2020 – Looking back on our Foundation.

Time for that once in a lifetime face lift, PCS provides Collie Power Station with just that.

Geographe Engineering go for something special.

50 Year Celebration – not the year we expected.

Welcome to ACMS as the stockist and representative of Peerless Product in the USA.

Continued Development of the Phoenix family of products.

Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistance.

2020 is just around the corner – milestone to be recognised.

Already three quarters of the way through 2019 and many look to Christmas, or New Year events to celebrate.

Peerless Group commenced operations in 1947, in wax emulsion technology. At the time, the cutting edge on
various products – water based. In 1970, the Peerless Industrial Systems division was formed to add diversity
in the Group activities in the mining sector.

Today Peerless Industrial Systems is a standalone entity and in 2020 celebrates 50 years of Epigen.

We take this moment to thank everyone that has been involved in our journey. Staff, contractors, specifiers,
consultants, and in particular the owners and the market place that have been wonderful in supporting our
business, and allowing us to provide our unique brand of solutions to support you.

Outgassing and avoiding the likelihood to save time and money.

Work in open air on concrete can result in some difficulty with outgassing that is commonly overlooked.
Cleanaway, when carrying out work with Epigen for Cedar Grove Treatment Plant (Logan Shire) had the
foresight to erect covers over the work area to ensure the applied product did not give rise to excessive
exotherm from the hot sun.

(L) Tarpaulin erected over the work area prior to coatings installation.
(R) Completed Epigen coating with tanks installed.

If the environment is conducive to outgassing, that is heat and direct sun on the work area, and the concrete
has any porosity, the chances of outgassing is high. It is not a simple matter of priming since the application
of any high DFT will result in the product exotherming and causing the air in underlying voids in the concrete
to expand to the point that eruptions in the coating will occur.

Several different techniques exist to minimize outgassing, Peerless Industrial Systems is always available
to support discussion and review processes to avert outgassing that can add huge costs and time to a project.

Epigen builds its support into the USA.

Long established in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, the last few years has seen greater collaboration with
product finding its way into the USA on a regular basis.

One such project involved Detroit based USI undertaking rebuild of badly damaged floor joints at the Michigan
Lions Stadium, Ford Field. Epigen 301 and its long history in providing reliable strength and support in a
variety of applications was the product “fit for purpose”.

Epigen is now finding its way into many other states of the USA with expectation the style of business in
supporting the outcome for the owner by understanding what they need, and focusing on the pathway to a
successful outcome will set a standard that others will appreciate and partner.

(L) A common occurrence on joints under load. (R) Recessing the aris of the joints – to create a new
high strength shoulder.

(L) Tape either side provides an edge when the Epigen 301 is poured. (R) Tape removed and a fine grind
to ensure transitions are true.

The Epigen brand was created in 1970. Epigen 301 was the first product to be developed and to this day
remains as originally designed, standing the test of time.

Melbourne Water Sedimentation Tanks – Epigen 1311Ultra.

In November 2018, Freyssinet Australia embarked on the relining of 2 sedimentation tanks for Melbourne Water
Eastern Treatment Plant. Epigen 1311Ultra was nominated in the lead up to provide the protection, improving
the chances for a rapid turn around. Weather played havoc with the work leading into Christmas however the issues
with recoat windows did not present and meeting schedule was achieved allowing associated services and trades to
complete other work under the contract.

Work under way in December 2018.

Lining the second sedimentation tank commenced in March of 2019, and was completed in less than 2 weeks.
It proved up the worth of the Epigen 1311Ultra, designed to be installed quickly reducing the risk associated
with multiple coat applications, contamination, weather, and recoat windows.

Midway through the second tank, productivity at an all-time high.

Completed in record time.

Peerless Industrial Systems has been a proud sponsor of Phoenix Beeliar Junior Cricket Club since it started back in 2014. During this time the club has grown from 8 players to over 150 players. During the 2018/19 season the club has 5 teams playing junior competition cricket (Under 10’s, 11’s & 12’s) not to mention over 100 participants in the Cricket Blast program for 5 – 8 year olds.

Given the rapid growth of the Phoenix Beeliar Junior Cricket Club we are always in need of new equipment and club apparel. None of this would be possible without the support of our Peerless Industrial Systems.

We would like to acknowledge in 2018, the relationship between Peerless Industrial Systems and Safe & Reinforcement. Way back in 1978, Per Ageland began representing Peerless and the Epigen product in Europe with focus in Scandanavia.

Today, Regula Ageland continues the business from her home in Switzerland, with activity into various parts of Europe for mining, mineral processing and dredging.

New DFO – Perth Airport.

Construction of a new DFO – Direct Factory Outlet – in the Perth Airport Precinct provides fantastic shopping opportunities for everyone.
Popping up all over Australia, these centres provide a continued new concept store that has been a feature around the USA for many years.

CONGRATULATIONS FLAKECOAT SINGAPORE ON THE 25 YEAR MILESTONE, providing first class corrosion protection and maintenance.

Established in 1993 to provide protection and refurbishment of various equipment in industries such as marine & offshore, oil & gas, power generation and water, Derek Rodriques and Jimmy Tan have been the business stalwarts and industry super stars with Flakecoat since it began.

The association with Epigen can be traced back several decades making Flakecoat one of the most experienced contractors in the region.

Peerless Industrial Systems Pty Ltd is proud to support Flakecoat and the local industry.

EPIGEN providing protection for Petronas that will provide long term integrity for the Rapid Project in Pengerang.

The Pengerang Integrated Project will be one of the world’s largest refinery and petrochemical complexes when complete. Located in Johor Malaysia, it will have potential to take Petronas into the World’s Top 10 oil and gas companies.

At the time of writing, the application of Epigen Chemproof to protect various concrete assets against Sulphuric Acid was nearing completion. The review, planning and implementation was handled by Kevin Chue and his team at Creative Enchitect (M) Sdn Bhd.

Prior inspection to scope out the requirements was critical.

Work was often carried out at night, access was difficult in places, and weather always making work tough.

Regardless of the difficulties, the work continued with a great outcome.

EPIGEN is not only for heavy industry

It would not be difficult to think Epigen stands for industrial applications. Many products are used in commercial or domestic applications.

Epigen 2816CL (clear) had its origin as a coating for Jarrah Burls in furniture such as clocks and tables. Over the years it has been used in the “arty” applications as the finish and in high quality flooring.

Furniture built with the artists talent, finished in Epigen.

We are involved in a wide variety of applications and welcome enquiries at any level to discuss your applications.

Toecutter, 2003 Sydney Hobart placed 2nd – and made strong with Epigen Boatex.

Top quality products can be used with total disregard for their primarily developed purpose with innovative thinking and comprehension of a products properties.

Epigen 301 was developed in nearly 50 years ago as a crusher backing and is used as a grout under equipment, foundations, chemical anchoring, even to grout underwater.

It therefore comes as no surprise that a contractor has adapted it as a pile wrap in Irian Jaya using fibreglass as the support fabric. The work being carried out does not have the benefit of ideal conditions nor world class equipment on hand so the way in which the Epigen 301 is being used although uncommon is unique in the manner industrious and very clever locals have carried out the pile protection.

Having world class standards and facilities can often give way to the reality of the location – and a great product can be all the difference.

Epigen 301 designed as a crusher backing nearly
50 years ago and still the standard today.

Innovation locals in Irian Jaya making the best of a tough job – corrosion protection of piles.

August proved to be a very heavy month for our Technical Director Nick Subotsch. He took time out of his normal duties to attend an event in Birmingham Alabama – the DoD CPO Allied Nations Conference.

Following on from his attendance at a conference in Tampa Florida, Nick was asked to attend and contribute as a part of the Australian Allies.

It seems he has come away from the event with a personal interest for creating increased collaboration in the area of corrosion mitigation and is taking time off to do so.

Best of luck Nick, it is not everyone that believes in a united front against corrosion and preservation of the assets to keep those who serve safer.

Nick with the Director Dan Dunmire (DoD CPO)
and Dan’s right hand man George Keller

We never pictured Nick in a role like this

Epigen 1311Ultra has been the saviour in many a fight against corrosion. A sea wall in Fremantle was a tough job under tidal movements, and the concerns for environment. Daniel Leeming worked with a local marine engineering company and their contractor to provide a superb example of corrosion mitigation between tides and without coffer damming the work area.

Preparation was always going to be tough but that and the installation was in the hands of the contractor. So long as the Epigen 1311Ultra could be applied over the worst of surfaces the mission would be a success. Daniel Leeming made note of many challenges for all those involved but at the end of the day the outcome aimed at was achieved.

In practice, there is always a lot to consider with ITP’s, weather, scope, equipment capability and all manner of other liabilities that have to be considered. Epigen 1311Ultra came through Ace’s and the potential for marine facilities all over the world to have their corrosion mitigated and the assets preserved is the simple lesson that came out of this exercise.

A very bad substrate, is it possible to be protected?                      No problem, Epigen can fix it

Epigen Phoenix XR367 – Test requirements to be carried for use as an adhesive for ceramic tiles to be installed in a kiln operating at extremely high temperatures was a quandary. No standard could be identified for evaluation = what to do?

In-house evaluation in the absence of a certified standard had to take on thinking outside mainstream considerations and Kevin Cook came up with a novel setup. Bonding a ceramic tile onto a steel frame. He was able to get the temperature over 450 degrees Celsius with the resin still holding and no smoke or smouldering. It could have handled a higher temperature however this was the maximum he could achieve with his equipment. The evaluation set a temperature well in excess of 450 degrees C.

The Epigen Phoenix XR367 held the cast iron weight in place with no problems. The cast iron weight was used to provide a positive load. Kevin Cook said “I knocked it out with a hammer after the experiment to have a look at the product. That in itself was a huge task that did not come easy. A little scorching but overall an excellent result.”

Cast Iron Weight set in place with Epigen Phoenix XR367

Application of heat using live flame

Temperature in excess of 450 Celsius and no failure or loss of integrity

How many wraps can be applied to a T Piece pipe junction?.

Only KIS can be stretched around the entire fitting for a snug fit without bubbles and folds.

Preserving Perfect Integrity

Epigen 1311Ultra – Continues to develop a wonderful opportunity for the asset owner in rapid restoration. In this instance, the work carried out in Geelong was completed professionally and without delay or issue due to a very professional approach by the contractor.

Preparation to remove all foreign material and damaged concrete, followed by spray to complete the protection in the one application.

Congratulations to Mac Coatings – maintaining a high standard in everything they do.

Fourteen years of service – 301MRD still going strong

EPIGEN 301MRD has given fourteen years excellent service life to timber piling, as shown in the photograph below. The 301MRD was originally installed in 2002. As well as corrosion protection, 301 MRD is first-rate for rebuilding and repairing damaged pilings. Similar performance can be achieved with steel and concrete substrates.

Daniel Leeming, Operations Manager at Peerless Industrial Systems

Daniel Leeming leads the Peerless production team delivering Epigen and KIS across the globe. His broad range of technical and management skills ensures that Peerless manufactures and reliably delivers quality products to customers.

Daniel’s strong capabilities in team and project management across many industries including construction, automotive and mining, when combined with his ‘can do’ attitude assure excellent service for Peerless customers. His experience over many years, in such diverse competences such as blending, composites technology, CMMS, quality and inventory management alleviate risks and keep outcomes on track. EPIGEN and KIS Polymer and composite resins, coatings, linings and compounds have application in mining, water, cryogenic, chimney and many other industries.

Coatings expertise confirmed with NACE CIP 3

Nick Subotsch sharing his coatings expertise, last year, in China.

EPIGEN KIS – Potable Water AS/NZS 4020:2005 Approved

Peerless Industrial Systems are pleased to advise that Epigen KIS now has Potable Water Approval. (AS/NZS 4020:2005).

KIS is an Elastomeric Jointing & Crack Bridging System manufactured by Peerless Industrial Systems. It is very flexible, stretchy and durable, and bridges the gap on joining applications to increase the ease and durability of construction joining, lining & maintenance.

Application Examples include:

•   Lining storage tanks to increase effective control over expansion
    and contraction in aid of corrosion protection and prevention.

•   Sealing joints where a pipe protrudes from a structure.

•   Assisting in problem areas of joining, lining and all awkward application
    issues associated with gaps, cracks and maintenance.

Photograph: Trickle Filter Asset Refurbishment, before (left) during repair (middle)
and after application of KIS (right).

Protective coatings adhesion on damp concrete

The initial results from a study of the adhesion of protective coatings to concrete surfaces were presented at the Australasian Corrosion Association Conference in Adelaide, in November 2015.

Peerless Technical Expertise affirmed

Huge time saving in application time

1311 Ultra used at QUU Luggage Point – the project was completed in 20 % of the time compared with standard products, and extremely economic.

Photo 1: Application of 1311Ultra at QUU Luggage Point
Photo 2: Sample of core

Australian First – high build high quality protective coating

Bernie Ripoll, Federal Member for Oxley with Eptec Project Staff at a recent site visit to see first hand an "Australian First" Technology in action – application of 1311Ultra, which provides substantial productivity during coatings application while providing excellent corrosion prevention. 1311 Ultra was developed by Peerless Industrial Systems, an Australian owned and operated manufacturer of protective coatings, with over 60 years experience and exports to more than a dozen countries.

Study on Sewer Manholes and Chambers by local Brisbane contractor.
There is a 80% saving in lining costs using Epigen 1311Ultra, and expectation of 500% increase in practical life because of the ease of installation.

Epigen 1311 Ultra has many advantages over conventional methods.

We have in the past supplied the Epigen 1311 for a long time, but some interesting challenges for all contractors exist on aged assets.

If you can reduce the time works are exposed to contamination, and reduce the duration of site works, with a product that has an anticipated life of 25+ years and is non-sacrifial.

A lot of contractors have had issue coating concrete, new (blow holes) and old (H2S degraded) and in part it is the inability to get reasonable hang from a product to get in and out quickly. Our Epigen 1311 (since 1974) has had a little adjustment so it can be applied over 15mm thick and proving quite the hero product in Queensland in manhole rehabilitation, and currently on the Bolivar WWTP (Sth Australia). Where assessments have been conducted, the economy of productivity and reduction in work time has proved a significant incentive and clear time and cost saving.

1/ Application of 1 sq mt per minute – whether it is 0.5mm or 20mm

2/ Limited downtime

3/ No intercoat adhesion issues

Some people have started to use the Ultra as a blowhole filler, spray on and squeegee at very fast production rates.

ULTRA

The Epigen 1311Ultra was designed for Petronas (R&D Dept) as a one step installation on risers, wharf piles, and other assets that were prone to tide with the ability to prepare and install before the tide turns means that not only is the coating avoiding the common failure, intercoat contamination (compromise life), but the need to coffer dam or take other time expensive options is eliminated.

See the following example carried out on rough concrete to visually make the point. We are now providing Ultra for relining manholes and inspection chambers damaged by H2S.

KIS Elastomerics preparation

KIS Elastomerics pipe wrapping

To win the next mystery prize, or for more information, visit us at the Water Industry Operators Group Conference in Bendigo.

EPIGEN Epoxy Products include coatings for potable water and WWT facilities, grouts and backing compounds, linings for acid and aggressive chemical resistance, process tank linings, non-skid flooring, pump repair and rebuilding materials, turbine and motor chocking grouts, joint sealants, adhesives, metal repair components and fast set repairs.

EPIGEN Epoxy Products have been providing effective and reliable service in Australia and Asia for 40 years.