Unique Polymer Systems (UPS) has an excellent range of unique metal repair composites and epoxy protective coatings to repair, rebuild and protect damaged heat exchangers suffering from erosion & corrosion issues.
The UPS solvent free epoxy repair technology is used to repair and protect important parts of heat exchangers. This includes end covers, tube sheets, flange faces, water boxes and division bars. They can all be protected from both chemical attack and galvanic corrosion.
UPS epoxy composites are solvent free and cold curing making them perfect for quick, in-situ applications that minimise downtime but provide long term protection from erosion and corrosion.
Galvanic corrosion is a big problem with heat exchangers due to the dissimilar metals used in their construction. UPS composites are excellent electrical insulators which in turn prevents this galvanic corrosion, making them a unique and ultimate solution for heat exchanger protection.
When equipment outage must be kept to a minimum UPS have developed an epoxy repair-fairing composite which can be used to rebuild and repair whilst providing a smooth and efficient top coat. Ultimately the entire project can be carried out with just one product rather than the need for two. For more information please read the information on UPS 205 HB HIGH BUILD CERAMIC.
Why use UPS composites to protect HEAT EXCHANGERS?
• UPS composite provide the ultimate long-term protection from erosion and corrosion. Especially with galvanic corrosion.
• UPS 205 HB HIGH BUILD CERAMIC drastically reduces equipment outage and downtime.
• High temperature resistance especially when UPS 225 HT HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC is used as the protective top coat.
• No need for any hot work – UPS Polymer Composites are cold curing, effective and ultimately extend equipment life!
Unique Products for Heat Exchanger Protection – Erosion & Corrosion
UPS 105 EG THISTLEBOND METAL REPAIR PASTE is used as an all-purpose repair composite for exchangers. Mainly used on end covers, tube sheets, flanges face and water boxes. Two part solvent free epoxy which is highly machinable once cured.
UPS 200 EG CERAMIC REPAIR PASTE can be used in areas that are subject to high levels of erosion and corrosion due to its ceramic reinforced epoxy base.
UPS 115 XL EXTENDED LIFE METAL can be used when longer working life is required. It is also especially good in hotter climates.
UPS 205 FG FLUID GRADE CERAMIC is the top coat of choice for the majority of applications. It has a wide operating temperature, along which outstanding resistance to erosion and corrosion. When higher temperatures are required, UPS 225 HT HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC would be considered the better option. And finally when protection is require from high temperatures and chemical attack, UPS 226 HAC HIGH ACID CERAMIC is a unique top coat which has been developed for these types of environments.
UPS 210 CR EFFICIENCY FLUID CERAMIC has the perfect compositional balance between ceramic and silicone carbide, making it ideal when increased fluid efficiency within the heat exchanger is required. It also has excellent erosion and corrosion protection characteristics and good temperature resistance.
