
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3. Apply ARC Wrap to the Pipe Wrap the fiberglass fabric around the pipe tightly, using a cigar wrap method. |
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4. Apply Additional Wear-Resistant Coating Ensure that the fabric is completely wet out with the wear-resistant coating. |