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Industrial Fireproofing

Skyrocketing insurance costs have forced many plants to examine methods of reducing their fire risks for more favorable insurance rates, and TMI Coatings has been able to help with fireproofing critical structural steel for many plants.

Insurance carriers have approved of a cementitious fireproofing material which is sprayed or troweled onto wire mesh over clean, painted steel surfaces. Most common uses of applying this high-density coating to structures outdoors include vessel skirts and supports, tank I-beam legs, and any critical structural steel. The majority of applications are in refineries, petrochemical plants, or wherever a fire risk is a potential. The final result is a hard, firmly bonded fireproofing system, giving protection up to four hours (depending on thickness) in a real fire situation.

This versatile fireproofing material is durable, weatherproof, washable and lightweight.

TMI Coatings has had extensive experience with this specialized coating material. Customers report reduced insurance rates after application to their critical areas.

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING

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TMI Coatings has considerable experience in cleaning and painting complex industrial structures. Our knowledgeable sales people personally meet with you to understand the scope of work required to complete your project. A proposal will be submitted listing each step of the work - including a step-by-step explanation of what is to be done, proposed materials, cost to perform the work, timeframe in which the work will be done and a warranty.

As a SSPC QP 1 and SSPC QP 2 qualified contractor, TMI has met the strict requirements of the SSPC Industrial Hazard Paint Removal. This is an intense certification program, costly and requiring ongoing information submittal, annual reveiws, and site visits by SSPC (The Society of Protective Coatings). QP 1 certification is a nationally recognized program that evaluates the practices of industrial painting contractors in key areas of business. The QP 2 certification evaluates the capabilities of industrial paint contractors for their ability to safely remove and properly manage hazardous coating material in the feild. QP 2 builds on the standards and guidelines of QP 1 to further qualify the industrial contractor company in hazardous paint removal operations. TMI has the competence, experience, and ability to complete any complex project.

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TMI Coatings performed protective coating work on three dust collectors, structural steel, and catwalks at Mycogen Seeds in Marshalltown, Iowa. TMI performed pressure washing to thoroughly clean all dust collectors and catwalks before applying coatings. The steel was sandblasted to clean and roughen further creating an anchor pattern for new paint adhesion. All steel was primed with a rust-inhibitive metal primer before applying a direct-to-metal paint coating material suitable for industrial environments.

Insulation

Whether the need is to reduce noise, insurance costs, fire risk or heating/cooling costs, TMI has the resources to help you achieve these goals.

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TMI Coatings has a proven track record in the dismantling and demolition of a wide variety of tanks. The following describes specific projects in which TMI safely and professionally dismantled and disposed of tanks following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules and regulations.

TMI removed the existing foam insulation and then demolished two 75,000 gallon water storage tanks. The tanks were located on the roof of a large group of silos at Quaker Oats.

State: Iowa
Date: 1999
Contract Amount: $74,000

TMI removed the existing foam insulation and demolished a one million gallon welded steel tank, 117 ft. in diameter x 42 ft. high. The tank also had red lead primer, requiring the removal of foam to be done by trained TMI workers. The existing foam insulation was transported and incinerated outstate, per environmental regulations.

State: Minnesota
Date: 1998
Contract Amount: $45,200 plus disposal

TMI removed the existing roof of a 95 ft. diameter water reservoir and replaced the roof with a new aluminum geodesic dome. The existing roof on this tank was seriously corroded and required replacement. A 150-ton crane was used to hoist the new geodesic roof frame into place on top of the reservoir after being constructed on the ground adjacent to the tank.

State: Minnesota
Date: 1997
Contract Amount: $223,000

TMI performed a demolition and removal of a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank.

State: Texas
Date: 1996
Contract Amount: $46,950

Linings

Linings are necessary in tanks or pits to protect metal and concrete from chemical attack. Our confined-space trained crews handle a diverse array of linings for industry.

TMI Coatings' Chemical and Abrasion Resistant Flooring Systems

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If your company participates in the 5S program to maintain a neat, safe and orderly plant, we can install floor coating and logos for aisles and identify busy intersections.

TMI Coatings installs a wide variety of flooring systems ranging from thin-film (3-5 mils) for dust control of concrete up to 1/4" thick floor toppings for heavy industrial use.

Some of the benefits you receive include decreased spalling of concrete and reduced maintenance cost because it is easier to clean the floor and increased morale of employees when working in an aesthetically pleasing area. One of TMI's customers called recently to have the floors coated in the manufacturing area and Machine Shop because he wanted to "create nicer environment for the employees working in those areas". When the TMI salesperson called to follow up after the job was completed, he said, "Now we will sweep and mop to keep it looking nice!". Coatings can be applied so that the finished surface is smooth or aggregate can be added to provide slip resistance required for safety.

Our sales associates will work with you to determine the best suitable and cost effective flooring system for your needs. Contact us today.

 
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