Cavitation erosion and corrosion remain persistent challenges in marine operations, often causing severe damage to rudders, thruster tunnels, and other underwater components. This leads to frequent drydockings, costly repairs, and operational downtime.
All areas prone to cavitation and corrosion damage should be protected with Ecoshield, says Sunsea Industries.
Cavitation erosion and corrosion remain persistent challenges in marine operations, often causing severe damage to rudders, thruster tunnels, and other underwater components. This leads to frequent drydockings, costly repairs, and operational downtime. However, Subsea Industries says that its glassflake-reinforced protective coating Ecoshield, has emerged as a trusted solution, with real-world case studies demonstrating that Ecoshield not only halts erosion but dramatically reduces long-term maintenance costs.
The challenge
Cavitation is the formation and collapse of vapor bubbles caused by changes in water pressure near metal surfaces. The forceful collapse of these bubbles eats away at exposed steel, especially around rudders and thruster tunnels, leading to rapid deterioration. Traditional coatings often fail to withstand such stress, eroding within months and requiring frequent reapplication.
Ecoshield was engineered to withstand these aggressive forces. Applied in two layers, the coating forms a hard, durable shield that adheres tightly to steel. Unlike conventional paints, it does
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