Thermal-XR Spray Academy

 

A Business Advantage for HVAC Contractors Delivering Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Corrosion Protection

Overview

Thermal-XR provides advanced spray-applied coatings for HVAC heat-rejection equipment, designed to support energy efficiency while delivering superior corrosion protection in aggressive Australian environments.

 

The Spray Academy is Thermal-XR’s structured pathway for HVAC contractors to become trained and approved applicators, enabling them to offer a 5-year warranted coating solution as part of installation, refurbishment, or asset life-extension works.

 

What Is the Thermal-XR Spray Academy?

The Spray Academy is a contractor-focused training and approval program that equips participants to:

– Apply Thermal-XR coatings correctly and consistently

– Understand application limits and suitability

– Deliver outcomes defensible to consultants, asset owners, and facility managers

– Access a 5-year product warranty when application requirements are met

 

The 5-Year Warranty – Why It Matters

When Thermal-XR coatings are applied by trained and approved contractors:

– A 5-year warranty applies to the coating system

– Warranty supports coating integrity and corrosion protection

– Risk exposure is reduced for both contractor and asset owner

 

The Contractor Business Case

 

Energy Efficiency as a Value-Based Offering

Thermal-XR coatings can be positioned as an energy-efficiency support measure for air-cooled chillers, VRF/VRV condensers, DX systems, and refrigeration condensers. This enables contractors to move beyond price-only competition.

 

Corrosion as a Lifecycle Risk

Unprotected heat-rejection equipment in coastal and industrial environments is prone to premature corrosion, reduced performance, and early replacement. Thermal-XR helps extend asset life and reduce maintenance burden.

 

Becoming a Preferred Contractor

Spray Academy participation allows contractors to offer a specialist, trained, and warrantable service, supporting preferred contractor positioning and repeat work opportunities.

 

What Contractors Learn

Training typically covers:

– Surface preparation requirements

– Spray application techniques

– Quality control and verification

– Application suitability assessment

– Warranty documentation and compliance

 

Where Thermal-XR Fits in Projects

Thermal-XR coatings are commonly introduced during refurbishment projects, plant life-extension programs, and installations in aggressive environments, integrating naturally with major maintenance and upgrade works.

 

Find out more

HVAC contractors seeking to differentiate their business, provide energy-efficiency upgrades, and offer a 5-year warranted corrosion-protection solution are encouraged to apply to the Thermal-XR Spray Academy and become approved applicators GMG Receives European REACH Registration & Launch of GMG SPRAY ACADEMY – Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG