Tnemec Company Inc has announced the purchase of Glass Armor epoxy linings for aboveground storage tanks from Bridgeport Chemical. Under the agreement, Tnemec is the sole owner of the 100% solids thick-film lining technology, which will be marketed under the Tank Armor name, according to Gary Zinn, sales director, industrial markets for Tnemec.
“This lining technology will be exactly the same, and Tnemec will continue to manufacture the materials as we did under our previous licensing agreement,” Zinn said. “We will continue to use the same series numbers that we have since 2006. The acquisition of these linings allows us to continue to provide superior resistance to chemicals and physical abuse for the interior of aboveground storage tanks in more aggressive operating conditions.”
The Tank Armor product line offers long-term corrosion protection and chemical resistance with features such as 100% solids formulations, rapid cure, volatile organic compound (VOC) compliance, abrasion and impact resistance, a single-coat high-build (20-150 mils DFT) monolithic application process, excellent bond strength, and rapid return to service. Specific linings include:
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Series 330 Tank Armor — A high-performance epoxy lining that reduces coating stresses caused by mechanical, thermal, or physical forces on tank bottoms or walls.
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Series 345 Tank Armor — A cold-cure epoxy lining designed to cure at 35 degrees F.
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Series 350 Tank Armor — A high-performance epoxy lining that is highly chemical-resistant.
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Series 351 Tank Armor — A specialized polysulfide/novolac epoxy repair and base coat putty for seams, rivets, and chimes.
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Series 365 Tank Armor — A novolac epoxy lining for steel storage tanks containing acid solutions, alkalis, and other containment areas requiring severe chemical resistance including 98% sulfuric acid resistance.
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Series 390 Tank Armor — Internal epoxy lining for higher-temperature applications in tanks and other chemical immersion vessels.
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Series 396 Tank Armor — High-performance internal epoxy lining designed for corrosion control and abrasion for the pipes and tanks in milling and process environments.
Tnemec also offers a range of external protection coatings for concrete and metal substrates in nearly any industrial environment. From zinc-rich urethane primers and epoxies to a complete offering of acrylic, polyurethane, and fluoropolymer topcoats, Tnemec products protect aboveground storage tanks by preventing corrosion and ensuring long-term aesthetic appeal. Chemical-resistant products suitable for primary and secondary containment are also available.