EXAMPLE OF A SUCCESSFUL MARINE
APPLICATION
Ballast Tank Refurbishment using ThistleBond 152
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The Problem |
A client required a high performance
marine coating system for the long-term corrosion protection
of mild steel ballast tanks on its oil tankers.
The oil tanker in this photograph was originally commissioned
in 1985 and as part of a refurbishment programme in 2002,
8 ballast tanks totalling 15,000m² had been earmarked
for refurbishment.
The material needed to be capable of easy application to
rusty steelwork, which could only be prepared by wire brush.
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The Solution |
ThistleBond 152 SFE was recommended
for this application on account of its excellent adhesion
to manually prepared or damp steel.
The substrate was wire brushed to remove any loose rust
and our two component, solvent-free epoxy coating ThistleBond
152 SFE was then applied by the client's own contracting
team.
All involved with the contract were impressed with the
ease of application of the material. A further contract
was awarded for a larger vessel immediately afterwards with
ballast tanks totalling 18,000 m². |
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Product Information |
THISTLEBOND 152 SFE BALLAST TANK COATINGS
(PRODUCT CODE TL 501 - £18-00 / 1 Litre Unit - TL500
- £40-00 / 2.5 Litre Unit)
High Performance Solvent Free Coating for OSMOSIS prevention
on GRP hulls and structures operating under CONTINUOUS immersion.
- Ideal for Steel, GRP and metal surfaces under total
immersion conditions
- Apply to Grit Blast, Hydro Blast or manually prepared
surfaces
- Tolerant to previously coated and damp surfaces
- Apply by Brush, Roller or Airless Spray
- Approved by Lloyds REGISTER as a two coat application
- Warranty offered up to 10 years on finished product
The product is regarded as the best Ballast tank coating
on the market by Shell Shipping (report by Shell is available
upon request) and is currently under trial with Chevron
Texaco.
The use of this product is NOT LIMITED to the shipping
industry. Major applications can be found with companies
who deal with and have to maintain and protect OFF-SHORE
facilities (Port Structures - Sea Defences - Dry Dock Facilities
- Local Water Authorities) are just a few.
This APPLICATION could bring you MORE
PROFITABLE BUSINESS - why not pass it on to your
sales personnel. |
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