FUSION BONDED EPOXY(FBE)COATING

Advantages of FBE:
1. The coating is applied in accordance with AWWA Standard C550 “Protective Epoxy Coatingsfor Valves and Hydrants" and certified by to the requirements of ANSl/ NSF Standard 61 -“Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects" for coating valves and fittings.2. FBE coatings are applied in an automated one-part process so that the mixing, surface preparationand multiple-coat problems associated with liquid paints are eliminated.3. The electrostatic application process for FBE provides a smooth, even coating thickness withno runs, sags, or thin spots common with applying liquid paints.4. FBE coatings are durable and provide twice the impact strength of liquid epoxies.The surface provides high abrasion resistance and has become a standard seating material forresilient gate and check valves.
5FBE has a long-term performance history in water and sewage environments including salt water.
slurries,methane and hydrogen sulfide exposure.

Application Process:
1. FBE is applied in an automated manufacturing process in accordance with the coatingmanufacturers’ procedures and industry

standards to assure consistency and high quality.

2.The valve is cleaned, sandblasted, and preheated in an oven.

3. An electrical charge is applied to the body and the powder is deposited over the surfaces of thevalve to the specified thickness.
4. The epoxy is post cured in an oven to cure specifications and allowed to air cool to roomtemperature.
5. The final surface is visually and electrically (when specified) tested to verify thickness and thatit is holiday free.