Amerlock 2K GF

Premium two-pack, high solids, high build surface tolerant epoxy mastic coating with glass flake.

Composition

Two-pack, high solids, high-performance epoxy coating reinforced with glass flake for use on new or old steel.

Uses and Properties

• High-build glass flake epoxy coating.
• Suitable for seawater immersion.
• Surface tolerant self-priming top coat.
• Up to 500 um in one coat.
• Self-priming topcoat over most existing coatings.
• Compatible with prepared damp surfaces.
• Can be overcoated with a wide range of topcoats.
• Resists high humidity and moisture.
• Can be used on insulated pipe to 218 °C.
• Low solvent content minimises the risk of pinholing and solvent entrapment.
• Suitable for use with potable water (NSF 61 CLD23).
• Suitable for incidental food contact.

Typical Applications

For the protection of steel and concrete structures in severe environments, including marine structures, petroleum processing and storage facilities and other heavy industrial facilities. On offshore platforms, AMERLOCK 2K GF is suitable for use in splash and tidal zones, under deck areas and helidecks as well as sub-sea facilities.

General Data

• Weathering – Excellent. Chalks on exterior exposure without detracting from durability.
• Finish – Semigloss.
• Chemical Resistance – Very good resistance to splash of acids, alkalis and chemicals.
• Solvent Resistance – Good resistance to most hydrocarbon solvents, distillates, oils and greases.
• Abrasion Resistance – Good.
• Immersion – Suitable freshwater or seawater.
• Temperature Range: Wet – Continuous 38 °C and Intermittent 38 °C, Dry – Continuous 218 °C and Intermittent  232 °C.
• Colour – Mid Grey N52, Light Grey N35, Black. (Other colours batch quantity only).
• Topcoating – Normally none, though may be topcoated with most other two-pack enamels.
• Shelf Life – 12 months from date of shipment if stored indoors at 4°C to 38°C – Base and Hardener.

Product specification sheet

Manufacturer

PPG

PPG Protective and Marine Coatings enjoys a major position in the Heavy Duty Coatings market. Their PPG’s plant in Clayton is the largest industrial paint manufacturing plant in Australia and is equipped with modern R & D, QC and Colour