A two-component epoxy primer designed for use on aluminium sheets & extrusions, and galvanised substrates. Formulated with strontium chromate, which provides exceptional protection from filiform corrosion on aluminium surfaces.

FEATURES:

• Excellent adhesion to aluminium and galvanising
• Fast dry to recoat
• Low temperature cure down to 5°C
• Superior anti-corrosive properties

Altra~Etch is a single pack etch primer, conforms to AS 3884 Type 1 and AS 3750.17 Type 1.
A single component, versatile etch primer suited to many light industrial and marine applications and may be top-coated with most finish coats. May be used as a pre-fabrication holding primer.

FEATURES:

• Excellent adhesion to most common metals: Galvanised steel, zinc sheet, aluminium sheet & extrusions, mild steel, zinc & aluminium spray
• Versatile, convenient, stable single pack primer
• Fast drying
• Good abrasion resistance
• Compatible with a wide variety of topcoats

Fast cure isocyanate-free epoxy-acrylic gloss coating for industrial and marine and off-shore applications where use of polyurethane coatings is banned or undesirable.

FEATURES:

• Isocyanate free
• Early through-curing
• User friendly wet edge characteristics - cuts over-spray ‘flashing’
• Excellent colour and gloss** retention
• Good chemical resistance
• Good chalk resistance
• Excellent durability
• Excellent aged self re-coat

** metallic colours are not gloss and gloss level may be colour dependent

A high performance, immersion grade (fresh & salt water) chemically cured epoxy primer. Suitable for use over suitably prepared mild steel, galvanised steel, other non-ferrous metals, and most GRP substrates.

FEATURES:

• Excellent primer for water and many aqueous chemicals immersion service when topcoated with an approved finish
• Excellent adhesion to difficult substrates
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Approved for use in NZ Food Processing Plants
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Ideal tie-coat over inorganic zincs
• Versatile - can be used on most substrates under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates
• A user-friendly primer for epoxy or polyurethane systems in environments not suited to zinc primers due to acidic or alkaline fallout or splash & spill
• Excellent tie-coat over high build epoxies as an extended 2-3 day recoat window with Sea~Barrier Antifoul series – Carboguard 504 Grey is preferred. Refer to Technical Services for further advice

Availability: Australia only

A high performance, immersion grade (fresh & salt water) chemically cured, zinc phosphate epoxy primer. Suitable for use over suitably prepared mild steel, galvanised steel, other non-ferrous metals, and most GRP substrates.

FEATURES:

• Excellent adhesion to difficult substrates
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Versatile - can be used on most substrates under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates
• A user-friendly primer for epoxy or polyurethane systems in environments not suited to zinc primers due to acidic or alkaline fallout or splash & spill
• Excellent tie-coat over high build epoxies as an extended 2-3 day recoat window with Sea~Barrier Antifoul series. Refer to Technical Services for further advice

An all-purpose immersion-grade epoxy that has a variety of attributes including low-temperature cure, surface tolerance, fast recoat times, moisture tolerance during application and cure, and excellent corrosion protection. Can be used direct to metal as a corrosion resistant primer or as an intermediate coating over other primers. Suitable for both maintenance and new construction projects due to its excellent surface wetting characteristics and quick cure for handling. May also be used for immersion in fresh or salt water (marine) exposures.

FEATURES:

• Low temperature cure (-7°C)
• Excellent corrosion protection
• Excellent application characteristics
• Fast recoat times
• Moisture tolerant during application
• Extended self recoat window for normal atmospheric exposures (6 month self recoat)
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants
• Tested & approved primer under Nullifire intumescent base-coats

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

High performance immersion grade epoxy that is designed as a liner for potable water tanks. This coating exhibits moisture tolerance during application, low temperature cure capability, and fast cure response for quick return to service. Product is self-priming on steel and is normally applied in two coats. Formulated for application at 120 to 180 microns DFT per coat for potable use.

FEATURES:

• Very good flexibility – resists chipping and aged embrittlement
• Lighter weight – 13% lighter than most similar coatings
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• AS/NZS 4020 Potable Water Approval
• Lower viscosity allows application at higher solids (less thinning) and reduced VOC at application
• Fast dry to recoat
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and Low VOC

A multi-purpose, advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility.

FEATURES:

• Very good flexibility – resists chipping and aged embrittlement
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• Suitable for application over surfaces prepared by water-jetting
• Good adhesion to tight rust - especially when used in conjunction with Rustbond PS or Altra~Lock 576
• Tolerant to surface dampness - particularly when brush/roller applied
• Self-priming (DTM) for many applications
• Fast dry to recoat
• Excellent dry to handling properties
• Suitable for fresh and salt water immersion
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; down to -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and Low VOC
• Cleaner colours and improved colour stability

A glass-flake filled, multi-purpose,advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility. Glass flake reinforcement enhances film strength, impact resistance and barrier properties.

FEATURES:

• Excellent physical and barrier properties
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• Good adhesion to tight rust - especially when used in conjunction with Rustbond PS or Altra~Lock 576
• Tolerant to surface dampness - particularly when brush/roller applied
• Fast dry to recoat
• Excellent dry to handling properties
• Suitable for fresh and salt water immersion
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; down to -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and low VOC
• Cleaner colours and improved colour stability

This fast cure high build polyaspartic coating provides excellent corrosion protection as well as long term weatherability in just one coat. It can be applied direct to metal (DTM) at 150 to 250 microns dry film thickness (DFT) to eliminate the need for typical primers and/or intermediate coats.
This significantly speeds up the painting process, saves labour, and saves money without sacrificing performance. If even better corrosion protection is desired it can be applied over our time proven Carbozinc or Carboguard primers.

FEATURES:

• Fast cure speeds the painting process
• High build, 150 to 250μm DFT per coat
• Excellent corrosion protection
• Meets ISO 12944-6 C3 High, one coat applied DTM
• Saves significant time, labour and money
• Excellent weathering
• Exceeds SSPC Coating Specification No. 39 Level 3A, highest level for aliphatic polyurea
• Exceeds SSPC Coating Specification No. 36 Level 3A, highest level for aliphatic polyurethane
• Very good flexibility and elongation
• Excellent abrasion and impact resistance
• Excellent wetting and adhesion
• Extremely durable to help provide long service life
• Low VOC and low HAPS
• Indefinite recoatability
• Successful case history for use as a quick-turn line marking system. Refer to your local representative for further information.

Thin film, high gloss finish with exceptional weathering performance characteristics. Used extensively in virtually all industrial markets, Carbothane 134 HG provides a smooth, durable finish that has superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion and chemical exposure.

FEATURES:

• High solids, low VOC content
• Excellent weatherability
• Exceeds SSPC Paint 36 specification for a Level 3 urethane
• Conforms to the requirements of AS/NZS 3750.6:2009, Type 1 "Paints for Steel Structures - Full Gloss Polyurethane (two pack)"
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants (refer to "Approvals NZ/AU" section)
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Excellent flow characteristics allow for application by spray or roller
• Superior impact and abrasion resistance
• Indefinite recoatability

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carboxane 2000 is an isocyanate-free, ultra-durable coating that provides outstanding colour and gloss retention as well as excellent corrosion protection for exterior exposures. When used over a suitable primer (as a two coat system) Carboxane 2000 provides the barrier, corrosion resistance properties, and weatherability normally achieved with a three-coat system (primer, epoxy intermediate with an acrylic-polyurethane finish) for most environments. This significantly speeds up the painting process, saves labour, and saves money without sacrificing performance. This tightly cross-linked film utilises a UV-resistant siloxane binder resulting in a finish with excellent corrosion protection and weathering performance that far exceeds aliphatic polyurethanes.

FEATURES:

• Isocyanate free
• Exceptional weatherability
• Outstanding colour and gloss retention
• Exceeds SSPC Coating Specification No. 36 Level 3A
• Excellent corrosion protection
• Meets ISO 12944 C3 High and C4 Medium, one coat applied at 125 to 175 microns DFT
• High build, 75 to 175 microns DFT
• Saves significant time, labour, and money
• Long service life
• VOC compliant
• Excellent durability
• Good flexibility and abrasion resistance
• Long pot life

A two-component, high solids, zinc rich epoxy primer formulated for the protection of properly prepared steel substrates. Carbozinc 859 EZ2 can be applied by conventional or airless spray. Recommended where a high performance, highly corrosion resistant zinc primer is desired. Typical applications include structural steel, tanks, piping, equipment and other miscellaneous parts in industrial or architectural projects.

FEATURES:

• Excellent application properties
• Tough abrasion resistant film
• Excellent adhesion & undercutting resistance
• Superior corrosion resistance
• Meets VOC (Volatile Organic Content) regulations, <335 g/litre
• Fast drying for recoat
• Meets or exceeds SSPC Paint System 20 Level 3 (2002)
• Excellent film forming properties eliminate topcoat blistering
• Excellent resistance to salting on weathering exposure

Fast cure, high gloss, aliphatic polyurethane which is ideal for use where a polyurethane finish is specified and where rapid drying is desirable. It will provide good gloss and colour retention as well as resistance to moderate to severe corrosive environments for:

• Structural Steel
• Shop application
• Chemical processing industry
• Pulp and paper industry
• Dairy industry
• Bridges and storage tanks
• Fishing vessels
• Off-shore structures
• Shoreside facilities

FEATURES:

• Fast dry to handling - increased throughput
• Rapid dry to recoat
• Good gloss retention and colour retention
• Good chemical resistance
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent durability due to high flexibility and toughness
• Good retention of cosmetic properties due to high UV resistance
• Good resistance to marring, chipping, and scratching
• Wide colour selection
• Excellent aged recoatability
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Premium quality, single pack anti-corrosive primer designed to give superior protection to steel.
It is recommended for use on:

• Structural steel
• Tanks
• Industrial and farm equipment
• Bridges, pipe bridges, roof trusses
• Cranes

FEATURES:

• Inhibits corrosion of steel with high levels of zinc phosphate
• Surface tolerant
• Superior performance on power and hand tool cleaned surfaces
• Easy application by brush, roller, or spray
• Excellent flow and levelling
• Approved primer for some intumescent coatings – Refer to Altex Coatings for further information

Isotal is a premium quality alkyd gloss enamel which is designed to protect and give good appearance to:

• Suitably primed mild steel and other metal surfaces
• Tank exteriors
• Bridges and pipes
• Marine exterior areas such as freeboards, decks, houses, and superstructures
• Marine interior areas such as engine rooms, passageways, and equipment
• Farm equipment / restoration projects

FEATURES:

• Durable high gloss finish
• Interior or exterior usage
• Marine quality
• Excellent weathering properties
• Excellent flow and levelling
• Good corrosion resistance in normal - mildly acidic fume areas
• High hiding
• Washable and scrubbable
• Good abrasion resistance
• Easy application by brush, roller, or spray
• Safe – All colours lead and chrome free
• Available with Ultra-Fresh Antimicrobial Additive where hygienic germ-free coating systems are required

A premium quality, single pack alkyd undercoat which is normally used under Isotal Enamel on properly primed surfaces. It can be used in areas such as:

• Properly primed masonry, steel, and other metal surfaces
• Marine exterior areas such as freeboards, decks, houses, and superstructures
• Marine interior areas such as engine rooms, passageways, and equipment
• Wooden structures
• Tie coat over aged enamel systems prior to re-finish coating

FEATURES:

• Suitable for interior and exterior applications
• Marine quality
• Excellent hiding power
• Easy application by brush, roller, or spray
• Sandable
• Removes minor surface defects prior to finish coating

Availability: Australia only

High-gloss, fast dry, modified alkyd enamel topcoat with excellent application characteristics and overall appearance for shop use only.

FEATURES:

• High Gloss finish
• Ultra-fast dry times
• Easily maintained
• Extensive colour range
• Ideal for OEM applications

Availability: Australia only

Corrosion and water resistant high performance, chemically cured, sandable epoxy coating, It can be used as a tie-coat over suitable prepared, aged epoxies and polyurethanes.
Suitable for Industrial and Marine situations.

FEATURES:

• Excellent surfacing and sanding properties
• Isocyanate free
• Very good chemical resistance
• Self-priming onto suitably prepared steel
• Long pot-life

Availability: Australia only

Multi-Gard GP 48 is fast-dry polyurethane coating which provides a high gloss finish which has excellent corrosion, abrasion and chemical resistance.
The Multi-Gard GP (general purpose) products are formulated to protect steel substrates in a variety of service exposures typical of industrial OEM equipment destinations and commercial marine conditions. The Multi-Gard line tends toward rapid cure to handle and re-coat to facilitate through-put in shop painting applications.

FEATURES:

• Direct-to-metal (when used with GP 88 Part B)
• Fast dry and handle times
• Excellent abrasion and chemical resistance
• Excellent gloss and colour retention
• Suitable for OEM applications
• Excellent aged re-coatability when cleaned with Altex P40 Cleaner
• Applied by air, or airless spray

Rustbond PS is a very low VOC epoxy primer/sealer that combines outstanding surface tolerance characteristics over marginally prepared substrates and user-friendly features. It accepts a variety of topcoats and can help save time and money by minimising surface preparation requirements for new construction, maintenance and overcoating projects. Rustbond PS has good pot life at higher temperatures to help minimise waste and also cures at low temperatures down to 1.7°C with Epoxy Accelerator so you have one Rustbond product for year-round application.

FEATURES:

• Excellent wicking characteristics resulting in very good adhesion to a variety of substrates
• Low stress during application and cure, can be applied over aged coatings and tight rust
• Universal primer and tie-coat
• Very low VOC, less than 100 g/l, and low odour for compliance in many stringent locations
• Low temperature cure with Epoxy Accelerator to extend the painting season
• Good pot life in hotter weather without Epoxy Accelerator, one Rustbond PS for year-round application
• User-friendly application with brush, roller, and spray
• Tolerates higher dry film thickness (DFT) range, easier to apply
• Excellent sealer for metallising and thermal sprayed aluminium (TSA)