Case Study
Industry
Marine
Client
U.S. Navy
Asset
USNS Zeus
Summary
When the U.S. Navy decided to rebuild the cable ship USNS ZEUS they wanted to ensure the coating on the ventilation system would last as long as the expected rebuilt life of the ship. Because of salt water corrosion occurring on the inside of the ventilation system, conventional coatings only offered a normal life of 6-8 years where as the rebuild life for the ship was 20-25 years.
Those in charge of the rebuild therefore chose ZINGA as their coating of choice as the expected life with 100µm DFT ZINGA would be 20-25 years.
The first coat of ZINGA was applied prior to forming since ZINGA could be plasma cut with no distortions, could be welded without causing weld porosity, and could be bent 180º with no release or destruction of coating.
Case Study
Industry
Marine
Asset
Able One
Summary
The vessel, Able One, was coated across the board with ZINGA in 2015 as well as Zingatarfree + Antifouling (Micron 99) on the hull and Zingaceram HS and Durepox on the deck.
The ship was reinspected in 2019 after four years at sea and the coating was found to be in excellent condition.
‘Able One’ in 2015, freshly coated.
‘Able One’ in 2015, freshly coated.
The vessel during inspection in 2019
Both the deck (above) and hull were found to be in excellent condition.
Case Study
Industry
Marine
Client
Kingsground Narrow Boats
Asset
Narrow Boats
Summary
The frames of the iconic Kingsground Narrow Boats were protected with Zinga in 2003, prior to the wall and roof panelling being installed.
‘Able One’ in 2015, freshly coated.
The Zinganized wall prior to the wall panelling being added
The Zinganized roof prior to the roof panelling being added
After roof panelling.
Case Study
Industry
Marine
Asset
Vessel - Copious
Summary
The motor vessel COPIOUS was grit-blasted, Zinganised and top coated in 2001.
The vessel struck a rock in July 2002 and came into the harbour with a 3 meter long scratch on the starboard gunwale. The scratch was bright silver (pure zinc) and the owners were very happy indeed to see no sign of rust anywhere, indicating that the Zinga coating had done its job.
‘Able One’ in 2015, freshly coated.
The Zinganized wall prior to the wall panelling being added
The Zinganized roof prior to the roof panelling being added
Case Study
Industry
Marine
Client
Reviss UK Ltd.
Asset
Container Chassis
Summary
ZINGA was used to protect two 20m long container chassis that were purpose built to transport radioactive equipment. The application was done with airless spray, by “Hutchinson Technical Services”, based in Liverpool, North-West of England. The owner of the containers is a company called Reviss UK Ltd.
The grit blasting and application had to be done within a very short time frame. because of this, it was impossible to apply the ZINGALUFER with the mist coat & full coat technique, as recommended. Nevertheless, the final results were still very good.
After coating, they were transported to the harbour before being shipped to Russia or Argentina.
One coat of ZINGA was applied to 80 µm DFT
The chassis’ after being coated with Alufer WR
Ready for transport to their final destination