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Sigma Coatings is a brand of the SigmaKalon Group

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SigmaKalon Marine and

Protective Coatings is

dedicated to the development,

manufacture and supply of

coatings to meet the challenging

needs of the marine industry.

With a heritage of outstanding

expertise in marine coatings

technology and decades of

international investment in

research and development for

these markets, SigmaKalon is

ideally placed to meet the

global challenges of this

demanding sector.

SigmaPrime

meeting the

Marine coatings are recognised as an integral factor in the service

life and operational profitability of most forms of shipping and have

become a crucial consideration, from the newbuilding design stages

onwards.

The success or failure of coatings in service can have a significant

influence on a ships operational profitability and overall return oninvestment. Those responsible for coating selection have to carefully

consider the coating choices needed for each specific vessel area,

taking into account factors such as service conditions immersed,

non-immersed, exposed, etc. as well as substrate type shop primer,

steel, aluminium, etc.

An extended range of anticorrosives that match

everyones agenda

SigmaPrime is the solution a unique range of multi-purpose

anticorrosives that meet the demands of process speed and

environmental compliance, without compromising the quality of

service supplied to the global shipping industry.

SigmaPrime is the result of Sigmas experience in formulating

chemical resistance and anticorrosive epoxies over the last 30 years.

Building on this technology, Sigma has extended the product range

in answer to the evolving needs of shipyards, ship operators and

regulatory bodies.

Designed to simplify production at the new-

building stage, while providing long-term

performance in service, each one can be

applied to virtually all vessel areas, in

virtually all temperatures, all year round.

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Range

requirements of shipbuilding

The SigmaPrime range consists of high quality, multi-purpose epoxy

anticorrosives that have been specifically designed to suit modern

shipyard building practices and ensure excellent long-term corrosion

protection.

Ballast Tanks

Underwater Hull Decks

Superstructure

Topsides

Cargo Holds

Cargo Tanks

Internals

Simplification and convenience for

the ship builder

long term performance for the owner

SigmaPrime is versatile enough to successfully coat virtually every

part of a vessel. SigmaPrime is the latest in a series of innovative

products from Sigma Marine Coatings, that break new ground and

improve the way coating systems build-in effective vessel protection.

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One anticorrosive

to suit all

The SigmaPrime range delivers a dependable, world-class perform-

ance wherever and whenever you use it.

It offers excellent water and corrosion resistance when applied to

steel and non-ferrous metals, exhibiting excellent adhesion, flow

and wetting properties, as well as good crack resistance and edgeretention.

SigmaPrime can also act as the primer coat under other coating

types such as epoxy, alkyd, chlorinated rubber, vinyl or polyurethane

system.

Even parts of the world with hot, humid summers and cold winterspresent no problems for this versatile, application friendly primer.

SigmaPrime provides exceptional anticorrosive protection due to

its excellent adhesive qualities on:

Shop-primer

Steel (blasted ormechanically pre-treated)

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Galvanised steel

Hydrojetted surfaces

SigmaPrime can also be overcoated with virtually all other

coating types:

Epoxy

Polyurethane

Acrylic

Alkyd

Chlorinated rubber

Vinyl

Fire retardant

SigmaPrime has been carefully developed to incorporate all the

coating characteristics needed for todays shipping industry.

Excellent year round application

Exceptional anticorrosive performance

DNV/Marintek highest rating B1

Proven crack resistance over time

Heat resistance for use with stud welding

Enhanced edge coverage

Abrasion resistance

Chemical resistance

Excellent recoat/overcoatability

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SigmaPrime exhibits superior crack

resistance in high stress areas

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coating

areas, in all seasons

SigmaPrime making coatings more cost-effective

At Sigma Coatings, we understand that the growing pressure to

improve cost efficiencies must never be at the expense of quality

and service for shipbuilders worldwide.

In response to this, Sigma has extended the SigmaPrime range of

multi-purpose, high quality epoxy anticorrosives that will add real

value for shipyards and ship operators alike.

Each coating in the range has been specifically designed to be

adaptable enough to meet the demanding criteria of modern ship-

building practices. The range can all achieve the peak potentialof long-term corrosion protection and comply with the latest

regulatory demands.

For the shipyard, the benefits of SigmaPrime are considerable.

Above all, SigmaPrime offers a clear and simplified paint

specification that is flexible and adaptable enough to cover a

multitude of functions, reducing the number of coatings.

This rationalisation to the coating process when using SigmaPrime

means that one anticorrosive is applied to the entire block

minimising disruption, thereby reducing downtime caused by

cleaning equipment and switching primers. A reduction in the

number of different coatings creates both economies of scale and

minimises wastage. When consistently applying one product,applicators quickly become accustomed to the application friendly

properties of SigmaPrime enabling them to increase speed and

improve quality, reducing the need for subsequent touch-up and

repairs.

Ship owners on-site will appreciate the benefits of a simplified

specification, ensuring that the coating process is easier to follow

and assess. In addition, the wide application window and user-

friendly characteristics minimise disruptions and enhance quality.

In-service, owners will enjoy long term anticorrosive protection

with simplified maintenance specifications, leading to rationalised

maintenance schemes and seastocks. Furthermore, the increase in

overall coating quality will reduce the level of subsequent on-board

maintenance costs.

Shipyard benefits

Simplified specification

Reduced number of coatings

Increased familiarity with coatings and systems

Increased production speed

Increased application quality

Reduced stocks

Reduced consumption/wastage

Owner on-site benefits

Simplified specification/inspection routine

Increased familiarity with coatings and systems

Higher quality

Owner on-service benefits

Long term anticorrosive protection

Simplified maintenance schemes

Reduced maintenance costs

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The global nature of the shipping business requires supply worldwide.

Supplying marine coatings to the shipping industry usually requires

local manufacture, often using local raw materials. For coating

systems in critical areas, it is vitally important these coatings areidentical to those originally specified, together with track records

and approvals (such as DNV/Marintek).

The composition of the SigmaPrime range, regardless of production

location, is strictly controlled and the SigmaPrime formulations

have been fingerprinted* by the DNV laboratories in Bergen,Norway. By sampling the SigmaPrime supplied on site,

customers can confirm against the fingerprint, that it conforms

to the SigmaPrime originally tested and approved, ensuring

a quality coating and long term performance.

* For further details and expectations about fingerprinting you should

always contact Sigma Coatings.

Wherever you are,the qualitys world-class

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SigmaPrime 200 (SigmaPrime series) Two component multi purpose anticorrosive epoxy system

SigmaPrime 700 (New development) Two component multi purpose anticorrosive epoxy system

SigmaPrime 700 LT(New development) Two component multi purpose anticorrosive epoxy system

The SigmaPrime

Range

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SigmaKalon Marine & Protective Coatings B.V.P.O. Box 58034, 1040 HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0)20 407 5050, Fax: +31 (0)20 407 5059

Email: sigma.marinecoatings@sigmakalon.com

Website: www.sigmacoatings.com/marine

SigmaKalon Marineand Protective CoatingsSigmaKalon Marine and Protective Coatings brings unrivalled

levels of experience and expertise in coatings technologythrough our expanding global supply and distributor network.We understand our customer needs and the challenges they faceand respond quickly with effective economic solutions, workingclosely to develop the products they need.

Formulations that can be applied more easily, resist the

elements better and reduce overall environmental impact incompliance with both local and international standards.

With in-depth knowledge of the working realities facing the

industries we supply, our Technical Service Representativesoffer an unsurpassed perspective on the coatings optionsthat can help your industry to function optimally, maximisingtechnical performance and minimising expensive down time.