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ARC CATALOG OF PRODUCTS

ARC CATALOG OF PRODUCTS

Product catalog summary

Overview
ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings (ARC-EPC), a brand under A.W. Chesterton Company, specializes in advanced protective coatings for industrial equipment and structures. These coatings utilize technologies like ceramic bead reinforcement and nanotechnology to withstand harsh environments, aiming to revitalize equipment, prevent corrosion, and enhance operational efficiency.

Applications Expertise and Local Service
ARC-EPC provides extensive support through a global network of sales specialists, local distributors, and qualified applicators, offering application guidance, troubleshooting, and training programs.

Product Categories

Specialty Repair: Products like ARC 5/5ES and ARC 10 are for emergency leak sealing and resurfacing, offering rapid curing and chemical resistance.
Erosion/Corrosion-Resistant: Products such as ARC 855 and ARC 855N protect against chemical attacks and corrosion, suitable for pump casings and structural steel.
Abrasion-Resistant: Products like ARC BX1 and ARC BX2 withstand severe abrasion, extending equipment life.
Corrosion Chemical: Products such as ARC S1PW and ARC S2 offer chemical resistance for harsh environments.
Concrete Thin-Film and High-Build: Products like ARC CS2 and ARC 791 protect concrete surfaces.

Technical Data and Case Studies
Each product includes technical data such as pull-off adhesion and temperature ratings. Case studies highlight the effectiveness of ARC products in real-world applications, demonstrating cost savings and operational improvements.

Conclusion
ARC-EPC offers a comprehensive range of protective coatings tailored for various industrial applications, enhancing equipment longevity, reducing maintenance costs, and improving operational efficiency.

Product Specifications

ARC HT-T: Ceramic-reinforced epoxy for abrasion resistance in high-temperature environments, with service temperatures up to 150°C.
ARC HT-S: Designed for internal tank protection against corrosive conditions, with service temperatures up to 175°C.
ARC BX1 and BX2: Epoxy formulations for protection against sliding abrasion, suitable for coarse and fine particle environments.
ARC BX5: Rapid-curing, ceramic-reinforced coating for moderate sliding wear and abrasion.
ARC I BX1 and I BX1 RC: Impact-resistant coatings for severe abrasive wear.

Application Areas

Oil/water and oil/gas separators, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, and vessels.
Slurry pumps, hydropulpers, transport screws, slurry pipes, wear plates, and hydrocyclones.
Pneumatic conveyors, transport fans, screw conveyors, cyclones, hoppers, and pipe elbows.

Features and Benefits

High adhesive strength and resistance to permeation and blistering.
100% solids with no VOCs, enhancing safe use.
Rapid cure chemistry for quick return to service.
High ceramic loading levels for extended equipment life.

Case Studies

Spillway Gates: ARC 858 and ARC S2 reduced icing issues and repaired corrosion.
Heat Exchangers: ARC HT-T extended maintenance cycles, saving $61K.
Tank Internals: ARC HT-S prevented corrosion, saving $124,500.
Excavator Buckets: ARC BX1 doubled service life.
Flue Gas Desulfurization Units: ARC BX2 extended absorber agitator life.
Coal Pulverizers: ARC I BX1 RC extended repair cycles, reducing costs.

Technical Data

Pull-off adhesion values range from 222.7 to 365.4 kg/cm².
Maximum service temperatures vary by product, up to 205°C in dry conditions.

Challenges and Solutions
Issue: Previous coating failed within 12 months.
Goal: Extend service life to over 24 months.
Solution: Surface decontamination, grit blasting, and application of ARC S7 coating.

Results
ARC S7 was successfully applied over 1200 m² of bag houses, showing no failures after two years.

Product Case Studies

ARC CS2: Protects concrete from chemical damage.
ARC CS4: Highly chemical-resistant epoxy for severe chemical attack.
ARC NVE VC: High-performance coating for extreme chemical resistance.
ARC 791 and ARC 988: Resurface and protect concrete from chemical exposure.

Application Areas
Includes chemical tanks, secondary containment, sumps, drains, pits, and process floors.

Features and Benefits

100% solids, no VOCs, enhancing safe use.
Can be applied to dry or damp concrete.
Excellent resistance to permeation and chemical exposure.

Dispensing Systems
Pneumatically operated systems for accurate mixing and application, with adjustable mix ratios and static mixers.

Dispensing Tips: ARC 858 dispensing tips feature a helical mix chamber design for consistent mixing.

Accessories: Includes mixing sticks, applicator spatulas, and brushes for high-viscosity ARC coatings.

Company Overview: A.W. Chesterton Company provides global solutions with local service, offering technical support in over 100 countries.

Disclaimer: Technical data is based on laboratory tests and is intended to indicate general characteristics only. Liability is limited to product replacement.

Catalog excerpts

#) CHESTERTON. Global Solutions, Local Service.

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ARC® Efficiency & Protective Coatings (ARC-EPC), a brand of the 135-year-old A.W. Chesterton Company, has achieved a nearly four-decade proven global track record of enhancing critical industrial equipment and structures. Innovation through Design ARC-EPC products are engineered using the latest technologies and advanced material formulations—from ceramic bead reinforcement to nanotechnology—to withstand the most challenging environments. ARC's highly experienced engineering staff is constantly at work on new, innovative coating solutions to meet the needs of industries' critical application...

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Disclaimer: This chart is an aid in product selection but should not be used as the sole method for product selection. Final product selction is the responsibility of the purchaser. All recommendations are based on ambient temperature exposures <32°C (90°F).

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Table of Contents Specialty Repair Corrosion Chemical Concrete Thin-Film Concrete High-Build To use our Product Selector Tool to narrow your search of coatings for your application, go to: www.arc-epc.com or contact us: Tel: +1 978 469 6888 Email: [email protected]

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SPECIALTY REPAIR ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings Rapid-curing, emergency leak sealing coatings ■ Patches and seals leaks up to 3 mm (.125 in) diameter ■ Fares smooth pitted regions and cures to a hard film within 15 minutes ■ Cures under water and on damp surfaces ■ 5ES meets requirements of NSF 61 for cold water service Application Areas ■ Pitted metal surfaces ■ Leaking ductwork ■ Scored hydraulic ■ Flange faces ■ Cracked valves rams and pistons Packaging and Coverage Nominal, based on a 3 mm (120 mil) thickness ■ 5: 250 g kit covers 0,052 m2 (0.056 ft2) ■ 5ES: 114 g "stick" covers 20,00...

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ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings SPECIALTY REPAIR ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings SPECIALTY REPAIR Features and Benefits ■ Resistant to a wide spectrum of chemicals including alkalis, acids, and solvents • Covers a broad range of chemical exposures ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ■ High build viscosity • Suitable for rebuilding pitted and scored surfaces to a thickness of more than 6 mm (.24 in) in a single coat ARC 10 A polymer alloy blend used to resurface scored and pitted regions which may be machined at a later stage to single tolerances ■ Resurface...

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EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings ARC 855 Tanks and vessels Valves 100% solids, ceramic reinforced thin-film coating to protect metal against chemicals, abrasion, and corrosion ■ Upgrade new and old equipment exposed to abrasion, corrosion, or chemical attack ■ Replace traditional coatings, special alloys, engineered plastics, ceramics, etc. ■ Easily apply by roller or brush Application Areas ■Pumpcasings ■ Heatexchangers ■ Impellers and blades ■ Water boxes Packaging and Coverage Nominal, based on...

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ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT Features and Benefits ■ Meets Mil Spec. 32171 • Certified for on-board applications ■ Low viscosity • Easily applied ■ High adhesive strength • Prevents under-film corrosion ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ARC 855N 100% solids, reinforced thin-film coating to protect structures against chemical attack and corrosion ■ Meet the requirements of Mil Spec 32171 ■ Protect metal against chemical attack and corrosion ■ Apply by brush or roller...

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EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings ■ High build - single coat applications • Quick applications ■ High adhesive strength • Reduces under-film corrosion ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ARC 858 100% solids, thick film, ceramic-reinforced abrasion control epoxy compound ■ Upgrade new and old equipment exposed to abrasion, corrosion, or chemical attack ■ Rebuild surfaces with erosion-resistant protection outperforming weld overlays ■ Fill grooves, pits, etc. in metal prior...

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ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT Features and Benefits ■ Strong, tough, durable • Reduces downtime ■ Incorporates fine-graded sizes of reinforcements • Permeation and blister resistance ■ Spark testable per NACE SP0188 • Easy inspection ■ High adhesive strength • Provides reliable performance • No under film corrosion ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ARC HT-T 100% solids, ceramic-reinforced abrasion-resistant epoxy that protects metal against mild abrasion, corrosion,...

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EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings EROSION/CORROSION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings Features and Benefits ■ Strong, tough, durable • Reduces spare part inventory • Reduces downtime ■ Incorporates fine-graded sizes of reinforcements • Resistant to cold wall delamination and permeation ■ Spark testable per NACE SP0188 ■ High adhesive strength to metal • Reduces under-film corrosion ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ARC HT-S 100% solids, high temperature resistant, ceramic-reinforced abrasion-resistant epoxy that protects...

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ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings ABRASION-RESISTANT ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings ABRASION-RESISTANT Features and Benefits ■ High ceramic loading level • Extends life of equipment exposed to coarse particle wear ■ Chemically resistant polymer matrix • Covers a broad range of chemical exposures ■ High adhesive strength • Resists disbonding ■ High build - single coat • Allows for vertical build capability to most substrates ■ 100% solids, no VOCs, no free isocyanates • Enhances safe use ARC BX1 100% solids, modified epoxy formulation reinforced with a proprietary blend of ceramic beads...

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