In the industrial world, a coating isn’t just “paint.” It is a functional chemical barrier engineered to protect expensive assets (like your pumps, tanks, and floors) from being destroyed by their environment.
Chesterton’s ARC (Abrasion Resistant Composite) line is specifically famous for “rebuilding” equipment that looks like it belongs in a scrap yard.
1. The “Big Three” Industrial Resins
Most industrial coatings, including Chesterton’s, are based on these core chemistries:
- Epoxies: The workhorse of the industry.
- Best for: High adhesion and chemical resistance.
- Weakness: They “chalk” (turn powdery and white) if exposed to direct sunlight (UV) for too long.
- Polyurethanes: Usually used as a topcoat.
- Best for: UV resistance and flexibility. They stay shiny and don’t crack when the metal underneath expands from heat.
- Ceramic-Reinforced (Chesterton’s Specialty): * These are epoxies “loaded” with ceramic beads or flakes.
- Best for: Erosion and abrasion. Imagine sand-laden water blasting a pump casing—the ceramic particles take the hit so the metal doesn’t.
2. Common Applications
Industrial coatings are categorized by what they are protecting:
| Category | Typical Use Case | Key Property |
| Metal/Pump Repair | Pitted pump housings, worn impellers. | “Trowel-grade” (thick like peanut butter) to rebuild shape. |
| Concrete Linings | Secondary containment for chemical tanks. | Acid resistance and crack-bridging. |
| Heat/Immersion | The inside of boilers or hot water tanks. | Resistance to “osmotic blistering” at high temps. |
| Anti-Corrosion | Structural steel in salt-air environments. | Sacrificial protection (often containing Zinc). |
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