Project Profiles

Challenge:

Protect concrete floors, walls, and columns against corrosive hydrochloric acid and other chemicals given global supply constraints

Solution:

1. Chemical Containment Pit Flooring – Acid-resistant tile bonded with THINSET™ Adhesive and grouted with FURALAC™ Green Panel Mortar 2. Chemical Containment Pit Walls, Pickling Line Platform Support Columns, Floor under Pickling Line Platform – Novocoat™ SC3300 Novolac Epoxy Lining over Novocoat™ SC1100 Primer/Sealer with fiberglass reinforcement

Challenge:

Restoration of metal mixing blades and protection of steel mixing tank interior while achieving minimal downtime and monetary expenditure

Solution:

1. Mixing Blade Restoration – Novocoat EP3300 Paste/Caulk to fill in pits and extend corroded blades, Novocoat SC3300 Novolac Epoxy Lining as a protective overcoat 2. Mixing Tank Restoration & Lining – Novocoat EP3300 Paste/Caulk to fill in holes in tank wall, Novocoat SC3300 Novolac Epoxy Lining with fiberglass reinforcement as protective tank lining

Challenge:

Protect trenches and secondary containment areas against corrosive sulfuric acid using skilled contracting services in accordance withspecifications

Solution:

Acid-resistant brick lining set with FURALAC Green Panel Mortar jointing and bedding over TUFCHEM II SL Membrane on PENNTROWEL Epoxy Primer coated concrete under the supervision of ErgonArmor trained contractors

Challenge:

To meet the need for long-term containment and concrete protection from chemical attack

Solution:

Use of ACROLINE Systems for lining concrete collection and conveyance structures

Challenge:

Protection of concrete processing floors from corrosive organic acids

Solution:

Installation of acid-resistant brick pavers with FURALAC Green Panel Mortar as a bedding adhesive atop PENNCOAT 101 asphalt and FLEXJOINT Joint Filler used in between brick side joints

Challenge:

A required flooring system to withstand heavy floor loading, citric acid, and daily cleaning of equipment with the use of harsh chemical compounds at temperatures of up to 150°F

Solution:

Installation of acid-resistant brick pavers with FURALAC Green Panel Mortar as bedding adhesive and FLEXJOINT Joint filler used in between brick side joints

Challenge:

Quick installation of a trench lining system for a powder packaging area

Solution:

Off-site fabrication of ACROLINE Systems for rapid installation exceeding scheduled production down-time expectations

Challenge:

Sulfur pit replacement using a more chemical-resistant concrete than portland cement

Solution:

Creation of replacement sulfur pit using TUFCHEM Silicate Concrete with TUFCHEM II Membrane outer lining

Challenge:

A heat and acid resistant material needed to refurbish coke wharf pilasters and corbels with minimal downtime

Solution:

TUFCHEM Silicate Concrete that lasted over 15 years, and set the standard for future repair projects

Challenge:

Protection of concrete floors and walls of battery acid mixing and storage secondary containment area floors, trenches and sumps using anchored thermoplastic liners

Solution:

Installation of non-skid and smooth ACROLINE Systems for vertical and horizontal surfaces. Installation of acid resistant brick for trenches

Challenge:

Need for an attractive, chemical-resistant, durable, conductive process flooring for solvent processing area that complies with cGMP standards

Solution:

TUFCHEM Tiling Systems fully vitrified hexagonal tile with THINSET Adhesive as a bedding compound and PENNTROWEL Water Cleanable Grout for side joints

Challenge:

Need for corrosion protection of wastewater neutralization tank

Solution:

ACROLINE Systems anchored thermoplastic liner for tank wall

Challenge:

Need to protect richwater storage tank and provide a barrier between wastewater and the environment

Solution:

ACROLINE Systems anchored thermoplastic liner

Challenge:

Need for chemical-resistant floor, trench, and sump lining for cell house basement

Solution:

ACROLINE Systems HDPE anchored thermoplastic liner to replace acid-resistant brick (ARB) lining, and PENNCHEM Mortar with PENNCOAT 101 to replace adjacent ARB floor

Challenge:

Required corrosion protection from low temperature acid condensates and high temperature corrosive gases

Solution:

PENNGUARD Block Lining System installed inside steel rack

Challenge:

Required chemical resistant tank lining over concrete for quick installation to reduce down-time

Solution:

ASPLIT CN Mortar using panels of plywood secured by Monel bolts and studs

Challenge:

Replacement chimney liner needed given increased corrosion protection demands

Solution:

PENNGUARD Block Lining System over reinforced gunite used as parging material

Challenge:

Provide protection from corrosion and expansion/contraction of flooring and process vessels

Solution:

Flooring and vessel lining system using PENNCOAT 101 Membrane, FURALAC Green Panel Mortar as bedding adhesive and FLEXJOINT Joint Filler for brick paver side joints

Challenge:

Protect floor areas form acids and alkalis present in formulations and cleaning operations

Solution:

Acid-resistant brick pavers with PENNCOAT 101 Membrane underneath FURALAC Red Panel Mortar bedding adhesive and FLEXJOINT Joint Filler for brick side joints

Challenge:

Protect concrete floors, trenches and perimeter curbing against multiple corrosive acids and fumes at a cost-effective price point

Solution:

Graphite tiling system using TUFCHEM II Membrane over PENNTROWEL Epoxy Primer and FURALAC Green Panel Mortar for the bed and side joints