Interior Rail Linings
Protection matched to specific cargo and environmental requirements
WHAT are Interior Rail Linings?
Interior rail linings are used to ensure safe transport of liquid or bulk dry cargo by rail. These linings offer protection to the cargo and the railcar. There are various linings available but they essentially breakdown to food-safe and anti-corrosive linings.
Sherwin-Williams offers an extensive selection of durable railcar interior linings to match specific cargo and environmental requirements. Drawing on our extensive experience and deep knowledge of the rail industry, we optimize application efficiency to speed up shop operations and promptly get railcars back into service.
- Extends the qualification intervals of railcars
- Protects against chemical and mechanical degradation
- Reduces railcars’ out-of-service time
- Resistant to high temperature loading and unloading processes
- Direct and indirect food contact FDA compliant liners
Anti-Corrosive & Food-Safe Rail Linings
Sherwin-Williams high-performance interior linings safeguard cargo through outstanding long-term corrosion protection over the life of a car. Our linings solve for various sensitive cargoes including crude oils, solvents, wet and dry commodities, food acids, and more.
Sherwin-Williams protective interior linings offer:
- Superior corrosion and chemical resistance
- FDA 175.300 for dry and wet service compliancy
- Ease of application and fast cure times
Long-Lasting Interior Rail Linings
Our railcar linings provide outstanding long-term corrosion protection. The application process is efficient, reducing downtime and providing long-term asset benefits.
Sherwin-Williams phenolic epoxies, novolac epoxies, amine cured, vinyl esters, and hybrid polyurethane lining systems form a strong bond with well-prepared steel surfaces. These linings effectively seal railcars, safeguarding cargo against chemical attacks and corrosion. With their exceptional protective qualities, our lining products are designed to endure for the long haul. Our lining products extend the service life of your railcars, enhance performance, and decrease long-term maintenance costs.
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