Playgrounds
The Situation Governments are recognizing older pressure-treated wooden playgrounds as safety hazards for children. Slivers of pressure-treated wood can get under kids’ skin. These slivers contain toxic chemicals such as arsenic. In New York State, schools and municipalities are now mandated by the government to address pressure treated wood structures: they must either be completely…
Read MorePaver Deck
The Situation The Hospital & Health system Association of Pennsylvania administration office needed a solution for a second floor deck that was leaking onto the first floor entrance lobby. Built about 25 years ago of a watertight membrane under concrete pavers and epoxy grout, the deck had deteriorated significantly, and grout joints were popping up…
Read MoreOffshore
Situation On the oil rig South Arne in the Danish North sea, they were experiencing a constant loss of fluids in their CIP Tank (clean in place tank). The fibreglass tank didn’t have the right structural support, resulting in cracks in the joints of walls and floors. Solution LINE-X XS350 protective coating was sprayed 2.5mm…
Read MoreMixing Shafts
Situation A retooling subcontractor needed substantial, lasting protection on four 5’ tall mixing shafts. In use, the shafts are connected to large polyurethane mixers and immersed in a chemical separating tank where they agitate heterogeneous mixtures of chemicals to draw out pure chemicals. Originally the shafts had been coated with an epoxy, but the coating…
Read MoreMining Tables
Situation A vermiculite mining company was experiencing abrasion problems on their four shaker tables. The company needed to protect its 8’x25’ tables from the abrasion and potential corrosion caused by the continual exposure to rock and slurry. Previous attempts at protecting the plywood and pine surfaces included using a paint-like plastic product, but it did…
Read MoreMarine Vessels
The Situation Marine vessels and pleasure craft are constantly battling wet and slippery floors, stains and rot. Routine maintenance, re-painting, and resurfacing are often required to keep ahead of those problems. Customers in the boating market demand quality and safety for their investments. The Solution LINE-X protective coatings are applied to create a single, impenetrable…
Read MoreLoading Ramp
The Situation For delivery companies, safety is always a concern. One particular area of concern is the safety and stability of the metal ramps used to move heavy items in and out of delivery trucks or trailers. In cold and wet weather conditions these ramps become slippery and potentially dangerous. An icy ramp can be…
Read MoreLift Gates
Situation Corrosion damage occurs on all unprotected lift gates and can result in pitting and eventually functional impairment. One of the most common methods of minimizing corrosion, powder coating, provides a barrier to rust but is easily chipped or scratched exposing the metal beneath to rusting from the inside out. A skid resistant surface is…
Read MoreHVAC Cooling Tower
The Situation HVAC cooling towers are common in all cites. They use the evaporation of fresh water on the cooling tubes to remove heat. Fans are typically installed to enhance the evaporation by providing a constant breeze. The water falling across the tubes that does not evaporate returns to a sump at the bottom of…
Read MoreHouseboat
Situation The decks of houseboats are subjected to harsh conditions and repeated exposure to the elements. These decks are traditionally constructed with high grade plywood which is covered with a labour-intensive fiberglass gelcoat surface. Unfortunately, the gelcoat is susceptible to cracks and does not withstand significant impact damage. In very little time, the decks of…
Read MoreHopper Trailer
Situation Hopper bottom trailers are used primarily to transport fertilizer and grain. The hoppers are exposed to: Rust damage from the salt used in Northern climates. Highly corrosive fertilizer dust. Road rash from travel on gravel roads. Procedure During LINE-X® prep and application, all moving mechanisms are carefully protected so they don’t interfere with the…
Read MoreHeavy Machinery
Situation A heavy machinery manufacturer needed a solution for the damage caused inside the hydraulic equipment they manufactured when the equipment is put into use. The quick and inconsistent movement of the machine causes the ram to collide with the cylinder in certain spots, resulting in wear and damage to both pieces. The manufacturer was…
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