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Airport Roof Protection
The metal roof of this Airport building was suffering from localized corrosion. Leaks had been reported in multiple locations. The roof was cleaned and spot primed with Corro-Tech GP. Non-corroded areas were treated with Uni-Tech MC Primer. The 600 ft² roof area was then treated with the Poly-Tech System. This consists of one coat of Poly-Tech, which is totally reinforced using Poly-Tech Reinforcing followed by a second coat of Poly-Tech.


Anti Graffitti Wall Coating
Wall-Tech UV was selected when a high performance graffiti resistant coating that could be applied over a previously painted acrylic mural was required.
Wall-Tech UV is a water-based polyurethane coating designed for use on both external and internal walls. It offers outstanding graffiti, weather and chemical resistance together with superior gloss and colour stability.


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 - Steel
This galvanised steel balcony had been suffering from severe rusting as well as leakage through several substantial holes.
The holes were sealed by means of bonding steel plates to the balcony. The heavily rusted areas were then coated with Corro-Tech GP, our high performance anti-corrosive coating. One coat of Uni-Tech MC Primer was then applied to the whole surface. A finish consisting of two coats of Floor-Tech PU was used.


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.


Chemical Resistant Floor Protection
A high performance, exceptionally chemical resistant coating was sought to protect the floor area in this hostile environment. The new concrete substrate was prepared in accordance with the Thortex System Recommendation ensuring that the aggregate in the concrete was not exposed and that all resultant dust and abrasive material was removed. The surface was primed with Floor-Tech SP Primer to a thickness of 100 microns. Two coats of Chemi-Tech UC, each to a thickness of 300 microns, were then applied to the floor area. Chemi-Tech UC is a two component, solvent-free epoxy coating which has been developed for use as the ultimate chemical resistant system.


Chimney Stack Refurbishment
The internal surface of this 30 ft wide by 750 ft high chimney stack had deteriorated over the last twenty years since it was built. A high performance chemical resistant finish for the internal steel tube of this chimney, which operates at a maximum temperature of 284oF. The surface to be coated, totalling 23,562 ft², was abrasive blast cleaned. All loose abrasive dust and debris was vacuum cleaned away. All pitted areas were filled, after which two coats of our two component, solvent-free epoxy coating Chemi-Tech UC were applied.


Church Refurbishment
A church had been allowed to fall into major disrepair. In total, twelve different Thortex products were used on the church and in particular, the external wall surfaces were protected with Wall-Tech FP and the roof section was protected with Uni-Tech UV supplied in a special blue color and also in a gold finish.


Coal Separator Rebuild
Over an extended period of time, a coal separation unit in a coal preparation plant had become badly eroded and corroded due to the fact the separator was subjected to high levels of abrasion.


Concrete Floor Chemical Damage Repair
The spillages of chemicals caused concrete surfaces to be very badly damaged and without protection would become completely unacceptable. A system was required that would repair and offer long term protection to the concrete floor. After removing damaged and contaminated concrete, Floor-Tech SP Primer followed by Floor-Tech RS, a high performance resurfacing screed, was applied. The entire area was then coated with Chemi-Tech CR, a chemical and corrosion resistant lining.


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 Belt Repairs
Thorex Flexi-Tech products are ideal for the repair of worn and damaged conveyor belts. Two layers of Thortex Reinforcement Tape were embedded into Flexi-Tech 60 RG and completely encapsulated.


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.


Drying Drum Rebuild
The drying drum at this paper mill had become badly corroded and suffered heavy cavitation due to years of service in an aggressive chemical environment.
Our two component, engineering grade metal repair compound Metal-Tech EG was used to rebuild the surface of the drum, which was then machined smooth. Two 300 micron coats of Chemi-Tech UC, our two component solvent-free epoxy coating designed for use where exceptional resistance to chemical attack is required, were applied.


External Pipe Protection
This pipeline had been in place for many years and corrosion had occurred with regard to the supporting steelwork and the actual pipeline.
After water blasting, all steelwork and areas of pipeline were protected with one coat of Corro-Tech GP with the material being applied by brush.


External Wall Protection
The lead-based paint of this FAA Control Tower was beginning to flake. Sandblasting was not a viable option due to environmental concerns. The decision was made to encapsulate the existing lead-based paint system. All flaking material was scraped back and one coat of Uni-Tech GP Primer applied. Two coats of Wall-Tech FP were then spray applied onto the primed substrate fully encapsulating the surface beneath.


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.


Fan Impeller Refurbishment
A carbon steel impeller of this dust extraction fan had been subjected to ''heavy wear.'' All loose material was scraped away. The surface of the impeller was degreased using Thortex Universal Cleaner and then blast cleaned. Our multi-purpose ceramic epoxy Cerami-Tech EG was used to rebuild the deeply pitted areas prior to the application of two coats of Cerami-Tech FG. One coat of Cerami-Tech CR was then applied.


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.


Fire Station Floor Refurbishment
This airport's fire station was due for refurbishment. The airport authority required a durable, hardwearing coating for the appliance bay floor that would resist motor oil, hydraulic fluids, have a degree of slip resistance and be easy-to-clean. The floor was blast-tracked to create a physical key. All oil, other contaminants and spoiled concrete were removed and areas of damaged substrate repaired. The entire surface was then treated with Floor-Tech FB Primer prior to the application of two coats of Floor-Tech FB incorporating a slip-deterrent aggregate.


Floor Area- Chemical Protection
This floor area in a chemical factory was being attacked by acids from the processes used within the factory. The maintenance engineers required a coating which would resist the acids involved and provide long term protection to the floor in question.


Floor Protection
A high build coating suitable for a floor area at this Nuclear Power Station which had been re-laid with concrete was required. The substrate was primed with Uni-Tech GP Primer. Two coats of our solvent-free, polyurethane, high build coating Floor-Tech FB were then applied.


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.


Gate Valve Repair
The surfaces of this gate valve had been subjected to severe erosion and corrosion as a result of the very aggressive operating conditions. All loose material was scraped away. The surfaces were then blast cleaned. Our multi-purpose ceramic epoxy Cerami-Tech EG was used to rebuild the internal surfaces of the gate valve, after which Cerami-Tech CR was applied.


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.


Hangar Floor Refurbishment
This hangar floor had been earmarked for refurbishment. A high performance floor coating was sought that would provide cost-effective, durable protection. The substrate was prepared by using abrasive blasting equipment, ensuring all surfaces to be coated were clean, dry and free from contamination. The blasted surface was treated with Uni-Tech GP Primer and then coated with Floor-Tech WB.


Heat Exchanger Refurbishment
To refurbish a heat exchanger tube sheet all dust and loose material was scraped away. The surface of the heat exchanger tube sheet was then abrasive blast cleaned. As the tube sheet was in relatively good condition with no deeply pitted areas, two coats of Cerami-Tech FG were applied directly to the blasted surface.


Heliport Repair
The lights and cables around this hospital heliport were in need of replacing. The heliport could only be out of use for a short period and a repair system that would cause minimum disruption was required. All damaged and loose concrete was removed and channels 7.9 inches wide and 3.9 inches deep were formed in the concrete. The cables were replaced and the damaged areas were rebuilt with Grano-Tech. This repair caused minimum disruption and after a few hours, the heliport was back in service.


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.


Hydro-Electric Turbine Refurbishment
A turbine at a hydro-electric power plant was badly worn after years of use without protection. A protective coating was required to protect the equipment from future erosion, corrosion and cavitation attack.


Incinerator Chute Refurbishment
The concrete chute is used to collect the waste deposited by the garbage trucks at an incineration plant. It had been subjected to extremely heavy wear and was in a very bad condition.
A heavy duty repair system was sought due to the aggressive industrial environment, which could be used to repair the chute in stages in order to minimize plant downtime.
The concrete surface was suitably prepared to ensure the substrate was clean, dry and free contamination and treated with Grano-Tech Primer to obtain maximum penetration and adhesion. The concrete was then repaired using 3,968 lbs of Grano-Tech. Grano-Tech is a three component, solvent-free heavy duty repair mortar that offers high levels of abrasion, impact and chemical resistance. It is ideal for the repair of damaged concrete, ramps, walkways, loading bays and steps.


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.


Internal Tank Repair
This Waste Water Treatment plant was concerned about Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) attacking their steel tank and structure. There are severe corrosion issues. Using 3M Scotchkote 323, a high performance high build coating, combined with the HSS Spray System allowed the contractor to spray apply the coating 40 mils thick in one application. They used a basic compressor instead of a traditional, expensive, heated plural spray unit. As you can see from the pictures, the finished solution looks remarkable.


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.


Lining Of Storage Container
This container was used to store liquefied brown coal in a briquette factory. The container was in need of relining to extend its working life and ensure no seepage of its contents out of the container. The entire surface was first blast cleaned and then two coats of Chemi-Tech UC were applied. The container was protected over five years ago and has not required relining since.


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.


Office Floor Refurbishment
A client had moved into a new office complex. The floor was not protected and therefore unsuitable for their environment. A complete floor refurbishment was carried out.


Paper Mill Floor Protection
A paper plant in Oregon was experiencing paper roll damage due to the deterioration of the floor surface in front of three paper machines.
All previous coatings and spalled areas were cleaned and repaired. The substrate was primed with Floor-Tech SP Primer and then coated with Floor-Tech HB. A yellow safety line was then created though the application of Grip-Tech in yellow. Floor-Tech HB is a high build, ceramic-reinforced, heavy duty epoxy coating designed for the long-term protection of floors in high ìwear & tearî environments. It offers optimum levels of adhesion, abrasion and impact resistance.


Parking Garage
The asphalt floor of this parking garage had become badly damaged due to the high level of use. In addition, the existing coating had cracked badly due to its rigidity.
The surface was first prepared by cleaning and scabbling. An asphalt system was then applied to ensure an even floor surface. Floor-Tech FB Primer was then applied to the asphalt to ensure good adhesion. This was then overcoated with Floor-Tech FB which has provided the required impact and abrasion resistance with the flexibility not to crack due to the slight movement of the asphalt.


Pump Refurbishment
After being subjected over many years of use the cold water pumps at this coal-fired power station had been earmarked for refurbishment. The surfaces of the pump to be coated were abrasive blast cleaned prior to the application of two coats of our solvent free ceramic epoxy coating Cerami-Tech CR in contrasting colors.


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.


Runway Repairs
A runway was suffering from the general breakdown of corner edges and joints due to wear and tear over time. The edges were cut out to remove all loose concrete and squared off. The expansion joints were reconstructed and filled with Flexi-Tech 80. The runways were repaired with Floor-Tech PR.


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.


Scroll Case Refurbishment
The internal surfaces of a 120 ft long / 12 ft diameter hydro-electric power station scroll had deteriorated significantly due to the volume of water and high level of use. It was now in need of complete refurbishment. The Cerami-Flex system was selected. Cerami-Tech EG was first trowel applied and then a stiff bristled angled paint brush was used to smooth out the high spots and uneven areas. A thickness of 750 microns was achieved. In order to achieve the required finish, the surface of the Cerami-Flex EG was sandblasted. After removing resultant dust, a thin coat of Cerami-Flex FG was roller applied over the entire surface.


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.


Shower Block-Wall and Floor Repair
This was the shower block had deteriorated enormously due to the high level of usage. Over the years several tiles had been replaced and many more now needed replacing again. The grout lines had become very badly contaminated with mold meaning that the entire shower block was in need of refurbishment.
Thortex products are ideal for this type of refurbishment as they are able to completely upgrade this type of application. The Wall-Tech WB system was chosen for the walls and the Floor-Tech WB system was chosen for the floors. This has now provided a totally seamless environment which is easy to clean and maintain and removes the problems that were being experienced before.


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.


Steelwork and Concrete Encapsulation
The contract for protection of the steelwork below the road of this bridge involved the application of the single component, water-based, anti-corrosive acrylic coating Poly-Nox. The system, which was applied by airless spray, comprised one coat Poly-Nox followed by a stripe coat on sharp edges (by brush) and finally a second full coat of Poly-Nox.
Poly-Nox offers superior elastomeric and adhesion properties as well as optimum levels of UV and corrosion resistance. It is simple, easy-to-use and can be applied as a high build encapsulation system to coated steelwork and concrete.


Structural Steel Fire Protection
These steel columns were blast cleaned and primed with Corro-Tech WB. Our single component, water-based intumescent coating Pyro-Tech SP was then applied to the required micron thickness. On account of its unique blend of fire and flame resistant resins and intumescent pigments, Pyro-Tech SP minimises flame spread and therefore limits the speed at which the fire will propagate. A maximum of two hours fire protection can be given to structural steel. A pigmented finish, Pyro-Tech SP Sealer Coat was applied to the Pyro-Tech SP in a color.


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.


Ventilator Refurbishment
The housing, impeller and castings of this furnace exhaust gas ventilator, required to withstand wet air at a temperature of 248-302°F, was to be refurbished. The internal components of the exhaust gas ventilator were abrasive blast cleaned, ensuring all loose abrasive dust and debris was vacuum cleaned away. Cerami-Tech HTX was then applied.


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.


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