Integrated Coating Development for Fiberglass Mesh

Fiberglass mesh coating development involves more than selecting a polymer binder.

A complete evaluation can include:

E-glass yarn → sizing → mesh construction → coating formulation → coating application → drying → curing → final performance

The main formulation and process factors may include:

• Polymer binder selection
• Solids content
• Viscosity
• Additive compatibility
• Wet pick-up
• Dry coating add-on
• Drying temperature
• Residence time
• Production line speed

The final product requirements may include:

• Alkali resistance
• Water resistance
• Coating adhesion
• Stiffness
• Flexibility
• Blocking resistance
• Mechanical performance

Different applications, including interior plaster, external plaster, ETICS and stone backing, may require different formulation approaches.

RUI CO provides water-based polymer solutions and technical support for industrial coating applications, including fiberglass mesh coating development and process evaluation.