Hempel covers offshore splash 

Hempel has launched two new coatings specifically developed to protect the ‘splash zone’ of offshore structures, such as wind turbines. 

The company said the ‘splash zone’ is the area of an offshore asset just above the waterline, which suffers from the dual impact of atmospheric and immersion-type corrosion, as well as physical damage in areas around boat landings. 

However, the Hempadur Multistrength 35840 and 35842 coatings have been designed to enhance resistance to corrosion. 

“Unlike conventional coatings, these two products are almost solvent-free and contain a much higher percentage of reactive diluents instead of conventional solvents to create superior cross-linking properties, a chemical reaction that helps harden the coating,” Hempel said. 

Hempel oil and gas segment manager Simon Daly said: “Our products are easy to apply and hardness develops quickly during the curing process which allows for quicker handling – this makes them ideally suited to pre-fabricated items.” 

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