D RY -F ALL C OATINGS T HE F ACTS ABOUT D RY -F ALL T ECHNOLOGIES - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

D RY -F ALL C OATINGS T HE F ACTS ABOUT D RY -F ALL T ECHNOLOGIES Presented by: Katie Duda Highland International, Inc.

O UT L INE  What is a Dry-Fall Coating  Why Use Dry-Fall Coatings - Overspray and Liabilities - Labor Savings  Evolution of Dry-Fall Coatings - Interior vs. Exterior - Waterborne vs. Solventborne - Pros & Cons - Types of Dry-Fall Coatings Available Today  How to Evaluate Exterior Dry-Fall Coatings  Where are Dry-Fall Coatings being Used  Open Discussion

W HAT IS A D RY -F ALL C OATING ? A coat ating, when spray ap ay applied, i , is powder d dry ry in in a as s lit little as s 8-10 f 0 feet from om the the poi point of of appl pplication. Also known as: Dry-Fog Coatings Spray-Safe Coatings

W HY U SE D RY -F ALL C OATINGS ?  Eliminate Overspray Worries in Congested Areas  Can be approved to use in no-spray zones  Avoids costly encapsulation  Alternative to Brushing & Rolling OVERSPRAY

O VERSPRAY C LAIMS C AN B E C OSTLY Overspray can damage nearby cars, equipment and can also be a hazard to the environment.

I S O VERSPRAY A CONCERN ? YES

W HY U SE D RY -F ALL C OATINGS ?  Decrease Labor Costs (at least 4X faster than brushing and rolling)  Extend Maintenance Budgets  Complete Coating Repairs more Quickly- Less Down-Time

T HE HE E VOL OLUTION OF OF D RY -F AL ALL C OATIN INGS Originally formulated for interior applications, Dry-Fall or Spray-Safe technology was developed to offer a fast-dry/ less-mess solution for residential and commercial uses. These formulas were traditionally offered in a flat finish only. Over the years, formulas were adapted to move interior solutions to exterior solutions in both water-borne and solvent-borne options.

W ATER ER - BOR NE VS . . S OLVENT - BOR NE ORNE ORNE • Water Soluble (solutions) Water-borne • Water Dispersible Coatings (Dispersions) • Emulsions (Latex) • Standard Solvent-borne • Low VOC/ VOC Exempt Coatings • High Solids

W ATER -B ORNE C OATINGS : PROS & C ONS Pros Pro Cons ns  Usually lower solids/  Can reduce VOC and hard to control film HAP emmissions* thickness/ runs & sags  Good storage life  Flow properties and  Easy to clean up dry times change with humidity  Low odor  Can promote flash  Dried paint may be rusting when used as a disposed of in a a primer landfill as non  Longer dry times hazardous waste  Reduced temperature * Not all waterborne coatings • resistance have lower VOC or HAPs ratings

S OLVENT -B ORNE C OATINGS : P ROS & C ONS Pros Pro Cons ns  Available in low VOC  Can be more difficult and HAP ratings* to repair  Reduces number of  2-K products may spray applications to have shorter pot life achieve target DFT  Harder to clean up  Improves abrasion  Can have higher VOC and mar resistance content  More surface tolerant  Decreased flexibility  Better adhesion/weatherabi in application equip. lity

T YPES OF E XTERIOR D RY -F ALL C OATINGS A VAILABLE T ODAY :  Alkyds  Acrylics  Epoxies  Urethanes  Zincs  Silicones  Hybrids/ Copolymers

UATE E XTERI ERIOR H OW TO E VAL UA D RY -F ALL LL C OATIN INGS : How do they measure up to your “go-to” standard coatings of the same vehicle type? Compare: - Adhesion (Elcometer or Crosshatch) - Salt Spray Results (note hours) - Weatherability/ QUV - Thermal Shock (for high temperature)

Typical Applications Cranes/Tall Storage Piping and Sructures Tanks Pipe Racks and more

Typical Applications (Continued) High Near Complex Temperature Waterways Structures and more

P ROJECT P ROFILE : S TORAGE T ANK , V ICOTRIA TX The storage tank at this terminal was successfully coated with a Dry-Fall organic zinc primer, epoxy mid-coat, and urethane topcoat only 100 feet from a car dealership!

C ONCLUSIONS Every coating has advantages and disadvantages……but knowing how to best evaluate your own situation will help you best chose the correct system for your specific needs. QUESTIONS?