MULTICERAMICS-P 500°F OR 260°C - WE SUGGEST KEEPINGMOST APPLICATIONS UNDER 400°F OR 210°C BECAUSE OFHEAT SPIKES WHICH CAN EXCEED 500°F OR 260°C.
YES.
YES.
a. Will the ceramic still insulatethe pipe?YES
b. Will it reduce the pipe to asafe touchable temperature?YES
c. Will it peel off?NO, SO LONG AS IT DOES NOT EXCEED 500°F OR 260°C.
YES
YES. THE THICKNESS NECESSARY WOULD BE ABOUT 40 TO 60MILS THICK. (1 MM TO 1.5MM) DEPENDING UPON THEHUMIDITY AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT BEINGCOATED. EXTREME SITUATIONS WILL REQUIRE MORE.
YES. THERE ARE SITUATIONS WHERE THE OTHER PRODUCTS MAY WORK BETTER OR MIGHT BE CHEAPER. EACH APPLICATION HAS TO HAVE ALL ASPECTS CONSIDERED AS TO EFFECTIVENESS AND COST BENEFITS.
SMOOTH
YES
YES. IN A NON-SOLAR APPLICATION, IT CAN BE PAINTED ANYCOLOR. RECOMMENDED IS AN ACRYLIC TYPE PAINT. IN A SOLAR APPLICATION, PAINT OVER WITH MCHYDROPHOBIC. DO NOT USE COLOR PAINT AS IT WILL IMPACT AND REDUCE THE BENEFITS OF THE SOLARREFLECTION AND HEAT REDUCTION.
NO. PRIME SURFACE WITH MC502-3 THAT IT ADHERESDIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE, ACTING AS A VAPOR BARRIER.MC502-3 IS IMPERVIOUS TO MOISTURE, ITMINIMIZES/REDUCES THE CHANCE OF CORROSION.
NO. IF IT IS GOING TO BE USED IN AN ABRASIVE OR ACID ENVIRONMENT, THEN IT SHOULD BE SEALED WITH AN ACID RESISTANT URETHANE SUCH AS MC-U-XTRA.
NO. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO TAKE SUCH LOADS.
YES
IT IS ONLY PRODUCED IN AMBER. FEW APPLICATIONSREQUIRE COLORING IT. IF COLOR IS REQUIRED, INQUIREABOUT COST AND QUANTITIES.
NO, THIS IS A DELICATE PROCESS THAT REQUIRES ASPECIFIC FORMULATION TO PRESERVE PERFORMANCE.
AN INFORMATION PACKAGE FOR APPLICATIONTECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES, CHECKLIST AND EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH EACH ORDER.
YES. BY ADDING HEAT AND INCREASED AIR FLOW, THE DRYING/CURING TIME CAN BE SPED UP. IN THE SUN, CURING TIME IS AN HOUR OR TWO.
YES. CAN BE APPLIED IN THICKNESSES OF 30 MILS (.4MM) UP TO 60 MILS (1.6MM) PER COAT.
WARRANTY IS FOR TWO YEARS IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (HOT PIPE ETC.) AND 10 YEARS FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS (ROOFS ETC.)
YES
YES, ON RAW CARBON STEEL. THE SURFACE MUST BE CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE OR OIL. ON MOST STEEL SURFACES, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A RUST INHIBITOR PRIMER AS IN THE ORDINARY PREPARATION OF THE STEEL.
YES
YOU CAN USE RED ZINC OXIDE OR SIMILAR ON BAREMETALS, OR IF EXPOSED TO SALT AIR (OIL RIGS)
YES. IT WILL NOT REFLECT THE SOLAR HEAT, BUT WITH 30TO 40 MILS (.8MM TO 1.0MM) IT WILL BLOCK THE HEAT FROMTHE INSIDE. YES, IT STILL WORKS BUT DIFFERENTLY, THUSREQUIRES THICKER APPLICATIONS.
exposed to the sun, not underground,inside a roof, or under another coating. YES, FOR OTHER FORMULATIONS SUCH AS: MC502-3, MC-U,MC-U-X, MC-H, THE BEST APPLICATION IS ON AN EXTERNALROOF AT 15 MILS/.4MM. - FOR REDUCING SOLAR HEAT. WITHTHERMAL CONDUCTIVE HEAT, THEN YOU HAVE TO USE MORE PRODUCT TO BLOCK THE HEAT. THIS IS THE SAMEWITH ALL INSULATIONS. MOISTURE WILL NOT IMPACTMULTICERAMICS'S INSULATION EFFECTIVENESS AS WITHOTHER MATERIALS.
YES. FOR OTHER FORMULATIONS SUCH AS: MC502-3, MC-U,MC-U-X, MC-H. EXTERIOR AT 15 MILS (.4MM) AND INTERIOR 30MILS (.8MM) OR THICKER DEPENDING UPON THE SITUATION.
JUST LIKE WHITE PAINT STAINS. CLEAN WITH SOAP ANDWATER. IF A CLEAN SURFACE IS IMPORTANT, THEN SEAL ITWITH A LATEX ENAMEL OR A URETHANE
YES. PAINT THINNER OR PAINT STRIPPER WILL TAKEIT OFF SLOWLY.
THE SURFACE WILL PROBABLY NOT BE AFFECTED, BUTEACH APPLICATION IS DIFFERENT, SO THIS IS NOT A KNOWN
ONE YEAR WHEN STORED INSIDE IN A COOL PLACE. DO NOTALLOW TO FREEZE.
FOR A PIPELINE :
YES, WE RECOMMEND SEALING THE THERMAL COAT IN PIPEAPPLICATIONS IF ABUSE FROM HUMANS, ANIMALS ORINSECTS IS EXPECTED. FORMULATIONS SUCH AS: MC502-3,MC-U, MC-U-X, MC-H CAN BE USED AS TOP COAT.
YES. A URETHANE MANUFACTURED BY US WHICH IS VERYGOOD AND EFFECTIVE.
ADDED INSULATION SAVINGS, AND LONG TERM PROTECTIONFOR THE COATING
GENERALLY, WAIT 24 HOURS BETWEEN COATS. AMBIENT AIRTEMPERATURE AND AIR FLOW ARE THE BIGGEST FACTORS.HOT SURFACES MAY BE RE-COATED WHEN DRY TO THETOUCH FOR THE 1ST AND 2ND COATS, THEN ALLOW IT TO
MULTICERAMICS, as well as all coatings, do not have an R value. This is because the R Value, as it is established, requires all material to be tested for such, to have a thickness of one inch minimum. Coatings are not applied at these thicknesses therefore they do not qualify for an R value rating. The “RE” or R Equivalence claimed by MC is based on performance, this requires the proper application and or combination of formulations to obtain a comparable performance that equals an R rated insulation alternative.
Hardly! MC has the best thermal conductivity performance in the industry.Claims by these companies are misleading since, as we said before, coatings do not qualify under the testing rules for the R value. Any coating manufacturer claiming to have an R value is deceptive.
This is not recommended. The fight with cities and authorities to accept coatings instead of foam or fiberglass for insulation is very hard and not fruitful. Cities and Counties require the R value rating, and changing these rules will take some time. However, using MC to enhance the performance of these materials is a very wise proposition, MC will reduce significantly the energy consumption, while recovering the investment in a year or two.
Yes. In fact, all metal structures are far better served by insulating using MC in the recommended format. Call or email the company for the instructional file that will guide you for a successful application and beneficial environment for your living/working project.
If we established that the cost of MC can be recovered in a year or two by reducing the energy consumption, then the cost of MC is zero in that amount of time
Some cities have such programs for energy reduction by the application of roof coatings. Check with your city for this application. However the savings on energy consumption and future returns for the life of MC will far exceed any such rebates by many thousands of dollars.
MC is manufactured in 6 different formulations that are specifically tailored for different Applications. Some of these formulations are pure white and can be tinted to earth tone colors, Some others can be manufactured with any color requirement, but there are some restrictions on the quantities and price. Check with your distributor for these requirements.
Each application may present distinctive challenges. Consult with your distributor, who will
have access to a company engineer, that can make the proper recommendation for a successful
application. Here are some suggestions, but for better results is best to consult and submit
project recommendation form 2750.
1) Vertical walls wood or vinyl siding, stucco, bricks, blocks, stone, concrete, where the main
concern is stopping heat gain and tinting as an option:
Use MULTICERAMICS – H (MC502-5H). This is an insulation hydrophobic primer and topcoat all in one that is also fire resistant and can be tinted to earth tone colors. Apply at a rate of100sq.ft./gallon. This coating is available in 5 gallon pails and can be shipped worldwide.
2) Vertical walls wood or vinyl siding, stucco, bricks, blocks, stone, concrete, where the
main concern is stopping heat loss and tinting as an option:
Use MULTICERAMICS (MC502-3-3). This is a pure ceramics blend insulation top coat thatis also fire resistant. Ships in an off white color. Apply at a rate of 100sq.ft./gallon. This coating isavailable in 3 gallon pails and can be shipped worldwide. If color other than standard, thiscoating can be top coated on interior applications with a water based regular paint of any colorwithout compromising its performance.
On flat good roof surfaces, in hot climate environments, use MC502-5U if fire is not a concern. If fire resistance is required then use MC502-5UX. Both these coatings need to be applied at a rate of 60sq.ft./gallon. MC502-5U Ships in 5 gallon pails. If leaks are present or surfaces damaged, then repair leaks and damage with crack filler. Then apply EZ SEAL BASE at 60sq.ft./gallon and apply top coat with MC502-5U or UX at 60sq.ft./gallon.
If roof is in good shapewithout problems, use EZ SEAL BASE at 60sq.ft./gallon then top coat with MC502-3-3.If leaks or problems are present, then apply EZ SEAL BASE at 60sq.ft./gallon and top coat with MC502-5U or UXat 60sq.ft./gallon.
If rust is present, clean with RUST BLAST, then coat with RUST VACCINE. If leaks or problems are present, then apply EZ SEAL BASE at 60sq.ft./gallon and top coat with MC502-5U or UX at 60sq.ft./gallon. If no leaks or problems are present, then use MC502-3-3 at 100sq.ft./gallon
Pipes with temperatures no greater than 400°F (200° C) use MULTICERAMICS-P at 30 Mils of thickness per each 100°F (37°C)
Pipes with temperatures no lower than minus 150°F ( minus 100°C) use MULTICERAMICS-P at 60 Mils of thickness per each -50°F (-33°C)
Yes. Apply MC502-3-3 in two coats each 10 mil thick.
Yes. Apply MC 502-5H as a primer at a rate of 100sq.ft./gallon, then top coat with MC502-3-3 at a r