Power & Utilities
Power plants, substations, turbines and transmission networks: long-lasting protection for the assets that keep energy moving.
Energy infrastructure demands long-term protection
The power generation and distribution sector operates long-lifecycle assets - thermal, hydroelectric, wind, nuclear and solar plants, substations and transmission networks. These assets are exposed to varied atmospheric environments, continuous operating temperatures, condensation, industrial pollution and, in many cases, marine or coastal environments. Premature failure means high costs, safety risks and compromised operational continuity.
Verticals and applications
Five verticals. One integrated portfolio.
Thermal power plants
Steel structures, boilers, steam ducts, turbines, condensers and support structures - exposed to high temperatures and environments with sulfur and NOx.
Hydroelectric plants
Turbines, gates, trash racks, hydraulic structures, powerhouses, and concrete and steel surfaces exposed to immersion and humid environments.
Wind power
Protection of structures in environments with high humidity, aggressive chemical agents and water vapor.
Substations and Transmission
Transformers, substation structures, transmission towers and distribution cabinets - environments with intense thermal variation and long-term atmospheric exposure.
Nuclear · Solar · Biofuel
Nuclear containment structures, solar panel racks, biogas and biofuel facilities - each application with its own regulatory requirement.
The sector's main challenges
Corrosion in varied atmospheric environments
From urban C2 to coastal and offshore C5-M.
Continuous operation
Coatings on hot surfaces
Growing environmental regulations
With VOC limits and performance requirements.
Assets with 20 to 40 year lifecycles
Requiring systems with proven durability.
Power & Utilities product portfolio
Dura-Plate® UHS
High-solids formulation with reduced VOC for C4/C5 protection. Excellent coverage-to-cost ratio and single-coat thickness application.
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Heat-Flex® Hi-Temp
For surfaces operating between 120°C and 600°C - boilers, steam ducts, exhausts. Resistance to oxidation and thermal cycling.
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Zinc Clad® IV
Inorganic ethyl silicate zinc primer for cathodic protection of substation structures and transmission towers exposed to C4/C5 environments.
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Sher-Loxane® 800
High-durability finish for structures exposed to intense UV and coastal or industrial environments. Color retention and dirt resistance.
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Macropoxy® 646
High-build polyamide epoxy for use as an intermediate coat in protection systems for steel structures in aggressive environments - C3 to C5.
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FIRETEX® M90 / FX6010
Intumescent coatings for passive protection of steel structures in power plants and substations - cellulosic and hydrocarbon fire.
Learn moreApplicable standards and certifications
ISO 12944 C2–C5-M
Atmospheric corrosivity categories - from rural (C2) to marine (C5-M) environments. The specification reference for power plants and substations.
ASTM B117
Salt spray testing - verifies the corrosion resistance of primer and topcoat systems.
ISO 20340
Standard specific to offshore and wind generation structures - combined cycling of salt spray, UV and temperature.
IEC 60068
Environmental testing for electrical equipment - temperature and humidity cycling for substation components.
Support
Specialized technical support
Our team works directly on Power & Utilities projects with services that include:
- Corrosivity categorization of the installation environment (ISO 12944)
- Surface preparation follow-up and DFT control in the field
- Full system specification (primer + intermediate + topcoat) with technical documentation
- Support for greenfield projects and maintenance programs for existing assets
Talk to people who understand your asset, not just paint
Describe your asset's condition and the environment it operates in. Our technical team will come back with a specification aligned to the applicable standard — and the service life you expect from the system.