Today, Irathane polyurethane elastomeric coating are extending the wear life of vital plant an equipment everywhere. Designed for on site application, they operate with unequalled reliability in the most severe abrasive and corrosive environments, such as mineral processing and nuclear, coal-fired or hydroelectric power generation.

Irathane has dominated the field of polyurethane elastomeric systems for more than 25 years - producing coating which are considerably tougher and longer lasting than the surface material they protect.

A reputation for quality

Irathane's range of easily applied primer, adhesive and topcoat systems provide outstanding, long-term protection to most substances including Steel, Aluminium, Fibreglass, Epoxy, Wood, Plastics, Rubbers and Concrete.

As a result, no other protective coatings company enjoys such a reputation for quality performance.

IRATHANE GLASS FLAKE LINING SYSTEMS

Two main system

The Irathane range offers several routes to ensure the desired performance. By combining the right resin "backbone" with the right size and type of glass flake - or other filler - Irathane can provide the optimum coating. This is achieved by selecting from either the 800 range or the 900 range. In any event, factors to be taken into consideration include: chemical resistance, temperature resistance, stress areas, life expectancy, cost and logistics.
By controlling the formulation and product characteristics, coatings can be manufactured with minimal residual stress, a coefficient of expansion similar to metal and excellent adhersion to metal concrete.

Resin Type Product Series	Properties	Recommended Applications
Isophtalic 810	Highly corrosion resistant. Good in contact with dilute acids and alkalis at moderate temperatures. Good cure characteristics in humid conditions.	Sea water cooling systems. Structural steelwork. Externals of pipes and equipment in corrosive environments.
Bispenol a Vinyl Ester 820 920	Moderate concentration of chemicals to relatively high temperatures (max 130ºC) Preferred product for alkalis. Better flexibility than Novolac Vinyl Esters. Elongation at break 6% unfilled, 0,6% filled.	Chemical storage. Effluent containment. Cooling water systems especially above amient temperatures. Low temperature areas in FGD systems.
Novlac Vinyl Ester 830 930	Maximum temperature resistance (180ºC) especially in vapour phase. Excellent resistance to high concentration of most acids. Best solvent resistance.	High temperature areas in FGD plants. Concentrated chemical storage and secondary containment.
Brominated Vinyl Ester 940	Similar high temperature capabilities to Novolacs, but with improved flame retardance. Specific resistance to high concentrations of sulphuric acid (e.g. 80% up to 70ºC).	High temperature stacks. Sulphuric acid storage.
Chlorendic 950	Excellent all-round chemical resistance. Most resistance to oxidising acids at high temperatures and concentrations. Requires heat curing.	Only product recommended for Nitric and Chromic acids. Best product for many high concentration acids.