Engineering Excellence: As Simple As ABC
Our comprehensive coating solutions combine precision manufacturing with rigorous quality control protocols.
Coating Process
Watch our epoxy coating process in action
Manufacturing Excellence
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Quality Assurance
Our commitment to quality and precision
Precision Manufacturing
Sustainable Practices
Readily available reinforcing bar products utilize recycled materials from primarily post-consumer sources.
- Increased durability
- Lower embodied energy
- Locally sourced materials
Quality Assurance
Comprehensive testing protocols verify compliance with CRSI certification standards and ASTM specifications.
- CRSI plant certification
- ASTM standard compliance
- State DOT approvals
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Environmental Resilience
Engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions including chloride exposure and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Salt and de-icer resistance
- Marine environment rated
- Multi-decade service life
Protective Coating Process
Surface Preparation
Steel cleaning and preparation for optimal adhesion
Epoxy Application
Thermosetting polymer coating applied uniformly
Curing & Bonding
Molecular bond formation through controlled heating
Quality Inspection
Comprehensive testing and certification
Protective Technology
Advanced Epoxy Coating Systems
Epoxy-coated reinforcing steel represents a sophisticated solution to one of construction’s most persistent challenges: corrosion. Our proprietary coating process applies a thermosetting polymer barrier that forms a molecular bond with the steel substrate, creating an impermeable shield against environmental degradation.
In environments exposed to de-icing salts, marine atmospheres, or chemical contaminants, unprotected rebar undergoes electrochemical corrosion that compromises structural integrity. Our epoxy coating system interrupts this process at the molecular level, extending service life by decades.
✓ Molecular Adhesion
✓ Flexible Durability
Foundation Technology
Understanding Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel, commonly known as rebar, serves as the structural backbone of concrete construction. While concrete excels under compressive forces, it exhibits poor tensile strength. Rebar addresses this critical limitation by providing the tensile reinforcement necessary for structural integrity.
This synergistic relationship between concrete and steel creates a composite material that withstands both compression and tension, enabling the construction of bridges, high-rise buildings, highways, and critical infrastructure that define modern civilization.
Tensile Strength
Provides critical resistance to pulling forces
Load Distribution
Evenly distributes structural loads
Structural Support
Maintains concrete integrity
Flexibility
Adapts to various applications
Partner With Industry Pioneers
Since establishing the world’s first stand-alone epoxy coating plant in 1979, we have set the standard for quality, innovation, and reliability in reinforcing steel protection.