The 9800 HT Offshore Film is unique in the way it works compared to traditional paint coating products. The film is a pure vinyl product which is in itself environmental friendly. When working with the film, no special precautions have to be taken regarding solvents or fumes. You can even apply the film when welding is going on near by. The major difference in application compared with conventional coatings is that you work with a dry product. There is no mixing of product, no waiting for coating to cure. As soon as the film is applied it is ready and you continue working on the next area.

It is the glue on the film that makes the 9800 HT Offshore Film different from other film products. This specially developed glue creates a bonding to the surface that is so good that even if the film is damaged there will be no corrosion developing under the film in the area close to the damage. This limits eventual cost of repairing damages as well.

The principle of corrosion protection

The product idea is based on the old principle of creating a barrier to prevent the steel.

The product has significant economic benefits for many marine applications when compared to conventional paint coatings. These include:

• Less work content and time involved in application. Radically extended lifetime between retreatment. 9800 HT Offshore film has a typical lifetime of 12-15 years and this is 2-4 times longer than most paint coating systems as used on ships. Substantial reduction in routine maintenance costs. The cost of maintenance will be reduced.

• On oil rigs and platforms the lifetime advantage might be of a minor value as the paint systems used for such applications have a lifetime similar to the Offshore Film. Here there are other benefits to take into consideration including the reduced application time, lower maintenance and cleaning costs, and the environmental benefits.