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RailGard® 2040 VOC

RailGard® 2040 VOC is a high build, direct to metal epoxy to be applied as a single coat system for the exterior of railcars.

Product families

Ready-to-Use Products — Paints & Coatings
  • Protective Coatings

Other characteristics

Brand
RailGard
Features

Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Excellent Wetting Behaviour, Extended Recoat Window, Good Adhesion, High Gloss, High Solids Content, Low VOC, Salt Water/Spray Resistant, Water Resistant

Product Type

2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating; 2K (2 component) Coating; Epoxy Coating; Solventless & High Solids Coating

Application Method
Brush, Roller, Spray
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Metal
Color
Grey
Markets
Automotive & Transportation
Pot Life

Three hours at 75° and less at higher temperatures.

Topcoats

When additional protection is required, RailGard 2040 VOC may be topcoated with a urethane such as: UreGrip 3000 or UreGrip 3300.

Resistance

RailGard 2040 VOC is resistant to a wide range of chemicals in atmospheric exposures. The following is a guide to the proper selection.

Shelf LIfe

2 years for both the Part A and B when stored inside at 40°F to 110°F.

Substrates

RailGard 2040 VOC is normally applied directly to steel. RailGard 2040 VOC, however, can be applied to cured ZincGard 1000, ZincGard 1500, EpoxyGrip 2100 and MasticGrip 2500. Consult SSPC-PS Guide 8.00 for topcoating zinc-rich primers.

Technology
Ready-to-Use Products
Labeling Claims
Low VOC
Application Methods
  • Brush
  • Roller
  • Spray
Ready to Use Product Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Corrosion Resistant
  • Excellent Substrate Adhesion
  • Excellent Wetting Behaviour
  • Extended Recoat Window
  • Good Adhesion
  • High Gloss
  • High Solids Content
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
Metal

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

11 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Abrasion Resistance (1 kg Load/1000 Cycles)Weight loss—ASTM D 4060
Adhesion4031.0psiASTM D 4541
Continuous Temperature Resistance (Non-immersion)250.0°F—
Abrasion Resistance (CS 17 Wheel)22.0mgASTM D 4060
Impact Resistance (Direct Impact)80.0in-lbs.ASTM D 2794
Non-Continuous Temperature Resistance (Non-Immersion)300.0°F—
Reducer 1 (1 pint/gal.)1.6lbs./gal.—
Reducer 2 (1 pint/gal.)1.6lbs./gal.—
Theoretical Coverage of Mixed Gallon (1 mil)1300.0sq. ft.—
Theoretical Volume Solids of Mixed Material79 - 83%—
Volatile Organic Content Unthinned1.0lbs./gal.—

Table 2 of 3

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Dry Film Thickness4 - 6mils
Theoretical Coverage (5 mils DFT)260.0sq. ft.
Wet Film Thickness5 - 9mils

Table 3 of 3

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Salt Spray1000.0HoursASTM B 117

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