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Triple Resin Technology Built for Rail

TriFLEX™ is engineered for exterior rail applications where long-term durability, weatherability, and mechanical performance matter. Built on advanced polymer technology, it combines three powerful resin systems to deliver strong chemical resistance, excellent UV stability, and industry-leading flexibility and impact resistance.


This balanced technology helps protect railcars against harsh service conditions, from mechanical stress and impact to prolonged environmental exposure. Backed by technical documentation and expert support, TriFLEX™ provides a reliable, high-performance solution for exterior railcar protection.

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TriFLEX

Powered by industry-first triple-resin technology, TriFLEX delivers lasting protection in one coat; cutting application time, reducing maintenance, and giving you more time to generate revenue.

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3-In-1

Industry-first coating technology

Unlike conventional coatings that rely on a single resin, TriFLEX leverages the power of three distinct resins, bringing unique benefits that, when combined, cohesively build on top of each other to offer superior performance.

A Series of Intertwined Resin Systems

Resin #1

Polyurethane Resin

Polyurethane Resin

The polyurethane resin in TriFLEX delivers chemical resistance, UV stability, and weathering resistance for long-term exterior performance.

Resin #2

Polyaspartic Resin

Polyaspartic Resin

The Polyaspartic resin gives TriFLEX its fast cure and early handling strength, helping coated assets return to service sooner with less downtime.

Resin #3

Proprietary Resin Blend

Proprietary Resin Blend

This engineered blend helps balance the performance profile of TriFLEX, contributing to corrosion resistance, flexibility, impact resistance, hydrophobic behavior, and dependable service performance.

02Why It Matters

Triple Hybrid Technology. One Smarter Coating System.

TriFLEX combines three distinct resin technologies in a single direct-to-metal coating to deliver the weathering, appearance, mechanical strength, and long-term durability demanding applications require.

But the advantage goes beyond coating performance. By eliminating the primer coat and reducing application steps, TriFLEX changes the economics of the entire coating process; less labor, less material, fewer inspections, and faster throughput.

The technology is in the coating. The value shows up in the operation.

Operational Outcomes

  • 30% Increase in shop throughput — Less time per job means more units through the shop, greater operating capacity, and more value from every shift.
  • 60% Reduction in Labor and Inspection Costs — Fewer application steps mean fewer labor hours, fewer inspection requirements, and significantly lower execution costs.
  • 20% Savings on Coating Materials — A more efficient coating system reduces material consumption and delivers meaningful savings before the asset even returns to service.
  • 25 Years of Durability — ISO 12944 testing indicates the one-coat TriFLEX system could deliver long-term protection in a C4 corrosivity environment.

03Applications & Use Cases

Where TriFLEX performs.

Primary Industries

  • Rail Transportation
  • Oil & Gas
  • Storage & Process Tanks
  • Facilities, Manufacturing

Asset Types

  • Rail Tank Cars
  • Hopper Cars
  • Tank Trucks
  • Industrial Pipe
  • Storage Tanks
  • Concrete & Containment

Recommended Environments

  • Exterior direct-to-metal applications
  • All climates — enhanced flexibility for thermal movement
  • High UV exposure environments
  • Applications requiring fast return to service

06Proof & Validation

Case Study

TriFLEX® Reduces Labor and Dry Time on Gulf Coast Tank Recoating Project

On this project, TriFLEX® simplified the process by replacing a traditional three-coat system with a two coat application. The result was a more efficient workflow that reduced coating application labor,shortened dry time, and helped return the asset to service faster.

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Case Study

TriFLEX® Helps Industrial Coating Teams Improve Throughput, Reduce Complexity, and Accelerate Project Completion Through Single-coat Efficiency.

On this project, TriFLEX® helped simplify the process by reducing the application from three coats to one.That streamlined approach allowed the coating team to move the project through the shop more efficiently while still providing the protection needed for demanding industrial piping service.

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Technical Reports

Atmospheric Durability of a Triple Resin DTM Coating

This technical study examines the atmospheric durability of TriFLEX® and its proprietary triple-resin technology, revealing superior UV and color stability compared to conventional epoxies, strong resistance to chemical exposure, and proven corrosion protection under ISO 12944-6 C4 testing. Explore the laboratory results and discover how TriFLEX® combines weathering resistance, chemical durability, and long-term asset protection in a single, direct-to-metal coat.

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Technical Reports

Mechanical Performance of a Triple-Resin DTM Coating

This technical study examines the mechanical performance of TriFLEX® and its proprietary triple-resin technology, revealing exceptional adhesion, flexibility exceeding 30%, and impact resistance greater than 160 in-lb. Explore the laboratory test results and discover how TriFLEX® delivers durable protection against physical stress while simplifying application with a single, direct-to-metal coat.

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