Coatings, Linings, Fireproofing

Red Bull Spain now occupies new headquarters in Madrid following the extensive renovation of a building previously used as an engineering college. Architecture firm yyplusplus designed furnishings and partitions to transform the open, noisy atmosphere into a pleasant space suitable for office work. They selected Farbocustic gypsum-based interior insulation because it combines excellent acoustic properties, a visually appealing finish, and safe natural fibers that enhance applicator and occupant safety.

May 21, 2025

Design considerations for steel bridge coatings include exposure environment, aesthetics, application, and cost. Steel bridge coatings must offer protection against corrosion. Current techniques include traditional three-coat zinc, epoxy, urethane systems, galvanizing, and thermal spray metallization. Another pathway for steel protection includes the use of decades-old inorganic zinc spray-applied coatings. This approach offers the performance of a metallized coating while using conventional spray application. What's new is the use of an inorganic topcoat that maintains performance and shop throughput while adding color and aesthetics. This study will compare a two-coat inorganic coating system alongside galvanized, thermal spray metallizing, and sealed thermal spray metallizing systems in corrosion resistance lab testing. A discussion of applied cost and throughput will be presented, along with a review of the chemistry of this approach and the sustainability benefits it offers.

Mar 19, 2025

Performance of rail car lining materials varies wildly depending on the commodity. Some commodities are benign enough that a general-purpose epoxy lining might last a generation. But for molten sulfur, owners and shippers are thrilled if even a high-performance epoxy or novolac vinyl ester lasts three years.

Jan 29, 2025