Helipad (PUMA) Traffic Coating

Brand: Tremco Incorporated

Vulkem® EWS with PUMA Technology is designed to have tenacious adhesion and extreme abrasion resistance. It can be walked on in one hour, which will minimize operation disruption. Vulkem Extreme Wearing System (EWS) is a waterproof traffic deck coating system that utilizes polyurethane-methacrylate (PUMA) technology. Vulkem EWS is composed of a primer (Tremco PUMA Primer), a base coat (Tremco PUMA BC), and a top coat (Tremco PUMA TC). All system components are cured using Tremco PUMA Initiator.
Features
  • Vulkem EWS is an optimal solution for helipads. Vulkem EWS is a cold-applied, traffic deck coating system designed for waterproofing concrete slabs and protecting occupied areas underneath from water damage.
  • Additionally, the system will protect the concrete from the damaging effects of chloride, deicing salts, chemicals, gasoline, oils and antifreeze
  • PUMA technology delivers extreme durability while maintaining its crack-bridging characteristics , eliminating the need for reinforcing fabric
  • Rapid set-up times allow for quick overall installation, as well as the ability to open up to traffic one hour later
  • Can be applied at temperatures as low as 14 °F (-10 °C), which allows for continuation of projects in the colder months
  • Initiator adjustments allow for 30 to 45 min cure time between applications, even at temperatures below freezing
  • Extremely forgiving application allows users to apply additional coats long after the previous coat has cured
  • Unique chemistry allows for easy repair
  • Compatible with Tremco sealants, coatings and expansion joints, which is essential for tie-ins, detailing and penetrations.

Specifications

VOC Content (Method 310)

  • 0 g/L

% Solids (By Weight) (ASTM D1353)

  • 100%

Drying Time @ 75°F, 50% RH (ASTM D1640)

  • PUMA BC - 80 mil film, 1 hr
  • PUMA WC - 65 mil film, 1 hr
  • PUMA TC - 17 mil film, 1 hr

Elongation (ASTM D638)

  • PUMA BC - 407-420%
  • PUMA WC - 250%
  • PUMA TC - 130%

Elongation (ASTM D5147)

  • PUMA BC - Min 30%
  • PUMA WC - Min 30%
  • PUMA TC - Min 30%

Tensile Strength (ASTM D638 @ 75°F)

  • PUMA BC - 991 - 1680 PSI
  • PUMA WC - 1550 PSI
  • PUMA TC - 986 PSI

Tearing Resistance (ASTM D4073)

  • PUMA BC - 91 lbf
  • PUMA WC - 148 lbf
  • PUMA TC - 203 lbf

Hardness, Shore D (ASTM D2240)

  • PUMA BC - 18-35
  • PUMA WC - 45
  • PUMA TC - 55

Hardness, Shore A (ASTM D2240)

  • PUMA BC - 65-87
  • PUMA WC - 96
  • PUMA TC - 100

Abrasion Resistance (1000 Cycles) (ASTM D4060)

  • PUMA TC - 51 mg
  • PUMA WC - N/A
  • PUMA BC - N/A

Low-Temperature Crack Bridging (ASTM C1305)

  • PUMA TC - N/A
  • PUMA WC - N/A
  • PUMA BC - Passes

Taber Abrasion (ASTM C501)

  • PUMA BC - Passes
  • PUMA WC - N/A
  • PUMA TC - N/A

Peak Load @ 73°F, AVG (ASTM D5147)

  • PUMA BC - >70 lbf/in
  • PUMA WC - 81 lbf/in
  • PUMA TC - 238 lb/in

Puncture Resistance (ASTM D5602)

  • PUMA BC - > 56 lbs
  • PUMA WC - > 56 lbs
  • PUMA TC - > 56 lbs

Water Absorption (ASTM D570)

  • < 0.1%

Water Vapor Transmission (ASTM E96)

  • 0.03 perms

Adhesion-in-Peel (ASTM C794)

  • PUMA BC - Concrete Failure with Primer
  • PUMA WC - 35 lbs
  • PUMA TC - N/A

Self-ignition Temperature (ASTM D1929)

  • PUMA BC - 800°F (427°C)
  • PUMA WC - 840°F (449°C)
  • PUMA TC - 850°F (454°C)

Smoke Density (ASTM D2843)

  • PUMA BC - 4.1%
  • PUMA WC - 28.7%
  • PUMA TC - 2.1%

Rate of Burn (ASTM D635)

  • PUMA BC - 1.2 in/min
  • PUMA WC - 1.7 in/min
  • PUMA TC - 0.2 in/min

Documentation

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