Our Quality Operating Procedures :
What do we need to do before coating on metal surface? It’s SURFACE PREPARATION.
Prior to the coating work, surface preparation is highly importance. 2WIN gives special attention to the surface preparation stage as improperly prepared surface can result in reduced coating integrity and service life. Up to 80 per cent of all coating failures can be directly attributed to inadequate surface preparation, which affects coating adhesion. Three basic requirements for good adhesion are that the substrate surface should be 1) free from loose particles, including rust flakes and dust; 2) free from grease, oil, solvents, and other similar foreign matter; and 3) reasonably dry. This requirement is not essential for all epoxy products since some have been formulated specifically to cure in damp or wet conditions. Methods for substrate preparation include abrasive blasting, high pressure water blasting, etching, grinding or scarifying. The technique best suited depends on the substrate, the service conditions, and practical considerations. Specialist advices is available from 2WIM company. To ensure that correct preparation procedure that is required each specific application.
Surface Preparation Methods for Metal Substrate
Blast Cleaning Method : Abrasive Blast Cleaning. – This is often referred to as “ Sand Blasting” though many other materials are used other than sand and would be accurately referred to as “ Abrasive Blasting” This uses compressed air to propel abrasive against the substrate. |
|