Ressi EPO Mid Coat F - GP

Ressi EPO Mid Coat F – GP is a general-purpose, high-strength, and high-impact-resistant mid coat epoxy. This epoxy system is suitable for building up epoxy thickness in flooring systems where a low-cost system is required. This solvent-free epoxy system is based on modified bisphenol-A epoxy and phenalkamine hardener. Ressi EPO Mid Coat F – GP comprises special fine aggregates designed to achieve a mid-coat thickness between 500 microns and 2mm. It is also suitable for materials such as metal, wood, ceramic, concrete, textile, glass, and leather.

ADVANTAGES

• High Strength and Durability: Provides exceptional compressive and tensile strength, ensuring durability under heavy loads and mechanical stress.
• Impact Resistance: Designed to withstand high impact, making it ideal for environments with heavy machinery and equipment use.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Offers reliable performance at a lower cost than premium epoxy systems.
• Solvent-Free Composition: Ensures minimal VOC emissions for a safer, environmentally friendly application.
• Enhanced Adhesion and Cohesion: Modified bisphenol-A epoxy and phenalkamine hardener provide superior bonding strength and cohesion.
• Improved Chemical Resistance: Offers good resistance to oils, fuels, and mild solvents used in industrial applications.
• Special Aggregate Enhancement: Fine aggregates improve wear resistance, hardness, and overall mechanical strength.
• Versatility in Applications: Suitable for a variety of industrial and commercial flooring systems.
• Uniform Thickness Build-Up: Enables consistent and smooth coating for enhanced performance.
• Fast Curing and Efficiency: The phenalkamine-based hardener accelerates curing, reducing downtime.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

• Industrial Manufacturing Plants: Ideal for flooring subjected to heavy equipment, forklifts, and frequent mechanical impacts.
• Warehouses and Distribution Centers: Provides a robust, wear-resistant mid coat surface for high-traffic areas.
• Automotive Workshops and Garages: Resistant to oils, fuels, and chemicals typically found in automotive environments.
• Food and Beverage Facilities: Suitable for hygienic, durable, and seamless flooring areas.
• Chemical Processing Units: Performs well in areas exposed to mild chemical spills and corrosive agents.
• Pharmaceutical Plants: Ensures a smooth, non-dusting surface that minimizes contamination risk.
• Power Plants and Utility Areas: Provides resistance against thermal and mechanical stress.
• Public Spaces and Parking Garages: Offers long-lasting durability against pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Cold Storage Areas: Performs well under temperature variations and low ambient conditions.
• Educational and Commercial Buildings: Provides easy-to-maintain, long-lasting surfaces.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surfaces should be free from grease, oil, dust, laitance, and loose concrete, with minimal moisture content. Appropriate surface preparation tools such as shot blasters, scarifiers, or grinders must be used to achieve a sound substrate. Substrates showing oil traces must be degreased before grit blasting. Repair cracks, pinholes, or potholes with Ressi EPO Crack Fill. Uneven concrete should be levelled. New concrete floors should be at least 28 days old with moisture not exceeding 4%. Expansion, control, and isolation joints should be carried through and filled with suitable joint treatment. Prime the surface with an appropriate epoxy primer from the Ressichem range.

PRIMING

Prime prepared surfaces using Ressi EPO Primer or another suitable primer recommended by Ressichem. Apply with a stiff brush or roller and allow to become tacky (10–20 minutes) before applying Ressi EPO Mid Coat F – GP. If the primer dries, reapply and allow it to reach a tacky state before proceeding.

MIXING

Stir the base and hardener components separately. Add the filler component into the base/hardener mix and stir until homogeneous. A high-speed drill (400–600 rpm) can be used for proper blending. Mix all materials for at least 3 to 7 minutes at low rpm until a uniform mixture is achieved.

APPLICATION

Apply Ressi EPO Mid Coat F – GP while the primer is still tacky. Spread evenly using a notched trowel to a thickness between 500 microns and 2mm. Level the material using appropriate tools, and use a spiked roller to remove air bubbles and ensure a uniform surface.

LIMITATION

At higher temperatures, pot life will be reduced. For low-temperature conditions (below 10°C), warm materials in a hot water bath. The recommended application temperature range is between 15°C and 35°C.

PACK SIZE

Ressi EPO Mid Coat F – GP is available in the following packaging:

2.96 KG:
Part A 1 KG
Part B 480g
Part C 1.48 KG

14.8 KG:
Part A 5 KG
Part B 2.4 KG
Part C 7.4 KG

29.6 KG:
Part A 10 KG
Part B 4.8 KG
Part C 14.8 KG

59.2 KG:
Part A 20 KG
Part B 9.6 KG
Part C 29.6 KG

TECHNICAL TABLE

_{*Note: At 40°C pot life will be halved, so application should be planned accordingly.
Typical results under laboratory conditions.}