Quality Trailer Re-lining Service

Northern California Trailer and Tank Linings

Does quality craftsmanship and materials matter? See for yourself below.

By Picon (After 2 Years)

Not By Picon (After 2 Years)

No noticeable degredation. Large patches with smooth joints are less prone to leaks.	Liner degradation. Many small patches with rough lamination leads to penetrations and leaks.

 

 

• Abrasive blasting at same facility for steel substrates
• Prevents flash rust build up on surface if abrasive blasting is done at a different facility
• Helps maintain NACE surface preparation standards
• Specialty abrasives are selected by our engineering staff depending on the substrate
• Engineering / Quality Control tests
• Surface profile tests (ASTM D4417, NACE)
• Chemical tests – pH, CSN
• Adhesion tests
• Barcol Hardness tests (ASTM D2583)
• Acetone Sensitivity Test
• Dew Point Measurements

• Dry Film Thickness gage (ASTM D6132)

After Pull-Off Adhesion Test Difference between with and without primer

Before Reline Nozzles undergo high perturbation stresses

 

Resin Degradation NaOCL FRP Industry has Improved 100mil to 200mil Vinyl Ester Resin to Brominated VE

Chemical Resistance vs Cracks Higher Chemical Resistance Lower % Elongation of Resin Need to Adjust Accordingly

 

Before Reline

After FRP Reline

 

Our Client had a Problem: The Dome Lid Liner, done by another firm in CA, would not close due to improper application.

Improperly Applied FRP Liner

Precise Workmanship to Correct

 

Steel Substrates

Steps taken to protect trailer exterior

Sand Blasting Service

 

High Temperature Baked Phenolics Baked phenolics (e.g. Heresite Plastite) for high % H2SO4 application.

After Baked Phenolics Application Plasite 3070 L from Carboline 400 degree F bake, DFT (5-7mils)