Sigma Prime 200 Epoxy Primer coating

Sigma Prime 200 epoxy primer coating

GZ Industrial Supplies is a distributor of Sigma Marine coatings in Nigeria, Sigma Prime 200 Epoxy Primer coating is a Universal epoxy anticorrosive primer, based upon pure epoxy technology

Characteristics of Sigma Prime 200 EPoxy primer coating

RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Immersion exposure

• Steel or steel with not approved zinc silicate shop primer; blast cleaned (dry or wet) to ISO-Sa21⁄2, blasting profile 30 - 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils)
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; weld seams and areas of damaged shop primer or breakdown should be blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21⁄2, blasting profile 30 - 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils) or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt3
• Coated steel; hydrojetted to VIS WJ2L (blasting profile 30 – 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils))
• Primed steel or previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination
• IMO-MSC.215(82) Requirements for Water Ballast Tanks and IMO-MSC.288(87) for Cargo tanks of Crude Oil Tankers
• (specified areas only)
• Steel; ISO 8501-3:2006 grade P2, with all edges treated to a rounded radius of minimum 2 mm (0.079 in) or subject to three pass grinding or at least equivalent process before painting
• Steel or steel with not approved zinc silicate shop primer; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21⁄2, blasting profile 30 - 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils)
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; weld seams and areas of shop primer damage or break down should be blast cleaned to Iso-Sa 21⁄2 blasting profile 30 – 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils): [1] For shop primer with IMO type approval; no additional requirements; [2] For shop primer without IMO type approval; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2 removing at least 70% of intact shop primer, blasting profile 30 – 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils)
• Dust quantity rating "1 for dust size class "3", "4" or "5", lower dust size classes to be removed if visible on the surface to be coated without magnification (ISO 8502-3:1992)
• Primed steel or previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination

Atmospheric exposure conditions

• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21⁄2, blasting profile 30 - 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils) or according to ISO-St3
• Shop primed steel; pretreated to SPSS-Pt3
• Galvanized steel must be free from grease, salts and any contamination
• Galvanized steel must be cleaned by solvent or roughened by sandpaper
• Coated steel; hydrojetted to VIS WJ2L (blasting profile 30 – 75 μm (1.2 – 3.0 mils))
• Primed steel or previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is marine paint?

Marine paint, also known as boat paint, is a specialised coating designed for use on boats, ships, and other marine structures. It provides protection against corrosion, fouling, and the harsh marine environment.

2. What are the different types of marine paint?

There are different types of marine paint, including antifouling paint (to prevent marine growth on the hull), topside paint (for above the waterline areas), bottom paint (for below the waterline areas), primers, and specialty coatings such as deck paint or bilge paint.

3. How often should I repaint my boat?

The frequency of repainting your boat depends on factors such as the type of paint used, environmental conditions, usage, and the condition of the existing paint. Generally, boats may require repainting every 3-5 years, but it's best to follow the paint manufacturer's recommendations.

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