Rail
SECTORS C3 – C4
Rail
The most comprehensive interior and exterior coating systems on the market for wagons, locomotives and infrastructure. On railway vehicles, coatings must withstand not only corrosion but also constant vibration and aggressive cleaning chemicals.
TYPICAL LOAD · Vibration, stone chipping, cleaning chemicals
RISK ANALYSIS
This is where corrosion comes from.
- Local film damage caused by ballast and stone impact
- Loss of adhesion and flexibility under constant vibration
- Alkaline chemicals used for depot/workshop cleaning
- Build-up of moisture and salt in underbody areas
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Coating build-up.
The layer build-up typically used in this sector. Values are indicative; the final system is determined by the site inspection report and the product technical data sheet.
PrimerZinc phosphate epoxy
80 µm
Intermediate - MidcoatEpoxy
120 µm
Finish / TopcoatPolyurethane
60 µm
TOTAL DFT260 µm
CATEGORYC3 – C4
Indicative system example.
APPLICATION AREAS
Where is it used?
Passenger and freight wagons
Locomotive bodies
Bogies and chassis
Station steel structures
Signalling masts
POINTS TO NOTE
- Apply a stripe coat in impact-prone areas
- Do not overdo rigid epoxy film thickness where flexibility is required
- Topcoat selection is critical for resistance to cleaning chemicals
FOR YOUR RAILWAY PROJECT
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