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There are keywords and phrases that should trigger the though of using CIM products for a variety of field applications. Each project had its own list of problems that will need to be solved.CIM polyurethane coatings have the ability to be flexible and handle substrate joint movement. This is demonstrated by our superior crack bridging capabilities on concrete. CIM can also be used to coat over and used in conjunction with dissimilar materials. CIM self-adheres to most substrates such as concrete, steel wood and fiberglass. CIM can also be applied over earth with the use of geotextile fabric CIM Scrim. CIM's abrasive resistance allows it to be used in parking decks and in normal applications wher other products may require a protection board. CIM has excellent chemical resistance to many acids and bases and can be used for secondary and primary containment. CIM is used because of its UV resistance and seamless application and it easily applied around penetrations. CIM has a quick turn around time. Under normal circumstances, CIM can be applied to an application and be put back into service within 24 hours. CIM offers products that are ANSI/NSF 61 approved for potable water and USDA approved for incidental food contact. CIM also manufactures industrial coatings that are 100% solid containing no VOCs and are fire resistant.
Use the CIM Coating Evaluation to see if CIM is the right solution for your project.
When competing against other products, using CIM can save the owner money both short term and long term. CIM can save labor and equipment costs especially with projects with complex shapes or penetrations. CIM forms a seamless liner, so there are no worries about seam failures. The asphalt extended polyurethane formula makes CIM very abrasion resistant. However, if the liner does get damaged, CIM can be easily repaired. This keeps long term costs down and the portion that was repaired will retain its original properties. CIM is a true elastomer and can stretch many times beyond its original size and return to its original size without loss of properties. It remains flexible at extreme temperatures. CIM also has the ability to bridge cracks up to 1/4 of an inch. With the changing seasons, a big advantage of being an elastomer is CIM’s ability to move with the substrate. As the concrete or steel expands and contracts with the changing temperatures, the CIM moves right along with it. While this article only covers a few advantages, if you are looking for a specific advantage, please contact our office. Our staff will provide you with the technical information that is necessary to help you.
CIM elastomeric coatings have a track record over 30 years long. A major advantage of the CIM high performance coating is that once the surface is properly prepared it can be applied over very rough surfaces in multiple coats and still provide a pinhole free, impermeable barrier that is able to bridge cracks and joints and stop leaks permanently. CIM can be applied using roller, squeegee, or spray pump.
Our line of polyurethane coatings covers many different types of applications in the liquid containment industry. CIM products vary in chemical composition to accommodate different application needs. Our industrial coatings are used in a number of different environments from roofing, to below grade, tank linings, parking decks, chemical containment, corrosion control, and many more.Our product line consists of CIM 800, CIM 1000, CIM 1000 Trowel Grade, CIM 1061 and CIM 2000. CIM 800 is specifically made for below grade or roofing work. CIM 800 is used for basic waterproofing needs. CIM 1000 is the “original” product from Chevron. It is the work horse of our product line. CIM 1000 is used for many applications from waterproofing to coating wastewater treatment plants and protecting substrates from chemical attach to being abrasion resistant enough for parking decks and loading docks to lining water features (and many more uses)! CIM 1000 Trowel Grade (TG) is a thicker version of the CIM coatings, which is used for repairs and detailing corners, joint sealers, cant strips, and penetrations. CIM 1000 TG and CIM 1061 both have ANSI/NSF 61 approval for potable water as well as USDA approved for incidental food contact. CIM 2000 is 100% solid, fire resistant, ANSI/NSF 61 approved for potable water and gray in color. It is mainly used for secondary containment of hydrocarbons and used in cooling tower basins.
This is just a brief overview of our protective coatings and their usage. We will be giving you more detailed information in future blogs.
Later during the 1970’s baby-boomers were now driving and this spurred highway construction across the nation. Chevron at the time was providing asphalt for roads, but not the bridges. Chevron decided to use their formulation they had developed for the running tracks to waterproof bridge decks and named it Bridge Deck Membrane (BDM). The membrane worked so well, Chevron saw opportunities for the product in other markets and changed the name to Chevron Industrial Membrane (CIM) eventually becoming CIM 1000.
In the mid-80’s, Chevron acquired Gulf Oil. In order to pay for the acquisition, Chevron had to sell off its non-core businesses. CIM being neither a lubricant nor oil was sold.
Today C.I.M. Industries, Inc. is a privately owned company with the corporate headquarters located in Peterborough. The headquarters houses the technical, sales, administrative and development staff. The manufacturing, however, is done in company owned facilities in Houston, TX
Welcome to C.I.M. Industries’ first blog post! CIM Industries is a manufacture of high performance coatings and liners. Our protective coatings are used for both industrial and commercial industries and provide a seamless, impermeable, abrasion-resistant barrier against water and chemicals.
Check back frequently to read about how and where the CIM polyurethane coatings can be used along with interesting projects where we have been used. Learn about our benefits and how CIM can be the right solution for you.
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C.I.M. Industries Team
