General Description of Insulating Coating Systems |
This is an Insulating Coating System that provides an insulating barrier, a personnel protector, and a corrosion blocker all in one application.
This is designed to replace conventional insulation methods yielding the same insulation capabilities, and costing dramatically less.
Insulating Coating is a composite (one-part) coating comprised of air filled ceramic and silica beads held in suspension by an acrylic binder which deters heat or cold from entering into a substrate.
It applies like paint and is mildew resistant. This product can be sprayed and requires little to no maintenance. Insulating Coating is an excellent insulator requiring less time to install than conventional insulators and is extremely lightweight.
Although the coating is relatively thin, dramatic temperature reductions are achieved.
This is because of the composition of Delta T. The coating employs materials that actually reflect and retard heat transmission and provide a heat barrier.
The mechanics of the coating and how heat is deterred can further be explained in How Does it Work?.
Insulating Coating Systems come in three (3) specific formations for each type of environment.
Each formulation contains special additives to make it more tolerant to its specific atmosphere. The following formulations are :
1. Marine
This formulation is specially designed for harsh marine applications and is rated for use by most major classifying societies.
2. Industrial
This formulation is designed for industrial uses and contains special additives for extended weather exposure.
3. Rooftop
NEW PRODUCT FOR 2002. This formulation is designed solely for rooftop and light commercial applications of less than 150 F.
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¢Æ¢Æ Insulation Capabilities :
Each Coating has incredible insulation effects for only a relatively thin coat of 20 mils.
Each coating can be "built up" with successive coats to increase insulating capabilities.
However, the first coat is the most effective. Insulating effects depend on the individual applications so an R-Value comparison is not applicable as a general number.
Please see Heat Theory and How Does it Work?.
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¢Æ¢Æ Substrates and Primers :
Metal Substrates - Bare steel substrates should use a primer before coating with Delta T.
This is a precautionary measure to insure the coatings life.
Other substrates such as aluminum and stainless steel should use a type of chemical bath or etching for cleaning the substrate prior to application.
Wood - Before application of Delta T on wood surfaces, it is best to use a sealer.
This will allow the coating to spread evenly and not be absorbed by the porous surface.
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¢Æ¢Æ Brushing :
Brushing is only recommended for small areas or for use as touch up. A smooth textured wet (water) brush is recommended. Apply first coat thinly. Successive coats will cover surface and build more rapidly.
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An airless sprayer is the best applicator. Sprayer should have capacity of at least 1 gallon a minute with 3000 psi. Tip size of .017 -.019 (for tight spots) and .021 - .025 (for normal use) along with a reversible nozzle. Remove all strainers and filters from gun and sprayer. Failure to do so will result in filtering insulation particles.
¢Æ¢Æ Rolling :
Using a conventional roller is not recommended. If Coating is poured onto a surface, a wet roller may be used to spread in small areas. Roller will tend to "cake-up" not allowing proper coverage rate.
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| ¢Æ¢Æ Mixing : |
Open container. Attach a standard "sheet rock mud" style mixing paddle to a 1/2" electric drill,
poke through crust to the bottom of the container and pull the fluid from the bottom to the top approx.
4-8 times. Hold container with feet and slowly stir product with drill motor on REVERSE SETTING.
The fluid must be blended slowly with the solid material. DO NOT THIN PRODUCT.
The reverse setting is used to deter the paddle from destroying the container's sides;
therefore contaminating the coating. When product reaches a smooth milkshake like consistency, stop mixing.
Failure to do so will destroy the insulating qualities of the product.
Strain product through metal mesh to remove all lumps and foreign matter.
DO NOT ADD WATER to thin product. This will result in destroying insulating capabilities.
When properly mixed it will have a smooth, creamy consistency, with no lumps or foreign matter. Please see instruction sheet for detailed instructions.
Coating will not resemble ordinary paint!
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¢Æ¢Æ Drying :
Drying times may be expedited by forced ventilation. This may be required in areas that are confined or closed. Repetitive coats may be applied when previous is dry to touch.
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¢Æ¢Æ Cleanup :
Airless sprayer should be thoroughly purged with water to prevent hardening and clogging. Brushes can be cleaned with conventional soap and water. No thinners or reducers are needed. Clean up drips and splatters immediately with a mild detergent and warm water. Wash tools and hands with soap and water. Flush spray equipment with cool water until clear and clean.
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¢Æ¢Æ Storing Product :
Since Insulating Coating contains no harmful VOC's, storage is not a problem. If product freezes prior to an application insulation capabilities are destroyed. Insulating Coating can be reused if re-sealed properly. Product has a one-year shelf life due to acrylic binder. Do not store product in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. In cold enviroments, make sure that product is stored in heated warehouse or container.
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