PUREFLEX FBE for Rebar

IFS PureFlex FBE is a flexible, corrosion resistant, quick-cure, single coat, thermosetting powder coating designed to offer the very best in protection to rebar (coated steel reinforcing bars - rebar).

Drawing from years of formulation experience, the IFS Research and Development team have created PureFlex FBE, a Fusion Bonded Epoxy that is extremely IFS Pureflex front page reactive and cures quickly to form a uniform, consistent film that provides incredible levels of protection to rebar products and is economical and easy to apply for coaters. There's loads more product info available.

Tested to meet ASTM A775 and ASTM A1078 as well as AASHTO M284 and AASHTO M254, IFS PureFlex FBE offers the world class corrosion protection, excellent flexibility and adhesion properties required to extend the service life of steel reinforcement bars, dowel bars and relation accessories such as couplers and supports. IFS PureFlex FBE also has a wide range of DOT approvals.

As well as strict performance testing, IFS PureFlex FBE also benefits from detailed quality and production process control. Detailed lab and production testing is completed to reduce common rebar coating issues such as ‘holidays' or pin holing.

IFS PureFlex FBE also benefits from the unparalleled service that comes standard with IFS Coatings. As well as a dedicated customer service team, quick turnaround times and the ability to provide customized solutions to your application problems.

IFS Coatings is an active member of both CRSI and Epoxy Interest groups.

Hardworking rebar powder products for the ultimate protection

Commonly known as FBE, Fusion Bonded Epoxy powder is applied to steel and creates a strong, flexible, protective and consistent film. The steel is heated through induction heating and the powder is applied. The bar is so hot that the powder gels and cures within 30 seconds. As it cures, chemical crosslinking process occurs creating a protective thermosetting film. The bar is then quenched with water to quickly cool it.

IFS PureFlex FBE Powder has been designed to offer the concrete construction industry the very best in strength, flexibility and supreme corrosion protection.

IFS PureFlex FBE Powder provides: REBAR

Excellent corrosion resistance
Excellent flexibility
Excellent adhesion
Excellent flow for film consistency
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent durability
Fast curing for easy application

Strict product testing to ensure the ultimate performance

IFS PureFlex FBE is tested to strict ASTM and AASHTO standards. Carefully formulated to produce corrosion protective qualities, chemical and physical durability, and chloride permeability, IFS PureFlex powders meet the following industry standards:

Meets ASTM A775 (rebar specification)

Meets ASTM A1078, type 1 (dowel bar specification)

Meets AASHTO M284 (rebar)

Meets AASHTO M254 (dowel bar)

For more information on PUREFLEX FBE, contact your IFS expert, Rob Phillippi; rphillippi@ifscoatings.com

Technical expertise for the ultimate in service

At IFS Coatings our mission is to deliver unparalleled service and product to the industry while providing the environmentally responsible choice. The IFS PureFlex FBE powder product was been developed by an extremely knowledgeable team of R&D formulators with years of chemical formulation experience, and also comes with a dedicated, experienced and professional support team. Green rebar stacked

Choose IFS PureFlex FBE powders and you will benefit from

Experienced and professional technical and application support
Quick turnaround times
A customer driven support team who will partner with you to create the best rebar solution for your needs
Competitive pricing

The IFS technical team is at your service to make sure you not only get the right product, but you get the application advice and after sales support you need, whenever you need it.

Talk to an IFS Rebar expert today - contact Rob Phillippi at rphillippi@ifscoatings.com

IFS PureFlex FBE powder has won DOT approval from the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
*Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
*Virginia

* Approved for paving dowels

This list is continually being updated with more approvals, so please check regularly for updates!

Technical Excellence, Oustanding Throughput

Coaters looking for increased throughput or reduced oven temperatures - and the associated energy savings and sustainability advantages - will love IFS Pureflex Fastcure.

Pureflex Fastcure cures more quickly than standard formulations without compromising on performance.

Delivering the very best in protection to rebar, this exciting FBE powder gels in 2-3 seconds and cures in only 12-15 seconds, depending on the temperature of the incoming bar. Coating performance is maintained, with the powder achieving the technical excellence of standard Pureflex FBE:

Excellent corrosion resistance
Excellent flexibility
Excellent flow for film consistency
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent durability
Excellent adhesion

Pureflex Fastcure also achieves

Excellent resistance to cobwebbing
Expanded application window for preheat and gun settings
Rapid reactivity, which allows increased line speeds.

This rapid cure is achieved while attaining all of the technical excellence of Pureflex powder as well as incredible resistance to cobwebbing, as well as all the benefits associated with an expanded application window for preheat and gun settings.

IFS PureFlex FBE provides the world class corrosion protection, excellent flexibility and adhesion properties required to extend the service life of steel reinforcement bars, dowel bars and related accessories.

Get in touch today to learn more about IFS PureFlex Fastcure.