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Coppercoat marine antifouling

Coppercoat marine antifouling

Coppercoat marine antifouling

Product catalog summary
Introduction
COPPERCOAT is a long-lasting anti-fouling coating developed in the 1980s and available since 1991. It is known for its durability, with a lifespan of over 10 years, and is widely used by yachtsmen globally.

Product Specifications
COPPERCOAT is a solvent-free epoxy resin filled with 99% pure copper powder. Each litre contains 2 kilograms of copper, making it the most potent copper-based anti-fouling available. It is classified as non-leaching and environmentally friendly, complying with UK and EU regulations.

Performance and Benefits
The coating provides extra efficiency by reducing growth rates and maintaining a clean hull, leading to increased speed and reduced fuel consumption. It offers longevity, protecting hulls for at least 10 seasons, and requires low maintenance, needing only periodic hosing to remove sea-slime.

Application Process
COPPERCOAT can be applied to various materials, including GRP, steel, and wood, with appropriate primers. The application involves mixing and applying four thin coats in a single day. A free instructional DVD is available for detailed guidance.

Testimonials and Case Studies
Numerous testimonials highlight the product's effectiveness and longevity, with users reporting satisfaction after many years of use. Case studies include applications on various vessels, demonstrating its versatility and performance.

Usage and Coverage Calculation
To determine the required quantity, calculate the hull area and apply a factor based on the vessel type. COPPERCOAT covers 4 square meters per litre. Examples are provided to illustrate the calculation process.

Conclusion
COPPERCOAT is a proven, cost-effective solution for long-term anti-fouling protection, suitable for both commercial and leisure marine sectors.
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Catalog excerpts

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MULTI-SEASON ANTI-FOULING WORLDWIDE: WORLDCLASS + 10 YEARS LIFESPAN

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Coppercoat's development 2003 Hull all clean on 10th anniversary 2005 Coppercoat still performing after 12 years continual immersion public since 1991, COPPERCOAT is possibly the most powerful and long lasting anti-fouling available to the modern yachtsman. This hard wearing densely copper filled epoxy resin is successfully protecting tens of thousands of boats the world over, repeatedly saving their owners the time and expense of annual COPPERCOAT is the obvious choice for owners searching for increased performance with reduced costs from: First marketed under the brand name Copperbot by C-Defence...

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COPPERCOAT is the combination of a specially developed solvent-free epoxy resin and high purity (99%) copper. Each litre of resin is impregnated with 2 kilograms of ultra fine spherical copper powder, the maximum allowed by law, making COPPERCOAT the strongest copper based anti-fouling available. Indeed no other anti-fouling exposes as much active copper to unwanted marine life as Classified as non-leaching, this highly effective coating is considerably kinder to the environment than its' self-eroding competitors whilst continuing to deter growth year after year. Indeed, correctly applied treatments...

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40ft GRP commercial pilot vessel On immersion, sea water attacks the exposed pure copper powder, causing the formation of cuprous oxide. This highly effective anti-fouling agent deters growth until the surface degrades further to become cupric hydrochloride. This final copper form is highly unstable, and is washed away by the movement of the yacht, thereby removing any accumulating silt or slime. This automatically reveals a fresh copper rich surface, whereby the process recommences. With an average thickness of 250 microns of COPPERCOAT being applied in a treatment, and a typical corrosion rate...

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COPPERCOAT can be successfully applied to virtually all craft, irrespective of their size and usage, and is consequently sold to both the commercial and leisure sectors. While GRP vessels require no undercoat, boats constructed of wood, steel and ferro-cement can also be protected following the application Specifically designed to be user friendly, this solvent-free non-toxic coating should be mixed thoroughly, one unit at a time, and simply applied to the prepared surface by roller or spray. A complete treatment is usually achieved with four thin coats, applied "wet on tacky" in a Coppercoat...

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Then, depending on the vessel, apply a factor^ for full bodied craft, sud^sj^^Bbì^Jf'br1**'^ displac^Mijrt Bi^Kryachts, no factor is PPI^Hnor medium bodied craft, such as large fin and skeg or bilge keeled yachts, multiply by a factor of 0.75; while for light bodied craft, such as fin keeled yachts, multiply by a factor of 0.6. If the calculation is in feet, multiply the figure by 0.093 to convert to square metres. Given that COPPERCOM has an effective coverage rate of 4 square metres per litre for a full treatment of all the necessary coats, divide this figure by 4 to determine how many litres...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.