IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR PIPELINES AND BAIL CARS

摘要

Wherever metal is used, corrosion is an issue, and coatings are relied upon to provide protection against such damage. Many corrosion protection coatings are also expected to be multifunctional, offering additional resistance to abrasion, impact, and chemicals, as well as aesthetics in terms of high gloss and color matching. For pipeline and rail applications of all kinds, there is also a demand for increased product life cycle performance and value in use. Coating manufacturers are responding with new liquid and powder coating technologies that are easier to apply, reduce the number of coats, require less energy, and/or have a greater application window-all with the goal of reducing the application time and cost, while still maintaining or improving the desired level of performance.