Resicoat
General
Resicoat is a high-quality coating based on an epoxy resin made by Akzo Nobel. Some of the types, RT 9000 R4 have a Kiwa product certificate (BRL-K759) for potable water applications.
Applications
The most important application of Resicoat is on cast iron by dipcoating in a fluidised bed. The production installation has several ovens and powder reservoirs that can coat products with diameters to 1.000 mm.
Couplings
- Examples of cast iron products are:
- Valves
- Water meters
- Couplings
- Hydrants
- Pipe systems
Properties and Benefits
Coating of Couplings
The dipcoat procedure means that products are completely coated in a single operation, with a uniform and very robust coating.
The most important properties and benefits of Resicoat are:
- Chemical resistant.
- Hard and resistant to abrasive media.
- Smooth surface and pore-free.
- Free of solvents.
- Resicoat is Kiwa-certified for use in potable water applications.
- After cooling down, coated products are immediately ready for use without any loss of time through drying of the coating.
- Durable.