TubeArmor - APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

A) SAFETY: C.) MIXING:

1. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be
worn when mixing and applying coatings. This will include
goggles or face shield, gloves, and approved respiratory
protection.
2. Take caution to keep hands and clothing away from
rotating mixing equipment.
1. Wear proper protective equipment including goggles,
gloves, and respiratory protection before mixing the
components.
2. If TubeArmor is shipped as two components (powder and
liquid) slowly introduce the powder into the liquid while
mechanically mixing the product.

3. Consult MSDS sheets for specic hazards.
B) SURFACE PREPARATION:
1. Before abrasive blasting begins the substrate must be
free of oil or other contaminants. Pre-washing with an
approved solvent or steam cleaning may be required to
remove surface contaminants. Assure that the surface to be
coated is clean of contaminants and completely dry before
abrasive blasting begins.
2. Compressed air used for abrasive blasting shall be free
of oil and moisture. A proper clean air supply and ltering
system is required.
3. Abrasive blasting must achieve a white blast specication.
A (NACE1) or (SSPC-SP5) surface condition is required before
the ceramic coating application can proceed.
3. Mix TubeArmor thoroughly with a mechanical mixing
device such as a drill with an agitator blade. Commercial
electric mixers and emulsiers can be used.
4. Make sure that the solids are completely mixed from the
bottom of the container.
5. If the TubeArmor is received pre-mixed upon delivery,
mixing will still be required as in paragraph C-3 above.
6. The (2-part) ceramic components are formulated to be
mixed as one complete batch. It is important that all of the
powder provided with each kit be mixed with all of the liquid
binder. Failure to do so will result in poor coating quality.
7. After mixing, it is recommended that the material be
screened into a separate container before spraying. A ne
mesh paint straining screen can be used.

4. A .002 to .003 surface (anchor tooth) prole is required for

proper bonding.

5. Blow the abrasive blasted surface down with clean

ltered air to remove dust and contaminants before ceramic
application begins.

6. After abrasive blasting is completed, do not allow

the surface to oxidize. The time allowed between blast
completion and TubeArmor application will depend on the
relative humidity and dew point in the environment.

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TubeArmor - APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
D) TUBEARMOR APPLICATION:
1. It is recommended that TubeArmor be applied with an
airless paint pump with a tip size of 528 to 532. Conventional
paint systems can also be used if the paint pot is equipped
with a mechanical mixer.
2. TubeArmor must be continually mixed during the
application process. The ceramic particles must remain
suspended in the slurry while spraying to achieve the nal
coating quality.
3. Small areas can be applied with a cup gun. If a cup gun is
used, shake the gun 4 to 6 times every two minutes to keep
the ceramic particles properly suspended in the slurry.
4. Before application it is recommended to attach a screen
to the bottom of the paint pump or pressure pot suck tube
to prevent clogs.
5. Apply TubeArmor in subsequent passes, overlapping
each pass 50%. Each wet pass should apply approximately
.002 thickness. For best results it is recommended that the
coating be applied in 3 to 5 passes (.006 to .010 thick).
Note: do not exceed .012 total thickness; contact technical
support if thicker coatings are required.
6. Assure that each pass is completely dry to the touch
before applying additional coats. Do not wait more than 4
hours between applying coats.
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E) CURING:
1. After the application is completed, allow TubeArmor to
air cure for 24 hours before starting heat cure.
2. Do not allow coatings of TubeArmor to get wet with
water or other aqueous solutions or contaminants before
it is fully cured.
3. Cure TubeArmor by introducing heat slowly. Do not
exceed 200F for the rst 2 hours. After 2 hours of low heat,
raise temperature to between 300F and 350F for 1 hour,
then raise temperature again to between 400F and 450F
for 1 hour. After 1 hour at >400F, TubeArmor is ready for
service.
4. Note: If curing in a boiler or furnace, low ring will be
required for the rst 2 hours. After 2 hours, the boiler or
furnace can be operated with normal ring procedures and
temperatures.
5. Clean up with water.
Contact Eutectic Technical Services Department
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