Solutions

		Asphalt Roof Resurface Poly-Tech roofing membrane along with Poly-Tech BP Primer and Poly-Tech Reinforcing Tape were used to upgrade a deteriorated asphalt roof. Corro-Tech GP was used to coat air vents and will offer excellent protection.



		Balcony Protection - Stone This seaside hotel had several balconies of a stone or quarry tile construction, which had been earmarked for refurbishment. The client sought a high performance coating which would offer a tough, durable, UV resistant finish. The balcony surface was power washed and primed with Uni-Tech GP Primer, over which Floor-Tech PU was applied. Floor-Tech PU is a single component, solvent-based, moisture-cured flexible coating ideal for the longterm protection of balconies, showrooms or any areas where a flexible, color stable floor finish is required.



		Bearing Housing Repair A bearing housing was very badly worn on both the inside and outside. It was repaired without being dismantled. The roller bearing was fixed in the housing. All gaps were sealed with Metal-Tech RG. After these were sealed, Metal Tech FG was injected with a cartridge between the roller bearing and the bearing housing. The bearing housing was back in service in a few hours.



		Bridge Protection Poly-Nox, a single component, water-based, anti-corrosive acrylic coating that offers superior elastomeric and adhesion properties as well as optimum levels of UV and corrosion resistance. It is simple, easy-to-use and provides the ideal anti-corrosive encapsulation system for coated steelwork and concrete. The New York State Bridge Authority, as part of its ongoing bridge refurbishment program, required a high performance encapsulation system that could be used to protect the previously painted steelwork as well as cable bundles, shrouds and spider joints. 12,900 ft² of the Mid-Hudson Bridge were coated using Poly-Nox.



		Car Factory Tile Floor The tiled floor in an area of this car factory had become badly damaged due to the high level of use. A high performance self-leveling system, which would completely resurface the worn and eroded floor and offer long-term protection was required. The tiles were suitably prepared, ensuring the surface to be coated was clean, dry and free from contaminants and treated with Floor-Tech SP Primer. Our three component, solvent-free epoxy self-leveling screed Floor-Tech XSL was then applied. Floor-Tech XSL provides outstanding abrasion, impact and chemical resistance. It also exhibits the ultimate application and levelling properties.



		Concrete Joint Repair Floor-Tech RS and Seal-Tech SS were used to repair a movement joint between a building and the external concrete hardstanding.



		Concrete Stairway Repair A complete repair of this Recreation Area's stairway was required. Thorough cleaning and roughening of the surface of the repair area was carried out before the application of a tack coat of Grano-Tech Primer. The damaged areas were then rebuilt using Grano-Tech which is our three component, solventfree, heavy duty epoxy repair mortar. The entire surface of the concrete stairway was then coated with Floor-Tech FB.



		Conveyor Repair Flexi-Tech 60 RG was used to repair a conveyor belt had ripped partly due to the sub-zero temperatures which it very often had to operate in and also due to general wear and tear.



		Corridor Floor This heavily trafficked corridor is exposed to the elements on one side, thus making the tiled surface extremely hazardous. The tiles had been laid many years ago and removing them was not an option, despite their smooth surface being a potential hazard in wet weather. The client required a hardwearing, anti-slip coating that would offer long-term protection. The tiled surface was mechanically abraded to create a physical key and primed with Uni-Tech GP Primer. One coat of Floor-Tech HB was applied, into which Thortex HD Grip was incorporated to provide the required level of slip resistance. A second coat of Floor Tech-HB was then applied to fully encapsulate the 0.0591 inches anti-slip aggregate and to provide a greater degree of wear resistance to this extremely high trafficked area. Floor-Tech HB is a solvent-free, ceramicreinforced, high build epoxy coating that offers optimum levels of adhesion, abrasion and chemical resistance.



		Extreme Concrete Repair Floor-Tech PR was used to repair extensive areas of the Heathrow Airport taxiway, one of the busiest airports in the world. The areas for repair were only available for 7 hours throughout the night and all repairs had to be cured to a compressive strength of 12,000 psi. The repairs proved a complete success with the regular flow of aircraft using the taxiway the following morning.



		Fire Escape Stairway The fire escape external staircase in this hospital was very badly corroded. After the surface had been manually prepared, one coat of Corro-Tech GP Primer and two coats of Uni-Tech UV in blue were applied. This has both protected the fire escape and improved its overall appearance.



		Fire Protection Metal columns and structural support beams were coated with water-based Pyro-Tech SP to give 2 hours of fire protection.



		Gas Holder This gas hold had extensive rusting and after grit blasting, 50-60 holes had appeared in the lower third section. The inside was coated with one coat of Uni-Tech MC Primer and two coats of the Chemi-Tech CR reinforced system. On the outside, the holes were filled with Wall-Tech LW, then the entire surface area was coated with one coat of Uni-Tech MC Primer and two coats of the Chemi-Tech.



		Gutter Protection The roof of this building has two 162 ft. long box gutters. The client required a long-term high performance protection system, which would waterproof and weatherproof the gutters. The reinforced Poly-Tech system was recommended for this application based on the fact that it is totally unaffected by ponding water or permanent immersion conditions. The surface of the box gutters was prepared ensuring the substrate was clean, dry and free from contamination. It was then primed with Uni-Tech MC Primer prior to the application of the Poly-Tech system. This comprised one coat of Poly-Tech into which Thortex Chopped Strand Matt was embedded, followed by a second coat of Poly-Tech.



		High Build Floor Protection A heavy duty floor protection system suitable for concrete floors operating in an aggressive industrial environment was required. The Floor-Tech HB system was chosen for this application over other coating systems based on its ceramic enhancement. The dense concrete floor, totalling 3,090 sq. feet, was prepared by captive-shot blasting and primed with Uni-Tech GP Primer. The primed substrate was then coated with our two component, solventfree, ceramic-enhanced, high build epoxy coating Floor-Tech HB which offers optimum levels of adhesion, abrasion, impact and chemical resistance.



		High Pressure Tank Repairs Large high pressure tanks, measuring 10.5 ft in diameter by 15 ft in length, were found to be leaking around the rivets. The tanks were shot blasted and the problem areas diamond ground to create a key. Repairs were then effected using our rapid curing, engineering grade polyurethane repair compound Metal-Tech RG. The tanks were then coated with Corro-Tech GP, which can be used as an excellent anti-corrosive primer/finish.



		Intake Pump Housing Refurbishment Cerami Tech CR resurfacing and lining system and Chemi-Tech EP used to refurbish an intake pump badly cavitated due to years of service in a salt water environment.



		Leaking Pipe Repair On news year’s day this Drain Commission had a bad leak on a 3 inch “T” and had no replacement parts they could use. Fortunately, they had ordered USI Pipe Repair System 4 months earlier.



		Machine Base Concrete Resurface Floor-Tech RS and Chemi-Tech CR used to rebuild pump platform which had suffered from attack over several years by different chemicals including hot manatol.



		Railing Protection Due to the effects of the environment and time, the railings located along this road section were suffering from heavy corrosion. A high performance refurbishment solution, which would offer long-term corrosion protection was required. The railings were abrasive blast cleaned to a minimum industry standard Sa2, ensuring all rust, millscale and loosely adherent coatings were removed. The blasted surface was then treated with our anti-corrosive, surface tolerant epoxy Corro-Tech GP prior to the application of Uni-Tech UV. Uni-Tech UV is a two component polyurethane coating developed for the long-term protection of all types of structures including steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, brickwork, concrete and GRP, when used in conjunction with an appropriate Thortex primer. It is totally unaffected by extreme levels of ultraviolet light and provides outstanding weather, chemical and graffiti resistance.



		Roof Refurbishment This section of roof had deteriorated over time and now required a cost-effective waterproofing system, which would protect the building beneath. The roof was cleaned, dirt and debris removed and any damaged areas repaired. Poly-Tech WG was first applied to the substrate fully embedding Thortex Chopped Strand Matt followed by a second coat of Poly-Tech WG.



		Rotary Lobe Blower Refurbishment Process Gas Compressor rotary lobe blowers were found to be severely eroded/corroded. The rotors were abrasive blasted. All deep areas were filled with Metal-Tech EG and Cerami-Tech EG and levelled to provide a suitable rebuild base. One coat of Cerami-Tech FG was applied followed by two coats of our solvent-free, low friction epoxy coating Cerami-Tech CR. The same procedure was carried out on the head plates but without the Cerami-Tech CR topcoat - a final coat of Cerami-Tech FG was applied. The casing was rebuilt using Metal-Tech EG, levelled and finished with one coat of Cerami-Tech FG.



		Salt Water Pump Refurbishment The main suction/dredger pump on a shrimping boat was used to lift shrimps and shellfish from the sea bed; it had suffered extensive wear due to severe abrasion and corrosion. Metal-Tech EG was used to rebuild the original profiles and Cerami-Tech FG was applied over the internal surfaces. The pump was reassembled and coated with Corro-Tech AP and over coated with Uni-Tech UV.



		Secondary Containment Area Protection The concrete walls and floor of this 150 ft × 150 ft × 15 ft secondary containment unit, which houses a 60 ft high gasoline tank, had developed cracks. Following a site survey, it was established that there were 52 vertical and horizontal cracks and joints to seal which totalled over 4800 linear feet. The areas to be repaired were grit blasted using an angular abrasive and treated with Flexi-Tech Primer. Flexi-Tech 80 EG was then applied.



		Shaft Rebuild Thortex Universal Cleaner and Metal-Tech EG were used to rebuild an important piece of machinery which had worn out due to years of service. A maintenance inspection found that a welded rapair, performed several years earlier, had worn out once again. Metal-Tech EG is a two component, epoxy metal repair compound. It provides enhanced corrosion and chemical resistance as well as good mechanical strength in one easy application.



		Spectator Canopy Refurbishment The spectator canopies an NFL Stadium had been earmarked for refurbishment. A high performance, liquid applied, roofing membrane was required to provide long-term protection to the canopies. The substrate was suitably prepared, ensuring dirt and loose debris had been removed prior to the application of Poly-Tech BP Primer. Our single component, water-based elastomeric roof coating Poly-Tech was then applied. Poly-Tech is a roof protection system, which has been developed by Thortex for the long-term protection of all types of roof surface. It has outstanding waterproofing and weatherproofing properties and offers optimum levels of UV resistance, flexibility and durability.



		Stairway Repairs The staircase in this building, protected by the state as a unique architectural construction, had deteriorated badly and was to be returned it to its original appearance. The damaged areas were rebuilt with Grano-Tech, the high performance concrete repair product.



		Steel Roller Stand Repair Metal-Tech XG, a two component, multipurpose, synthetic metal repair compound, bonded/secured plates to repair gap caused by the heavy impact caused by the speed and heavy weight of steel ingots being rolled.



		Tank Farm Exterior This tank farm, which stored a range of industrial chemicals, had been coated internally but a protective coating was required for external surfaces. Uni-Tech UV is an ideal product for the external protection of storage tanks: It offers good resistance to a wide range of chemicals; class 1 fire rating; and excellent impact and abrasion resistance. The surfaces were first cleaned and Uni-Tech MC Primer was applied; followed by two coats of Uni-Tech UV.



		Tank Room Protection Uni-Tech GP Primer and Wall-Tech WB, our water-based epoxy coating was used to refurbish one of the tank rooms at a brewery. Wall-Tech WB has been developed for use on internal wall surfaces and is ideal for applications in food and beverage processing establishments, where low odour and hygiene conditions are important. Uni-Tech UV system was used to refurbish the storage tank dish ends. Chemi-Tech PW was used to protect the internal surfaces of the tanks.



		Truck Island Concrete Repair Floor-Tech RS, our solvent-free, high performance, resurfacing screed that protects concrete floors from abrasion and chemical attacks was applied after the surface was prepared and primed with Floor-Tech SP Primer. Chemi-Tech CR, a two component, solvent-free epoxy applied over Uni-Tech MC Primer for metal areas and Grip-Tech, our safety surfacing system completely reinstated a concrete ''truck island'' in an unloading area damaged by chemical attack.



		Tunnel Wall Repair This tunnel which carries cables to a large hypermarket was suffering problems with regards to water ingress and high humidity. The badly affected areas were treated with Wall-Tech CWC. This was where water penetration was occurring. All joints were primed and filled with a mixture of Grano-Tech Primer and aggregate. In total, almost 750 feet of tunnel length were treated and the application has been a complete success.



		Twin Lobe Refurbishment One coat of Cerami-Tech EG was used to rebuild the pitted areas of the twin lobe, of which there are two in each Roots Blower, followed by one coat of Cerami-Tech FG. Two coats of Cerami-Tech CR were finally applied to the rebuilt surface of the twin lobe. Cerami-Tech CR is a solvent-free epoxy coating which provides a smooth, low friction finish as well as optimum levels of physical & mechanical strength and superior resistance to erosion and corrosion.



		Valve Stem Repair Metal-Tech RG, our rapid curing, polyurethane metal repair compound, was used to prepare automatic valve stems before being machined for an accurate fit.



		Zinc Roof Rerfurbishment An apartment built in the late Nineties, the roof of which was covered with zinc metal sheets. Due to the low quality of the roofing material, the roof had started to show signs of corrosion and leaks had begun to occur, especially at the joints of the metal sheets as well as against the parapets, upstands and chimneys. The owners sought a high performance elastomeric roof coating, which would offer long-term protection and superior resistance to the elements. All surfaces were cleaned to remove any dirt & contamination and the deeply corroded sections of the substrate patch primed with Corro-Tech GP. The entire roof was then primed with Uni-Tech MC Primer followed by one coat of Poly-Tech, into which Poly-Tech Reinforcing was embedded. A second coat of Poly-Tech was then applied. Poly-Tech is a single component, waterbased liquid applied coating which has outstanding waterproofing and weatherproofing properties.