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Standard Specification for Protective PCS 001

Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 1(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

This document is the private and the confidential property of Outotec and may only be used with written permission of
Outotec’s management. This document shall not be copied, altered or plagiarized without the written permission of Outotec.
Upon completion of any contract this document shall be deleted from all computer files and all printed copies destroyed.

1 Definitions
1.1 The Purchaser shall mean the entity Outotec.
1.2 The Vendor shall mean the entity onto which the supply Purchase Order
is placed.

2 Scope of Supply
2.1 This specification covers the requirements for the surface preparation,
priming, painting and protective coating of Grinding Mill mechanical
equipment.
2.2 The works shall comply with all statutory requirements, the relevant
current local and International standards and related specifications as
applicable.
2.3 All surface preparation, priming, painting and protective coating shall be
applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3 Surface Treatment Systems

Surface protection shall be suitable for use with fluids and deposits typically
encountered in the nominated ore treatment plant.

The bottom surfaces of soleplates / baseplates facing the concrete and cast in
foundation items must not be: primed, painted or subject to any other type of
surface protection.

Machined faces, threaded holes and threaded components must be suitably

protected prior to any sand blasting. All sand blasted components must be
cleaned to ensure that all sand and dust is removed prior to further protection or
preparation for shipping.

All stitch welded joints shall be sealed between stitches with Sikaflex 221 before
the intermediate coat is applied but after blasting and priming. The Sikaflex 221
shall be allowed to fully cure prior to application of the intermediate coat.

4 Material Data Reports

A surface protection data report is to be submitted on completion of the surface
protection. This shall include, but not be limited to: -
• Surface treatment reports including:
o Blast profile.
o Dry film thickness measurement record, with information on
international or national standard applied for thickness
measurement procedure.

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Standard Specification for Protective PCS 001

Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 2(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

o Time between application of paint layers.

o Temperature and humidity during each paint layer application.
• Material and / or Batch certificates as appropriate.
• Spark test reports.

5 Acceptance Criteria
For all protective coating systems described in this specification, where “Total Dry
Film Thickness” is specified, the coating thickness shall be tested using one of the
following non-destructive methods:
• Magnetic Pull-Off method
• Magnetic Flux method
• Eddy Current method

Acceptance of the coating quality shall be based on the recommendations of

SSPC, Steel Structure Paint Council. With respect to Dry Film Thickness
measurement the SSPC-PA2 recommendations are as follows:
• 5 spot measurements shall be taken per 10m2 of protected surface, evenly
distributed around the entire surface of the part.
• Each spot measurement shall be the average of 3 individual tests using
one of the methods described above.
• The average of the 3 individual tests must not be less than 80% of the
Total Dry Film Thickness specified for the system.
• The average of all spot measurements must not be less than the Total Dry
Film Thickness specified for the system.

6 Typical Colours
Outotec have standardized on the following colours for use on all our equipment.
Unless otherwise specified by project specific requirements the following colour
scheme will apply:
• RAL 7040 – Large Flat Surfaces – ex. Mill Shell, Mill Heads, Bearing
Housings, Gear Guard, Rock Box, Oil Tanks, etc.
• RAL 7012 – Structural Surfaces – ex. Ring Gear, Feed Trolley, Trunnion
Liners, Hydraulic Equipment, etc.
• RAL 1023 – Safety Guards and Rails – Coupling Guards, Handrails and
Ladders, Wheel Covers, etc.
For the Protective Coating Systems which have the Final Colour listed as “TBA”,
refer to the project datasheet for the component to be coated for the colour
specification.

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 3(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

7 Protective coating Systems

System 1- Machined Surfaces:

Typical protective system for machined surfaces.

All machined surfaces shall be coated with Tectyl 506 or equivalent, so as to prevent
corrosion of the machined surface.

NOTE: Machined surfaces shall not be painted unless by specific

instruction by the Purchaser.

System 2- Vendor Based System:

Typical paint system for proprietary items.
Protective System: The protective coating system & colour shall be to the Vendor’s
standard system, subject to prior Purchaser approval. Note
that components such as electric motors may require special
project specific final coat colour; where this applies it will be
made clear in the Purchaser’s data supplied with the Purchase
Order.

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 4(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 3 - Epoxy Based System:

Typical paint system for mill external surfaces (excluding Eur,CIS & USA).
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Intergard 251 or approved equivalent
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
2nd Coat: International Interseal 670 HS or approved equivalent
Dry Film thickness 150 micron

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 225 micron

FINAL COLOUR: TBA

System 3 Alternate- Epoxy Based System:

Typical paint system for mill external surfaces when a high gloss is preferred (excluding
Eur,CIS & USA).
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Intergard 251 or approved equivalent
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
2nd Coat: International Interseal 670 HS or approved equivalent
Dry Film thickness 100 micron
3rd Coat: International Interthane 990 or approved equivalent
Dry Film thickness 50 micron

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 225 micron

FINAL COLOUR: TBA

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 5(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 4- Epoxy Based System:

Paint system for mill external surfaces subject to aggressive environmental conditions
such as acidic mist.
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Intercure 200
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
(This Coat maybe omitted with prior approval of Outotec)
2nd Coat: International Interzone 954
Dry Film thickness 400 micron
Applied in one or two coats as required

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 475 micron or 400 micron with Outotec
approval

FINAL COLOUR: TBA

System 5-Alkyd Based System:

Typical paint system for mill external surfaces (USA).
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: Red Iron Oxide - Zinc Oxide or as required per final coat paint
(Primer) manufacturer specification.
Dry Film thickness 51 micron
2nd Coat: White or tinted Alkyd Paint.
Dry Film thickness 38 micron.
3rd Coat: Tinted Alkyd Paint.
Dry Film thickness 25 micron.
TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 114 micron
FINAL COLOR: TBA

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 6(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 5 alternate - Alkyd Based System:

Typical paint system for mill external surfaces.
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: Interprime 306 or equivalent.
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 80 micron.
2nd Coat: Interlac 645 or equivalent.
Dry Film thickness 40 micron.
TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 120 micron
FINAL COLOR: TBA

System 6- Epoxy Based System:

Typical paint system for mill external surfaces (Eur, CIS).
Surface Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
Preparation: (or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: 2-pack Epoxy binder (water-borne possible)
(Primer) According to standard ISO 12944-2 & 12944-5
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
Top Coats: 2-pack Epoxy binder (water-borne possible)
According to standard ISO 12944-2 & 12944-5
Dry Film thickness 75 micron per layer, two coats total
TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 225 micron
FINAL COLOUR: TBA

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 7(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 7- Grease Resistant Epoxy Based System:

Paint system for surfaces subject to contact with grease or oil (i.e. Internals of ring gear
guard and main bearing housings)
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
Top Coats: Akzo Nobel Interline 850,
(Primer) (or an equivalent oil resistant paint, as approved by the Purchaser)
Dry Film thickness 200 micron total
1st Coat Colour: Grey (Wattle)
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 200 micron

FINAL COLOUR: White Gloss

System 8- Oil Resistant Epoxy Based System:

Paint system for surfaces subject to contact with oil (i.e. internals of bearing housings)
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: Epithane HB ZP Primer
(Primer) (or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
1st Coat Colour: Grey (Wattle)
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
2nd Coat: Epinamel Mastic STC
Dry Film thickness 150 micron
TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 225 micron
FINAL COLOUR: White Gloss (Wattle)

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 8(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 8 Alternative 1- Oil Resistant Epoxy Based System:

Where accepted in writing by Outotec this alternative maybe used in lieu of System 8.
This system is used by some Vendors for well maintained surfaces subject to contact
with oil (i.e. internals of lubrication system tankage). Where used the Vendor warrants
the suitability of the system for the duty.
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: Tikkurila Temacoat GPL-S
(Two component epoxy zinc phosphate primer)
Dry Film thickness 60 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 60 micron

System 8 Alternative 2- Oil Resistant Epoxy Based System:

Where accepted in writing by Outotec this alternative maybe used in lieu of System 8.
This system is used by some Vendors for well maintained surfaces subject to contact
with oil (i.e. internals of lubrication system tankage). Where used the Vendor warrants
the suitability of the system for the duty.
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Intergard 251
(Two component epoxy zinc phosphate primer)
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 75 micron

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 9(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 9- Rubber Lining System:

Typical protective system for wetted internals of mill body behind liners.
Surface Preparation: Surfaces shall be abrasively blasted to the rubber Vendor’s
recommendation prior to application of Chemlock primer or an
approved alternative.
1st Coat: Application of Chemlock primer or an approved alternative to
(primer) the rubber Vendor’s recommendation

Rubber application: Application of the rubber shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions. Joints shall be by 300 skive.
Unless specified otherwise the rubber hardness shall be 60
duro, Shore A. The rubber with be pre-cured, 6mm thick
natural rubber. The rubber Vendor shall be subject to Outotec
approval.
Testing: Where spark testing is requested by the Purchaser to verify the
quality of the completed lining, it shall be performed in
accordance with BS 6374 to within 100mm of penetrations
(such as liner bolt holes) and finished edges of the lining.

Rubber Layout: The rubber layout will be in accordance with the rubber lining
detail drawings.

System 9 alternate – Polyurethane (PU) Lining System:

Alternative protective system for wetted internals of mill body behind liners, by written
approval of Outotec only.
Surface Preparation: Surfaces shall be abrasively blasted to SA 2-1/2 according to
ISO 8501-1 or an equivalent according to the PU Vendor’s
recommendation prior to application of primer.
1st Coat: Application of a corrosion inhibiting primer according to the PU
(primer) Vendor’s recommendation. Dry film thickness 75 micron.
PU application: This primer must be coated with a high quality, abrasion
resistant PU adapted to achieve a high bond strength with the
primer. The PU should be applied to a minimum thickness of
6 mm with several layered sprays. The PU should have a
minimum hardness of 70 ±10 Durometer Shore A. When
applying PU, ambient temperature must be at least 3 degrees
C above the dew point. The PU Vendor shall be subject to
Outotec approval.
PU Layout: The PU layout will be in accordance with the rubber lining detail
drawings.

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Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 10(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 10- Prime Coat Only System:

Paint system for surfaces requiring a primer coat only
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Intergard 251 or approved equivalent
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 75 micron

FINAL COLOUR: as best suits vendor

System 11- Non-Abrasive Blast Surface Preparation System:

Paint system for surfaces that cannot be abrasively blasted such as those subject to
special component contamination (i.e. Control Boxes, Motors etc.)
Surface Preparation: Mechanically Clean to St 2 according to ISO 8501-1
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Interprime 198
(Primer) (or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1
2nd Coat: International Interplus 770 or approved equivalent
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
3rd Coat: International Interthane 990 or approved equivalent
Dry Film thickness 75 micron
TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 225 micron
FINAL COLOUR: TBA

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Coating Systems (Grinding)
Doc. Number Author Approved Page
OU500555230 Jeff Belke Brian Berger 11(11)
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APPD
9 22/08/16 Removed reference to MoS2 - Section 7 MB BDB JB
10 17/08/17 Added System 12, Revised Sys.3 & Sys.3 Alternate MB JB BDB
11 23/10/18 Added System 13 for Mill Reline Machines MT MS BDB

System 12 – Long Term Protection of Machined Surfaces:

Protective system for machined surfaces when long term storage
(typically >12 months) is required.

All machined surfaces shall be covered with Denso or Densyl tape or an equivalent to
provide long-term corrosion protection.

Thru holes (plain or tapped) shall be coated with Tectly 506 or equivalent, and
plugged with suitable plastic plugs to resist water ingress.

Tapped holes shall be filled with grease (EP, AP or similar) and plugged with suitable
plastic plugs to resist water ingress.

NOTE: Machined surfaces shall not be painted unless by specific

instruction by the Purchaser.

System 13- Prime Coat Only System For Bearing Surfaces:

Typical paint system for Mill Reline Machine (MRM) sliding bearing surfaces
Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 8501-1
with max grade of 85µm Ry5
(or an equivalent, as approved by the Purchaser)
Cleaning and degreasing as required per paint manufacturer specification.
1st Coat: International Interzinc 22 or approved equivalent
(Primer) Dry Film thickness 75 micron
Applied same day/ shift as surface preparation – as per ISO 8501-1

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: 75 micron

FINAL COLOUR: Green Grey

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