SpECtop ARE125
High-performance epoxy coating for durable floors.
SpECtop ARE125 is a high-performance, solvent-based epoxy floor coating designed for industrial and commercial applications. This two-component system offers excellent adhesion to both cementitious and steel substrates, providing a durable and hard-wearing surface that’s resistant to a wide range of chemicals.
Once fully cured, it requires minimal maintenance and is easy to clean, making it an ideal choice for various environments.
Once fully cured, it requires minimal maintenance and is easy to clean, making it an ideal choice for various environments.
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Technical Details
SpECtop ARE125 is ideal for a variety of industrial and commercial applications due to its durability and chemical resistance:
– Production areas
– Dairies
– Beverage production and bottling plants
– Car parks
– Kitchens
– Electro-plating shops
– Processing plants
– Production areas
– Dairies
– Beverage production and bottling plants
– Car parks
– Kitchens
– Electro-plating shops
– Processing plants
SpECtop ARE125 offers several advantages that make it a highly effective flooring solution for various environments. Its unique formulation ensures that users benefit from a durable and low-maintenance surface that meets the demands of industrial and commercial applications:
– High durability, requires low maintenance
– Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals
– Easy to clean, hygienic finish
– Available in a range of colours to demarcate areas and provide light reflectance
– High durability, requires low maintenance
– Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals
– Easy to clean, hygienic finish
– Available in a range of colours to demarcate areas and provide light reflectance
SpECtop ARE125 is designed for optimal performance in various settings, providing key technical specifications that ensure reliability and effectiveness in its application:
| Typical System Thickness (dft, excluding NS Grains) | 125μm |
| Pot Life @ 20°C | 4 hours |
| Pot Life @ 30°C | 2 hours |
| Minimum Intercoat Time | 10 hours |
| Maximum Intercoat Time | 30 hours |
| Tack Free Time @ 20°C | 6 hours |
| Tack Free Time @ 30°C | 3 hours |
| Foot Traffic @ 20°C | 24 hours |
| Foot Traffic @ 30°C | 12 hours |
| Vehicular Traffic @ 20°C | 48 hours |
| Vehicular Traffic @ 30°C | 24 hours |
| Chemicals Exposure @ 20°C | 10 days |
| Chemicals Exposure @ 30°C | 7 days |
| Application Temperature Range | Minimum 5°C, Maximum 35°C |
Application
It is essential that adequate preparation is carried out prior to the application of SpECtop ARE125.
Preparation
Light sweep blasting is strongly recommended to ensure the removal of all laitance, grease, and oil. For a slip-resistant profile, the first coat of SpECtop ARE125 should be completely blinded with SpECtop NS GRAINS. This should be carried out while the coating is still wet. When the first coat has reached its initial cure (12 hours @ 20°C), the excess aggregate should be removed, and the surface vacuumed to remove any residue. The topcoat is then applied.
Mixing
SpECtop ARE125 is supplied in a two-component kit consisting of a pigmented base component and a curing agent. Both components should be briefly stirred to ensure that any settlement products are fully suspended. The entire contents of the curing agent should be emptied into the base components, ensuring that the sides of the curing agent tin are carefully scraped to remove all material.
Application Method
The mixed product may be applied by brush or roller. The quantity of material used per coat and the number of coats may vary depending on the porosity of the substrate and the surface profile. The application of excessive volumes of product should be avoided as this will result in solvent entrapment affecting both surface finish and the subsequent performance of the coating.
Slip Resistant Finish
If a slip-resistant finish is to be provided, then SpECtop NS GRAINS is required. SpECtop NS GRAINS are supplied in pre-weighed bags.
It is essential that adequate preparation is carried out prior to the application of SpECtop ARE125.
Preparation
Light sweep blasting is strongly recommended to ensure the removal of all laitance, grease, and oil. For a slip-resistant profile, the first coat of SpECtop ARE125 should be completely blinded with SpECtop NS GRAINS. This should be carried out while the coating is still wet. When the first coat has reached its initial cure (12 hours @ 20°C), the excess aggregate should be removed, and the surface vacuumed to remove any residue. The topcoat is then applied.
Mixing
SpECtop ARE125 is supplied in a two-component kit consisting of a pigmented base component and a curing agent. Both components should be briefly stirred to ensure that any settlement products are fully suspended. The entire contents of the curing agent should be emptied into the base components, ensuring that the sides of the curing agent tin are carefully scraped to remove all material.
Application Method
The mixed product may be applied by brush or roller. The quantity of material used per coat and the number of coats may vary depending on the porosity of the substrate and the surface profile. The application of excessive volumes of product should be avoided as this will result in solvent entrapment affecting both surface finish and the subsequent performance of the coating.
Slip Resistant Finish
If a slip-resistant finish is to be provided, then SpECtop NS GRAINS is required. SpECtop NS GRAINS are supplied in pre-weighed bags.
Packaging:
SpECtop ARE125 is supplied in the following pack sizes with the recommended coverage rate:
– 4.5 litres @ 100μm wft: 10 m²/litre (0.010m³) per coat (minimum 2 coats)
– 15 litres @ 100μm wft: 10 m²/litre (0.010m³) per coat (minimum 2 coats)
– SpECtop NS GRAINS are available in 25kg bags @ 2kg net/m²
SpECtop ARE125 is supplied in the following pack sizes with the recommended coverage rate:
– 4.5 litres @ 100μm wft: 10 m²/litre (0.010m³) per coat (minimum 2 coats)
– 15 litres @ 100μm wft: 10 m²/litre (0.010m³) per coat (minimum 2 coats)
– SpECtop NS GRAINS are available in 25kg bags @ 2kg net/m²
Warranty:
If you require more information regarding the warranty for SpECtop ARE125, please contact our team at SMCC using any of the contact methods available on this page.
Product FAQ
SpECtop ARE125 can be applied on cementitious and steel substrates.
The recommended thickness for SpECtop ARE125 is 125μm.
The mixed SpECtop ARE125 can be applied using a brush or roller. The quantity used per coat and the number of coats may vary based on substrate porosity and surface profile. It’s important to avoid excessive application to prevent solvent entrapment, which can affect performance.
The drying time for SpECtop ARE125 is 3 hours tack-free at 30°C, with foot traffic allowed after 12 hours and vehicular traffic after 24 hours. Full chemical exposure is achieved after 7 days.
SpECtop ARE125 exhibits excellent chemical resistance, including strong protection against various acids such as 10% Lactic Acid, 50% Phosphoric Acid, and 50% Hydrochloric Acid. It is also resistant to concentrated bleach, oils, petrol, and greases, making it suitable for industrial and commercial environments.
The pot life of SpECtop ARE125 is 4 hours at 20°C and 2 hours at 30°C.
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