Equipment
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a) Pressure Washer
Minimum requirements: |
700 bar
6.6 gal/min water flow
Spin nozzle
Hot water capability up to 250F
Soap feeder at high pressure
Special angled nozzles
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| b) Airless Sprayer |
Industry standard paint sprayer
50-60 pounds pressure
17K tip
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Product requirements
a) GREASEMASTER
Working solution:
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100:1
Feed through soap intake into machine
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b) RUSTECO GEL
Working solution:
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Ready to use
Apply with paint sprayer
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| Production rate |
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a) GREASEMASTER
Pre-Wash:
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3000 sq.ft. per gun/hour |
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b) RUSTECO GEL
Spray application:
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1500 sq.ft. per gun/hour
(3 layers of 210 microns each) |
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| After-Wash (GEL removal):
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2000 sq.ft. per gun/hour |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Step 1:
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Prepare GreaseMaster 100:1 dilution
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Step 2:
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Insert soap hose into GreaseMaster solution
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Step 3:
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Attach Spin Nozzle to gun and start machine
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Step 4:
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Set temperature at 150-180F
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Step 5:
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Hold gun tip about 4-6 inches from surface
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Step 6:
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Pressure wash area to remove poorly adhered rust
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Step 7:
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Change to angled nozzles to clean under stiffeners
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Step 8:
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Let surface dry (damp condition is acceptable)
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Step 9:
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Remove standing water from bottom with diaphragm pump
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Step 10:
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Apply first layer GEL with sprayer at specified thickness
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Step 11:
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30 minutes later apply second layer
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Step 12:
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Finally apply third layer after another 30 minutes
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Step 13:
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Check adhesion and re-spray any missed spots
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Step 14:
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Let the RUSTECO GEL cure for 72 hours
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Step 15:
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Pressure wash the treated area with spin nozzle
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Step 16:
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Use angled tips to blast difficult to reach areas
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Step 17:
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Use DH or ventilation to dry cleaned surface
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Step 18:
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Remove sludge with 2" diaphragm pump
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Step 19:
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Check surface for any remaining poorly adhered rust
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Step 20:
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Flash rusting will occur, which is common in water blasting
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Step 21:
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Any residual contamination shall be firmly adhering
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Step 22:
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If desired wire brush stubborn spots
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Step 23:
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Surface prep for coating is complete
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SURFACE STANDARD
The RUSTECO TECHNOLOGY provides a surface, which is a combination of standards, as a minimum an ST2, without using power tools.
It also meets the standards as described under ST3, SA1, SA2, HB2 and DW2.
When viewed without magnification, it is free from visible oil, grease, and dirt and from poorly adhering mill scale, rust, paint coatings and foreign matter. Any intact, still serviceable coatings will remain.
All above standards pertain to Class D rust and corresponding photographs are available in the SSPC publication depicting each one.
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POWER TOOLING ONLY
If no pressure washer is available and a complete manual process is to be used, then the following procedures have to be followed:
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Step 1:
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Fine hammer the surface to bare metal
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Step 2:
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Remove all loose chips and rust flakes
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Step 3:
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Apply 1st coat GEL at 210 microns
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Step 4:
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Wait 20 minutes
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Step 5:
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Apply 2nd coat GEL at another 210 microns
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Step 6:
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Wait for another 20 minutes
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Step 7:
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Apply 3rd and final coat GEL at 210 microns
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Step 8:
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Let GEL cure for 72 hours
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Step 9:
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Power tool the treated area, removing the gel and rust
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Step 10:
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Remove poorly adhered rust and flakes
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Step 11:
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Any stubborn spots repeat the application
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Step 12:
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The surface has now an ST2 standard as minimum, ready for coating
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© 2002 Michael H. Nahm
RUSTECO LLC
RUSTECO & GREASEMASTER are federally registered trademarks of RUSTECO LLC., Calif., USA
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