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Hempel launches new Versiline coating for corrosion under
insulation
Versiline CUI 56990 is Hempel’s new protective coating designed to combat
the effects of corrosion under insulation. The coating, part of the
Versiline range, offers users a combination of heat resistance and
corrosion protection in a single material.
May 02, 2014 + + + Versiline is a range of
tailor-made speciality solutions for highly challenging applications –
such as chemical tanks, stack linings, absorbers and other process
equipment. Hempel is now adding a new coating to the range, Versiline CUI
56990, which was launched on 2 May in North America.
Hempel’s new
Versiline CUI 56990 ensures a safe, reliable and cost-effective process
environment with less risks of unexpected shut downs and lower maintenance
costs. Versiline CUI 56990 offers the best combination of anti-corrosion
protection, heat resistance and ease of application, making it a practical
and versatile solution in the fight against corrosion under insulation
(CUI).
“Versiline CUI 56990 reduces the probability of corrosion on
pressurised piping and equipment under insulation. Ultimately, the product
decreases the probabilities of equipment failure, providing a solid and
safe process environment,” Simon Daly, Group Oil & Gas Segment Manager at
Hempel explains, adding:
“Furthermore, the excellent corrosion
resistance of the product effectively increases the time between
repainting. By increasing this time and the costs associated with
repainting, maintenance costs are lowered”.
The excellent
heat-resistant properties of the product make it resistant to
micro-cracking; a common cause of premature coating failures,
micro-cracking occurs when the equipment is exposed to elevated
temperatures and then encounters extended corrosive conditions as part of
its regular operational cycle.
Due to its special formulation,
Versiline CUI 56990 can be used both for new building and maintenance, in
conditions ranging from cryogenic to elevated temperatures of up to 650°C.
In addition, the product’s documented hardness and excellent adhesion
ensures protection against physical impact, which is important for new
building. This combination of hardness and adhesion ensures that minimal
damage is caused during transport and installation, thus avoiding
time-consuming touch up.
Simon Daly says: “The process industries
are continually looking for new ways to provide effective protection from
the effects of corrosion under insulation. The impressive performance of
Versiline CUI 56990 across a wide range of conditions allows specification
writers to simplify their approach to the coating of high temperature
pipework and equipment.”
Versiline CUI 56990 at a glance
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Heat resistant up to 650°C |
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Single-pack system that can also be applied to hot working process
equipment, thus avoiding shutdowns. |
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Suitable for use on carbon or stainless steel. |
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Excellent resistance to corrosion under insulation and thermal
cycling. |
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Versiline CUI 56990 is currently available in North America.
Hempel expects to launch the product globally in the near future. |
Source: Sarah McAleny,
Group Protective Marketing
Communications Manager, Hempel A/S
www.hempel.com
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