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High-quality zinc silicate shopprimer for optimising ship-building processes compliant with IMO PSPC
Todays shipbuilding industry is becoming increasingly competitive and companies are forced to focus on improved efficiency and profitability. Steel handling and fabrication are central elements in the ship-building process, and the quality and application properties of coatings applied to the steel are of major importance. Applied as thin films to freshly blast-cleaned steel, shopprimers provide corrosion protection during the period of fabrication, transportation and erection. By choosing a shopprimer with the right characteristics, you can optimise the collective production processes.
Product description
HEMPELS SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is a two-component, inhibitor free, zinc containing, solvent-borne ethyl silicate shopprimer, specially developed for automatic spray application in line production in fully automated shoppriming plants.
Application
The product is designed for airless spray application, but can also be applied by air spray and brush for touch-up. The surface must be completely clean and dry with a temperature above the dew point to avoid condensation. Minimum steel temperature is 0C/32F and maximum approximately 55C/131F. The typical dry film thickness is 15 micron (measured on a smooth surface). The product components are easily pumpable and can be supplied as 20 litre sets as well as in 1000 litre containers e.g. for use in automatic recyclable systems. Supply in 1000 litre containers can also significantly ease handling and will reduce waste.
Surface preparation
In line with PSPC requirements, steel to be used for ballast tanks must be free of oil and grease. PSPC also requires abrasive blasting to Sa 2 and a surface profile between 30 and 75 m. Soluble salt contamination must not exceed what corresponds to conductivity of 50 mg/m sodium chloride, and visible dust must be removed.
Product data
Colours/Shade nos: Volume solids Flash point Specific gravity VOC Drying time Fully cured Pot life Shelf life Overcoating Reddish grey/19890 Grey/19840 28% 5C/41F 1.3 kg/litre 10.8 lbs/US gallon 620 g/litre 5.15 lbs/US gallon Dry to handle in 3-4 minutes at 20C/68F 4 days at 20C/68F (75% RH) 24 hours 20C/68F 1 year (25C/77F) With subsequent coating as per paint system specification, when fully cured
Product performance
HEMPELS SHOPPRIMER 1589 provides excellent corrosion protection during transport, storage and construction, even for extended periods depending on climatic and environmental conditions.
Fast drying
Quick drying time enables handling, transport and stacking of plates immediately after application.
Certification
HEMPELS SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is certified by the major classification societies for weld quality, and has fume and other health certificates.
Other certificates/reports:
Welding Fumes: Schweisstechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt (SLV) Germany Welding Fumes: FORCE, Denmark Flame cutting fumes: FORCE Health certificate: Russian Register of Shipping
Product highlights
Features
PSPC compliance
BeneFits
Steel producers can supply shipyards with PSPC compliant steel plates, which allow shipyards more flexibility in production process 1 Shipyards can leave clean intact shopprimer on the steel before coating with epoxy ballast tank system offering flexibility in production process2 Proven performance Independent performance evaluation Minimal influence on steel cutting and welding techniques, which improves quality and makes it ideal for modern high production shipyards Increases throughput and efficiency by faster handling of plates Keeps steel in prime condition and minimise the need for secondary surface preparation Reduces secondary surface preparation Compatible with standard application equipment and offers optimum process speed and high quality of steel protection
Long track record and extensive application list Certified as welding primer by major Class Societies Excellent cutability and weldability Fast drying Excellent corrosion resistance Excellent heat resistance Excellent application properties and film formation
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) HEMPELS SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is compliant with the shopprimer requirements of PSPC, however compatibility with the subsequent epoxy ballast tank coating system needs to be documented by the relevant ballast tank coatings supplier. 2) This is provided compatibility with the epoxy ballast tank system is confirmed by the coatings supplier. In this case the retained shopprimer shall be cleaned by sweep blasting, high pressure water washing or equivalent method.
06/2008
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