Commuter
Rail

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Project description

The Fordham Train Station in the Bronx was undergoing an expansion and retrofit of the canopy structures. All steel structures were prepared and coated with Carboline products for their proven long-term performance.

Coating Selection Explanation

The coatings on this project were selected based on NY DOT approvals process for new steel and overcoating previously painted steel members.

Job Size: 7,500 Square Feet

SUBSTRATE: Substrate:

Ferrous Metal (Carbon Steel)

Surface Prep: SSPC-SP 6 (Commercial Blast)

Exposure: Exterior Weathering Sever Industrial – Seacoast and Chemical Environment

Area Coated: New Steel:

  • FIRST COAT: CARBOZINC 859 VOC
  • SECOND COAT: CARBOGUARD 893
  • THIRD COAT: CARBOTHANE 133 LH

Area Coated: Existing Steel:

  • First Coat: Rustbond
  • Second Coat: Carboguard 893
  • Third Coat: Carbothane 133 LH

 

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Project Details:

Date: March 2016

Customer: Metro-North Railroad

Services:

Coatings

Commercial Blast

Highlights:

The total job size was over 7,000 square feet.