ZRC® Cold Galvanizing Compound, Battleship Gray, Flat Finish, Quart
ZRC® Cold Galvanizing Compound
Proven protection equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing. With 95% zinc by weight in dried film, ZRC® Cold Galvanizing Compound exceeds ASTM A780 and SSPC Paint 20 standards.
Equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing, ZRC’s Cold Galvanizing Compound is manufactured with the highest purity ASTM D520 Type III zinc dust. Meeting VOC standards in all fifty states, it passes ten-year subtropical exposure testing and exceeds ASTM A780 standards for hot-dip galvanic repair. With flexible application formats, our product is the industry standard in combating corrosion, for true galvanic protection.
Recommended Uses
- Hot-Dip Galvanizing Repair & Regalvanizing - It’s a more accessible option for repair of worn hot-dip galvanized materials.
- Weldments Repair - Our original compound can be used to repair weldments.
- Inorganic Zinc Coatings Repair - ZRC is also effective for inorganic zinc coatings repair.
- Long-Term Protection - It’s proven to be effective long-term protection for: structural steel, water and waste facilities, power plants, transmission towers and antennae, steel decking and bridges, and numerous OEM uses.
Specifications
- SSPC Paint Specification 20 – Zinc-Rich Coating: Type II – Organic; Level 1 – equal to or greater than 95% zinc dust by weight present in the dried film
- Zinc Dust Content - ASTM D 520 Type III Zinc Dust - .002% maximum lead by weight
- Weight and VOC Notes - Weight per gallon – not less than 24 lbs. VOC Content — ASTM D 3960, 385 g/l (3.3 lbs per gallon) maximum
- Color and Gloss - Matte finish, “battleship grey”
Flexible Application Formats
-Unlike hot-dip galvanizing, ZRC is portable, flexible protection that can be applied in a variety of formats:
- Brush, Roller and Aerosol - Apply as received in the container. For brush application, we recommend only 100% Natural Chinese Bristle brushes. For roller application, we recommend rollers with a 3/8” nap, made of mohair or lambs wool (sheepskin).
- Spray (Low-Pressure Compressor)
- Atomized Air Pressure: 50 Lbs (1.3 kg/cm²)
- Fluid Pressure: 15 to 20 Lbs (0.4-0.6 kg/cm²)
- Orifice of Tip: 0.080 inches (0.20 cm)
- Viscosity Reduction:4:1 Mineral spirits -OR- 16:1 Xylene
- Spray (Airless) - Recommended Procedure: Connect hose directly to pump ensuring a hose length of 50 ft. max. Use least pressure possible. Start at 1500 lbs. (680 kg) and increase as required for good spraying.
- Pump: 30:1 Ratio
- Hose: 1/2" (1.3 cm)(I.D.) Airless Type
- Orifice of Tip: 60° - .026 in. (0.07 cm)
- Type of Tip: Tungsten carbide, reversing
- Filter Screens: Complete removal is recommended. However, if screens are employed, use no less than 30 mesh
- Viscosity: No reduction required
Part Numbers:
- 10000 - ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound Aerosol 12oz.
- 10001 - ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound Half Pint
- 10002 - ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound Quart
- 10003 - ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound Gallon
- 10004 - ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound 3.5 gal Pail