TMI Coatings recently lined two solvent storage tanks at a chemical plant. In order to confirm that the coating we were proposing was suitable for the chemicals found in the tanks, TMI mailed the customer two coupons lined with the coating material to test in the tanks for 30 days. When the testing was complete, TMI sent the coupons to the coating manufacturer for further testing. The coating performed very well and was found to be suitable.
TMI began by sandblasting the tank interiors to SSPC-SP5 to prepare the surface for the new coating material. We then applied two full coats of the lining material, force curing between coats per the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, the crew performed a final cure for 4 hours at 200 degrees F to ensure the complete removal of solvents and odor.
If you have a specific tank lining project, contact TMI Coatings at 651-452-6100 or visit our website at www.tmicoatings.com to request a no obligation quote.
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TMI is currently bidding on a job to line three tanks, each 40′ diameter x 25′ high. Each tank currently holds leachate, the liquid that drains or “leaches” from a landfill.
TMI is proposing to first remove the build-up from the interior walls and ceilings of the tanks by using hand or power tools, mallets, or other equipment. TMI will then sandblast the interior of each tank to SSPC-SP5 to create an anchor pattern for the new coating.
We are proposing to line the interior of each tank (floor, shell, ceiling and center column) with a chemical resistant high solids epoxy phenolic lining suitable for industrial maintenance. Two full coats at 6-7 mils dft per coat would be applied for approximately 12-15 mils total dft.
Because the composition of leachate varies widely depending on the age of the landfill and the type of waste it contains, the tank lining must be suitable for a wide variety of chemicals.
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The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks has an 8′ diameter x 15′ long deaerator tank at their steam plant that needed to be lined. The existing lining was deteriorated.
Because of the quality of a previous job for sandblasting and painting a water tank on campus, the University was comfortable having TMI work on the lining of their steam tank.
TMI sandblasted the interior of the steam tank to a SSPC-SP5 White Metal Blast. Sand from the blasting was removed from the tank and taken out of the plant. It was critical that an anchor pattern of 2.5 mils was acheived to ensure adhesion of the new coating. The TMI crew had to be consistent and thorough to create the correct anchor pattern for the entire interior of the tank. TMI then applied an epoxy phenolic coating suitable for immersion service with temperatures reaching up to 230 degrees F. Two coats of the material were applied and the tank was force-cured as recommended by the manufacturer.
After the tank lining was completed, the Steam Plant Operator was pleased with the lining in the tank. He commented that the TMI crew was very professional, worked hard and completed the task in a timely manner. The lining of the tank was not a disruption to the operation of the UND Steam Plant.
If you have a specific Industrial Coatings need, contact TMI Coatings at 651-452-6100 or via email at tmi@tmicoatings.com for a no obligation quote.
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A St. Paul manufacturing plant had a vacant room due to some reorganization. Before equipment was reinstalled in the space, the owner decided to recoat the epoxy floor to give it a fresh new look. It’s rare to get an opportunity to recoat a floor when the room is wide open and totally empty. The owner chose TMI for this job because we have done flooring work at this facility in the past.
The floor was abraded using mechanical grinders and the eroded concrete areas were restored to the surrounding plane. High spots where concrete slabs met were ground down for a smooth transition before the concrete floor was recoated with epoxy.
The floor was recoated in May with CHEM-RESIST epoxy and in August the owner said it still looks like new.
If you have a need for concrete coatings, contact us at tmi@tmicoatings.com or via phone at 651-452-6100 for a no obligation quote.
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The corn production room of a large vegetable processing plant in Wisconsin had a problem with peeling paint on their concrete ceiling. The concrete had been painted years ago, and the white paint was slowly chipping off and falling from the ceiling which created a problem with their food processes.
The Plant Superintendent contracted with TMI to blast the concrete ceiling with a food friendly media (walnut shells) to remove the remaining paint during the winter months when they were not operating.
All of their equipment had to be covered to protect from the dust, including floor drains, overhead sprinklers and lights. A poly curtain was hung to section off small work areas to minimize dust in other parts of the plant.
The Plant Superintendent was satisfied that all the paint was removed and a problem was solved. The Plant Superintendent has since contacted us with regard to another project at a Minnesota facility.
As an Industrial Painting and Restoration Contractor, TMI specializes in the application and/or removal of concrete coatings. Contact us at tmi@tmicoatings.com or by phone at 651-452-6100 if we can assist you with a specific project.
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TMI Coatings recently cleaned and painted a 16 1/2′ diameter x 185′ high hot stack in downtown St. Paul, MN. TMI used an industrial paint system manufactured by Hi-Temp Coatings, specifically designed for high temperatures.
Due to the location in downtown St. Paul, it was impractical to sandblast. We pressure washed with Chlor-Rid per Hi-Temp instructions. TMI then prepared the surface of the stack by Power Tool Cleaning to bare metal, all rusty or corroded areas. Because the existing paint contained lead, all work was performed in accordance with OSHA 1926.62 and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s regulations.
Next, TMI applied Hi-Temp 1027 DTR primer, followed by 500 VS top coat. Roller application of both the primer and top coat was required due to the risk for overspray.
The paint system compliments the surrounding commercial buildings due to the architect and owner’s color choices.
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Elastomeric paint is commonly used in food and beverage plants where peeling paint cannot be tolerated. This protective coating can be applied to ceilings and walls after removing the existing loose and flaking paint, cleaning the substrate and preparing for the new coating to adhere.
Elastomeric paint is FSIS approved, USDA approved and will not chip, peel or flake like a standard paint. Two full coats are applied, providing a heavy-duty, thick-film finish suitable for light industrial use.
As an approved contractor of elastomeric waterproof coatings, TMI Coatings can assess the situation to determine whether or not this coating is a good choice for your wet environment.
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We have a unique acrylic insulation coating that can be applied like paint and will insulate - yes, insulate - hot piping/tanks/metal structures up to 350 degrees F. This radiant barrier insulation reflects upwards of 85% of the energy back into the environment.
This industrial paint can also reduce sound on vibrating equipment.
The coating is new on the market. The technology involves a cross-section in the coating of tiny air-filled ceramic and silica particles which dissipate heat. This would be a great application for exterior metal surfaces in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, cookers in food plants, or anywhere that hot structures are a safety concern.
Contact TMI Coatings at 651-452-6100 or via email at tmi@tmicoatings.com if you have an application for this unusually efficient insulation.
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If condensation is dripping inside your plant, on machinery or inventory, it’s time to consider insulation on your building roof.
Seamless sprayed-in-place urethane foam insulation provides more thermal resistance with less material than any other type of commercial insulation material. Sprayed-in-place foam insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs by 30%-40%. It also reduces sound transmission, restricts moisture transmission (which is a source of dangerous mold and mildew growth), promotes better air quality and provides a seamless air barrier.
We apply foam insulation as a roof coating to heated and/or refrigerated tanks, sloped building roofs, or wherever good insulation is required (foam insulation has a R-value of 6.0/inch). Foam insulation is applied without seams and can be installed over complex shapes of all sizes.
An elastomeric waterproof coating will be applied over the insulation system to protect and seal the foam from water infiltration. TMI (with the material supplier) offers a five or ten year watertight warranty.
Contact us at tmi@tmicoatings.com or by phone at 651-452-6100 for a no obligation quote.
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A manufacturing plant in Wisconsin has trouble keeping the dust filters clean in the heat exchanger inside the building. The concrete is bare and is dusting up frequently. They sweep the floors often but bare, uncoated concrete will continue to dust up unless it’s sealed.
The solution would be to install an epoxy sealer/dustproofer on the concrete, which is a thin-film, economical floor material used to seal the concrete so it doesn’t dust up in the future.
If you’re changing your filters often, maybe it’s your floor. TMI Coatings has crews trained and experienced in industrial floor coating application. Visit our website at www.tmicoatings.com or contact us via email at tmi@tmicoatings.com for a free, no obligation quote.
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