FAST CURE ABRASION

RESISTANT COMPOSITE
epigen FC2

A rapid set, two component polymer composite based on

epoxy resin and abrasion resistant ceramic which when
mixed according to directions, cures at room temperature
to form a tough, inert material possessing excellent wear
resistance properties and adhering strongly to suitably
treated metal, concrete and other substances.

The polymer composite comprises graded sintered ceramic

of extreme hardness and abrasion resistance. The polymer
binder cures extemely quickly to form an infusible material
possessing excellent wear resistance.

The surface finish may be laid as a thin film with 6mm rec-
ommended to be the minimum. It is acceptable to apply
high builds in most situations since this results in greater
abrasion resitance and impact tolerance. Application to
inverted surfaces can be easily carried out with minimal sag.
PROFILE

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Colour Dark Grey

Pump Bowls Chutes & Bins Ratio by weight 2 “A” to 1 “B”
Slurry Lines Pipe Elbows 2 kg Component “A”
Screens Valves 1 kg Component “B”
o
Pot Life minutes @ 20 C 20
INDUSTRY TYPES IN USE o
Mixed consistency @ 20 C Trowellable Putty
Dredging, Iron Ore, Quarrying,
Specific gravity when mixed 2.0
Coal Mining, Marine, Diamond,
Copper, Nickel, Power Generation, Coverage, /m2 @ 10mm 20.0kg

Gold, Manganese, WWTP, TYPICAL CURED PROPERTIES

Compressive strength ASTM D695, Mpa >65
Tensile strength ASTM D638, Mpa 28
FEATURES
Flexural strength ASTM D790, Mpa 27
Excellent resistance to sliding abrasion Hardness, Shore D >90
Tough polymer with high adhesive strength Elongation ASTM D638, % 0.3

Fast cure for rapid turn around Thermal conductivity ASTM C177, Kcal/m.hroC 0.6
Maximum exposure temperature, o C 125
Free of all solvents - zero VOC
Heat deflection temperature ASTM D648, o C 80
Engineered for high mechanical strength
Thin Film Gel @ 10mm, Minutes 60
Versatility in application
Thin Film Set @ 10mm, Minutes 180
Cures under cold adverse conditions Ultimate cure time to Service @ 10mm, Hours 24
Very easy application in any orientation Thin Film Gel @ 20mm, Minutes 40

Recoatable with minimal preparation Thin Film Set @ 20mm, Minutes 70

Ultimate cure time to Service @ 20mm, Hours 18

This information is supplied as an indicative reference only. Caution

should be used where direct comparisons are to be made.
FAST CURE ABRASION
RESISTANT COATING
epigen FC2

SURFACE PREPARATION
In line with all cases where good adhesion is expected, the CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
substrate should be reasonably clean and free from loose Tested at 21oC. Samples cured for 10 days at 25oC.
particles. Methods for substrate preparation are varied and Curing at elevated temperatures will improve chemical
include abrasive blasting, etching, grinding or scarifying. The resistance.
technique may vary depending on the substrate, service
conditions, and other practical considerations.
1 = Continuous or long term immersion
Specialist advice is available to assist in ensuring correct 2 = Short term immersion
preparation procedure is employed for specific applications. 3 = Splash and spills
4 = Avoid contact
APPLICATION
Mixing of product should be carried out using slow speed Acetic Acid, 10 % 2 Acetone 2
mixers or spatulas, and completed by adding to the compo- Acetic Acid, Glacial 2 Ammonium Chloride 1
nent “A”, the component “B”. Ensure the mix is homogenous Hydrochloric Acid, 5 % 1 Beer 1
and free from lumps. Hydrochloric Acid, 10 % 1 Dichloromethane 2
Hydrochloric Acid, conc 2 Diesel Fuel 1
Application can be carried out by applying mixed compound Nitric Acid, 5 % 2 Isopropyl Alcohol 1
directly to the desired area or component with gloved hands Nitric Acid, 10 % 2 Kerosene 1
or by tools such as paint scrapers, putty knives or flat steel Phosphoric Acid, 5 % 1 Petrol 1
trowels, the latter mainly for large horizontal areas.
Phosphoric Acid, 20 % 1 Salt Water 1
Sulfuric Acid, 5 % 2 Sewage 1
Application can be carried out with relative ease whether in
Sulfuric Acid, 20 % 2 Skydrol 1
either vertical or horizontal configurations.
Ammonium Hydroxide, 5 % 1 Sodium Cyanide 1
FC2 may be finished smooth and flat with the aid of water. Ammonium Hydroxide, 20 % 1 Sodium Hypochlorite 2
Potassium Hydroxide, 5 % 1 Toluene 2
Potassium Hydroxide, 20 % 1 Trichloroethane 2
Sodium Hydroxide, 5 % 1 Wine 1
Sodium Hydroxide, 20 % 1 Xylene 1

This information is supplied as an indicative reference only.

Caution should be used where direct comparisons are to be made.

CURE
Variations in cure may arise due to the amount of material
being applied, the thickness of material being applied, the
surface temperature, and the product temperature. The
cure may be increased by heating product or by leaving
mixed material stand for 15 minutes before use. The cure
may be decreased by cooling the product before mixing.

EPIGEN PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED BY
Peerless Industrial Systems Pty Ltd

ABN 14 097 615 391

79 Robinson Ave, Belmont, WA 6104
PO Box 407, Cloverdale, WA 6985
Phone: (08) 9477 3788 Fax: (08) 9477 3766
Email: [email protected]
www.peerlessindustrialsystems.com
FC2:2003/March www.epigen.com.au
rev06,2011/Sept