3 Benefits of Epoxy Coatings

March 9, -

• Reconditioning
• Stainless Steel Tanks

Epoxy Coating: What is It?

Epoxy coating is a thick, protective material used to preserve carbon

• Durability. Although Zwirner Equipment uses epoxy coating for carbon steel tanks, it is well known to be used for industrial concrete floors because of its extreme durability. Once epoxy cures, it becomes a hard finished surface. Most equipment manufacturers use a white enamel paint because it is cheaper. With enamel paint, you will have to repaint tanks on a yearly basis due to rust, and that includes tanks that reside indoors. Epoxy paint coatings will last approximately five years, even if the stainless steel tank resides outdoors. To learn more about weather resistance, tune in to our next blog post!

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• Non-Toxic. Do you love the earth? We do too! Not only is it the most durable, but epoxy coating is also an environmentally friendly choice. Due to epoxy's high cohesion, fumes will not erode or dissolve into the environment including your air or traces of water. Additionally, recoating less frequently results in less chemicals being used overall.

• Cleanliness. Similar to other smooth surfaces, epoxy is very easy to keep clean. Most materials wash off easily and the hardness of the material makes permanent stains unlikely. We work with many food-related industries and it is critical for them to have the ability to keep their processing plant clean.

There are many reasons why manufacturers and business owners choose epoxy coating for so many different applications. If your tanks are currently coated with enamel, you should consider the benefits above. For more information on getting your stainless steel tanks coated with epoxy, call us at

Epoxy coating is a thick, protective material used to preserve carbon steel tanks from any exterior damage. Epoxy is created by polymerizing a mixture of two compounds, resin and hardener. Once the resin is mixed with a hardening catalyst, the curing process begins. Epoxy coating is not only durable, but also resistant to many corrosive substances. In our next blog post, we will discuss the different forms of resistance that epoxy paints include. Due to the many benefits of epoxy coatings, it is a popular choice for the processing equipment industry. However, Zwirner Equipment Company is the only used equipment manufacturer to offer it as a part of the reconditioning process for no additional charge. Some of the many benefits of epoxy coatings include:There are many reasons why manufacturers and business owners choose epoxy coating for so many different applications. If your tanks are currently coated with enamel, you should consider the benefits above. For more information on getting your stainless steel tanks coated with epoxy, call us at 855.339. or fill out a form . Don't forget to stay tuned for our next blog post where we will discuss the numerous types of corrosion that epoxy coating can and will resist!

I started crafting with epoxy resin in . And ignorance was not bliss. In fact, there were a few things I wish I had known upfront. It definitely would have saved me from calling the resin foul things like unibrow puff grizzle or squirmy skirt dollop. So if crafting with epoxy resin is something you want to try. (and I hope you still do). Here's what you need to know first.

1. You're not going to be good at crafting with epoxy resin right away.

It will take a few tries to get beyond the goopy, sticky resin mess stage. But'

Don't be hard on yourself when this happens. When you think about it, this isn't any different than anything else, right? We aren't perfect drivers the first time behind the wheel or expert pastry chefs the first time we get in a kitchen.

So why expect crafting with epoxy for art to be any different? There are so many skills to learn and build upon.

And how do you do that?

I've got a resin road map for beginners to get you there.

 

2.  Don't blame it on the resin.

As hard as it is to hear this, the reason you have a resin disaster on your hands is almost always from operator error. Unfortunately, resin is not very forgiving of mistakes. I've learned the hard way that improper techniques can result in a mess.

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That means it's important you know your doming epoxy from a deep pour epoxy.

3.  Keep a journal.

Know that you WILL make mistakes. It's easier to troubleshoot your resin problems if you know exactly what you did.

The easiest way to do that is to keep a resin journal. Write everything down, no matter how insignificant it might seem. Record things like:

• what epoxy resin you used
• how much you mixed of each part
• how you used it
• what you included in the resin
• your room temperature
• room humidity

If something goes wrong, you'll be able to identify patterns. Plus, it's easier for a resin expert to help you if you've got this information.

If you're looking for resin help, look no further than your friends in the Resin Obsession forum. You'll get help with your resin questions and connect with other artists.

4.  Pick a crafting spot that can get messy.

It doesn't matter how careful you are. You'll get drips, ink stains, glue, and all kinds of glittery, cured resin stuck to your work area. Pick somewhere to craft where this isn't a big deal (or have a creative answer for how those drips got on your kitchen counters).

5.  Good lighting is essential.

You have got to see what you're doing when creating with clear casting resin. Whether measuring or looking for bubbles, a bright light LED makes things much easier to see.

Crafting with epoxy resin should be fun and easy from the beginning.

It's why I wrote the book, Resin Fundamentals. It has the resin essentials you need to know for crafting with epoxy like a pro. Buy the ebook now and get a download link in minutes.

 

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