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Coating/lining chemical tanks and containment areas

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 FIBERLIFE Linings

TMI Tank Linings

TMI Dike Linings

TMI Baked Phenolic Coating

Linings

Product Information

TMI FIBERLIFE Industrial Lining

More and more industrial plants have turned to "FRP" (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) construction as the most economical solution to their corrosion problems. There are outstanding advantages of reinforced plastics.

FRP systems have excellent resistance to acids and alkalis, at both room and elevated temperatures. The fiberglass mat adds mechanical strength and durability. There is little or no maintenance required after installation; if the need should arise for repair, it can be accomplished quickly, saving valuable shutdown time.

TMI Coatings has completed FRP lining on the interior of many steel tanks, concrete holding pits, containment dikes, trenches, sumps, and floors. FRP is tough and durable and suitable for industrial use.

The resins used in FRP construction (polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy systems) can be formulated for FDA/USDA compliance and approved for repeated use in contact with food.

FIBERLIFE protects concrete from deteriorating and steel from corrosion. Normally applied at 60 mils (1/16") thick or 125 mils (1/8") thick for optimum protection.

Technical Data

Odor: Styrene odor during application and no odor after application and full cure.

Standard Colors: Gray, tan and red. Other colors available by special order.

Thickness: Can be applied at 60 mils or up to 1/4" for heavy-duty use.

Limitations: Substrate and ambient temperature must be higher than 50° F during installation and curing period.

Tensile Strength,ASTM D-638 : 9,900 psi

Tensile Elongation,ASTM D-638: 2.1%

Flexural Strength ASTM D-790: 21,500 psi

Flexural Modulus ASTM D-790:.54 psi x 10^6

Barcol Hardness ASTM D-2583:: 35

Uses

Secondary Containment Areas

Storage Tank Repairs and Linings

Plating Rooms

Chemical Storage Areas

Laboratories

Fertilizer Storage Facilities

Wastewater Treatment Plants

Hazardous Material Storage Rooms

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Surface Preparation: New concrete must be cured a minimum of 28 days (under warm temperature and low humidity). Concrete should be lightly steel trowelled to obtain a level surface. Do not use any sealers or curing compounds. The concrete must be dry, clean, and free of all contaminates and dirt. Roughening of concrete by mechanical means such as sanding, grinding, shotblasting or scarifying must be completed for adhesion to concrete substrate.

Curing Time:8-10 hours for foot traffic, 24 hours for heavier service and chemical spillage; full cure at 7 days at 70° F.

TMI FIBERLIFE Project: Neutralization basins repaired with FIBERLIFE.

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Lining

TMI Tank Linings - Steel

Protect your steel today with a corrosion-resistant protective coating.

For the Department of Utilities in Norman, OK, TMI Coatings contained, sandblasted and coated the exterior and interior of a 500,000 gallon legged elevated water tank with Tnemec coatings. Total square feet coated was 35,000. The existing exterior paint contained lead that was treated and safely removed. TMI completed all work in accordance with OSHA 1962.62 and TMI's lead removal compliance plan.

TMI Coatings has considerable experience installing protective coatings on properly prepared metal surfaces. Our technicians are trained in the application of the coating, including proper surface preparation and curing to ensure a successful lining.

Whether the tank sees sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, bleach, or any other corrosive chemical, TMI has the experience in the selection and installation of protective coatings. TMI has completed lining tanks with Plasite, Dow Chemical, Ceilcote, Devoe and many other tank lining materials. With more than 25 years experience and 4,000 successful installations, TMI is committed to customer service.

For Arrow Tank & Engineering, a tank fabricator, TMI has sandblasted and lined numerous tanks over many years with a variety of tank linings. These vessels have been lined with epoxy, baked phenolic, sheet rubber, Teflon filled epoxy and many other types of linings.

For The Baking Company of Boone, IA, the interior of four tanks were sandblasted and coated with a food-grade lining material. A specialty tank lining is required which will promote dry product slip and release eliminating product hang ups for improved sanitation. Upon completion the lining is forced cured for safe use in human consumption.

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Linings

TMI Dike Linings for Containment

TMI Coatings installs dike linings for splash and spill and short term containment of a variety of chemicals. Food Plants and Medical Manufacturers have the need to protect their concrete from deterioration due to chemical splash and spill of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, petroleum products and other chemicals.

Punky, broken and hollow concrete is removed to sound substrate. An epoxy mortar is used to restore to the original plane. In some instances an owner will request the floor be sloped to the drain. TMI can slope the concrete floor away from the wall and toward the drain. The entire surface is mechanically abraded to clean and roughen, creating an anchor pattern for new coating adhesion.

FIBERLIFE consisting of a vinyl ester chemical resistant resin, manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company or an elastomer waterproof coating is commonly applied depending upon the exposure. The protective coating is applied to the floor and up the perimeter containment walls to contain the liquids in the event of a tank rupture.

Our project managers work with an engineering team to determine which lining is suitable for the environment depending on whether it's located indoors or outdoors and what the chemical exposure may be.

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TMI Baked Phenolic Coating

Baked phenolic is one of the oldest and most reliable coatings available. It resists 98% sulfuric acid, transmission fluid, gasoline, formaldehyde, ferric chloride, and numerous other chemical exposures.

High baked phenolic coating is a protective coating for tanks, ducts, large-diameter piping, etc. Baked phenolic meets the requirements of the U.S. Federal Register, Food and Drug Regulations, and United States Department of Agriculture.

TMI Coatings has completed numerous baked phenolic tank lining projects over the years. We have engineered this system on numerous occasions for customers because of its versatility.

To prepare the surface it is necessary to degrease the steel, grind the welds, sandblast to white metal and apply 3 or more coats. The coating is baked between coats and final baked between 375° F and 400° F metal temperature. TMI Coatings has a 6,000,000 BTU custom-designed and fabricated heater for baking phenolic linings. Great care must be taken to ensure even temperature on floor and ceiling as over-heating between coats will cause loss of adhesion.

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