Maritime innovation for the environment - lotus effect instead of biocide
Fouling is the term used to describe the undesired growth of organisms on ship hulls and other structures or surfaces under water. This growth is a well-known problem in the maritime industry because it leads to more weight, increased fuel costs, emissions and structural damage to objects and surfaces.
Biocidal paints are established on the market to prevent the growth and settlement of any organisms under water. However, they are constantly releasing toxins and need to be re-sprayed at regular intervals. This type of fouling control is effective, but expensive, not economically and ecologically a disaster.
There had to be a better solution, and so we developed the
Application
Coating
The OT – Fouling Release Tape® can be applied to all cylindrical and rotationally symmetrical surfaces.
Even under water.
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Removal
Almost 50% of the antifouling market consists of permanently installed structures under water.
If the antifouling has to be serviced on these structures, the whole installation has to be partially dismantled or the fouling has to be cleaned manually, under water in a labor-intensive process.
OCEAN-Tape® is different, it can be removed and replaced in a time and resource-saving manner.
Disposal
The OT Fouling-Release-Tape® cannot be recycled due to its elastomeric structure. In contrast to biocide-containing antifouling paints, however, it can be disposed of with household waste instead of being disposed of as hazardous waste, which is necessary for paints. Furthermore in can be burned in a waste to energy process, leaving only sand, water and less than 1% CO² behind.
Advantages of the OCEAN Tape compared to other antifouling coatings
Cost-effectiveness
Reduced coating time by 95% (no drying times as with an antifouling paint)
Coating can be automated (Industry 4.0)
Easy to apply / wind up.
Easily renewable
Technical superiority
First product that can be coated under water
Remains flexible over the entire life cycle
Sustainability
Protects against fouling (underwater growth) for up to 5 years
Solvent-free
No biocides
Innovation
There is no comparable product
The comparison
The amphiphobic block polymer surface based on silicone is so repellent that it is very difficult for fouling to settle on the surface.
Even if growth occurs on the surface, it can be removed with ease, or it falls off by itself from a certain weight or a high enough water flow.
Production
We produce on the latest equipment with the highest quality standards.
