Pits, Tanks, Vessels Coating Systems
FlowMatrix provides definitive, high-performance coating systems engineered to protect submerged assets, eliminate corrosion, and significantly extend the service life of cooling tower pits, tanks, and vessels.
The Challenge of Pits, Tanks, and Vessels
The internal structure of cooling tower pits, tanks, and vessels operates under the most extreme conditions, making them highly vulnerable to failure. The constant presence of water means a coating system must withstand:
- Submerged Chemical Attack: Constant exposure to water treatment chemicals, combined with high or low pH levels, creates a perpetually harsh chemical attack environment that quickly degrades standard materials.
- Corrosion and Erosion: Steel and alloy components are aggressively attacked by corrosion, exacerbated by erosion from fast-moving water and grit, leading to structural leaks.
- Mechanical Stress: Even submerged assets are subjected to vibration and excessive flexing from pumps and system movement, requiring a highly durable and flexible coating to avoid cracking.
- Application Environment: The coating must be suitable for use in high-demand areas like Commercial Buildings, Industrial facilities, Cold Storage, and Food and Beverage plants, often requiring fast turnaround times.
Without specialised protection, asset degradation accelerates, compromising containment and forcing expensive replacement of the pit, tank, or vessel.
RepelCoat Coating System Range
RepelCoat offers a range of specialised solutions designed to meet these exact challenges:
For the application of the RepelCoat systems our personnel are trained in using the correct PPE, ventilation procedures, the application of the products, and hazard control.
RepelCoat is a registered trademark of FlowMatrix in Australia.
RepelCoat Solution: Pits, Tanks, and Vessel Systems
FlowMatrix utilises the specialised RepelCoat range of products designed for submerged and high-stress applications to stop water and chemical leaks and eliminate corrosion, thereby extending the service life of your pits, tanks, and vessels for many years.
Key systems include:
- RepelCoat Rapid RCR-200 / 300 / 400: Used for coating the interior of submerged assets like mild steel, stainless steel, and fibreglass cooling towers, structural steel supports, and internal tanks. The defining feature is the two-hour curing time between coats, offering immense time savings for clients.
- RepelCoat MP-100: A specialised system for submerged concrete pit or tank resurfacing repair where concrete has been severely damaged.
- RepelCoat PV-200: Used for the external surface coating of vessels (non-submerged applications), access hatches, and associated pipework where chemical and UV resistance are required.
We offer these robust, fast-curing systems as a cost-effective alternative to full asset replacement.
Before – Refrigeration gas vessel before coating; After – Refrigeration gas vessel with PV-300 coating applied
RepelCoat Coating Systems for Submerged Assets
FlowMatrix has developed the RepelCoat range of coating systems specifically for cooling tower environments.
For pits, tanks, and vessels, we utilise RepelCoat Rapid RCR-200 / 300 / 400, a robust system designed for coating the interior of submerged assets associated with cooling towers and refrigeration systems.
Key Features and Benefits of RepelCoat Rapid RCR-200 / 300 / 400:
- Corrosion Elimination: Stops the progression of corrosion on mild steel, stainless steel, and fibreglass surfaces, extending asset lifespan.
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands harsh chemicals, high or low pH levels, and continuous chemical attack in submerged applications.
- Fast Cure Time: The defining feature is the two-hour curing time between coats, providing great time savings for our clients and minimising downtime.
- Durability: A tough, hard-wearing, and flexible coating system that can endure the vibration and movement inherent in submerged industrial assets.
- Cost-Effective: Why replace when an effective, long-life coating system is available? Repair is significantly more cost-effective than tank or vessel replacement.
- Substrate Versatility: Suitable for the interior of mild steel, stainless steel, and fibreglass cooling towers, structural steel supports, and internal tanks and vessels.
Before – Repalcement of old corroded steel tank with new fibreglass tank; After – Removed – replaced – Plumbed
Additional Submerged & Structural Systems
- RepelCoat MP-100: Specialised system for submerged concrete pit or tank resurfacing repair where concrete requires renewal.
- RepelCoat PV-200: Applied for the external surface coating of vessels and tanks in non-submerged applications.
These systems are used for submerged protection of pits, tanks, vessels, and structural steel supports associated with cooling towers or refrigeration systems.
FlowMatrix Expertise & Assurance
With extensive experience in cooling tower maintenance and repair since 2018, FlowMatrix understands the unique challenges facing submerged assets. Our RepelCoat products are specifically designed for high-stress containment areas, including pits, tanks, and vessels, as well as associated structural supports and plant room floors. Our highly trained personnel apply these systems following strict safety protocols, ensuring a professional and lasting finish.
For your complete peace of mind, FlowMatrix holds comprehensive product and public liability insurance for all cooling tower repair and maintenance work, including our advanced coating applications.
Are your submerged pits, tanks, or vessels showing signs of corrosion or leakage? Contact FlowMatrix today to discuss how our RepelCoat solutions can protect your assets and save you money in the long run.
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