PAINTS - MARINE

Due to the rugged nature of the industry, protective coatings and specialised paints are required. There are many types of detrimental effects that can happen at sea, such as fouling and corrosion. Fouling is caused by plants and various sea creatures such as barnacles, attaching themselves to marine equipment and seriously impairing their operational efficiency. Since mild steel is used most commonly… More

Due to the rugged nature of the industry, protective coatings and specialised paints are required. There are many types of detrimental effects that can happen at sea, such as fouling and corrosion. Fouling is caused by plants and various sea creatures such as barnacles, attaching themselves to marine equipment and seriously impairing their operational efficiency. Since mild steel is used most commonly due to its relatively low cost, corrosion can be a serious problem in marine environments with exposure to water. These are amongst some of the problems that can be faced in the maritime industry which need to be protected against. Protective coatings for all areas of maritime equipment are available and provide such features as heat resistance, corrosion and anti-fouling. Types of paints and coatings that can be found include marine type coatings, heavy duty protective, industrial, and OEM paints. Less