ArmorTek
Put Some Armor on It
ArmorTek advanced coating system is a proven, patent pending three-pronged approach to corrosion protection made of an anti-corrosion primer, a microbial inhibitor to limit microbial induced corrosion (MIC), and a protective epoxy-polyester topcoat. Stop corrosion before it starts. Put some armor on it.Anti-corrosion Primer
An advanced primer contains
an electrochemical corrosion
inhibitor that will significantly
slow the spread of corrosion
should the metal substrate
become exposed from wear or
impact.
Microbial Inhibitor
ArmorTek’s exclusive
formulation prohibits the
growth of the bacteria that
cause MIC, further slowing the
spread of corrosion and limiting
the growth of tubercles that can
clog or foul downstream
equipment.
Robust Topcoat
ArmorTek’s top layer is specially
designed to bond to the primer
below, providing a high strength
barrier between the iron substrate
and water.
Field-proven Protection
In an area where the water was tested to have low chlorine levels and significant MIC activity, a municipality was experiencing accelerated corrosion and failure of a valve that experienced low, infrequent flow. After only 14 months, a valve with standard epoxy coating was filled with corrosion indicative of MIC activity. The valve was swapped with one using ArmorTek technology, and after 16 months corrosion was extremely limited.Standard Coating
In these images taken 14
months after installation you can see many of
the tubercles common to MIC and extensive
corrosion.
ArmorTek Coating
These images taken after 16 months in the same application show little to no corrosion. Any corrosion resulting from a breach in coating has not spread.