Preparation, coat sequence and film thickness reviewed for each job.
Mil-spec painting
Coatings applied against the requirements of the specified system.
CAPABILITIES
Primers and topcoats
Primers
Primers bond the paint system to prepared metal and provide the base for subsequent coats.
Common uses
Prepared metal components.
Fabricated frames, tanks and pipe spools.
What matters for your part
Substrate, preparation requirements, compatible topcoats and primer thickness.
Epoxies & urethanes
Epoxies provide barrier protection; urethane topcoats can provide color and gloss retention outdoors. Products include PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Axalta, Hentzen Coatings and Tnemec.
Common uses
Process equipment and fabricated assemblies.
Industrial parts requiring corrosion protection and a defined finish.
What matters for your part
Coating specification, service environment, coat sequence, color, gloss and dry film thickness.
Mil-spec painting
Painting to the specified military coating requirements.
Work scope
Components with a military paint specification.
What matters for your part
Specification revision, required products, preparation, masking and inspection documentation.
QUOTE INFORMATION
What to include in your inquiry
Coating specification
Provide the paint specification and revision, manufacturer, primer and topcoat requirements, color and gloss.
Surface condition
Identify the substrate, existing coating, rust or contamination, and any stripping or blasting required.
Thickness & masking
State dry film thickness by coat and identify threads, fits and other surfaces that must remain unpainted.
Common questions
Can ACS paint to a customer or military specification?
ACS reviews the specified products, revision, preparation, coat sequence, masking, dry film thickness, cure and documentation before confirming the work. Supply the drawing and coating specification with your inquiry.
How is industrial paint thickness checked?
Inspection is matched to the specified coating system and job requirements. Include the required thickness for each coat and the inspection records needed at quotation.