Coatings Sand

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Silica sand is a crucial additive in epoxy and polymer applications, providing durability, texture, and performance enhancements. Here’s how it’s commonly used:

1. EPOXY FLOORING & COATINGS:

  • Improved Durability – Silica sand strengthens the epoxy, making it more resistant to wear, impact, and chemicals.
  • Anti-Slip Surface – It is broadcast into wet epoxy to create a textured, non-slip surface for industrial and commercial flooring.
  • Aesthetic Finishing – Colored or coated silica sand can be used to enhance the appearance of floors.

2. POLYMER CONCRETE & RESINS:

  • Structural Strength – Silica sand is used as a filler in polymer concrete to increase compressive strength and resistance to cracking.
  • Thermal & Chemical Resistance – It helps epoxy and polymer-based materials withstand extreme conditions in industrial applications.

3. CASTING & MOLDING:

  • Filler for Epoxy Resins – Silica sand improves dimensional stability in composite materials.
  • Weight Reduction – When mixed with resins, it balances the density without compromising strength.

4. COATINGS & ADHESIVES:

  • Thickening Agent – Helps in controlling viscosity and preventing sagging in vertical applications.
  • Enhanced Adhesion – Used in bonding agents for better substrate grip.

Kleen Industrial Sands’ low-dust, dried, graded, and sub-angular silica sand is ideal for these applications, ensuring consistent performance, easy mixing, and long-term durability.