PPG Sigma AquaWeld 100

SKU
ID3964
Part A: Non Hazardous, Part B: UN3077 (Class: 9, Pk Grp: III)
A 2 part, moisture curing, waterborne, low zinc silicate, prefabrication primer suitable for immediate application on shot blasted steel plates.
Available in 18 Litres in Red Brown
£636.84 £530.70
In stock
Product Description

PPG Sigma AquaWeld 100 is a two component, moisture curing, waterborne, low zinc silicate, prefabrication primer suitable for immediate application on shot blasted steel plates.

Has extremely fast drying properties that aid the reduction of downtime in a construction or industrial environment, consequently saving time and money.

Best Uses

Sigma AquaWeld 100 can be used in seawater immersion in combination with controlled cathodic protection systems and also provides good cutting and welding properties including MIG/MAG welding in various positions such as automatic or manual welding.

Application

Sigma AquaWeld 100 can be applied using airless spray for direct application to a variety of metal substrates prior to welding and offers excellent resistance to weld splatter, not allowing it to adhere to the surface. Sigma AquaWeld 100 is touch dry after 10 minutes in conditions of 20°C, which is remarkable in comparison to other Welding Primers.

Surface and Environment

Sigma AquaWeld 100 works to provide regular smooth welding seams and releases little or no fumes during welding and cutting. Sigma AquaWeld 100 is ideal for use in the construction industry where welding is common practice. Please ring our technical support team for more information on this product and one of our highly experienced team of professionals will be happy to assist you.

Technical Details

Approvals

  • Certified by Lloyds, SLV and Newcastle OHH.

Features

  • Two component moisture curing, waterborne low zinc (ethyl) silicate prefabrication primer
  • Suitable for automatic application on shot blasted steel plates
  • Fast drying properties
  • Good cutting and excellent welding properties, including MIG/MAG welding in various positions (either automatic or manual welding)
  • Provides regular, smooth weld seams
  • Low fume release during welding and cutting
  • No adherence of weld spatter at surrounding primed surface
  • Good thermal stability minimizes heat damage during hot work procedures
  • For use in seawater immersion in combination with controlled cathodic protection systems please contact Promain's technical department

Technical Info

Components: Two Part
Type: Waterborne Low Zinc Ethyl Silicate
Finish: Flat
Stock Colours: Red Brown
Tintable: No
VOC Content: 25.0g per Litre
Volume Solids: 30%
Suitable Substrates: For metal surfaces
Application Method: Airless Spray
Theoretical Coverage: 16.7 m2 per litre at 18 microns
Wet Film Thickness (WFT):
Dry Film Thickness (DFT): 18 microns
Induction Time: -
Pot Life: 4 hours at 20°C
Touch Dry: 10 minutes at 20°C
Overcoatable: Between 7 days and 3 months at 20°C
Fully Cured:
Cleaner / Thinner: Do not thin
Shelf Life: 12 months when stored cool and dry
Packaging: Available in 18 Litres