Application Guide

Manual / Kit Application

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Powercrete J is a 100% Solids Epoxy used for corrosion and abrasion protection. This coating is applied over clean, bare
steel and adjacent plant applied or mainline coatings.The application is fast and easy. Simply follow these guidelines.

1. Product 2. Application Kit (optional ordered separately)

Application kits
are not required
for proper installation
1. The 2-component of the Powercrete J
epoxy coating is
supplied in pre- 2. The “Application Kit” *
measured kits. Part A
(large container) is the contains a mask, Wet
Base and Part B Film Gauge, Gloves,
(small container) is the trowels, a PE stir stick,
curing agent. and abrasive paper.

3. Surface Preparation 4. Surface Preparation

4. Blast clean
surfaces to a near
3. Insure that surfaces white ISO-8501, NACE
are clean of grease, No. 2, SA-21/2
oil, salts and other (SSPC-SP 10) or
contaminants. If better using particle
necessary, use blasting (sand or other).
Acetone, MEK or other Sweep blast adjacent
suitable solvent. FBE or CTE coating.
Perform cleaning when 50 mm (2") to either
pipe is 3ºC (5ºF) side of cutback (the
above dew point. bare steel area)
5. Surface Preparation 6. Surface Preparation
6. While not always
necessary, preheating
5. A 2.5-4 mil (63.5- can be useful just
101.6 micron) surface prior to application.
profile with sharp A. To eliminate
angularity. Burnishing moisture, preheat the
or polishing must be cutback area to
avoided. Surface approximately 40ºC
preparation can be (104ºF).
controlled using surface B. To accelerate curing,
profile tape. Dry surface preheat the cutback
and insure ideal surface area to approximately
preparation. 90ºC (194ºF).

7. Combining & Mixing 8. Mixing

7. Warm parts A & B

to 20ºC (68ºF) and
mix by pouring all of
part B into part A.
8. Use a mixing speed
Thoroughly scrape
container and lid of B. that uniformly blends the
Slowly begin mixing to 2 parts, but does not
avoid introducing air create a vortex in the
into the mixture. mixture or spillage.

Note: Between 20ºC (68ºF) & 40ºC (105ºF), mix for 2 - 3 minutes with a drill mixing paddle or 4 - 5 minutes with the stir stick. Blend both
parts to create a uniform color with no streaks.
*: Berry Plastics does not supply these kits.
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9. Reconfirm that the

application 10. Use trowels,
temperature is above brush or roller to apply
10ºC (50ºF)* & 3ºC required minimum
(5ºF)* above the dew thickness of coating to
point. Then slowly
pour mixed epoxy onto the Field Joint. Cover
pipe. See “Tips” at least 50mm (2”) of
below for additional the adjacent mainline
suggestions. coating.
Tip: Masking tape may be applied to left & right 50mm (2”) beyond cutback (see dotted lines) and later removed while the coating is still
tacky to create a straight edge and neat appearance
*Note: Powercrete J may be applied and cured at colder environmental temperatures if the pipe is heated during the application and cure..

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12. The curing rate*

will vary according to
11. Use a Wet Film pipe and ambient
gauge to measure that application
the desired minimum
thickness has been temperature.
achieved. Double Refer to curing rate
check around the weld chart to determine
to insure minimum when to perform a
desired thickness. Shore D check.

Storage

For optimum performance, store Powercrete® Epoxy products in a dry, well-ventilated area. Maintain products in original packaging and
sealed until just before use. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, rain, snow, dust or other adverse environmental conditions or contaminates.
NOTE: Avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 40ºC (104ºF) or below 5ºC (40ºF).

Safety Guidelines

Important: Read the MSDS prior to using the products. Product installation should be done in well-ventilated area and in accordance with
local health and safety regulations. These application guidelines are intended as a guide for standard products. Consult your Covalence
Specialty Materials representative for specific projects or unique applications

Berry Plastics warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Berry Plastics
written instructions. Since many installation factors are beyond the control of Berry Plastics, the user shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assume all risks and liabilities
in connection herewith. Berry Plastics liability is stated in the standard terms and conditions of sale. Berry Plastics makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in
this technical data sheet is to be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous data sheets on this product.

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