Chemco Case Studies

Overview The pipes were originally coated internally using a glass flake filled vinyl ester more than 22 years ago. Periodic inspection found the internal lining to be in excellent condition, however the externals were regularly exposed to industrial fallout and required additional protection. Industry Power Generation Date 1998-2020 Substrate Iron Body Products Epo-Chem™ RS 500P read more ►

Overview New 316L pipe failed after just two months in operation, causing a total plant shut down. Quick response by Chemcote restored production without having to fabricate new pipes. Industry Power Generation Date May 2021 Substrate Forged 316L SS elbow & pipe section Products Internals: Chem-tect™ RB 364 Externals: Basalt fibre composite wrap Environment Ambient read more ►

Backgound Chemcote was contracted to apply acid protection to a newly constructed delivery and storage tank bund. We developed a comprehensive acid-resistant and anti-slip solution that provides the owner long-term peace of mind and ensures this asset will be protected for years to come. Industry Aluminum Refinery Date April 2021 Substrate New Concrete Products Primer read more ►

Industry Steel Manufacturing Date 2006 – 2020 Substrate Steel outlet and inlet spools, flange faces, shut off valves, turbine casing components and manway covers Products Epo-chem™ RL 500PF externally Chem-tect™ RB 364 to coat internals Epo-Chem™ RW 500 for spot repairs Reinforcement using Kevlar Spot repairs using Ind-Cote on struts Environment Wet blast furnace gas, read more ►

Sodium Hypochlorite storage solutions provided by Chemcote Specialty Coating Australia Industry Chemical Production Date March 2012 Substrate New 304 Stainless Steel Products Chem-tect™ RC 300 Chem-tect™ RA 364 glass flake reinforced vinyl ester Environment 13-15% Sodium Hypochlorite Challenge Asset owner required internal protection for their new ISOtainers which would be carrying sodium hypochlorite Solution Abrasive read more ►

Industry Marine Date October 2017 Substrate Steel Brackets Epo-chem™ RS 500P a surface and moisture tolerant primer Epo-chem™ RA 500M a glass flake filled epoxy Environment Seawater Challenge                   The use of underwater curing epoxies was the most practical solution for this project. In the complete refurbishment of the underside of this floating structure, some areas read more ►

Industry Steel Manufacturing Date May 2019 Substrate 30 Year Old Heavily Pitted Steel Products                    Chem-tect™ RB 300 Series, a glass flake filled vinyl-ester Environment              Mildly acidic water ranging between 50-70°C Challenge                   It was too late for some areas requiring replacement and repair of wall plate and internal pedestals supporting the rolls requiring replacement. Removal of read more ►

  Industry                      Chemical Date May 2019 Substrate Chemical Storage Tank – Mild Steel, with external Cladding Products Epo-Chem™ RS 500P, a surface and moisture tolerant epoxy MIO primer Epo-Chem™ RA 500M moisture tolerant glass flake filled epoxy topcoat, designed for immersed applications Environment Sulphonic Acid Storage at 50° C Challenge Existing epoxy lining on this read more ►

Industry: Power Generation Date: July 2019 Substrate: Austenitic iron body Products: Chem-tect™ RB 364 Series – Glass Flake filled vinyl ester resinEpo-chem™ RL 500PF to externals Environment: Sea Water Challenge: Strainer has been in service for 30 + years. Inspection of the strainer body, back wash covers & critical dimensions found the substrate to be read more ►

Industry                      Petrochemical Date May 2006 Substrate Concrete Products Chem-tect™ RB 300P Vinyl Ester Primer  Chem-tect™ RB 332 Vinyl Ester Resin Environment Sulphuric Acid has caused deterioration of the existing fiberglass matting. The failure of the previous fiberglass lining had enabled permeation, allowing serious corrosion of the concrete slab   Challenge A core drilling process and testing read more ►

Industry                      Power Generation Date November 2018 Substrate Carbon steel Products Chem-tect™RB 332, glass flake filled vinyl ester and proprietary reinforced composites Environment Sea Water Challenge A short time frame due to critical power shortage stopping other major processes forced weekend work to commence. Rebuild and reinforce flanges and provide defect free corrosion protection. Chemcote’s Solution read more ►

Industry                      Steel Manufacturing Date June 2018 Substrate Hot Car Bogie – Carbon steel substrate Products Epo-Chem™ RW 500  & RP 500 Environment Hot Car Bogie for a 1,000°C Coking Coal transport wagon, quenched using 80°C water Challenge Abrasive blasting is not always possible on site due to work alongside other trades and tight time frames, mechanical read more ►

Industry                      Manufacturing Date June 2018 Substrate Steel Products Chem-tect™ RB 364 Environment Blast furnace gas, combined with particulate at elevated temperatures 70degC Challenge Rebuild the internal profiles corroded and eroded away up to 10-15mm Chemco’s Solution RB 364 was specified for its suitability to provide corrosion and erosion protection Scope Abrasive blast internals and externals, read more ►

Industry                    Power Generation Date April 2018 Substrate Cast Iron Column Pump Products Internals, Chem-tect™ RB 364 a glass flake filled vinyl ester. Ceram-chem™ RP 500 a ceramic filled epoxy. Externals, Epo-chem™ RS 500P a surface and moisture tolerant primer. Epo-chem™ RA 500M a glass flake filled read more ►

Industry                    Manufacturing Date January 2018 Substrate Steel Products Epo-Chem™ RL 500PF and RC 500GTC Environment Recycled cooling water Challenge Asset owners of the Extension Leveller Cassette engaged us to inspect and nominate a complete coating solution where standard paint systems failed to prevent surface deterioration resulting read more ►

Industry                    Power Generation Date January 2018 Substrate Water Box – Steel recently coated using ceramic filled epoxy Products Epo-Chem™ RS500P and RA500M glass flake filled epoxy Environment Pressure vessel containing clean brackish water at ambient temp Challenge Carry out composite repair (rated to 1200psi) to hole read more ►

Industry                            Food and Beverage   Date February 2018   Substrate Carbon steel Auger with a red oxide coating, in service for 2 years   Products Epo-Chem RS500P & RA500M a moisture and surface tolerant MIO primer with a glass flake filled epoxy top coat.   Environment Constant salt water contact in seaweed filtering process   read more ►

Industry                            Steel Manufacturing Date February 2018 Substrate Basket Strainer – Steel Products Epo-Chem™ RS500P a wet and surface tolerant epoxy primer containing 100% solids and RA500M a wet tolerant, glass flake filled epoxy containing 100% solids. Both products are capable of being applied in high humidity including under water. Environment Salt water strainer Challenge Repeat read more ►

Industry                            Food and Beverage   Date June 2017   Substrate Commercial Steel Bread Mixer and Bowl   Products Epo-Chem RS 500P and Epo-Chem RA 500M   Environment 2 tonne bread mixer and bowl requiring Food Safety Certification   Challenge   Difficult clean due to heavy grease and yeast build up, whilst ensuring critical equipment is protected. read more ►

Industry                        Petrochemical   Date July 2017   Substrate                       Duplex Stainless Steel   Products                        Chem-tect™ RB 300 Series – Vinyl ester Glassflake coating – providing excellent resistance against corrosion and abrasion, high temperatures and severe chemical environments.   Environment                Installation of new mixing tank containing read more ►

Industry                            Power Generation   Date 2017   Substrate Rubber Lined Mild Steel   Products Epo-Chem™ RS 500P a wet and surface tolerant mio epoxy primer Epo-Chem™ RP 500 series, a moisture tolerant ceramic filled epoxy top coat, providing excellent long term cavitation resistance. InD-cote™   Environment 15°C – 30°C sea water   Challenge The 10-year-old read more ►

Industry                            Power Generation    Date 2016    Substrate 20 Year Old – Bronze tube sheet    Products Chem-tect™ RB 300 series, a glass flake filled vinyl ester, provides excellent permeation resistance and high dielectric strength.    Environment 40-60°C, sea water   Challenge To provide a long term solution for the corroded tube ports and tube read more ►

Industry                            Power Generation   Date 2016   Substrate Critical overhead pipe support structure outside turbine hall   Products Epo-Chem RS 500P a wet and surface tolerant mio epoxy primer and Epo-Chem RA 500 series, a moisture tolerant glass flake filled epoxy top coat, providing excellent long term corrosion resistance.   Environment 15°C – 60°C sea water read more ►

Industry                      Mining and Mineral Processing   Date July 2017   Substrate Super Duplex Steel   Products Chem-tect™ RB 364CS vinyl-ester glassflake Chem-tect™ RB 300TC vinyl-ester topcoat Chem-tect RC 364   Environment              Nickel Laterite mine operating at 100°C. Vessel is required to contain and hold Sulphuric Acid Slurry as part of the leaching process.   Challenge read more ►

Industry                      Mineral Processing Date 2007 Substrate 304 Stainless Steel – Ammonia absorber and circulation tank. Products Chem-tect™ RF364 – vinyl ester / acrylic co-polymer enhanced with flaked glass; very suitable for immersed environments where superior resistance to chemical attack is required. Environment              Normal operating temperature is 60-70°C. Excursions up to 100°C are common. • read more ►

Industry                      Water Utilities   Date April 2017   Substrate Cast iron body   Products Chem-tect™ RB 364 Epo-chem™ RP 500   Environment River Water   Challenge The pump had dropped off in efficiency due to the combination of corrosion erosion and mechanical fatigue. This was due to a poorly specified and applied coating which was read more ►

Industry                      Petrochemical   Date July 2016   Substrate Steel Substrate   Product Epo-chem™ RL 500PF   Environment Wet and Cold Column Externals   Challenge The lagging was removed to extend the life of the shell externals. While the vessel was in service, surface preparation and corrosion application were undertaken. Surface temperatures were ranging between -5°C read more ►

Industry Chemical Date  November 2012 Substrate  Stainless Steel Agitator shaft Products  Chem-tect™ RA 300 This is a glass-flake vinyl ester coating providing excellent resistance. Ideally suitable for Caustic alkalis, hypochlorite bleaches & organic solvents’. Res. Max.80°C. Environment  Ambient temperature high range pH mixing tank. Challenge  The project had to finished in a very fast turnaround of read more ►

Industry                      Food & Beverage   Date                            January 2017   Substrate                   Aged Concrete Tank   Products                    Damp-crete™ RH 800 (Concrete Primer) Chem-concrete™ RI 800 (Flexible filler) Epo-chem™ RB 500 (Wine & Beer Approved)   Environment              Wine   Challenge                   System applied within the past 18 months was not FDA approved and tainted 1,000’s of litres of wine. read more ►

Industry                            Chemical   Date December 2016   Substrate Concrete Bund in a chemical plant.   Products Chem-tect™ RA 364   Environment                    Highly corrosive range of chemicals including Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid.   Challenge Upon inspection, the concrete bund was identified to be in a poor condition. This is due to the existing surface deteriorating after years read more ►