Valentus Specialty Chemicals and US Coatings announced a new high-solids, fast-drying polyurethane industrial maintenance coating that provides better asset protection thanks to breakthrough resin advancements.

Key qualities of the new VSC 1200 system include enhanced film build, easier application, and improved adhesion; enhanced weathering, gloss, and color retention over standard acrylic-polyurethanes; applicator-friendly with longer pot life, shorter dry times, and faster curing compared to traditional acrylic coating systems; and a low-VOC, high-solids formula requiring no thinning solvents.

Superior Efficiency

The system offers enhanced asset protection at a reduced cost due to its longer pot life and shorter dry time, the manufacturer explains. Applicators can apply the system faster and leave the jobsite sooner, thus minimizing shutdowns and downtime while keeping project costs lower.

The product was developed with Eastman Chemical’s Tetrashield protective resin, with Valentus becoming the first coatings company to utilize this unique resin technology in an industrial maintenance coating.

Performance Testing

Competitive comparisons and performance tests showed several key data points, according to the manufacturer, including extended working time compared to acrylic polyurethane systems; superior weathering performance; and excellent chemical resistance ratings against acids, bases, organic solvents, and hydraulic fluids.

The VSC 1200 system is recommended for application after proper surface preparation of interior or exterior structural steel, steel piping, storage tanks, bridges, and other industrial assets.

For more information, contact: US Coatings, (314) 205-1500, www.uscoatings.com