What Does Your Product Need to Withstand?
LINE-X APPLICATIONS
Protective coating selection starts with the product, substrate and operating environment.
LINE-X, PAXCON and complementary systems can be selected around the protection, surface function and manufacturing requirements your product needs.
Mechanical Protection
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
ABRASION & WEAR PROTECTION
For surfaces exposed to repeated contact, sliding, loading and foot traffic. An appropriate coating can help limit surface wear, with selection based on the contact, loading and service conditions.
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IMPACT & MECHANICAL PROTECTION
For components exposed to knocks, handling damage and demanding use. A suitable coating can help protect the surface; the underlying structure still needs to be designed for its loads and impacts.
LINE-X NETWORK APPLICATION
Coated industrial load decks.
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
Environmental Protection
CORROSION PROTECTION
Protect properly prepared metal surfaces exposed to moisture, road salt, contamination and aggressive environments. The coating system, preparation and detailing must suit the exposure.
WATERPROOFING & MOISTURE PROTECTION
Suitable spray-applied systems can form continuous protection against water and moisture across compatible substrates and complex shapes. Joints, transitions and preparation form part of the application design.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Chemical resistance is specific to the coating system. Selection depends on the chemical, its concentration, temperature and exposure conditions.
OUTDOOR & WEATHER PROTECTION
For products exposed to weather and changing environmental conditions. Select the coating and finish for the intended exposure: UV performance and colour stability depend on the system.
Surface Function & Finish
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
TEXTURED & FUNCTIONAL SURFACES
Spray-applied coatings can create rugged textured surfaces and additional grip where useful. Texture is selected around how the surface will be handled, used and maintained.
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APPEARANCE, TEXTURE & PRODUCT STYLING
The coating can become an intentional part of the finished product’s appearance. Texture and finish can contribute to the design of visible components, manufactured products and specialty vehicles.
TEXTURE AS PART OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT
ETNA DESIGN application.
SUBSTRATES & COMPLEX GEOMETRY
Designed Around the Product, Not Just the Material
COMPLEX SHAPES, JOINTS & 3D GEOMETRIES
Spray application can follow curves, corners, joints and transitions. Geometry, access, preparation and detailing are considered as part of the application design.
WOOD, PLYWOOD & MANUFACTURED WOOD
For suitable wood-based components needing moisture protection, wear resistance or a durable finished surface. Preparation and system choice depend on the component.
METAL
For properly prepared metal components requiring corrosion, abrasion, mechanical or environmental protection.
FOAM & LIGHTWEIGHT FORMS
Suitable foam forms can be hard-coated or encapsulated with an appropriate system. Compatibility must be assessed for the specific foam.
Protective Systems for Concrete Surfaces
CONCRETE & INFRASTRUCTURE
Suitable coating and lining systems can protect prepared concrete in infrastructure, waterproofing and containment applications, as well as industrial floors and parking or traffic environments.
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Selection depends on the concrete condition, exposure, detailing and service requirements.
LINE-X NETWORK APPLICATION
Protective coating on prepared concrete walkways.
Turn Lightweight Forms Into Durable Finished Surfaces
FOAM HARD COATING
With an appropriate system, suitable foam and lightweight forms can gain a tougher exterior while retaining the advantages of lightweight fabrication.
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This can support shaped components, prototypes and architectural or design forms. Compatibility is assessed for the specific foam and application.
LINE-X NETWORK APPLICATION
Ultimate Linings: foam forms with protective hard coating and finish.
SPECIALIZED PROTECTION
When the Application Requires More Than General Durability
DEFENCE PROTECTION
Specialized PAXCON systems have been developed for specific defence and security uses, including spall lining and blast mitigation. Performance depends on the system and tested configuration.
FIRE-RETARDANT / FIRE-RATED SYSTEMS
Specialized systems can be considered where fire performance is required alongside mechanical surface protection. Suitability must be established for the application and its specified test requirements.
ANTIMICROBIAL OPTIONS
Optional antimicrobial functionality can be incorporated into suitable coating systems where this additional surface function is required. Discuss suitability and availability for the intended application.
FLOORING SYSTEMS
Dedicated coating systems are available for suitable concrete floors and demanding commercial or industrial surfaces. Selection follows the substrate, traffic, exposure and required finish.
SYSTEM SELECTION
The Application Determines the Coating System
Substrate, abrasion, mechanical exposure, chemicals, UV, operating temperature, required finish, production method and service conditions all influence selection.
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Different applications may need different coating systems, primers, preparation, coating thickness or build-up, and finishing approaches.
