EPOBARR ® anticorrosion marine coating
A unique super high-build fiber re-enforced solvent free epoxy compound. Epobarr highly recommended for a quick and effective solution ensuring a permanent protection to areas with frequent recurring or extensive rust problems
The EPOBARR from Wilckens® was developed for the repair of heavily corroded areas and pitting corrosion on any surface on the vessel whether immersed or exposed to any persistent unforgiving elements. The EPOBARR is considered a highly environmentally friendly product as it is solvent free with minimum, waste during mixing and after application.
How the EPOBARR can help protect your ship?
• A permanent protection
solution
Once mixed and applied properly EPOBARR will remain
in place for a very long time unaffected by external
corroding factors, abrasion, friction, effectively
sealing the surface it covers. No peeling off, no
cracking - a permanent solution!
• Easy surface preparation
As EPOBARR has excellent penetrating properties
and is highly surface tolerant, it does not require
extensive surface preparation. Suited for application
on tight rust, or preferably on surfaces prepared
by hand and tool cleaning to the ST2.0 standard.
• Facile to apply
EPOBARR does not require expensive airless spray
application methods, It is applicable by spatula,
roller and or brush. 100 % solid volume content,
producing no noxious odors, making it the perfect
product for application in confined areas without
the need for expensive ventilation systems.
• Applicable on Damp surfaces
Specially in ballast tanks where humidity is extremely
high, EPOBARR can be applied on damp surfaces, after
a simple wiping by a dry rag or similar.
• Blocks perforated steel
plates
In cases where steel plates had been perforated,
EPOBARR could provide a quick solution until affected
plates replacement at more convenient circumstances,
if deemed necessary.
• Resistance to certain
oils
Tested for up to 36 months in diesel oil bunker
tanks with excellent results, offering a perfect
solution for protection for similar type of applications.
• Compatibility with most
paint types
Over-coatable with many other paint types, making
it suitable as a universal first coat on any surface
on the vessel. (Not suitable to be coated with antifouling
paint)
• Super quick drying
EPOBARR dries quickly after application, with the
possibility for tanks or similar areas to be flooded
only 30 minutes after application, thus ideal for
a quick and permanent repair solution.
• Choice of 2 colors
Available in Green for exposed decks and light grey
for tanks or any other areas.