RectorSeal® Forms Partnership with Modine Coatings to Market GulfCoat™ HVAC/R Coil Coatings

RectorSeal®, Houston, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R tools and accessories, has been named the master distributor for GulfCoat™ by Modine Louisville Inc., Louisville, Ky., and its subsidiaries (“Modine Coatings”), which provide global coil coating services. The partnership calls for RectorSeal to market GulfCoat, a contractor-applied HVAC/R system coil, component and cabinet corrosion-resistant coating, throughout North America and Australia. 

GulfCoat is available in 12-ounce (340-gram) aerosol cans. The water-based synthetic polymer blue or clear coating significantly extends new HVAC/R coil lifecycles in corrosive environments with negligible thermal heat transfer loss.

 GulfCoat offers contractors a field or shop-applied coating protectant equivalent to the renowned Insitu®, Modine Coatings’ industry-leading, factory-applied spray coating process that’s preferred by specifying engineers and commercial OEM manufacturers for HVAC/R equipment installed in corrosive environments.

Dubbed as “shark tough,” GulfCoat was designed to protect new and existing HVAC/R equipment from corrosive coastal air and passed ASTM B117 test standards for salt spray. It also passed multiple marine and industrial ASTM test standards for resisting ultraviolet (UV) rays, acid rain, high concentrations of urban vehicle emission air pollutants and other outdoor contaminants that prematurely corrode unprotected coils and components.

Unlike some protective coatings, GulfCoat’s thin 0.4 to 1.4-mil coating boasts a minimal thermal degradation of less than one-percent and actually helps maintain optimal thermal heat transfer over the coil’s lifecycle, because its smooth gloss finish deters debris, dirt, mold and moisture accumulation. Likewise, GulfCoat’s finish also helps maintain system static pressure and airflow efficiency.

One can of GulfCoat coats a residential unitary split system, mini-split or light commercial HVAC/R unit of up to 2.5-tons or a maximum eight-square-feet (0.7-meters2) of coil space. Multiple can applications can also be contractor-sprayed uniformly throughout coils two-rows-deep and less on any packaged rooftops, large condensers, modular air handlers, air-cooled chillers and other equipment. Components, as well as exposed line sets and other copper piping are also ideal coating candidates. 

An application instructional video is available at www.rectorseal.com/gulfcoat. Application steps include 1) disassemble unit cabinet; 2) masking components that don’t get coated; 3) removing manufacturing process chemicals/oils residue with RectorSeal’s Clean-N-Safe™ aerosol coil cleaner, then rinsing; 4) applying GulfCoat; and 5) reassemble unit cabinet. RectorSeal’s technical support department is also available for instruction. 

Other GulfCoat features include:

• Passed multiple ASTM test standards for salt spray, water immersion, pencil hardness, cross hatch adhesion, humidity, UV resistance and flexibility, mold resistance, sand and dust resistance;
• Available at traditional HVAC/R wholesalers in single cans or six-can cases;
• Once applied, semi-annual or annual cleanings are recommended;
• Doesn’t affect OEM warranties;
• The clear coat is invisible, while the blue coat helps installers inspect coil coverage uniformity.

For additional information on GulfCoat please visit www.rectorseal.com/gulfcoat; or other RectorSeal HVAC/R products, visit www.rectorseal.com email: marketing@rectorseal.com; or call 800-231-3345. 

About RectorSeal: The RectorSeal LLC is a leading manufacturer of chemical and specialty products designed for professional tradesmen. Steady growth over the years has been maintained through a commitment to providing high quality products and services. With a diversified business strategy, RectorSeal aggressively pursues new and unique technologies to serve the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and construction industries. RectorSeal is devoted to providing innovative quality products supported by strong customer and technical service. For more information, visit www.rectorseal.com, email: marketing@rectorseal.com or call (800) 231-3345.

About Modine Coatings: Major OEMs recommend ElectroFin® E-Coat & Insitu® Spray Applied Coating as the premier choice for corrosion protection. Only ElectroFin® E-Coat & Insitu® Spray Applied Coating offer a true, completely covered unit backed by a 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship. ElectroFin® E-Coat & Insitu® Spray Applied Coating are classified C51 and meet the toughest marine and industrial standards. We are the only company that can provide both e-coat and spray applied coating services together. This system offers equipment owners complete and total protection, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring that your HVAC&R systems will operate most efficiently over its lifetime. For more information, visit www.modinecoatings.com, email: info@modinecoatings.com; or call (502) 634-9458.

Contact: Delicia Shyu--Marketing Comm. Director 

RectorSeal LLC

(800) 231-3345

delicia.shyu@rectorseal.com

or

John Parris Frantz 

J.P.F. Communications

(773) 871-2600

 john@jpfcomm.com