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Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering edge coverage properties of the Sigma solvent free product range.

The solvent free nature of Sigma

Novaguard means that it is more envi- ronmentally friendly than solvent based products both in terms of VOC emission and health and safety, with the solvent free nature of Sigma Novaguard improving the working conditions for the applicator as well as reducing the explosion hazard.

Application can be carried out by brush or roller for small areas and cold single feed airless spray for large areas.

Sigma Novaguard allows the user to specify/apply it at dry film thickness down to 150 microns, enabling a two coat system of total 300 microns to be specified. Previously the minimum application film thickness for a single coat solvent free tank coating was in the

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The excellent flow, wetting of the steel and resistance to cracking at high film thicknesses mean that it is ideally suited to for application to pitted steel where a high degree of chemical resistance is required. Sigma Novaguard is the solu- tion for vessels such as product carriers where tanktop pitting can be a problem or FPSO's (newbuilding or conversion) where a relatively high degree of chem- ical resistance is essential combined with a long-term performance require- ments, as these vessels can typically be on station for 10-20 years with little or no possibility for maintenance.

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Ameron Raises the

Coatings Bar

Ameron launched a new high perform- ance epoxy anticorrosive, Amercoat 240

Universal Epoxy. The new product offers the benefits of Amercoat 225, plus additional features, including: • High solids (87% by volume)/Low

VOC (<150 grams/liter) • Low-temperature cure down to 20 degree F without the requirement of additional additives or alternate curing agents • High degree of surface tolerance, particularly well-suited for UHP hydroblasting surface preparation • Acceptable for exterior area and ballast, fuel and potable water tanks • High-build, single-coat applications up to 12 mils DFT • > 70% edge retention, better cover- age on angles and sharp corners

Excellent wetting properties when coating deteriorated surfaces • Fast dry, extended overcoat interval

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Simrad Offers New

Satellite TV System

Simrad offers three new models:

TV45, TV46 and TV60, which are tout- ed as providing superior perform- ance for unparal- leled television viewing on vessels of all types and sizes. TV45 is designed for slow- er moveing boats in areas with strong satellite signals. TV46 features a faster antenna follow up speed, making it ideal for faster vessels. TV60 is designed for areas with weak satellite signal.

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