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New freight car coating developed in US

24 June 2024
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Applying of coating from Advanced Polymer Coatings
Applying of coating from Advanced Polymer Coatings. Source: Advanced Polymer Coatings
Ivolgina Anna, Editorial Contributor to International Projects, ROLLINGSTOCK Agency
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Slobodyanik Aleksandr, Analysis and Consulting Project Head Manager, ROLLINGSTOCK Agency

USA: The weatherproof coating is developed by Advanced Polymer Coatings, a traditional producer of such solutions for various machines in the US market.

The coating consists of several types of resin. The manufacturer declares that the polyurethane resin increases UV and weather resistance ensuring the railcar maintains its appearance for an extended period.

Freight car body with coating Advanced Polymer Coatings Freight car body with coating Advanced Polymer Coatings. Source: Advanced Polymer Coatings

Another type of resin, polyaspartic, offers an industry-leading dry time, according to the company. At the same time, the blend of resins increases impact and corrosion resistance, so that operators could use the railcars in different climatic conditions.

Advanced Polymer Coatings says that the coating is applied airlessly, with the layer on the steel surface being 152–203 μm DTF.

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