Coatings and protective treatments for every type of vehicle
The application of coatings and protective treatments based on expanded polyurethane, polyurea, and cold polyurea in the automotive and military sectors presents an effective solution to optimize the longevity and robustness of various types of vehicles. This approach constitutes an important strategy for enhancing and boosting performance, providing a range of significant benefits.
In particular, the use of these advanced materials results in a prolonged operational lifespan of vehicles, helping to minimize wear and deterioration over time. Beyond increased longevity, these coatings also offer considerable resistance to various forms of mechanical and environmental stress.
Futura Europe is the official distributor of Rhino Linings, an American company that is a leader in vehicle coatings and protective treatments. Thanks to the experience gained over the years, along with the research and innovation it has been able to contribute, it guarantees high-quality protective, scratch-resistant, and anti-corrosion treatments, providing the vehicle not only with maximum protection but also with a bold and distinctive aesthetic.
The use of these advanced materials helps extend the useful life of vehicles, reducing maintenance costs and improving performance in extreme conditions. Moreover, these materials offer greater resistance to corrosion, ballistic protection, and adverse weather conditions, making them ideal for automotive and military applications.
Polyurea for automotive
Rhino Linings protective coatings are made with spray polyurea, a high-strength elastomeric material that ensures excellent adhesion properties to the vehicle’s bodywork, both for visible and hidden components. Additionally, polyurea provides flexibility, waterproofing, resistance to corrosion and abrasion, perfectly preventing wear and tear caused by prolonged use over time. Here are the main benefits in the automotive field:
- Thermal and acoustic insulation: The use of expanded polyurethane foam inside the walls of cars can improve thermal and acoustic insulation, making the cabin more comfortable and quieter.
- Anti-corrosion protection: The application of polyurea or cold polyurea-based coatings on exposed parts of the car, such as the chassis, can protect against corrosion, scratches, and damage caused by road debris.
- Chassis waterproofing: Cold polyurea can be used to create a waterproof coating on the car’s chassis, protecting it from moisture, snow, and weather conditions.
- Sealing joints: Cold polyurea can be used to seal joints and gaps in the car, preventing water infiltration and reducing the risk of corrosion.
Suitable cladding solutions for interior floors, rocker panels, fender, grill, hardtop, and other off-road components.
Maximum protection and customization for the body, chassis, and bumper of ATVs designed to proceed on rough terrain and utility vehicles.
Effective protection for truck floor, grill, bumper, panels, and all those components most exposed to the risks dictated by external agents.
Anticorrosive protective coatings ideal for construction vehicles such as excavators, bulldozers, concrete mixers, trucks, utility tractors, and loaders.
Protective coatings help extend the life of these vehicles at risk of impact and abrasion from impacts and chemical attack.
Protective coatings prevent rust and corrosion of all types of boats and other vehicles used in water.
Polyurea for military defense
All branches of the American military, and beyond, use Rhino Linings protective coatings, which are perfect for reducing the effect of shrapnel and deflecting the energy produced by explosions. The products are tested to provide maximum protection, resist most conventional weapons and explosive threats, thereby keeping both resources and people safe. Here are the main benefits in the military field:
- Anti-corrosion protection: In military vehicles, polyurea or cold polyurea-based coatings can be applied to protect the external surface from corrosion and damage caused by use in harsh environments.
- Chemical resistance: Polyurea is resistant to many chemical agents, making it suitable for military applications where exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible.
- Thermal insulation: In military vehicles or equipment, the use of expanded polyurethane foam can improve thermal insulation and resistance to extreme temperatures.
- Sealing critical points: Cold polyurea can be used to seal critical points, such as joints and fittings of military vehicles, reducing the likelihood of water infiltration and damage.
- Ballistic protection: In some cases, polyurea can be used as a protective coating to enhance the ballistic resistance of military vehicles.
The cladding material adheres to a wide variety of surfaces (concrete, steel, aluminum, and fiberglass) and creates a monolithic, seamless barrier that deflects explosion energy while keeping structures intact.
Composite Armor, designed by Rhino Linings Corporation with its technology partners, serves as lightweight, narrow-gauge armor for greater protection than hardened steel armor. It is able to effectively block a wide range of ballistic threats.
The self-sealing Battle Jacket® Fuel Tanker Self Sealing Technology (FTSS) allows you to transport fuel safely while providing maximum protection for fuel cells.
Rhino Linings coatings protect and increase the level of safety even of trucks carrying fuel, tanks, and other defense vehicles. In addition, they can provide protection and corrosion prevention to reservoirs, buildings and structural walls, explosive detonation chambers, ramps and walkways with high traffic and risk.