Epoxy Coating
An epoxy coating is a coating compound consisting of two distinct elements: an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener (also known as a catalyst). When mixed, the resin and hardener engage in a chemical reaction that creates cross-linking of the elements as it cures. When the epoxy coating is fully cured, the resulting product is a durable, rigid plastic coating with numerous desirable mechanical properties.
Corrosionpedia Explains Epoxy Coating
Epoxy coatings are renowned for their outstanding mechanical properties, such as hardness and durability, and abrasion, impact and chemical resistance. These attributes make epoxy coatings an ideal protective coating material for components in demanding industrial settings.
Epoxy floor coatings, for example, are commonly used to extend the life of concrete floors in industrial facilities, warehouses, logistic centers and other locations that are subjected to light vehicular traffic and medium to heavy foot traffic. Its resistance to attack from chemicals, such as those found in oils, cleaners and bleach, make epoxy coatings a popular protective medium in the automotive industry.
Fusion bonded epoxy coating technology is used extensively in the oil & gas and water/wastewater industry to protect pipeline assets from corrosion.