Hempel Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870

Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 is a self-priming glass flake epoxy, with good impact and abrasion resistance and is suitable for highly corrosive environments.

This product is part of the Network Rail Specification NR/L3/CIV/039

Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 is a self priming epoxy glass flake coating with good impact and abrasion resistance. Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 has a good resistance to seawater, mineral oil, aliphatic hydrocarbons and splashes from petrol and related products. Highways Agency Item No.123. BBA Cert. no. 08/H135-PS1.

Best Uses

Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 is best used in areas that are subject to abrasion and in highly corrosive environments such as splash zones, jetty pilings and working decks. This product can also be used as interior lining for crude oil and fuel oil storage tanks.

Application

New steel: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Abrasive blasting to near white metal Sa 2½ with a surface profile corresponding to Rugotest No. 3, BN10, Keane-Tator Comparator 3.0 G/S, or ISO Comparator Rough Medium (G). After blasting, clean the surface carefully from abrasives and dust.

Maintenance: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Remove all rust and loose material by wet or dry abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning. Feather edges to sound and intact areas. After wet abrasive blasting, hose down the surface with fresh water and allow drying. Touch up bare spots to full film thickness when the surface has become visually dry.

Apply only on a dry and clean surface with a temperature above the dew point to avoid condensation. May be applied and will cure at temperatures down to 5°C/41°F. The temperature of the paint itself should be above: 15°C/59°F. The best result is obtained at: 20-30°C/68-86°F. In confined spaces, provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.

Surface and Environment

Hempel Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 is designed for use in areas that are subjected to abrasion or highly corrosive environments. Good examples of areas that Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870 can be used in are splash zones, jetty pilings and working decks.