Sealer coatings for thermal-sprayed aluminum in the offshore industry (Reprinted)

Authors
Cunningham, T Avery, R
Citation
T. Cunningham et R. Avery, Sealer coatings for thermal-sprayed aluminum in the offshore industry (Reprinted), MATER PERF, 39(1), 2000, pp. 46-48
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE
ISSN journal
00941492 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
46 - 48
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1492(200001)39:1<46:SCFTAI>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Thermal-sprayed aluminum has been applied to many components in offshore pr ojects. Vinyl etch primer and aluminum-pigmented silicone, <25-mu m (1-mil) thick, are the traditional coatings used to seal the porosity inherent in the thermal-spraying process. At this low film thickness, aluminum silicon sealer is difficult to see, causing problems both for the sprayer and inspe ctors. Two-pack epoxy sealers are alternatives. Development testing current ly is aimed at comparing solvent-based and water-based epoxies for this use .