Epoxy is a unique polymer that is formed when resin and a specific hardener are made to react. It is an adhesive that is very tough and versatile and can be used in forms of epoxy primer and glue.
Mention some purposes it is capable of serving…

Epoxy has the following distinctive characteristics:

•High chemical & corrosion resistance, and bond strength.

•Hardens within a short duration, but cures over a few days. On complete hardening, it is possible to sand the coating.

•Strong resistance to high temperatures and applicable for underwater use.

When in contact with different surfaces, epoxies form polar bonds which give them the excellent adhesive property that they are known for. The performance f the epoxy doesn’t depend on the environment it is being used in. For instance, when used in dry surfaces the epoxy and surface bond dislocates the air. When used underwater, the epoxy and surface displace the water. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of difference between how the epoxy performs above water or underwater.

The sturdy and versatile qualities of epoxy make it suitable for usage in concrete floor paint to space capsule heat shields.

Let us look at the benefits of this popular coating that is used for a number of commercial and industrial painting jobs:

1)Durability – Epoxy becomes very solid and hard on curing. Its durability is so high that it is often used as concrete floor paint over which forklifts and heavy machinery can be driven without causing damage. It is one of the few coatings that can withstand such high pressure.

2)Cleanliness – Epoxy though hard is smooth like a glass structure which makes it easy to clean. Its stain resistant quality doesn’t allow anything to soak in. In any commercial or industrial setting, the cleanliness of surfaces is essential, and epoxy makes this quite easy. It doesn’t matter if the epoxy is used in a Texas oil refinery to easily clean grease spills, or in a grocery store to easily clean broken eggs.

3)Chemical Resistance – Epoxies are most beneficial for industrial painting since they are created to maintain integrity in harsh chemical environments by keeping floors safe of intermittent chemicals contact. Epoxies are created to be chemical resistant with the help of fibrous reinforcements or mineral fillers.

4)Temperature Resistance - Epoxy can stand up to more chemical as well as heat and cold compared to any other paint. This coating finds use in and around hot machinery or fluids.

5)Non-toxic – This is a valid and increasing concern in today’s environmentally stressed times. Owing to its high integrity once it is cured, epoxy does not erode or dissolve into the environment. It is basically non-toxic. As it is highly durable, recoating is hardly required, as also the quantity of chemicals used overall are lesser.

If you feel that your facility can benefit from the uses of epoxy paint, make sure to contact Thermax. Their chemical division offer sustainable construction solutions offer all over the Indian subcontinent. Thermax provides quality epoxy coatings for the infrastructure, industrial, commercial and residential sectors putting them among the leading chemical companies in India.