Galvanized metal structures, such as cooling towers, are not impervious to the environment and will eventually break down and corrode. In the past repairing these structures was expensive, labor and time consuming, with little guarantee of success. That is, until now. GemThane has developed a unique No-Blast system that saves you time and money while delivering a high performing coating solution for refurbishing galvanized cooling towers.
The uniqueness of the GemThane System is that abrasive blasting is no longer needed to create the proper profile. GemBond Surface Conditioner, together with GemThane Liquid Metal, form a tough, hard and impervious ‘metal-like’ finish.
- saves time and reduces total cost
- extends your maintenance season
- a hard, long lasting metal-like finish
- eliminates the power tool cleaning time by as much as 80% (when not blasting)
- field/user friendly application (spray, brush or roller)
- no containment needed (no paint overspray to worry about when not spraying)
- fast cure time and recoat time of less than one hour (reduce labor cost and rapid return to service – typically four hours)
- a highly forgiving, surface tolerant, high performance coating that minimizes the need for warranty work
- easy to do repair/patch work when required
- low application temperature; allows curing at below freezing temperatures
- improved safety; the metal reinforced coating will not sustain or propagate flames
- more forgiving against corrosion from extreme variations in water chemistry
under normal operating conditions.
Example: The metal/zinc reinforced polyurethane protects the metal against any extreme variation in pH that could occur and the inert, permanent anti-microbial additive built into the coating will prevent under deposit pitting caused by corrosive bacteria.
The benefits are clear: decreased total costs, less down time and increased value. Bottom line: your life just got easier.
To learn more about the GemThane Coating System for Cooling Towers please contact your GemThane Representative at sales@gemthane.com.
Products for Air Handling Systems
GemBond is a simple, user and environmentally friendly, non-destructive surface conditioner that maintains the integrity of the galvanized layer. It cleans, degreases, etches the galvanizing and deposits AP 50 adhesion promoter which enhances the performance of the topcoat.
Liquid Metal is a highly durable, metal filled, corrosion resistant and surface tolerant coating. It contains a permanent anti-microbial agent and AP 50 adhesion promoter that combined with GemBond produces superior levels of adhesion (1,500+ psi range) to the galvanized metal, which is one of the most important factors in ensuring long life with minimum maintenance.
