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Sigma Coatings

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TANKS AND HOLDS

Each year the chemical industry continues to develop more and more products which may need to be shipped in bulk or as parcels in chemical/product carriers.

Sigma Coatings is continually monitoring new products to ensure that it can offer the most suitable tankcoating system for every eventuality.

The 5 Sigma tankcoating systems, developed from an in-depth knowledge of owners' requirements, are designed to provide the perfect solution to every problem, from the transport of dry bulk foodstuffs and mild chemicals, to the constant shipment of highly aggressive chemical cargoes in a variety of sequences.

This specialised range of products, all of which are isocyanate-free, includes phenolic epoxies, optimally crosslinked epoxies, high-build epoxies, solvent-free epoxies and inorganic zinc silicates.

BELOW THE WATERLINE

The build up of marine life on a ship's hull can greatly reduce its operational efficiency. As a result of extensive research, Sigma now produces a comprehensive range of antifouling paint systems designed to prevent fouling, thereby minimising roughness and improving the hydrodynamic efficiency of the hull through the water.

The Sigmaplane line has four premium self-polishing antifoulings, each suited to particular operational characteristics.

The Sigma Pilot line is a contact leaching longlife antifouling system, while the

Classic line offers traditional antifouling formulations providing ship owners with economical fouling prevention.

All three lines have ri» an 'Ecol' version which complies with the latest environmental regulations.

ABOVE THE WATERLINE

Boottops, topsides, superstructures and decks not only have to look good but must also withstand the rigours of impact, abrasion, weather and extremes of temperature.

Sigma Coatings has perfected a range of paints to meet all these requirements.

Based on Sigma CM Coating, a chemically modified, high-build recoatable epoxy, the Sigma CM system provides excellent durability with unlimited overcoating intervals.

When used in conjunction with specialised coatings such as Sigma EP

Multiguard and Sigma

EP Glassflake, this remarkable system ensures that vessels look their best and perform to the highest possible standards.

Comprehensive files on the Sigma Coatings specially developed for each area of a vessel are now available.

SIGMA COATINGS Sigma Coatings 8979 Market Street, Houston, TX77029

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