In this article, we report on the evaluation of microcapsule-based self-healing functionality in a range of organic zinc-rich primers with a view towards assessing potential synergies between the maintenance of the coating's adhesion to the substrate after damage afforded by the incorporation of the self-healing additive.
PPG has expanded its PPG HI-TEMP® line of high-temperature-resistant coatings with the introduction of PPG Hi-Temp 900 coating, which is specifically formulated for new-build and shop applications.
PPG's two-component PPG SPECTRACRON® 385 POLY-IOTHANE™ high solids primer is formulated to provide outstanding durability in severe and corrosive environments.
Greenkote PLC announced that its Chinese licensee has won a major contract to supply 1200 tons of coated hex-bolts for construction of the new Amur Gas Processing Plant in the Amur region of Siberia.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, together with the U.S. Navy and Mid-Atlantic Coatings Inc., earned the SSPC Military Coatings Project Award of Excellence for their work on the USS George Washington super carrier.
PAXCON®, a military-grade polyurea protective coating designed to provide superior protection from explosions, was recently put through extensive blast testing equivalent to a car bomb explosion.
Chemline Inc. has introduced Chemline 2265 ARO, an abrasion-resistant overcoat that provides additional protection to its standard 2265 direct-to-metal polyurethane coating.
The Hålogaland Bridge in Narvik, Norway, the longest suspension bridge within the Arctic Circle, has opened. The bridge is coated with Jotun protective solutions to ensure long-lasting anti-corrosive performance.
