Corrosion Assessment & Control

Smart Coating Solutions & Consultancy Services

Advanced Surface Engineering for Long-Term Performance & Sustainability

Overview

ARCORR offers cutting-edge smart coating technologies designed to enhance durability, reduce maintenance, and improve performance of industrial assets.

Our expertise covers superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic, self-healing, nanocomposite anti-corrosion, and anti-dust coatings — developed for industries such as wind energy, automotive, oil & gas, aerospace, and infrastructure.

Each coating system is tailored for the client's substrate, environment, and performance objectives — from laboratory formulation to field-scale application and testing.

ARCORR's Smart Coating Capabilities

Formulation setting to product roll out stages

Superhydrophobic Coatings

Water rolls off — dirt never sticks.

Features:

Contact angle >150°, extreme water repellency
Reduces corrosion, fouling, and icing
Self-cleaning (lotus effect) surface behavior
Excellent UV and chemical resistance with fluorinated or silica-based nanostructures

Applications:

Wind turbine blades, nacelle shells
Automotive glass & body panels
Marine & offshore structures
Solar panels and façade protection

Technologies:

Fluoro-silane nanolayer coatings
Polymer/silica nanoparticle composites
Spray, dip, or plasma-assisted deposition

Superhydrophilic Coatings

When water spreads fast — surfaces clean themselves naturally.

Features:

Contact angle <10° (instant water spreading)
Anti-fogging and anti-fouling behavior
Converts organic dirt into easily washable residue
Often TiO₂ or SiO₂ nanocoating activated by UV

Applications:

Solar modules, optical lenses, turbine sensors, camera housings
Anti-fog mirrors, windows, and instrumentation panels

Testing & Standards:

Contact angle test (ASTM D7334)
Accelerated weathering (ISO 16474)
Adhesion and durability (ASTM D3359, ISO 4624)

Self-Healing Coatings

Nano-engineered systems that repair micro-cracks before corrosion begins.

Mechanism:

Embedded microcapsules release inhibitors or polymer resin upon damage
Can be polymeric (polyurea, epoxy), or sol–gel based
Prevents moisture ingress and corrosion propagation

Benefits:

Extends coating life 3–5×
Reduces need for frequent touch-up or re-coating
Ideal for offshore and marine structures

Applications:

Wind tower interiors, offshore platforms, pipelines, control panels

Standards / Tests:

Scratch & healing test (optical microscopy, SEM)
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
ASTM B117 (Salt Spray) performance verification

Nanocomposite Corrosion-Resistant Coatings

Nano-strength — macro protection.

Technology:

Incorporation of nanoparticles (Al₂O₃, TiO₂, graphene, ZnO, SiO₂, CNTs) into epoxy or polyurethane matrices
Enhances barrier, mechanical, and UV resistance properties

Features:

Up to 50% reduction in corrosion rate vs. standard epoxy
Improved hardness, scratch, and wear resistance
Excellent adhesion and chemical stability

Applications:

Turbine towers, gearbox housings, hubs, fabricated steel, and offshore structures

Testing Standards:

Corrosion: ASTM B117 / ISO 9227
Abrasion: ASTM D4060
Adhesion: ASTM D3359 / ISO 4624
Hardness: ASTM D3363

Anti-Dust / Anti-Soiling Coatings

Keep surfaces clean, efficient, and maintenance-free.

Features:

Reduces dust accumulation by >90%
Improves efficiency of solar panels & sensors
Anti-static and UV-resistant
Hydrophobic–oleophobic hybrid surface modification

Applications:

Solar panels, turbine anemometers, sensors, outdoor electronics, building exteriors

Technologies:

Silane-modified nano silica / fluoropolymer coatings
Plasma-enhanced surface treatment for long-lasting repellency

Testing:

Dust adhesion test (ASTM D7394)
Contact angle and sliding angle analysis
Accelerated weathering and UV exposure tests

Aerosol Spray Paint — Technical Consultancy Guide

ARCORR provides comprehensive technical consultancy for aerosol spray paint development from concept to production.

Consultancy Areas:

Product concept & target performance
Typical formulation components & roles
Propellant types & pros/cons
Can materials, linings, and compatibility
Valve types, actuator & nozzle designs
Spray mechanisms & system variants

Quality & Testing:

Typical performance & QC parameters
Testing methods & standards
Stability testing and shelf life
Safety, labeling & environmental considerations
QC / Batch release checklist

ARCORR R&D / Product Development Workflow:

Define product spec (substrate, performance, coverage, regulatory targets)
Bench formulation & lab trials — test sprayability with prototype valves/actuators
Small-scale aerosol filling (pilot) — test canning, valve compatibility, spray pattern
Performance testing (adhesion, DFT, corrosion, UV, abrasion)
Stability & aging (accelerated 1–3 months) and can integrity tests
Scale up & production validation with full QC matrix
Regulatory compliance & labeling (SDS, CLP, VOC reporting, transport classification)
Shelf life release & routine QC (batch checks: pressure, weight loss, spray rate, DFT, color)