Total DFT
180-250 microns
Service Life
10-12 years between repaints
Environment
C3-C4 (Atmospheric, all weather zones of India)
Layers
3 coat system
Complete RDSO and ICF approved coating system for railway coach exteriors, interiors, bogies, and underframes. EN 45545 HL3 fire and smoke compliant products for passenger safety.
Coating System — Layer by Layer
1
PrimerTwo-pack epoxy
Epoxy Zinc Phosphate Primer (RDSO Approved)
Anti-corrosive base protection and adhesion to steel substrate
DFT: 35-50 microns
Coats: 1
Airless spray
2
IntermediateTwo-pack epoxy MIO
Epoxy MIO (Micaceous Iron Oxide)
Barrier protection with lamellar MIO pigment structure
DFT: 100-125 microns
Coats: 1
Airless spray
3
TopcoatFEVE Fluoropolymer
FEVE Fluoropolymer Coach Exterior Coating
Superior gloss retention, UV resistance, colour stability for 10+ years
DFT: 30-40 microns
Coats: 1
Airless spray
Surface Preparation
- Blast cleaning to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1)
- Remove all rust, mill scale, and contaminants
- Surface profile 40-75 microns
- Apply primer within 4 hours of blasting
Applicable Standards
RDSO SpecificationICF SpecificationEN 45545-2 HL3IS 15927
Applications
- LHB coaches
- ICF coaches
- Metro coaches
- EMU/MEMU coaches
- Locomotive shells
- Wagon exteriors
Why Anupam Paints
- 35+ years supplying Indian Railways
- RDSO, ICF, CLW, DMW, RCF, MCF approved
- EN 45545 HL3 fire-safe products
- FEVE technology for 10+ year gloss retention
- Active supply to all major workshops
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