Equipment Type* Select Equipment Type Pumps & Compressors Heat Exchangers Pressure Vessels Conveyor Systems Manufacturing Equipment HVAC Equipment Power Generation Equipment Mining Equipment Construction Equipment Agricultural Equipment Equipment type determines coating requirements and application methods
Equipment Size Category* Select Equipment Size Category Small Equipment (< 100 sq ft) Medium Equipment (100-500 sq ft) Large Equipment (500-2000 sq ft) Extra Large Equipment (2000+ sq ft) Equipment size affects coating quantities and application methods
Equipment Material* Select Equipment Material Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum Cast Iron Galvanized Steel Copper Alloys Mixed Materials Equipment material affects primer and coating selection
Operating Environment* Select Operating Environment Indoor/Clean Environment Indoor/Humid Environment Outdoor/Mild Climate Outdoor/Harsh Climate Marine Environment Chemical Plant Food Processing Pharmaceutical Mining/Quarry Power Plant Operating environment determines coating system requirements
Operating Temperature Range* Select Operating Temperature Range Ambient (32°F to 100°F) Low Temperature (-40°F to 32°F) Moderate Heat (100°F to 250°F) High Heat (250°F to 500°F) Very High Heat (500°F to 1000°F) Extreme Heat (1000°F+) Operating temperature is critical for coating selection
Chemical Exposure* Select Chemical Exposure No Chemical Exposure Mild Chemical Exposure Acid Exposure Alkali/Base Exposure Solvent Exposure Petroleum Products Food Grade Requirements Multiple Chemical Types Chemical exposure determines coating chemical resistance requirements
Current Surface Condition* Select Current Surface Condition New/Clean Equipment Light Oxidation Moderate Rust Heavy Corrosion Previously Coated Oil/Grease Contaminated Mixed Conditions Surface condition determines preparation requirements
Coating System* Select Coating System Epoxy Coating System Polyurethane System Acrylic System Alkyd System High Temperature Silicone Ceramic Coating Zinc-Rich System Food Grade Epoxy Chemical Resistant Coating Select coating system based on performance requirements
Surface Preparation* Select Surface Preparation Solvent Cleaning Only Hand Tool Cleaning Power Tool Cleaning Light Blast Cleaning Commercial Blast Cleaning Near-White Blast Cleaning Chemical Cleaning Proper surface preparation is critical for coating adhesion
Application Method* Select Application Method Brush Application Roller Application Airless Spray HVLP Spray Electrostatic Spray Dip Coating Powder Coating Mixed Application Methods Application method affects coverage rates and finish quality
Coating Thickness* Select Coating Thickness 2-4 mils (Light Duty) 4-6 mils (Standard) 6-10 mils (Heavy Duty) 10-15 mils (Severe Service) 15+ mils (Extreme Service) Thicker coatings provide better protection but cost more
Access Difficulty* Select Access Difficulty Easy Access - Ground Level Moderate - Ladders/Platforms Difficult - Scaffolding Required Very Difficult - Confined Spaces Extreme - Special Equipment Required Access difficulty significantly affects labor costs
Equipment Downtime Requirements Select Equipment Downtime Requirements No Downtime - Coating in Service Minimal Downtime (< 8 hours) Short Downtime (1-3 days) Extended Downtime (1+ weeks) During Scheduled Maintenance Downtime requirements affect coating selection and scheduling
Quality/Certification Requirements Select Quality/Certification Requirements Standard Industrial Quality Food Grade Certification Pharmaceutical Grade Aerospace Standards Nuclear Grade Marine Certified Special certifications may be required for certain applications
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