Key Freight Rail Coatings & Linings
Railcar Coatings: Fully Covered – Inside and Out
Long-lasting Coating & Lining Systems for Freight Rail
Your railcar coating needs are fully covered – inside and out – thanks to our complete, proven portfolio, our experienced team of technical service representatives, and our dedicated rail research and development lab.
Whether you need interior linings or exterior coatings for your railcars, Sherwin-Williams has a solution for you. From our FDA approved linings to slip resistant coatings, all of our products were designed with performance in mind. We'll keep you up and running — and when your railcars do need service, our fast curing and easy to apply coatings and linings will return them to service quickly.
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ResuGrip™ 075
ResuGrip™ 075 is ResuGrip™ 075 is a water-based, flexible acrylic, anti-slip floor and deck coating formulated for pedestrian traffic. This low VOC coating provides impact and abrasion resistance and is available in selection of standard rail colors with custom colors available upon request.
For use over properly prepared uncoated and previously coated metal surfaces in the rail industry, such as but not limited to:
- Ladders
- Handrails
- Exterior roofs
- Tank car crow’s nests
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ResuGrip™ 150
ResuGrip™ 150 is a modified epoxy, anti-slip floor and deck coating engineered to resist heavy pedestrian traffic. This low VOC coating provides impact and abrasion resistance. It also provides chemical resistance to oil, gasoline, acids, caustics, and most solvents. ResuGrip™ 150 is available in selection of standard rail colors with custom colors available upon request.
For use over properly prepared uncoated and previously coated metal surfaces in the rail industry, such as but not limited to:
- Ladders
- Handrails
- Exterior roofs
- Tank car crow’s nests
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CarClad® Macropoxy 4200XL
CarClad® Macropoxy 4200X is a two-component, epoxy mastic coating designed for the exterior of railcars. This chemical and corrosion resistant coating provides economical and effective protection from the elements, helping to reduce maintenance costs and enhance the railcar value. CarClad® Macropoxy 4200XL chalks black — maintaining its black color for the lifetime of the coating.
For use over properly prepared steel exterior surfaces of railcars:
- Chalks black
- Excellent edge retention for the complete coverage of shapes of railcars
- Fast dry to handle and stencil times
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CarClad® ER
CarClad® ER is a two-component, fast-curing, ultra-high-solids epoxy. This external coating offers exceptional edge retention, corrosion protection and chemical resistance. CarClad® ER provides best-in-class, long-term protection against the elements to reduce maintenance costs over the life of the railcar.
For use over properly prepared steel exterior surfaces of railcars:
- Superior edge retention for the complete coverage of shapes of railcars
- Dry to stencil in less than two hours
- Best-in-Class life cycle for extended maintenance intervals
- Superior edge retention for the complete coverage of shapes of railcars
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CarClad® WB 1400
CarClad® WB 1400 is a high-performance acrylic primer designed for use in two-coat systems or as a standalone transportation primer. With extended recoat windows and wet-on-wet compatibility, it streamlines production schedules and improves throughput while delivering excellent corrosion resistance.
For use over properly prepared steel exterior surfaces of railcars:
- Fast drying
- Wet-on-wet application
- Low VOC and low flash point
- Extended recoat window
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CarClad® WB 2600
CarClad® WB 2600 is a high-solids, direct-to-metal waterborne acrylic coating designed for the exterior of railcars. This corrosion- and weather-resistant finish helps preserve railcar appearance, extend maintenance cycles, and improve shop throughput. CarClad® WB 2600 is available in a wide range of standard rail colors with custom options available upon request.
For use over properly prepared steel exterior surfaces of railcars:
- Excellent gloss and color retention
- High-build formula for complete coverage
- Fast dry to handle and stencil times
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CarClad® WB 600 is a single-component, non-asphaltic waterborne acrylic coating designed to meet AAR M1002 regulations and Rule 88 compliance. Engineered for both new builds and repair yards, it offers fast dry-to-handle times, dry-fall properties, and surface tolerance to help maximize throughput and reduce total applied cost.
For use over properly prepared interior carbon steel jacket surfaces and exterior carbon steel tank surfaces.
- Resistant to thermal cycling
- Low VOC formulation
- Fast dry-to-handle times
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CarClad® WB 2700HCR is a single-component, reinforced waterborne coating engineered to protect from aggressive chemical attack during the loading and unloading processes, helping assets withstand demanding environments while maintaining their visual appeal over a long service life.
For use overprepared steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel.
- Reinforced, high chemical-resistant formulation
- Unlimited recoat window
- Single-pass application
- Fast stencil times
Exterior
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Dura-Plate® 7550
Dura-Plate® 7550 is an ultra-high-solids epoxy phenolic FDA lining designed to meet the demands of the rapidly changing freight rail world — delivering a lining to carry a wide range of wet and dry commodities with protective qualities that extend the life of your railcars.
For use over properly prepared steel surfaces in the rail industry:
- Compliant to FDA 175.300 for dry and wet service
- No BPA intentionally added
- Flexible coating minimizes cracking in critical weld seams
- Application via standard airless equipment
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Nova-Plate® UHS
Nova-Plate® UHS is a 100% solids, novolac amine epoxy. Nova-Plate UHS is designed for service in new and refurbished rail tank cars transporting crude oil, diluent, fuels, solvents, and other commodities at ambient and elevated temperatures. Nova-Plate UHS has an extensive track record in North America with service in large unit train operators.
For use over properly prepared steel surfaces in the rail industry:
- Single-coat application via standard or plural component airless application
- High temperature and steam out resistance- reduces cracking and degradation in steam coil zones
- Broad chemical resistance range to accommodate swing service
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Nova-Plate® 360
Nova-Plate® 360 is a two-component, flake-reinforced novolac tank lining with return to service times in as little as 24 hours. It has excellent abrasion resistance, and it incorporates Optical Activated Pigment (OAP) technology to improve the accuracy and productivity of holiday detection.
For use over properly prepared steel surfaces in the rail industry:
- Excellent cargo release characteristics for faster unloading
- Excellent abrasion resistance to handle a wide range of cargoes
- Extended pot life for easier application
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CarClad® WB 600 is a single-component, non-asphaltic waterborne acrylic coating designed to meet AAR M1002 regulations and Rule 88 compliance. Engineered for both new builds and repair yards, it offers fast dry-to-handle times, dry-fall properties, and surface tolerance to help maximize throughput and reduce total applied cost.
For use over properly prepared interior carbon steel jacket surfaces and exterior carbon steel tank surfaces.
- Resistant to thermal cycling
- Low VOC formulation
- Fast dry-to-handle times
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CarClad® WB 2700HCR is a single-component, reinforced waterborne coating engineered to protect from aggressive chemical attack during the loading and unloading processes, helping assets withstand demanding environments while maintaining their visual appeal over a long service life.
For use overprepared steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel.
- Reinforced, high chemical-resistant formulation
- Unlimited recoat window
- Single-pass application
- Fast stencil times
Interior
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