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NEW PRODUCTS
NEW SPRAY FOAM DEPTH
GAUGE
Paul N. Gardner USA recently
introduced a new physical test depth
gauge for measuring the thickness of
open and closed cell foam. This gauge
allows commercial roofing contractors
and spray polyurethane applicators
to test the depth of the foam quickly
and easily while it is being applied on
a roof substrate. It is also designed for
measuring the depth of fireproofing
(SFRM - spray fire resistive material)
to ensure consistent depth from one
area to another.
Constructed of sturdy plastic and
weighing only one pound, this gauge
can read depths up to 5 ¾-inches. It
has an easily adjustable stainlesssteel
pin and easy-to-read numbers.
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TEGO THERM IMPROVES EFFICIENCIES FOR
INSULATION COATINGS
Evonik has developed a new line of tailor-made feedstocks, TEGO Therm, that
it says substantially improve the performance of thermal insulation coatings
(TICs). The new product range includes two microporous silica-based granules,
TEGO Therm HPG 4000 and TEGO Therm HPG 6806, as well as a heat-resistant,
silicone-based binder, TEGO Therm L 300.
The three new products are characterized by excellent insulation properties
and heat resistance, even at temperatures of up to 250 degrees Celsius. TEGO
Therm products substantially reduced energy loss and also aid occupational
health and safety as they can significantly cut the temperature of hot surfaces.
Insulation coatings also provide protection against moisture penetration and
therefore corrosion under insulation (CUI), which significantly increases the
service lives of coated items.
One target application for this new generation of feedstocks is the technical
insulation of pipelines, tanks or various other components in industrial plants. A
first product based on TEGO Therm granules is already commercially available
and can be applied for safe touch and corrosion prevention purposes. Evonik
wants to use this product range in the future to provide thermal insulation
solutions to its customers in the construction and vehicle manufacturing
sectors.
Another benefit of TEGO Therm-based insulation coatings is that they are
easy to apply. " Conventional insulation systems, such as mineral wool, are
often difficult and time-consuming to apply-appliances and components with
complex geometries in particular are often inadequately insulated, " said Dr. Niko
Haberkorn, head of thermal managing coatings at Evonik Coating Additives.
As a result, non-insulated, hot surfaces increase energy loss and also need
to be protected against accidental contact. In contrast, coatings incorporating
products from the TEGO Therm line can be easily applied just by spraying.
" That is even feasible to some extent during ongoing operations. This avoids
equipment downtimes and saves time and money, " said Haberkorn.
Evonik targets its TEGO Therm product line at formulators, who wish to
change their systems, in order to enhance their products and improve the longterm
reliability of their coatings. Customers from the coatings industry that want
to enter the thermal insulation market for the first time also benefit because
TEGO Therm enables them to work sustainably, safely and efficiently right from
the word go. The products from this line are available worldwide.
www.evonik.com
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