Shop-Applied Plural Component Epoxy Fireproofing

Shop-Applied Plural Component Epoxy Fireproofing
In demanding industrial and refinery environments, structural steel requires more than standard fire protection. Shop-applied plural component epoxy fireproofing systems are engineered to provide durable, high-performance passive fire protection for critical assets exposed to extreme operating conditions, corrosive environments, and hydrocarbon fire risks.
At Installtec, we specialize in the application of advanced epoxy intumescent fireproofing systems designed specifically for industrial facilities, petrochemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, LNG terminals, and other heavy process environments.
Our approach combines controlled shop application, nationwide logistics coordination, field completion services, and high-performance coating integration to deliver a complete fireproofing solution from bare steel through final protective topcoat.
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What Is Plural Component Epoxy Fireproofing?
Plural component epoxy fireproofing is a two-part, high-build epoxy intumescent coating applied using specialized heated plural-component spray equipment. Unlike traditional cementitious fireproofing, epoxy systems cure into a dense, impact-resistant protective barrier that expands when exposed to extreme heat or hydrocarbon fire events.
These systems are commonly specified where durability, chemical resistance, weather exposure, vibration resistance, and long-term asset protection are critical.
Epoxy intumescent systems are ideal for:
• Refineries
• Petrochemical facilities
• LNG terminals
• Power generation plants
• Offshore platforms
• Industrial processing facilities
• Pipe racks and structural steel
• Process modules and vessel supports
These coatings are engineered to withstand:
• Hydrocarbon pool fires
• Jet fire exposure
• Corrosive atmospheres
• Mechanical abuse and impact
• Moisture and weather exposure
• Thermal cycling and vibration
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Advantages of Shop Application
Applying epoxy fireproofing in a controlled shop environment offers major advantages over field application.
Improved Quality Control
Controlled temperature, humidity, and surface preparation conditions help ensure consistent film thickness and superior coating performance.
Faster Project Schedules
Shop application reduces field labor requirements and accelerates on-site construction timelines.
Safer Installation
Minimizing elevated field spraying activities helps improve overall project safety.
Reduced Weather Delays
Indoor application eliminates many environmental variables that can impact field-applied coatings.
Better Production Efficiency
Structural steel can be coated, inspected, and delivered to the site ready for installation.
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Nationwide Logistics & Transportation Coordination
Successful industrial fireproofing projects require more than quality application — they demand seamless coordination between fabrication, transportation, erection, and field installation teams.
We coordinate the receipt of fabricated steel directly at our facility for shop-applied epoxy fireproofing operations. Once coatings are completed, inspected, and approved, we can coordinate transportation and delivery to jobsites anywhere in the United States.
Our team works closely with project managers, fabricators, and logistics providers to help maintain production schedules and minimize disruptions during delivery and erection sequencing.
Services include:
• Receiving and staging fabricated steel
• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight
• Organized loading sequences for erection efficiency
• Nationwide transportation coordination
• Schedule-driven shipment planning
• Protection and handling of coated steel during transit
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Coordination with Fabricators & Steel Erectors
Industrial projects require precise coordination to ensure field connections, bolt-up locations, and critical erection points remain accessible during installation.
We work side-by-side with steel fabricators and erectors throughout the project to identify and coordinate:
• Connection blockout locations
• Bolted connection areas
• Field weld zones
• Shipping and handling requirements
• Erection sequence considerations
• Touch-up and repair planning
This proactive coordination helps reduce field conflicts, prevent unnecessary coating damage, and improve overall erection efficiency onsite.
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Experienced Field Application Teams
Even with extensive shop-applied fireproofing, certain connection points and final assembly areas must be completed after steel erection. To support this phase, we deploy highly experienced field applicator teams to complete fireproofing at connection locations and other designated field areas.
Our field crews are trained specifically in industrial epoxy intumescent systems and understand the unique challenges of refinery and process facility environments.
Field support services include:
• Connection area fireproofing
• Field-applied epoxy intumescent touch-up
• Repair of handling or erection damage
• Final thickness verification
• QA/QC documentation
• Coordination with site inspectors and project teams
By combining controlled shop application with experienced field completion crews, we help ensure continuity, quality, and schedule performance from fabrication through final installation.
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Complete Coating System Integration
In addition to passive fire protection, we provide complete coating system integration from bare steel through final protective topcoat application.
Our team can manage the full coating process, including surface preparation, primers, epoxy intumescent fireproofing, and high-performance finish coatings to deliver a fully integrated protective system ready for long-term industrial service.
By combining fireproofing and protective coatings under a coordinated application process, we help reduce trade overlap, simplify scheduling, and improve overall quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Our capabilities include:
• Abrasive blasting and surface preparation
• Industrial primer application
• Shop-applied epoxy intumescent fireproofing
• Intermediate and finish coat systems
• High-performance epoxy and urethane topcoats
• Field touch-up and repair coatings
• DFT testing and QA/QC documentation
• Coordination with owner and project coating specifications
These systems are designed to provide long-term durability and corrosion resistance in demanding refinery, petrochemical, power generation, and heavy industrial environments.
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Built for Industrial Projects
At Installtec, we understand the unique demands of industrial fireproofing and protective coatings projects. Our crews are experienced in high-performance coatings, industrial site coordination, and specialty contracting environments where safety, quality, and schedule execution are critical.
From fabrication shop application through final field support and finish coating, we deliver complete passive fire protection systems engineered for the toughest industrial environments.