Metal Asset Protection

Corrosion is progressive. Once it starts, it doesn't stop. Protecting metal assets requires continually keeping moisture and oxygen away from the surface.

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The First Line of Defense Against Corrosion, Chemicals, and Failure

Intellathane Systems for Metal Asset Protection

Intellathane 517 is a Gen-II polyurea hybrid with low sensitivity to moisture and humidity during application — delivering a fine-grit, uniform finish where other systems would require dry conditions.
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Intellathane Plus is a versatile urethane hybrid for general-purpose protective coating — zero VOCs, 100% solids, with strong adhesion to wood, metal, concrete, and fiberglass where a balanced all-purpose system is the right fit.
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What We Provide

  • Site assessment and condition evaluation

  • System selection matched to service conditions and substrate

  • Surface preparation guidance, including non-ferrous substrates

  • Specification support and technical review

  • Connection with an authorized applicator in your area
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Metal Asset Failure Points

Moisture and oxygen corrode metal surfaces. Dissolved salts sharply accelerate the corrosion process. For most industrial assets, the challenge isn't determining whether corrosion exists but identifying where it's causing the greatest damage.

  • Tanks and vessels
  • Structural members
  • Equipment and mechanisms
  • Piping and process equipment
  • Splash and transition zones

Why Metal Assets Fail

  • Electrochemical corrosion
  • Coating breakdown
  • Wet-dry cycling
  • Crevices and connections
  • Surface preparation failures
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What Protection Entails


Protecting metal requires a durable barrier that bonds securely to the substrate, prevents moisture intrusion, and withstands mechanical wear.

Barrier Performance

Spray-applied Intellathane systems create a seamless, monolithic barrier that helps prevent moisture from reaching the metal substrate.

Adhesion

Intellathane systems are tested for adhesion under ASTM D4541, helping ensure a durable bond to properly prepared metal surfaces.

Impact & Abrasion Resistance

Elastomeric Intellathane systems withstand impact and abrasive wear by deforming and recovering rather than chipping or cracking.

Surface Preparation

Proper surface preparation in accordance with applicable AMPP standards is essential for long-term performance, with requirements varying by system and substrate.

What Delayed Action Costs

Corrosion is cumulative, and delaying protection can turn minor surface rust into significant metal loss requiring repair, reinforcement, or replacement. As deterioration progresses, remediation becomes more complex, labor-intensive, and costly—especially when corrosion develops beneath a failed coating before visible signs appear.

How Intellathane Can Help

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