Coatings manufacturer Hempel (Kongens Lyngby, Denmark) recently introduced its new Hempaline Defend epoxy and vinyl ester range of protective coatings to North American customers.
Designed for the oil, gas, and power industries, the epoxy and vinyl ester linings are specifically tailored to protect equipment used in hostile and challenging conditions. This includes storage tank bottoms, process vessels, secondary containment areas, produced water tanks, power plant flue gas desulfurization ducting, and absorbers.
According to the company, these industries suffer from extreme pH swings, high abrasion, and elevated temperatures. In turn, the lining range delivers high-performance corrosion resistance, the company explains.
The vinyl ester linings are suitable for a range of applications. The coatings can be used as tank linings and protect concrete surfaces from aggressive cargos. The linings also include glass, mineral-flake filled coatings and fiberglass-reinforced linings for specific applications.
The epoxy range is designed to protect steel and concrete surfaces from aggressive chemicals, elevated temperatures, and abrasive service conditions. The full range also offers a choice of available hardeners allowing an asset to be returned to service in as little as one day, thus enabling customers to select a single-coat system without reducing performance.
Source: Hempel, www.hempel.com.