WHAT IS POLYUREA &
HOW DOES IT WORK
WHAT IS POLYUREA?
Polyurea is a lining, coating, and joint sealant technology all in one. It is produced by combining isocyanate with amine resin in a chemical process. This reaction usually happens within a few seconds. One of the strongest protective polymers on the market, polyurea boasts an industry-leading tensile strength. ArmorThane’s specially blended material can endure over 30 years with the right conditions and upkeep before it needs retouching, repairs, or replacement. In addition, polyurea’s physical characteristics after curing make it among the best available coatings for protection.
Polyurea is an elastomer material procured from step-growth polymerization, which involves combining synthetic resin and reactive isocyanate materials. Thus, the result of an isocyanate part with a resin blend part through the step-growth method of polymerization produces polyurea. Various formulations of resins and isocyanates
can produce the desired setting time, water resistance, pigmentation, flame-hindering qualities, and other unique characteristics.
A hybrid coating is a polyurea blended in polyurethane in calculated proportions. The hybrid coating presents specific physical properties of pure polyurea at a lower price than pure polyurea alone.
HOW AND
WHERE IS IT USED?
All spray coatings are applied in a similar way using high or low pressure spray systems, however longer gel-time formulations can be applied with rollers. Altering the formulation enables customization for a specific application.
Applicators successfully employ polyurea in a variety of applications. There are numerous application areas that benefit from polyurea’s properties, such as roofs, floors, bridges, concrete structures, steel structures and more.
OUR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS OFFER SERIOUS PROTECTION
ArmorThane’s industrial coatings are renowned for their exceptional toughness and durability. With a proven track record in a wide range of industries, these coatings offer exceptional protection against wear, corrosion, and impact, making them the go-to choice for businesses seeking long-lasting, cost-effective solutions
Durable and Resistant
ArmorThane Polyurea offers superior protection for your surfaces. Our coating is far more durable and resistant to wear and tear than other protective coatings. Our advanced polyurea formula quickly dries and is applied in a single coat, creating a durable bond that won’t chip or peel. ArmorThane is resistant to extreme conditions such as harsh UV rays, extreme high temperatures in, and corrosive chemicals.
Fast-Drying Formula
ArmorThane Polyurea is a fast-drying formula that can be applied in a single coat, creating a strong and durable bond that won’t chip or peel. Our advanced formula dries quickly and provides superior protection for your surfaces. Our coating resists extreme conditions such as harsh UV rays, extreme temperatures, and corrosive chemicals.
Safe and Non-Toxic
ArmorThane Polyurea is a safe and non-toxic protective coating free of any VOCs or hazardous materials. Our coating is ideal for use in areas with dangerous chemicals and fumes. Our formula is non-flammable and non-toxic, making it safe for use in residential, industrial, and commercial settings.
Application situations call for different products to achieve the desired results. ArmorThane’s product line will allow you to address almost any coating situation or requirement. From abrasion resistance, to elasticity, to UV stability, we offer products of varying tensile strengths, elongation, shore hardness, and chemical resistance to allow you the opportunity to offer coatings in many different areas.
MATCHING THE RIGHT
PRODUCTS
WITH YOUR NEEDS
Consumers and companies alike have grown to know and trust ArmorThane’s outstanding quality, strength, and longevity after more than 30 years of protective coating innovation. Companies have the chance to broaden their product lines to include vehicle protection, industrial coatings, spray foam, injection/pour foam, flooring, and roofing applications
Because we offer a diverse range of products, we need to know your applications and product selection. Once we know that, we recommend the equipment and chemical offering the best results.
Application situations call for different products to achieve the desired results. ArmorThane’s product line will allow you to address almost any coating situation or requirement. From abrasion resistance, to elasticity, to UV stability, we offer products of varying tensile strengths, elongation, shore hardness, and chemical resistance to allow you the opportunity to offer coatings in many different areas.
Most are commercial, solvent free, plural component products. What is a plural component product? This means that when the two parts are combined together they become a solid in seconds and therefore cannot be pre-mixed together and applied with a hopper gun or rolled on. Most are solid in less than 20 seconds and are ready to walk on in 5 minutes or less and would solidify inside traditional application equipment in seconds. Therefore, plural component application equipment is required to mix the product at the moment it is atomized and applied to the substrate, and ArmorThane offers many different models and types of plural component equipment to meet your specific application needs.
ArmorThane also offers other types of coatings that are not plural component types. One example is ArmorFloor, a specially formulated, slow cured polyester/aspartic polyurethane that is easily rolled on the concrete substrate.
If you’ve got the passion and a drive to succeed, we’ve got the highest quality products, the best trainers in the industry and a support network to help you fully realize your dreams. From automotive and specialty to industrial applications, ArmorThane® products continually open doors to new markets and opportunities. ArmorThane allows you to grow your business at a pace that suits you, and in a direction that motivates you
As you evaluate the ArmorThane® dealer opportunity, you will find what sets ArmorThane apart: Our dedication to world-class products and services. If you enjoy learning new skills, working in a fast-growing industry, and are ready for an exciting new challenge, ArmorThane is the perfect new big life change you’ve been looking for!
AUTOMOTIVE / MARINE
Spray custom coatings to truck bed liners, boat decks, trailers, ATVs, RVs, etc. as a competitive selling feature or aftermarket accessory. Add profit centers to an existing dealership or start a new business. Superior alternative to Rhino Linings, Linex.
INDUSTRIAL DEALER OPPORTUNITIES
Add a profit center or start a new business by coating secondary containment spill prevention, plant floors and warehouse docks, pipelines, above ground tanks and more to prevent leaking, repair cracks, strengthen structures, manage safety and endurance.
OEM / MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Companies improve products during the manufacturing process by industrial spray coating parts before assembly. Others add durability to manufactured products and resell. Great for Styrene and Styrofoam signs, theatrical props, outdoor equipment, kennels.
DEALERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn how hundreds of applicators have made a successful career out of being an ArmorThane applicator.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
