One leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings has partnered with a marine corrosion specialist to educate and provide innovative solutions to prevent corrosion to metals below the waterline in a sustainable way.
New Zealand foul release coatings manufacturer Propspeed has partnered with Marine Protection Systems to put together an informative demonstration tank that can be viewed on the Propspeed stand at Seawork 2022.
The insulative properties of Propspeed combined with correct anode solutions improve efficiencies, reducing fuel burn and operational costs, while also minimising the environmental impact that the leached materials from corrosion and coating loss have on the oceans. The Corrosion Protection Tank will show the relationship and performance of various anodes and coatings.
“Our team is continually developing key partnerships in tangential technologies to help our customers better understand how our products and other products they choose work together to protect their underwater assets,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed.
“While our product line is known for eliminating the adhesion of marine growth, it is also an excellent corrosion inhibitor. This new partnership will demonstrate the importance of selecting your anodes at the same time as selecting your underwater coatings. This is going to be a very informative demonstration.”
“We have worked towards establishing a reputation as a market leader in the manufacturer of anode technology and other vessel infrastructure that improves cathodic protection and efficiencies,” said Jess Gatt, General Manager, Marine Protection Systems. “Propspeed’s very knowledgeable staff are excellent at educating their customers on the benefits of Propspeed. Since their products work hand-in-hand with ours, we believe that they are the perfect partners to collaborate with.”
In the face of growing environmental sensitivity among groups worldwide, non-toxic alternatives to zinc are being sought. At the forefront of this change, a massive educational drive is being conducted by Marine Protection Systems, the manufacturer of innovative anode technology - Maddox Anode. With great efficiencies being achieved from a unique design, the Maddox Anode has proved it can offer significantly less growth, excellent coating performance and longevity with no environmentally toxic components.
Propspeed products on show at Seawork include Propspeed for running gear and any underwater metals and Foulfree for transducers.
Visit Propspeed at Seawork International 2022 on stand A25.
