International. Hempel announced the launch of its new charging coating: Hempadur Ultra-Strength Fiber 47510. This innovative coating offers customers an excellent return on investment by offering up to a 40 percent reduction in cargo hold maintenance costs.
This state-of-the-art cargo coating is specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions experienced by bulk carriers' cargo holds, hatch caps and hatch arms. It offers superior corrosion protection and long repair intervals important to owners and operators, as well as simplicity of application for shipyards and applicators.
The Hempadur Ultra-Strength Fiber 47510 incorporates a unique combination of superior mechanical strength, fiber and automatic hardening technology for better load protection. Hempel's patented fiber technology offers superior coating flexibility in critical load areas, while self-hardening technology is activated by the heat of the load, increasing the mechanical, chemical and thermal strength of the coating.
Davide Ippolito, Group Project Manager, Marina, Hempel A/S said: "At Hempel we understand our customers' needs for ultra-fast, high-performance curing cargo coatings that deliver a rapid return to service, minimize maintenance costs, reduce vessel downtime and accelerate cleaning and inspection operations. Facing challenging market conditions, the right investment in optimal cargo coating, such as Hempadur Ultra-Strength Fiber 47510, will offer an extraordinary reduction of up to 40 percent in cargo hold maintenance costs for shipowners.
