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After 3 years of success in the Northeast Asian as well as West European markets, Sandefjord, Norway, headquartered layers expert Jotun prepares to release its tested Jotacote Universal S120 guide to the globally market after 3 years of success in the North East Asian as well as West European market.
Jotacote Universal S120 is the globe’s very first solitary layer, solvent totally free system to fulfill the Performance Standards for Protective Coatings (PSPC) laid out in IMO Resolution MSC.215( 82 ), favorably given that 2017.
It has actually currently been put on a range of vessels consisting of 12 provided vessels with 6 even more incomplete as well as an extra 4 jobs protected.
Jotun records consumer comments as being that the covering has actually surpassed all assumptions as well as cases to have without a doubt the best variety of applications for solvent totally free global guide in the newbuild market.
Jotacote Universal S120 was presented to leading lawns in Northeast Asia as well as West Europe in 2017. The remedy, the very first of its kind on the marketplace, includes license pending Covallox innovation that integrate covalent bonds in its chemistry in addition to the currently existing hydrogen bonds common of standard epoxy. This, claims Jotun, uses unparalleled substratum bond supplying toughness as well as anticorrosive buildings targeted at life time security of the vessel, especially in the ballast storage tanks.
“The response we’ve received from the market in Northeast Asia and West Europe illustrates the efficacy of Jotacote Universal S120 and the strong benefits it delivers to shipowners,” claimsDr Erik Risberg, Global Marketing Director, Jotun Marine Coatings.
“We’re now gearing up to take this unique product to our global customers,” he includes. “It is market proven in South Korea, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding nations as well as in Germany which specializes in building cruise vessels. This gives us an excellent foundation to build upon and we believe Jotacote Universal S120 can be a genuine game changer within marine universal primers. The application of single coat systems is more demanding, and this careful approach has enabled Jotun’s technical staff to establish robust procedures to ensure the perfect completion.”
SOLVENT-FREE STYLE
Although solvent-free meanings can differ from market to market, Jotacote Universal S120 is a “true” solvent-free guide, claimsJotun This optimizes its prospective to minimize Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) as well as CARBON DIOXIDE exhausts. It is thought about that global guides usually stand for 60-80% of the complete paint quantity on a newbuilding job which would certainly after that convert to a terrific decrease in VOC exhausts for onward assuming lawns as well as proprietors. The solitary layer, solvent-free. PSPC accepted system of Jotacote Universal S120 is claimed to even more minimize intricacy as well as manufacturing time boosting shipbuilding performance by approximately 43%.
There are additionally benefits in regards to long-lasting efficiency.
“Traditional solvent-borne coatings can become brittle over time, aging with both exposure to ballast water and the hot and humid conditions of laden vessels,” claimsRisberg “However, with Covallox technology we can minimize the aging process and retain the coating’s original flexibility ensuring unbeatable durability and minimal maintenance throughout the vessel’s life cycle. This leads to compelling cost benefits, especially as, with less durable coatings, steel replacement is often necessary. But not with Jotacote Universal S120!”
Jotun sees Jotacote Universal S120 as having a massive capacity as a choice to standard layers for the maritime market.
“Jotacote Universal S120 is truly solvent-free, conforming to the highest standards and ensuring optimal long-term performance,” claimsRisberg “The three years of experience we’ve received from applications in South Korea and Germany has been invaluable. We now look forward to emulating that success for customers across the globe.”
