Industrial Epoxy News — Thiokol

The chine is the flat steel plate at the bottom of steel tank that intersects and rest on a concrete pad, base or foundation. Water infiltration is a general problem for storage tanks, as moisture and water penetrates below the steel bottom or floor plate, creating a corrosive issue. Due to movement and weathering, regular sealants such as silicones, polyurethanes, mastics, asphalts, bitumens, or bonding tapes have not proven to be effective, long term solutions. Some problems associated with the above referenced sealants are: UV Degradation Shrinkage Poor Adhesion Limited Flexibility Brittleness The floor plate of the tank is resting...