The 3M™ Scotchkote™ Coatings team has worked with many end users and applicators to provide coating solutions in diverse operating conditions.
By understanding our customers needs, both from an application and service life issue, the Scotchkote™ team has been able to ensure the correct coating system is chosen, and then the application supported where necessary by an experienced technical service team.
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3M were requested to provide a protective coating system to a newly constructed concrete spillage bund which would need to withstand a 98% concenttation of sulphuric acid.
The passing of the Water Act 1989 and the (Amendment) Regulations 1991 called for coating materials internally lining new potable water mains to be scientifically assessed by the Drinking Water Inspectorate of the DOE before subsequent approval.
On the largest Waste Water Treatment Works in Europe, the new connecting pipe has been constructed from steel and protected using 3M™ Scotchkote™ 100% Solids Epoxy materials applied by two component hot plural feed spray equipment.
Yorkshire Water invested in two new splitter tanks for its Hull Waste Water Treatmen Works. The coating requirements were for a high build coating systme that was fully tested to the latest stringent drinking water standard - UK Regulation 25(1) (a) for factory, on site and in-situ lining of pipeline and vessels.
CSC Scotia Helicopters service and maintain helicopters. They required a coating to protect a hangar floor from contamination and also provide a slip resistant finish.
Thyssen Garfield Ltd, a leading metals stockholder and distributor required a heavy duty floor protection system suitable for concrete floors operating in an aggressive industrial environment.
Many buildings have decorative timber panelling as the internal wall or ceiling finish. To continue to offer the aesthetic appearance of the timber, they must be coated with a durable interior clear coating system with the necessary reaction to fire test data.
After extensive exposure to saline laden seas and harsh environmental conditions Stena Offshore's subsea habitat structures were in need of a complete refurbishment.
These Class 450 trains roofs were showing signs of fading after time in service. A long term encapsulation system was required that would provide high levels of impact resistance as well as good levels of colourstability.
Refurbishment of Steel Bogie Frames and Components
Over 12,000 Bombardier bogies coated in Scotchkote™ High Performance Coatings are in operation throughout the world, ranging from intercity locomotives to high density metro vehicles and trams.
Kew Bridge needed additional structural supporting cross members on the bridge deck. They required a coating system that could be applied in inclement weather conditions, provide long term corrosion protection and holds RT 98 accreditation.
More than 100 press and media representatives were present 28th July 1999 at a roll-out ceremony for the Sokol (Falcon) high speed train at Tikvin, 200 km east of St. Petersburg.
Victoria Station - Refurbishment of Roof Steelwork
Maintaining the original character of this most notable of London's landmarks became a prime consideration in selecting the best possible approach to restoring this roof structure.
