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Marine Coatings Review — Muhlhan Group tional underwriters on a long-term basis.

In addition to recent projects in

PACIFIC MARINE SERVICES

Circle 48 on Reader Service Card that have significantly improved propeller surfaces. The result has been sharnlv increased DroDeller

Marine Coatings Review — Palmer (continued from page 44) primer is a corrosion-resistant coating that creates an excellent adhesive bond between the deck and the PM-249 underlayment.

PM-249 is an ambient-curing, self- leveling polyurethane that pro- duces a continuous elastomeric polymer. It is applied at a mini- mum of 70 mils. (PM-2490 is spe- cifically formulated for cambered decks or other sloping areas.)

After proper curing of the PM- 249, PM-1665 polyurethant non- skid is applied. This is a high-per- formance coating that was devel- oped for use in areas where flexi- bility and toughness are required.

The non-skid is available in roll or spray versions.

PM-1315U is a two-part polyu- rethant sealer and dress coat de- signed for use with the PM-1665 non-skid. The dress coat can also be used to apply lines or other markings on the deck.

Palmer International also man- ufactures Chocktite Green, a pour- able chocking compound that is approved by the American Bureau 9 U

WHY SANDBLAST? "We saved $79,400 by using

CHESTERTON RUST TRANSFORMER"

CHESTERTON RUST TRANSFORMER is available in all major ports from Distributors with Factory Trained Specialists to advise you on application techniques.

For complete information, send for Bulletin 71700.

A.W.CHESTERTON CO.,Stoneham, MA 02180 U.S.A.

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PERFORMANCE HULL

CLEANING SERVICES

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Performance Hull Cleaning Ser- vices, Inc. of New Orleans and

Menomonee Falls, Wise., provides customers with hull surface man- agement technology. Using data from many Naval research facili- ties, the company has obtained hull cleaning and antifoulant reactivation procedures of the highest level available anywhere.

Remarkable savings are ob- tained by: proper reactivation schedules obtained by computer, individualized for each vessel; comprehensive underwater color video surveys; drydock extensions up to five years. The economies can be further increased by using special reactivatable paints that greatly reduce hull surface roughness.

Using data supplied by the cus- tomer on an easy-to-read survey, the Comtrax computer determines the hull surface management pro- gram for each vessel based on op- erational and geographical his- tory. The data is updated at every reactivation with on-site inspec- tions.

Ship personnel can see for them- selves, using the company's profes- sional camera divers, how the job is being done and the condition of the hull by use of a TV monitor on the service vessel. Video tapes of the operation will be sent to the customer free of charge, upon re- quest, so that the customer's own engineers can evaluate the operation.

Performance Hull Cleaning reactivates an average of about 24,500 square feet per hour. If ne- cessity dictates, on larger vessels, the company can double that pro- duction rate by adding another sub.

PHILADELPHIA RESINS

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Philadelphia Resins Corporation of Montgomeryville, Pa., manufac- tures the Phillyclad® 1000 Series, a two-component, catalyzed epoxy protective coating designed for de- manding marine and industrial requirements. It can be used on in- terior and exterior surfaces of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, etc., where there is a need for resis- tance to chemicals, moisture, abrasion, and impact.

Phillyclad 1000 Series offers long-term durability in the paint- ing and protection of steel, con- crete, and wood decks; steel fuel storage tanks, pipelines, and other steel structures. It is non-toxic when cured (3-4 davs at 72 F) and

The U.S.S. Laffey had been decommissioned and permanently docked at Patriots Point Naval and

Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina.

Sea water and salt air were taking their toll on the deck and superstructure.

It was the job of Maintenance Supervisor George R.

Maynard to restore and then maintain the ship.

To remove the rust and prepare the surface for priming, he received sandblasting estimates ranging from $80,000 to $125,000.

Using $600 worth of CHESTERTON RUST

TRANSFORMER he was able to prepare a rust-free surface ready for primer coat. The problems of sandblasting were eliminated, allowing work to be performed by in-house personnel.

The final coatings have resisted undercutting and the ship is today attractive and easier to maintain.

Daily visitors now tour the decks of this exciting historical attraction.