Sherwin Williams Polysiloxane XLE-80 Epoxy Siloxane
Polysiloxane XLE-80 is one of Sherwin-Williams’ “Protective and Marine Coatings” products recommenced for use on structural steel, tank exteriors, piping and industrial power plants in both transportation and marine applications. It is a high performance, two-component, high solids epoxy siloxane that combines the properties of both a high performance epoxy and a polyurethane in one coat. Primer is recommended for some applications.
Polysiloxane Coating Used For Freeboard Topcoat on the USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Assault Ship
An analysis completed as part of the project estimated that coating and labor costs are 26% less when using polysiloxane compared to using silicone alkyd, the material previously used for the freeboard topcoat on United States Naval vessels.
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