Marine and offshore steel structures are steel components and infrastructure designed for use in or around marine environments. These can include offshore pylons, platforms, decks, supports, and other structural steel exposed to moisture, salt spray and changing environmental conditions.
Because these structures are exposed to demanding conditions, protecting the steel from corrosion, abrasion and environmental wear is an important part of maintaining their condition and serviceability.
Steel structures in marine environments can be exposed to:
Abrasion and impact: Equipment, debris and physical contact can cause wear and damage to protective coatings.
Movement: Thermal expansion, contraction and structural movement can place stress on rigid coatings and increase the risk of cracking.
A suitable protective coating needs to provide a continuous barrier while also accommodating the movement and physical demands of the structure.
| Key Requirement | Marine & Offshore Challenge | Tufflon-D60 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Protection | Steel is regularly exposed to moisture, humidity and salt spray | Provides a continuous protective coating over properly prepared steel |
| Abrasion Resistance | Equipment, debris and physical contact can cause surface wear | Provides resistance to mechanical abrasion |
| Structural Movement | Thermal expansion and mechanical movement can place stress on coatings | High elongation helps accommodate substrate movement |
| Moisture Exposure | Marine structures can experience frequent water and humidity exposure | Low water absorption helps support coating performance |
| Complex Structures | Pylons and steel components may have irregular shapes and details | Seamless spray application provides continuous coverage |
| Application | Steel requires suitable preparation before coating | Designed for application to properly prepared, abrasive-blasted steel |
Tufflon-D60 is a pure polyurea elastomer designed for a range of industrial and structural applications, including marine structures and offshore pylons.
When applied to properly prepared and abrasive-blasted steel, Tufflon-D60 forms a seamless, flexible protective membrane. Its combination of adhesion, abrasion resistance and high elongation makes it suitable for applications where the coating needs to withstand physical wear and accommodate substrate movement.
Tufflon-D60 is a 100% solids, zero-VOC spray-applied coating that cures rapidly after application.
Proper surface preparation and application are important to achieving the expected performance of any polyurea coating system. Tufflon-D60 is applied using plural-component spray equipment, and steel substrates should be appropriately abrasive blasted and prepared before coating.
The suitability of Tufflon-D60 for a particular marine or offshore application will depend on factors such as the substrate, environmental exposure, surface preparation, coating thickness and project requirements. For specific applications, the Liquimix technical team can help determine the appropriate coating approach.
Every marine and offshore structure has unique exposure conditions and performance requirements. Contact the Liquimix technical team to discuss your project and determine whether Tufflon-D60 is suitable for your specific application.
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