Denso Protal ARO

Protal ARO is a VOC free, 100% solids liquid epoxy coating formulated to be applied over FBE as an ARO coating (abrasion resistant overlay). It is a 3:1 ratio compatible for most plural component spray units coating that can be spray or hand applied in the field or shop.

Uses:

Used to protect FBE mainline coatings for directional drilling, bores, river crossings and other rough terrain applications. Protal ARO can be used to provide additional protection to the coating on bends, fittings and fabrication when severe handling or rough terrain persists. The coating should not be applied direct to steel.

Features:

· Excellent gouge and abrasion resistance

· Fast touch dry and set times

· High temperature resistance ( up to 150° F/ 65° C)

· High build (up to 60 mils in one coat)

· Excellent adhesion to FBE and Protal 7200

· Safe and environmentally friendly

· Does not shield cathodic protection

· Can be applied by brush, roller or spray

Brush

 Prepare FBE coating with a light sweep blast to remove gloss and roughen surface (approx. 1 mil). After sweep blast wipe entire surface with MEK or approved solvent to remove all dust and other surface contamination. Add the hardener to base and mix at a slow speed until a constant color is achieved making sure all sides of container are scraped. Pour mixed material onto surface and brush, trowel or roll to required mil thickness. A wet fi lm thickness gauge shall be used to measure mil thickness. If surface temperature falls below 50°F (10°C), surface should be preheated to achieve faster cure. Preheat may be achieved with a propane torch or induction coil. Resin and hardener component shall be kept warm, at a minimum of 60°F (15°C), to mix easily.

Spray

Prepare FBE coating with a light sweep blast to remove gloss and roughen surface (approx. 1 mil). After sweep blast wipe entire surface with MEK or approved solvent to remove all dust and other surface contamination. The equipment should be a plural component airless spray unit with a proportioning pump capable of a volume mixing ratio of 3:1. Standard ancillary equipment should include minimum 10 gallon hoppers, 2 ea. static mixers, 25 ft. max x 1/4" whip hose, and mastic gun with a 19 to 35 thou tip. (Applicator should consult with Denso regarding recommended equipment). Part A should be heated to 150°F -160°F (66°C - 71°C) and Part B heated to 110°F -120°F (43°C - 49°C). Hose bundle shall be set at 140°F -150°F (60°C - 66°C). A wet on wet spray technique should be used to achieve a minimum thickness of 30 mils. The coating thickness should be measured using a wet film thickness gauge.

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Protal ARO Protal ARO PDF

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