Polymer Coating Material

By
Gowri Shankari S
ICT-IOC

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 1

 Polymer Characteristics
 Corrosion resistance: Polymers are resistant to corrosion.
 Lightweight
 Electrical properties: Polymers are nonconductive
 Low maintenance cost: Polymer is easy to maintain because it
does not rust, is easily cleaned, and requires minimal protection
from the environment.
 Less Energy & Cost to fabricate
 Low Heat transfer

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 2

 Metal Corrosion &
Replacement

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 3

 Coating needed !

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 4

 Coating needed !

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 5

 What Is Polymer Coating….?
Polymeric coatings are coatings or paint made with polymers that
provide superior adherence and protection from corrosion.
Examples of polymeric coatings include:
 Natural and synthetic rubber
 Urethane
 Polyvinyl chloride
 Acrylic
 Phenolic resins

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 6

Why We Need PCM ….?
• Corrosion
• Aesthetic
• Fluid Contamination
• Cost

Functions :
Protective & Decorative

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 7

Properties of Polymer Coating
 Temperature-resistant up to high
temperature).
 Resistance to heat/moisture/UV and
chemical.
 Wear resistance
 High Toughness.
 Fire retardant
 Waterproof Coat(hydrophobic)
 Resist microbial attack

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 8

 Coating Methods

Basic Coating Sheet Coating Methods

Methods • Rolling
• Painting • Calendering
• Spraying • Wire Coating
• Dipping • Extrusion

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 9

 Spraying Methods
•Paint is applied to an object through the use
of an air-pressurized spray gun.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 10

 Dipping Method

A substrate is dipped into a liquid coating solution and get

coated. Coating thickness generally increases with
faster withdrawal speed

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 11

 Rolling Methods
In this process polymer solution is rolled
onto the fabric/film/sheet by a roller
suspended in the coating solution.

A – Backup roll
B –Gravure roll
C- Blade
D- Paint bath

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 12

 Wire Coating Method
•Steel cable can be jacketed
with a number of plastics,
and a variety of wall
thicknesses.
•Commonly used plastics
includes PVC, Nylon,PE or
PP.

Insulating material is used as a protective

coating on electrical wire
March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 13
 Electrocoating or E-coat
•Electrocoating is an immersion
painting process in which charged paint
particles are attracted to an oppositely
charged metallic surface.
• As the paint is deposited, it forms a
finish which begins to insulate the metal
from the surrounding charged solution.
Deposition continues until the coating
thickness becomes sufficient to form a
barrier against further paint attraction.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 14

Different Polymer Coatings
Acrylics and alkyds :
 Acrylics are esters of acrylic acid.
 Alkyds are synthetic resins made by reacting alcohols and fatty acids
 Alkyd resins benefits are: good weathering characteristics and ease of
application with low-cost, low-toxicity, Abrasion resistance, Good
adhesion.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 15

Acrylics and alkyds :
 Used in marine vessel, bridge, dryer ambient
temperature curing, rust preventative paint
 Silicone modification of organic resins
improves overall weatherability & durability

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 16

 The colors of the paints were identical when
applied. After 15 years of weathering, the
appearance of the alkyds has changed
dramatically.

Alkyd
Acrylic

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 17

Polyurethane enamels:
 Characterized by excellent toughness,
durability, and corrosion resistance.
 Used in conveyor equipment, aircraft, boats,
road-building machinery, and motorcycle
parts.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 18

Air plane Coating with Polyurethane

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 19

 Coating with Polyurethane

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 20

Phenolic (Epoxy):
 Better adhesion to metal substrates than do most other
organic material.
 Attractive economically
 Used in corrosive chemicals or abrasive materials.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 21

Coating with Phenolics

Pump Impeller Pipe Painting with Epoxy Coupling

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 22

Nylon 11
 Provide attractive appearance as well as
protection from chemicals, abrasion, and impact.
 2.5 to 8 mil, nylon coatings are used on office and
outdoor furniture, hospital beds, vending-
machine parts, and building railings
 Heavier coatings -- to 50 mil -- are applied to
protect, food-processing machinery, farm and
material-handling equipment, and industrial
equipment such as pipe, fittings, and valves

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 23

Coating with Nylon

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 24

Fluorocarbons (PTFE)
 More nearly inert to chemicals and solvents than
all other polymers
 The major application of PTFE, consuming about
50% of production, is for wiring in aerospace and
computer applications
 Its frictionless qualities allow improved flow of
highly viscous liquids.

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 25

 THANK YOU !

March 2021 ICT-IOC GOWRI S 26