Ductile Pipes and Fittings
Why Settle for Anything Less than Novolac Technology?
Novolac Epoxy and Conventional Epoxy... What’s the Difference?
A novolac is a multi-functional, high cross link density epoxy matrix. The difference between novolac and conventional epoxies lies in the chemical composition. Conventional epoxies are based on Bisephenol A technology, which is composed of a di-functional chemical chain. The novolac has a multi-functional matrix. Because Bisephenol A resins are composed of a di-functional chain the bond can be penetrated. Bisephenol A resins are however substantially less expensive than novolac resins.
In contrast, novolac resins are multi-functional - meaning their cross link densities are so closely grouped that aggressive species such as sulfuric acid cannot penetrate the matrix. A novolac epoxy coating is the best combination of chemical, solvent and heat resistance of all epoxies. Historically novolac epoxies have been hard, dense and brittle, which is not ideal for pipe service.
NOVOCOAT SP-2000 series is a hybrid novolac epoxy which draws upon the novolac technology to provide excellent chemical and heat resistance, but is flexible enough to withstand a pipe environment.
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Application of SP-2000 W to Ductile Iron Pipe
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The SP-2000 NOVOCOAT Advantages
NovoCoat SP-2000 is 100% solids, contains no solvents and no VOC’s. It bonds both mechanically and chemically to the substrate and resists the most stringent chemical attacks. It is versatile enough even for potable water.
NovoCoat SP-2000 meets and exceeds all state and federal regulations and guidelines for VOC emissions...
What Independent 3rd Party Testing Says about Novocoat SP-2000
Compared to the competition, NovoCoat SP-2000 is the clear superlative. Competitor’s adhesion resulted in cohesive failure, where SP-2000 has adhesion in excess of 3,000 psi.
Impact resistance is in excess of 140 in./lbs and has excellent Shore D hardness. In terms of Dielectric strength, NovoCoat SP-2000 withstands 684 volts per mil. Clearly, testing reveals that NovoCoat SP-2000 is the choice for pipe coating today.
Certified Applicators
Only certified applicators are used to apply SP-2000 to pipe. Applicators must meet stringent quality control as well as surface profile preparation standards.
Opt Co. (www.optcoaz.com), Arizona Steel Finishing, RTLC Pipe (www.rtlcpipe.com), Star Pipe Products (www.starpipeproducts.com) and Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Inc. (www.consolidatedpipe.com) are all Novocoat SP-2000 certified applicators. They ensure all SP-2000 is applied to quality ductile iron pipe and fittings.
The coating is applied on a rotated pipe yielding coverage rates in excess of 40 mils in a single pass. For SP-2000 lined pipe, our certifiers provide the highest quality, ceramic epoxy lined pipe in the industry.
Satisfied Customers
Realizing the need to have the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly lined pipe in the industry, these customers represent a small sample of an ever-growing population of satisfied SP-2000 lined ductile iron pipe customers:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Ocala, Florida
Palm Springs, Florida
Cape Canaveral, FL
Chesapeake, Virginia
Louisville, Kentucky
Fairfield, Iowa
Austin, Texas
Tucson, Arizona
Corona, California
Ontario, Canada
Erie, Pennsylvania
Coventry, RI
Keeseville, New York
Kingston, MA
Donnelly, Indiana
St. Louis, Missouri
Lake Stevens, WA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Novocoat’s SP-2000 Abrasion Resistance?
For coatings such as Novocoat SP-2000 which incorporate the high quality ceramics, an accurate gauge of abrasion resistance is to measure how many cycles it takes to reduce the coating by a mil. Novocoat SP-2000 took an average of 769 cycles to reduce the mil thickness by one mil.
What is the maximum mil thickness of Novocoat’s SP-2000 for bell and spigots?
Through experience we have determined that we can coat up to 15 mils in this area without any problems.
Does Novocoat follow ASTM, NACE and SSPC standards for volt testing?
Novocoat follows proven and accepted industry standards and practices for application and testing. SP-2000 can be volt tested at 7,500 volts if an inspector chooses to do so. The industry standard is to test between 100-125 volts per mil. SP-2000 can be tested at over 250 volts per mil without damaging the coating.
Is Novocoat’s SP-2000 ANSI/NSF 61 Certified?
Novocoat SP-2000 is currently ANSI/NSF 61 certified by Water Quality Association (WQA) for pipe four inches and larger.
Is Novocoat’s SP-2000 applicator and environmentally friendly?
SP-2000 is applicator and environmentally friendly. Novocoat SP-2000 is safe for the applicator to be applied. In fact, SP-2000 is considered so safe that when shipped it is not regulated by the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or considered hazardous material. SP-2000 application requires no special breathing apparatus or ventilation system. Additionally, SP-2000 can be applied in small, confined areas safely.
Is Novocoat’s SP-2000 re-coatable?
NovoCoat SP-2000 is infinitely re-coatable. SP-2000 can be re-applied to itself with little to no surface preparation and yield adhesion values in excess of 2,000 psi. Proper surface prep is recommended to improve adhesion.
Additional literature:
SP-2000 Ductile Iron Pipe Specifications SP-2000 vs. Protecto 401
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