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UreGrip 3900 Release

UreGrip 3900 Release

Overview

UreGrip 3900 is a 2K, thin-film (1-2 mils/25-50µ DFT), fast dry, high solids, low VOC/HAP’s, high gloss polyurethane with mirror-like DOI (depth-of-image). This unique product allows for dry times to be customized by the applicator to meet the expectations of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s). The coating has high early hardness, excellent adhesion and resistance to impact, marring, abrasion, chemicals and staining. 3900 is recommended as a direct to metal (DTM) finish coating or as a finish over universal alkyds, epoxies, epoxy mastics, or properly prepared aged coatings.

What is UreGrip 3900?

US Coatings understands that a fast drying, great looking finish signifies value in the eyes of our customers, and UG 3900 is the perfect solution to communicate product quality to their customers that lasts beyond the time of sale. UreGrip 3900 was designed to meet a variety of customer needs in the OEM and light industrial market. This product offers the aesthetics of an automotive finish combined with the performance of an industrial urethane. The ease of use and the physical performance exceeds any competitive coating in the high-solids, thin-film urethane market space today.

The application qualities are appropriate where high DOI (depth of image) and improved throughput are desired, for example, excavation & agribusiness equipment, top-of-the-line light duty trailers, compressors, metal furniture & fixtures, crane fabricators, and job shops.

Additional markets where clients are searching for a thin film topcoat with superior hiding and UV stable polyurethane finish the for completing of their custom work or large-scale assembly lines. The lower film build capability makes 3900 aggressive against thicker film polyurethanes. 3900 is also perfect for maintenance and touch-up of existing structures in moderately corrosive, high visibility areas.

Features:

  • Infinite color matching capability with revolutionary US Coatings proprietary system
  • Ability to accept standard high-performance coatings tint systems
  • Force-cure capable
  • Exceeds air quality restriction requirements for the entire US
  • May be applied as a DTM (Direct-to-Metal)
  • Application by conventional, airless spray, HVLP, electrostatic or plural component spray
  • Customizable dry times
  • Wet look, high DOI finish offers best-in-class aesthetics

Market Segment Targets:

  • General Metal Finishing, Compressors, Tools, Machine Tools, Packaging Equipment, Dumpsters, Garden Equipment
  • Light and Heavy Duty Equipment, Earth Moving Equipment, Cranes, Machinery, Lift Trucks and Accessories
  • Agriculture Equipment, Wagons, Tillers, Bailers, Spreaders, Harvesting Equipment
  • Light and Heavy Duty Trailer Manufactures
  • Appliances
  • Office Furniture
  • Lawn and Garden Furniture
  • Metal Building Products, Doors, Shelving, Displays, Fencing, Tool Sheds
  • Decorative Steel Products

Competitive Comparisons

Company US Coatings Sherwin-Williams Carboline
Product UreGrip 3900 Polane HS Plus Carbothane 8845
Generic Polyurethane Polyurethane Acrylic, Aliphatic Polyurethane
Gloss 90+ 90+ 75+
SBV 76% 60% 71%
VOC supplied 215 g/l 335 g/l 228 g/l
HAP’s supplied 0.43lbs/solid gallon NA 0.54lbs/solid gallon
DFT/coat 1.5-3 mils/25-50µ 1.5-2 mils/37-50µ 3-5 mils/75-125µ
Dry to Touch @ 75°F/24°C 60-90 minutes/

customizable

60-90 minutes 90-120 minutes
Dry to Handle @ 75°F/24°C 4-8 hours 10-12 hours 7-8 hours
To Recoat 60-90 minutes 60-90 minutes 90-120 minutes
Max Recoat No Maximum NA 200°F/93°C
Airless Spray Tip .013-.017” .009-.013” .013-.017”
Mix Ratio 4:1 3:1 4:1
Surface Prep Primer Finish
SSPC SP3 NA UreGrip 3900
Pretreated Surfaces NA UreGrip 3900
SSPC SP6 MultiGrip 7000 Universal UreGrip 3900
SSPC SP6 MultiGrip 7000 Phenolic Alkyd UreGrip 3900
SSPC SP6 EpoxyGrip 2900 UreGrip 3900
SSPC SP6 EpoxyGrip 2500 UreGrip 3900
Feature Advantage Benefit
High Solids Coating Lower applied cost per square foot applied VOC and HAPs regulations and reduced
VOC and HAPs regulations and reduced Lower operating costs than competitive products Greater plant safety and reduced hazardous waste generation
Unique color delivery system Early hardness and excellent color and gloss retention Coatings looks like new for longer