E.ON uses innovative corrosion-protection technology for offshore wind-farm...
E.ON is setting new standards for the construction and operation of offshore wind farms. The company announced that it is protecting all 60 steel foundations of the Arkona offshore wind park in the...
View ArticleReport tells how advanced coatings protect wind power projects
The application of smart coatings on wind turbine blades would let them run longer with zero maintenance in harsh environmental conditions at less operating costs. Smart coatings have been used to...
View ArticleHempel launches new fast drying coating to deliver increased productivity in...
Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel is introducing its new versatile high-build epoxy intermediate coating to help deliver longer service life for industrial assets. Hempaprime Multi 500, which is...
View ArticleSika Deutschland selects WINDSOURCING.COM as exclusive sales partner for wind...
As a result of the “RepaKorr” joint research project, Sika Germany GmbH developed SikaCor SW-1000 RepaCor. This product innovation is a revolution in the repair of corrosion damage to on and offshore...
View ArticleMagni spec finder simplifies coating selection
Most industrial manufacturers have issued a corrosion coating spec that has worked well for them. So if you are providing components to any of those companies, you better know which coating spec they...
View ArticleBelzona coating protects complex surfaces for severe corrosion
Belzona has unveiled its latest creative solution for industry – the encapsulating membrane – Belzona 3412. This coating can be brushed or spray applied onto complex surfaces to protect them from the...
View ArticleSika to showcase its latest turbine & blade-repair products at WINDPOWER 2017
From “Blade to Base,” Sika Corporation offers a full range of sealant, adhesive, structural bonding, grouting, admixture, and coating products. The company will exhibit its latest innovations at AWEA’s...
View ArticleNew Hempel coatings protect the “splash zone” of offshore structures
Hempel has launched two variations of a new coating specifically developed to protect splash-zone areas. The splash zone is that vulnerable area of an offshore structure that faces corrosion from the...
View ArticleDanish company unwraps leading edge protection for turbine blades
As wind turbine blades get bigger, they are increasingly being worn down by weather and by the airborne particles they encounter as they spin at up to 350 km/hour. Producers and owners of wind turbines...
View ArticleSPIROL intros ArmorGalv, a 1,000+ hr corrosion resistant coating, for tubular...
SPIROL introduces ArmorGalv, a thermal zinc diffusion coating, as a standard finish option for its engineered fasteners. This uniform deposition coating is poised to revolutionize the industrial...
View ArticleHempel simplifies offshore asset maintenance with new coating range
Two new coatings, Hempadur Quattro XO 17820 and 17870, are being introduced to increase the service life and reduce on-station maintenance requirements of offshore assets by leading worldwide coatings...
View ArticleCorrosion protection by coatings: How to figure out the best systems for...
This abstract comes from an article by Günter Binder, Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, Karlsruhe, Germany. The complete 11- page article is here:...
View ArticleCovestro proposes rotor-blade production using polyurethane, and more
Power generation from renewable sources is a key part of Covestro’s sustainability concept, says the company. This applies above all to wind power, which is one of the most promising renewable energy...
View ArticleBÜFA Composite Systems evaluates wind-power market in Brazil
BÜFA Composite Systems’ bonding paste series, BÜFA-Bonding Paste 0110, is used to bond the two shells of the blades. As a traditional manufacturer of specialties for the composites market, the German...
View ArticleSika to showcase latest sealants & adhesives at WINDPOWER 2016
From the base foundation to the tip of the blades, Sika offers a full range of wind-turbine products and solutions capable of withstanding the toughest climatic conditions. Sika Corporation, supplier...
View ArticleWINDSOURCING.COM adds BASF Coatings to its team of suppliers
RELEST repair product line has been especially designed and developed for the wind-power industry. WINDSOURCING.COM GmbH, a component and materials provider for wind turbines, has announced a new...
View Article3M to showcase expanded wind energy generation portfolio at AWEA
3M will highlight its expanded wind portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and personal protection equipment at this year’s AWEA WINDPOWER event in New Orleans. As the wind energy industry continues to grow...
View ArticleKISCO acquires Specialty Coating Systems
KISCO Ltd., an international supplier of high-quality materials and services, has announced its acquisition of Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), a global provider of Parylene coating services and...
View ArticleParker development in plating hydraulic tube fittings and adapters for longer...
Parker Hannifin Corporation, a developer of motion and control technologies, has enhanced their tube fittings and adapters with ToughShield (TS1000) plating, which keeps fitting rust free up to 1,000...
View ArticleKISCO acquires Specialty Coating Systems
KISCO Ltd., an international supplier of high-quality materials and services, has announced its acquisition of Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), a global provider of Parylene coating services and...
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