Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine launches new high-performance coating

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has launched the Acrolon 680 single-coat topcoat for industrial and marine-related assets

The high-performance direct-to-metal (DTM) polyurethane coating reduces application time and material usage via its minimal surface preparation requirements, quick dry times and excellent one-coat coverage in an easy-to-apply formulation.

The high-solids polyurethane can be applied to marginally prepared surfaces, specifically SSPC-SP2 hand tool cleaned surfaces with tightly adherent rust. In addition, it can be applied direct to metal (DTM) in a single, high-build coat, eliminating the time required for installations of comparable multi-coat acrylic or alkyd systems. The coating can be applied by spray, brush or roller.

Acrolon 680 delivers outstanding chemical resistance and a tougher, more durable finish than traditional acrylics and alkyds. This volatile organic compound (VOC)-compliant coating features 65% volume solids and contains less than 340 g/L VOCs, making it a high-performance solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Suitable for use on tanks, piping, valves, structural steel, marine vessels and equipment exposed to harsh chemical processing environments, Acrolon 680 provides reliable protection and long-lasting performance.

This technology meets SSPC Paint 36 standards and provides a high-gloss finish and excellent colour retention to assets.

“Acrolon 680 provides simplified, yet robust, protection for surfaces not prepared with advanced methods, whether you’re producing new components, equipment or structures, or you’re cleaning up your existing assets,” said Paul Trautmann, marketing director, Infrastructure, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine. “It can be used anywhere steel needs a single-coat and long-term protection. Given its ease of application, Acrolon 680 is the premier choice for production efficiency.”