Best?Kote

Best?Kote

Best?Kote

Product catalog summary
Introduction
AIL offers efficient infrastructure solutions with a focus on extending the service life of structural plates through advanced coatings. Their Best•Kote™ Structural Plate Coatings are designed to provide superior protection in aggressive environments.

Specifications
Best•Kote™ coatings are available for Ultra•Cor®, Super•Cor®, and Bolt-A-Plate® structural plates. These coatings offer over 75 years of service life, depending on site conditions. They protect against corrosion, abrasion, and diluted inorganic acids, salts, or alkalis.

Coating System
The system includes a zinc-rich base layer for corrosion resistance and a polymer finish layer for enhanced protection. The polymer layer is made of Ethylene Acrylic Acid Polymer, providing superior resistance.

Applications
Best•Kote™ coatings are suitable for various structures, including structural plate arches, bridges, grade separations, underpasses, stream crossings, fish passages, storm sewers, and culverts.

Environmental Guidelines
Environmental parameters for galvanized and polymer-coated steel are provided, with suggested limits for pH, resistivity, chlorides, sulfates, and hardness. These guidelines help in selecting appropriate materials based on site conditions.

Contact Information
AIL provides contact details for assistance and encourages consultation with their Technical Sales Representatives for design and purchasing decisions.

Conclusion
AIL's Best•Kote™ coatings offer a cost-effective solution for extending the service life of structural plates in challenging environments, ensuring long-term durability and protection.
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BEST KOTE Structural Plate Coatings Polymer System Atlantic Industries Limited

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Structural Plate Coatings BEST KOTE Structural Plate Coatings Premium coatings to extend the service life of structures in aggressive environments. Building on the years of proven performance of polymer coated corrugated steel pipe, AIL has partnered with some of the world’s leading developers of coatings to provide Best •Kote™ , Structural Plate Coating. For extended service life of Ultra •Cor® Super •Cor® and Bolt-A-Plate® structures, Best •Kote™ offers superior protection and long-term durability. Inside, outside and even on the edges, Best•KoteTM has it covered. Economical solution for extended...

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Polymer System This coating system provides two layers of protection – a zinc-rich base layer and a Polymer finish layer on top of steel plate. Polymer Finish Layer Ethylene Acrylic Acid Polymer provides superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion and inorganic acid, salts or akali (diluted). Zinc-Rich Base Layer Provides excellent corrosion resistance and barrier protection. Steel Plate * Add Best• Kote to AIL’s Ultra•Cor,® Super•Cor ® or Bolt-A-Plate® * Structural Plate products and get over 75 years of trouble-free service. TM * The 75 year service life is dependent upon site conditions.

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Environmental limits for galvanized steel and polymer coated steel * Soil conditions at the installation site can greatly influence your decision. Call 1-877-245-7473 and ask to speak to an AIL Technical Sales Representative for additional details. Suggested Limits for Polymer Coated Steel Environmental Parameter Suggested Limits Galvanized Steel * Source: CSPI’s Canadian Performance Guideline for Structural Plate Corrugated Steel Pipe and Deep Corrugated Structural Plate Structures. CSPI’s Guideline also provides abrasion limits for coating selection. Soil conditions and abrasion characteristics...

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