CeRam-Kote in the Marine Industry
CeRam-Kote 54® protects expensive and critical service equipment in the most severe enviroments
Topside, CeRam-Kote protects against the harsh and demanding marine climate on decks, doors, hatches, valves, manifolds, fire water systems, winches, lines and equipment. Heliports and walkways benefit from application of CeRam-Kote's anti-skid system. Piping can be protected both internally and externally.
Although CeRam-Kote is not an antifouling coating, its extremely low water vapor permeability rate provides a superior anti-corrosive barrier coating below the waterline. When used in total immersion service, CeRam-Kote's toughness and very high adhesion (greater than 4,000 psi [27.98 MPa]) provides a surface that barnacles and marine growth can not penetrate.
Productivity - Essential
The ever increasing demand for productivity in the Marine Industry makes CeRam-Kote the ideal coating choice. Optimum productivity has become the competitive edge for modern shipyards.
In the repair business, timing is also critical. Quick turnaround is essential to boat owners and the customers they serve.
Under the right weather conditions, CeRam-Kote can be applied in one day and the boat placed back into service within 24 hours, minimizing downtime and maximizing labor productivity. CeRam-Kote’s slogan is: “what is blasted (prepared) today can be coated today.” Quick turnaround with improved performance not only improves service, it improves a company’s profit margin.
Low VOC’s
CeRam-Kote is environmentally friendly, with low VOC levels of 1.63 lb/gal (196 g/l). Unlike other coating systems, CeRam-Kote requires minimal or no thinners, so VOC levels remain low.
In a busy shipbuilding or repair facility, CeRam-Kote’s low VOC level coupled with its time saving application, means more coating jobs can be produced, while still functioning within the allocated VOC levels.
Abrasion Resistance and High Surface Lubricity
In special situations, CeRam-Kote has been used below the waterline for abrasion resistance and lubricity purposes. Light marine vessels have shown an increase in service speed and reduced fuel consumption. CeRam-Kote has provided successful protection on Coast Guard rescue vessels against high seas and sand abrasion on river inlets.
Coating water jet intakes is another excellent application for CeRam-Kote. In this application, CeRam-Kote protects against severe abrasion and erosion from the velocity of the particle-laden water entering and exiting the jet pumps.
CeRam-Kote provides excellent protection for cargo ship ramps and cable chutes. CeRam-Kote’s mechanical properties protect against wear and abrasion.
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