Water Tanks/Infrastructure

Peachoid Water Tank Gaffney South Carolina Peter Freudenberg Tnemec Hydroflon Lumiflon FEVE Resin

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 coating’s structural integrity for decades.

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Wamego, Kansas, Water Tank, Tnemec Company, Hydroflon

The coating system is responsible for a water tank’s ability to withstand elemental deterrents to produce a long-lasting, vibrant coating for decades. LUMIFLON FEVE resins offer long-term color vibrancy, abrasion resistance, and an extended maintenance cycle for water tanks across the country. Available in virtually any color, fluoropolymer coatings offer unprecedented long-term gloss and color retention, excellent resistance to chalking, and user-friendly application with brush, roller or spray equipment.

LUMIFLON Infrastructure 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 (°C/°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, 25°C 1.12 1.16
Solvent Xylene None Xylene None

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