High performance coatings can extend the lifetime of bridges and water tanks and reduce the frequency of maintenance. FEVE resin technology provides the necessary durability for these coatings. LUMIFLON FEVE resin provides protection to bridge and water tank surfaces, helping to prevent coating degradation at the hands of UV radiation, salt, and water. FEVE-based coatings contain anti-corrosive properties that help maintain the coatingās structural integrity for decades. Download our Bridge Market E-book.
LUMIFLONās low permeability to oxygen, water and chloride is unchanged after years of exposure to the elements, significantly reducing the opportunity for corrosion to begin on bridge surfaces. In addition, the flexibility and toughness of these coatings also remain unchanged, again reducing corrosion and limiting the risk of damage to the bridge surfaces over time. LUMIFLON resins have outperformed such common coatings as alkyds, chlorinated rubber, acrylics, urethanes and even siloxanes on steel and concrete, significantly reducing total life cycle maintenance costs on major bridge projects. When coatings made from LUMIFLON have been subjected to accelerated weathering tests, they show five times the lifespan of acrylic urethanes and over eight times the life of alkyd coatings. Costs associated with bridge downtime, including increased traffic congestion, are also significantly reduced over the life of the coating.
LUMIFLON Bridge Grade Typical Properties
| Grade | LF200 | LF200F | LF910LM | LF916F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Moderate MW | Solid resin for low VOC/HAPS- free coatings | Low MW | Solid resin for low VOC/HAPS- free coatings |
| Resin Properties | ||||
| Tg (Ā°C/Ā°F) | 35/95 | 35/95 | 37/99 | 34/93 |
| OH Value, mg KOH/g polymer) | 52 | 52 | 102 | 101 |
| Solids by Weight, % | 60 | >98 | 66 | >99 |
| Specific Gravity, 25Ā°C | 1.12 | – | 1.16 | – |
| Solvent | Xylene | None | Xylene | None |
Weathering of LUMIFLON
Natural exposure test on LUMIFLON Miami, Florida (ASTMG7)
