Industrial equipment specialist WEG has launched a range of high-performance coatings designed to reduce operational costs and improve machinery reliability in abrasive environments. The initiative addresses the persistent challenge of corrosion and wear, which often leads to expensive downtime when standard coatings fail to meet the demands of harsh industrial settings.
The company notes that unexpected maintenance events are frequently exacerbated by incompatible coatings or incorrect curing procedures, resulting in issues such as peeling and incomplete hardness. In high-temperature and outdoor environments, the lack of robust ultra-violet (UV) protection remains a primary driver of premature equipment failure.
In a recent collaborative project with an industrial maintenance partner, WEG demonstrated the efficacy of its surface renewal process on heavily deteriorated machinery. The machinery involved was operating in highly abrasive environments and had suffered significant surface deterioration. To restore it through surface renewal, the process began with sanding the structure to remove any remaining traces of the old coating.
The restoration involved removing oxidised layers and applying the Wegpoxi Wet Surface 88 HT primer, a bi-component epoxy polyamine system featuring anticorrosive pigments for steel surfaces. The process concluded with the application of the company’s SRD line to ensure long-term durability and aesthetic revitalisation.
The new coatings significantly improved durability, enabling the machinery to better withstand harsh industrial conditions and reducing maintenance requirements. This resulted in a significant reduction in unplanned downtime, alongside improved productivity and more optimised operational costs. By enhancing surface protection, the system also improved overall equipment reliability in demanding environments.
Founded in 1961, WEG has expanded its portfolio to include liquid and powder coatings, refinishing products, and impregnation varnishes.
The Brazil-based company now operates manufacturing sites in 18 countries, focusing on energy efficiency and operational digitalisation across the capital goods sector.