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Ultimate Linings Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Ultimate Linings has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: ISO 9001:2008 The Quality Management System is applicable to: MARKETING, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HIGH QUALITY POLYURETHANE, POLYUREA AND HYBRID PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS...

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Coatings For All

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COATINGS
The coating process is specifically designed to prevent operational malfunction caused by exposure to moisture, immersion in water, dust, and effects of high wind and chemicals. Any solid surface can be coated, including metal, wood, plastic, paper and textiles. Apply a uniform, thin layer of coating, ranging in thickness from microns to mils. The final product is inert and weather and water resistant.
Representing the largest end-use segment of the coatings industry, architectural coatings are used for the decoration and general maintenance of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings.

Coil Coatings

Coatings are formulated for use on metal roofing, metal building panels, column covers, garage and entry doors, rainware, gutters, siding, fascia trim, HVAC, lighting fixtures, appliances and more. All of these applications require special properties to handle harsh exterior and interior extremes, such as flexibility, colourfastness, and the ability to perform in a wide range of industrial, commercial and residential applications.

Decorative Coatings
Ultimate Linings flooring systems appear as multi-colored, quartz or flake aggregate with a clear epoxy coating, ideal for areas that focus attention to aesthetics. These decorative epoxy flooring systems are chemical resistant and durable. Seamless epoxy flake and quartz flooring systems are often applied in institutions, locker rooms, restooms, and lobbys as well as other commercial environments. With hundreds of color choices that can be custom blended to match company colors and decor, decorative epoxy flooring systems combine aesthetics with the unmatched chemical resistance, durability, and sanitation of traditional solid color epoxy flooring systems.

Marine Coatings
Marine Coatings
• is non metallic, contains no biocides or solvents
- it will never pollute the environment
• is completely safe to handle
- needs no extra safety procedures
• is not reliant on sensitive atmospheric conditions
- your ship will spend less time in dry dock
• has a surface coefficient of friction as smooth as glass
- is non porous & does not support marine growth
• requires no additional conditioning period
- you can return to sea within 5 hrs of application
• is 100% solid, extremely hard and does not wear off
- you should never need to recoat again
• Proven to reduce operating costs
- and a reduced carbon footprint
• requires no special application methods
- can be applied anywhere
• has a smooth high gloss finish designed to ensure
optimum micro-texture and greatly improve hull dynamics
- proven to reduce operating costs
• is available in a full range of colours

For marine coatings is a two-component solvent free polyamine cured epoxy system with outstanding corrosion protective properties. Binding agents contain modifying components to ensure excellent adhesion properties on most surfaces. Pigmentation consists of specially developed extenders and coloring pigments, which as a combination gives excellent chemical-, abrasion-, heat- and impact resistance together with a diffusion tightness far beyond what is known for similar products. The product cures rapidly and the surface may be immersed shortly after application. It also cures effectively at temperatures below freezing.
Epoxy coatings is moisture tolerant, but application should nonetheless not be done on wet surfaces in order to obtain optimal adhesion values. One should also try to avoid application when relative humidity is above 85% unless this is absolutely necessary. In such cases operation should be followed up closely together with the client or his appointed representative to ensure that surface temperature is above dew point during application.

Ultimate Linings Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Posted by ultimatelinings | Posted in Coatings, Press Release | Posted on 10-01-2012

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Ultimate Linings has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
ISO 9001:2008
The Quality Management System is applicable to:
MARKETING, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HIGH QUALITY POLYURETHANE, POLYUREA AND HYBRID PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL COATINGS REQUIREMENTS.

Ultimate Linings has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certificate. This prestigious certificate is recognised worldwide and is a reward for the company’s total commitment to provide a first class service to all our customers.
For almost 20 years, Ultimate Linings has been a leading provider of bed liner and industrial coatings. Ultimate Linings excels in the industry by providing high quality polyurethane, polyurea, and hybrid products for industrial coating solutions.Ultimate Linings industrial product formulations offer solutions for abrasion resistance, water proof coatings, blast resistance, hazardous materials containment energy, ballistic armor, chemical resistance, floor coatings, energy efficient insulation, structural reinforcement, corrosion resistance, fire retardant and thermal barrier coatings.
Currently, we are operating throughout the United States and the world, adding international dealers and distributors to our family. Ultimate Linings currently operates in over 30 countries worldwide. We use the highest grade materials made in chemical plants here in the United States giving us more control over quality and giving us the latitude to develop custom spray on products for our many industrial clients.A privately-held corporation, Ultimate Linings has continued to experience solid growth every year and has expanded its applicator network to include key OEM and industrial accounts. Our company provides the sprayed-on lining market strong support from the Research & Development, Technical, Sales and Marketing Departments. Ultimate Linings is continuously introducing technological advancements in equipment and specialty formulations to meet the needs of an expanding marketplace.
Ultimate Linings, LTD
6630 Roxburgh Ave #175,
Houston,TX, 77041
713.466.0302
Fax No. : 713.937.0052
Toll Free 800 989-9869
http://www.ultimatelinings.com/

Industrial Floor Coatings| Protective Coatings|Epoxy Coatings

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Truthfully, the only difference between you and garage floor coatings, Protective Coatings, Industrial Coatings experts is time. If you’ll invest a little more time in reading, you’ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to garage floor coatings.
The coating process is specifically designed to prevent operational malfunction caused by exposure to moisture, immersion in water, dust, and effects of high wind and chemicals. Any solid surface can be coated, including metal, wood, plastic, paper and textiles. Apply a uniform, thin layer of coating, ranging in thickness from microns to mils. The final product is inert and weather and water resistant.
what is epoxy ?
Epoxies are polymer materials that begin life as liquids and are converted to the solid polymers by a chemical reaction. An epoxy based polymer is mechanically strong, chemically resistant to degradation of the chemical elements in the solid form and highly adhesive during conversion from liquid to solid. There are a wide range of basic epoxy chemicals from which an epoxy system can be formulated.
Physically epoxy systems contain two components, resins and a hardeners. The resin component is usually light, sometimes almost clear colored and almost odour free. Hardeners are usually dark and have a characteristic ‘ammonia-like’ smell. When these two components are brought together and mixed intimately in a prescribed way, they will react chemically and link together irreversibly, and after the chemical reaction has been completed, they will form a rigid plastic material.
Applications of epoxy based materials are extensive and include coatings, adhesives and composite materials like carbon fiber and glass-reinforced plastic (although polyester, vinyl ester, and other thermosetting resins are also used for glass-reinforced plastic). Epoxies are known for their excellent adhesion, chemical and heat resistance, good to excellent mechanical properties and very good electrical insulating properties. Almost any property can be modified.

Garage Floor Coatings

When it comes to transforming your garage floor into a highly durable surface, garage floor coatings come to mind. The reason is that this type of covering can last for a long time. In fact, with the right application and care, it can last for decades. Usually with minimum maintenance, one can expect the garage flooring to stay resistant to stains, cracks and any type of corrosion.It is important to understand that the durability of garage floor coatings depend on how it is first applied to the floor. This means that the more carefully the concrete floor coating is applied, the better the chances it will last for many years to come with the highest durability and resilience.
You have the option of completing the job yourself but if you want the results to come out perfectly, then it’s best to call a contractor that has years of experience and expertise with garage floor coatings applications.If you’re planning on doing this as a do-it-yourself project, then here are a few simple tips to follow. The initial step in the process is to ensure that the floor is squeaky clean from any residue, dust, debris or oil stains. This will help the garage floor coatings be applied in its best form. In addition, the final product will look professional and will be smooth and nice to look at.
Prior to applying epoxy garage floor coatings, you need to first coat the concrete floor with a specialized solution that will allow the paint to stick better to the floor. Most people aren’t familiar with the various types of concrete solutions, I prefer Ultimate Linings epoxy coatings solution for floor coatings .
After you have thoroughly cleaned the garage floor, then it’s time to apply a coat of primer to the concrete. You can bypass the primer but if you want the highest level of durability, then you should consider the primer as a necessity in this project. The primer also enhances the look of the final product because the epoxy garage floor coatings will stick a lot better than going without it.
You only need one coat of primer but some people go with two or three coats to make the garage floor coatings even stronger than it should be. The cost of primer isn’t cheap so you should make sure you have enough room in your budget to cover the investment. I recommend at least 2-3 coats of primer because in the end since it will definitely help the garage floor coatings last for a long time..
Once you are finished with the application step in the process, then it’s important to cover a few tips about how to maintain the look of your new garage floor coatings. You don’t need to spend a lot of extra time taking care of the garage floor but you shouldn’t ever neglect it.
You’ll still need to clean and wash the floor from time to time to ensure that no dirt or debris is stuck to the surface. If you disregard the cleaning step, then it’ll be very hard to remove it after it sets in. By following a few simple steps you can enjoy your new and enhanced garage with professional grade garage floor coatings for many years to come.

It never hurts to be well-informed with the latest on garage floor coatings. Compare what you’ve learned here to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in the area of garage floor coatings.
Ultimate Linings, LTD
6630 Roxburgh Ave #175,
Houston,TX, 77041
713.466.0302
Fax No. : 713.937.0052
Toll Free 800 989-9869

Ultimate Linings Best| Industrial Coatings| Protective Coatings| Epoxy Coatings

Posted by ultimatelinings | Posted in Articles, Automotive coatings, Chemical, Coatings, Epoxy Coatings, floor coatings, Industrial coatings, Press Release, Protective Coatings | Posted on 10-01-2012

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Industrial coatings are generally used to diminish the effects of corrosion thus preventing the metal from being tarnished or damaged. Industrial protective coatings enhances the finesse of the metal or material which in turn improves the quality. The important feature of these coatings is that they are weather proof and hence they provide robustness to the products used in the industries are more prone to be affected by the weather conditions.

Bridges and Infrastructure:-Concrete and steel bridges, sound barriers and other infrastructure elements are subject to extremes of weather, temperature cycling and UV exposure, and also to chemical attack from atmospheric acids and coastal salts. Both structural steel and steel reinforcement within concrete therefore must be protected against long-term corrosion by the use of Ultimate Linings protective coatings.Polyurea’s ability to outlast paint and fight off corrosion is a major reason these systems are being specified for bridge deck and structure coating by State DOT’s around the nation. The most common applications of polyurea coatings on bridges are over steel and concrete.

Tanks and Pipelines:- Polyurea linings are resistant to many chemicals and industrial liquids. With their fast application advantages and ability to adhere to properly prepared substrates, polyureas are ideal for new storage tank primary lining and rehabilitation projects.

Water and Waste Treatment:- Fast cure, chemical and abrasion resistant, concrete primary and secondary containment linings. What more can you say about Polyurea applications for the Wastewater Treatment industry?

Manhole & Sewer Linings:- Polyurea manhole lining is a rapidly growing market due to polyurea’s ability to solve many current issues with groundwater infiltration and installation speed. Many municipal and private water systems are in great need of lining and structural repair. With proper surface preparation and substrate conditions, primers and Polyurea can be applied fast to return the cavity to service faster than most competitive systems. Polyurea’s ability to form a monolithic, durable liner protects the cavity from sediment and groundwater infiltration into municipal wastewater systems.

Theme Park & Decorative Design:- Theme Parks often use polyurea as a protective coatings over foam, EPS and other structures to create ornamental building fascia, themed characters, artificial rocks, pools and environments.

Garage Coating:- Coatings are formulated for use on metal roofing, metal building panels, column covers, garage and entry doors, rainware, gutters, siding, fascia trim, HVAC, lighting fixtures, appliances and more. All of these applications require special properties to handle harsh exterior and interior extremes, such as flexibility, colourfastness, and the ability to perform in a wide range of industrial, commercial and residential applications. Epoxy coating and fluoropolymer coating are the most widely used Industrial coatings that are being used in varied applications. These coatings ensure the smooth finishes thus providing prolonged life to metals used in industries. These coatings have the effective lubricants that ensure high chemical and abrasion resistance thereby improving the efficacy of the metals.Use of Industrial coatings reduces the friction, offers high electrical and weather resistance that are quite significant to ensure that the materials and equipments are well protected through these Coatings. Industrial Coatings are therefore widely available in variety of types to take care of the needs and requirements of numerous industries.

Protection from corrosion

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Experiencing corrosion? But don’t know how it’s forming? Or how to prevent it?
The answer may be beyond your parent metal.
Yet, corrosion protection will vary among industrial coatings. Each can have unique strengths. Ready to find the best?
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First, we see “corrosion” and “chemical corrosion” the same. When a surface is attacked, it is a chemical (or electrochemical) reaction occurring between the surface and the environment. And the effects on surface properties or performance are negative.Here are some common corrosion manifestations:
Fretting– visible through pits, grooves, or debris relating to oxidation, occurring at the asperities or “peaks” of contact surfaces. An example is vibration, which is the result of load in the presence of repeated relative motion.
Galvanic– seen by pits, holes, or local oxidation products, the result of dissimilar metal. Here, one metal corrodes faster than it would alone, while the second corrodes slower than it would alone. Often, this is confused with coupled metals exhibiting increased decay based on differences in their electromotive force potentials.
Uniform– manifested by equal measurable material loss over a larger surface area, which continues until failure. There is often predictability there. And performance is assured, though will diminish over time.Pitting– is a localized form. Often difficult to detect, this type is considered more dangerous to design against. Pitting is initiated by local chemical or mechanical damage of protective oxide films or non metallic inclusions, theoretically forming a \“battery\” between an abnormal anode or cathode site.Other forms of corrosion, including ‘Intergranular’, ‘Exfoliation’, ‘Stress’, and ‘Hydrogen Embrittlement’, can also result in localized cracking, severe loss in ductility, and increased residual tensile stresses.
So, how do we choose industrial corrosion resistant coatings?
What is the temperature of service? Can you define the corrosive strength or time of exposure? What about the corrosive medium. Is it a liquid? A vapor? Both? Under pressure? Indoor? Outdoors?
Your best coating choice must be environmentally compatible.
Is your coating inert (non reactive) to the environment? Consider surface porosity. Also known as pin holes or holidays, those microscopic voids allow penetration of corrosives, down to the base metal. Resistance to permeation matters.
Are there moving, mechanical parts? Don’t ignore your parent metal (substrate). Take away its ability to form corrosive products and you can extend coating life, dramatically. So important under dynamic load, when coating thickness is restricted.
You’ve established environmental and parent metal compatibility. Don’t stop there. To be sure there are no quality issues after applying the coating, consider the simple “wet sponge” or “high pot” (potential) test.
Highly effective with thermoset or thermoplastics, ceramics, or other non-conductive coatings, the test will reveal quickly, destructively, bare metal (coating void) by an electrical arc discharge.
For almost 20 years, Ultimate Linings has been a leading provider of bed liner and industrial coatings. Ultimate Linings excels in the industry by providing high quality polyurethane, polyurea, and hybrid products for industrial coating solutions.
Ultimate Linings elastomer technology polyurea coatings have been specifically formulated for the advanced Protective coatings and Specialty Coatings.Ultimate Linings industrial product formulations offer solutions for abrasion resistance,corrosion resistance, water proof coatings, blast resistance, hazardous materials containment energy, ballistic armor, chemical resistance, floor coatings, energy efficient insulation, structural reinforcement, corrosion resistance, fire retardant and thermal barrier coatings.

Protective Coatings

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from industrial Protective CoatingsCoatings
An Industrial coatings is a paint or coating defined by its protective, rather than its aesthetic properties, although it can provide both.The most common use of Industrial coatings is for corrosion control of steel or concrete. Other functions include intumescent coatings for fire resistance. The most common polymers used in Industrial coatings are polyurethane, epoxy and moisture cure urethane.

Ultimate Linings is a fast setting, rapid curing, aromatic, two components, hybrid polyurea/polyurethane spray designed to be applied over EPS, wood and many other surfaces. Its excellent balance of stiffness and impact resistance provides excellent plastic “shell-like” protection for delicate foams and EPS. Its chemical design allows fast “user-friendly” application with excellent flow and appearance.

SURFACE PREPARATION
ultimateliningsprotectivecoatings300x225 1 Protective CoatingsIn general, coatings performance and adhesion are directly proportional to surface preparation. Most failures in the performance of surface coatings can be attributed to poor surface preparation. Polyurea coatings ,Protective Coatings rely on the structural strength of the substrate to which they are applied. All surfaces must be free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, rust, corrosion and other contaminants. When coating substrates previously used, it is important to consider the possibility of substrate absorption, which may affect the adhesion of the coating system, regardless of the surface preparation. It recognizes the potential for unique substrates from one project to another.

 Protective Coatings

FEATURES TYPICAL

*Plastic “Shell-Like” Protection *Low Shrinkage *100% Solids *Zero VOC *Meets USDA Criteria / Fast Cure
*Excellent Thermal Stability / High Productivity
*Excellent Chemical Protection
*Excellent Cold Temperature Impact Resistance

USES
Decorations / Props, Speaker Boxes
homeimpr2300x253 1 Protective Coatings Architectural Shapes, Dock Flotation’s,
Steel Coating, Wood Pallets / Crates
Food Processing Plants, Wood Cabinets

Industrial product formulations offer solutions for abrasion resistance, water proof coatings, blast resistance, hazardous materials containment energy, ballistic armor, chemical resistance, energy efficient insulation, structural reinforcement, corrosion resistance, fire retardant and thermal barrier coatings.
Aluminum:
Tanks and Pipelines 2 300x300 Protective CoatingsAluminum should be blasted with aluminum oxide or sand, and not with steel or metal grit. Excessive blasting may result in a warped or deformed surface. After blasting, wash aluminum with a commercially available aluminum cleaner. Allow to dry, then prime.
Brass and Copper:
Brass and copper should be blasted with sand, and not with steel or metal grit. Remove all dust and grease prior to applying primer.
Galvanized Surfaces:
Clean and degrease any contaminated surfaces before priming. Do not blast galvanized surfaces with an abrasive grit. An adhesion test is recommended prior to starting the project.
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic:
The gel coat should be lightly blasted or sanded with 80 grit sandpaper and cleaned.