SonicShield Documentation
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Sustainable anti-fouling

01 What is SonicShield? SonicShield is a durable anti-fouling system that works on the basis of ultrasonic vibrations. It can be used in combination with anti-fouling or with a 03 Installation of the control unit biocide-free coating system. Every year, the laws and regulations for the authorization of biocides in anti-fouling coatings are tightened up, which greatly reduces the effectiveness SonicShield is ideal to use in combination with any anti-fouling so that you have much less problems with fouling growth on your hull. Also ideal when for longer idle periods when the anti-fouling...

04 Installation of the transducers Proper installation of the transducers is crucial for the effectiveness of the system. Identify a suitable location for the transducers: - Direct to the inside of the hull, in case of a soft-core or sandwich hull it needs to be place on the outside shell! - Spot with min. diameter of 75 mm - Even surface Step 1 Use a sanding machine to remove all paint and make the spot as smooth/even as possible. Step 2 Clean the surface and the vibrating membrane of the transducer thoroughly with acetone of a similar cleaning product. Do not touch these surfaces after...

05 Reference projects Van den Hoven Jachtbouw “As an extra addition to our current anti-fouling system, we have additionally opted for the sustainable system SonicShield from H2O Marine. We have applied this system to two of our vessels, one of which had sailed in salt water. After about a year, we took the ships out of the water for an inspection and we are very satified with the result.” Watertaxi Rotterdam “For the 100% electric new build watertaxi’s, Watertaxi Rotterdam was looking for a sustainable anti-fouling solution that was compatible with aluminium. The choice was made for H2O...