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TM198 – How does it work?

TM198 is melted down from a solid resin (in the supply unit) and applied using a heated hose and gun. It provides a organic, pliable thermoplastic barrier coating, which will protect all types of metal components against galvanic pitting and atmospheric corrosion as well as protecting from water and dust ingress.

A key feature of the TM198 encapsulation system is the non-adherence to the substrate, along with the self lubricating properties, which allows any components that need to move to do so.

The material can easily be cut and removed for access and maintenance, the area of removed material can then be refilled as the newly applied material will bond to the existing TM198. Alternatively the protected substrate can be inspected via UT directly through the material.

There is no downtime during application and protection is provided immediately, bringing savings to both CapEx and OpEx. TM198 is proven to extend the lifecycle of components and reduce maintenance costs.

It is excellent for a range of applications in need of corrosion prevention including; flanges, valves, bearings, piping, pipe supports, steel to concrete interfaces, bolts, electrical conductor isolation and long term storage of equipment in normal atmospheric conditions.

TM198 offers:

Built in corrosion inhibitors
Minimal surface preparation required providing protection immediately
Protects complex components including those with moving parts
Arrests all types of corrosion and contamination
Easy inspection and maintenance without damaging substrate. Allows for inspection via UT
No downtime during application
Savings to both operational and capital expenditure
Reduces equipment and process downtime
Solves asset life extension challenges faced by industry allowing our clients to allocate capital resources elsewhere
Proven to withstand years of exposure in harsh environments

TM198 Testing

Oxifree material has been thoroughly tested to 11,688 hours of “industry standard” Salt Spray test, which complies with ASTM B117 corrosion testing which is equivalent to in excess of 50 years ‘in the field’. Oxifree has also been through ASTM G56 UV/Weathering test and again exceeded required longevity with ease. :

ASTM B117 – Salt spray test – successfully tested to 4x industry benchmark
ASTM G154 UV – Weathering test successfully exceeded standards
GOL492/09 Volatile Organic Compound Test (<0.05%)
Boeing BSS 7239 – Successful smoke toxicity test
ASTM E662 – Successful smoke generation test
ASTM G85-94 – Annex A5 prohesion test – successfully approved with 1000hrs testing
BS EN 13823 – Single burning item test – Complete and passed within standards
ASTM D790 – Cryogenic bend flexibility
ASTM D149 – Dielectric strength testing
BS2782 Pt.2 – Volumetric resistivity testing (Electrical resistance)
ASTM D7359 – 13 Standard Test Method for Total Fluorine, Chlorine and Sulfur in Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ASTM E968 – Sand abrasion resistance
ISO20340 – Accelerated ageing
ISO2812-2 – Sea water immersion
UL94 V2 – Flammability of plastic materials
OECD 201, 202, 203 – Water toxicity testing