PPG SigmaCover 2 Aluminium

PPG SigmaCover 350 - formerly PPG SigmaCover 2 Aluminium, and before that known as Amerlock 2 Aluminium - is a two-component, high-build polyamide cured anticorrosive epoxy primer/coating.

Product Description

This surface tolerant coating is ideal for a wide range of uses in the marine and protective coatings sectors, including topsides, decks, superstructures and cargo holds. SigmaCover 350 has good impact and abrasion resistance, is fast-curing, and compatible with various aged coatings to ensure quick professional results. With excellent corrosion resistance this coating is also splash and spillage resistant to a wide range of chemicals. Easy to apply either by spray, brush or roller, SigmaCover 350 provides a semi-gloss finish.  

Product Features and Benefits

• Surface tolerant primer/coating for wide use in Marine and Protective Coatings
• Marine use: suitable on topsides, decks, superstructures and cargo holds
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Compatible with various aged coatings
• Fast curing
• Suitable as floor coating for pedestrian traffic with dry to walk on time of 6 hours at 20°C (68°F)
• Good impact and abrasion resistance
• Smooth film, easy to clean
• Resistant to splash and spillage of a wide range of chemicals
• Available in standard and custom colours, including aluminium
• For Cargo holds - available in grey ( 5177 ) and redbrown ( 6179 ) colours only
• Semi-gloss finish

Method of Application

• Air spray
• Airless spray
• Brush
• Roller

Note:

• Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to Information Sheets 1433 and 1434)
• Should SigmaCover 350 or the total coating system (2 x 125 μm/2 x 5.0 mils) be applied in excess of the specified dry film thickness, then the time necessary to reach full cure will be increased
• For cargo hold application: for full cure for hard angular cargoes please contact us for technical advice.

Please refer to the product Data Sheet for surface preparation, mixing and application instructions.  

Overcoating

Please contact us to discuss suitable topcoats for use with PPG SigmaCover 350.  

Thinner

The following thinner is recommended for PPG SigmaCover 350:

• PPG Thinner 91-92 for global

Note:

• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15°C (59°F), otherwise extra thinner may be required to obtain application viscosity
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

Please refer to the product Data Sheet for further details regarding the required volume of thinner.  

Cleanup

• PPG Thinner 90-53

Safety Precautions

For paint and recommended thinners see Information Sheets 1430, 1431 and the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets. This is a solvent-borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapour, as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes. Please refer to the product Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheets for full details regarding the safe use of this product.  

Contact Us

For further advice regarding the use of this product, technical support or a quotation please contact us.