DGES

Marine & Protective Coatings

We have seriously committed ourselves to make available corrosion control products to suit the country’s risk mitigating needs. As an Island state and surrounded by the Indian Ocean needless to mentioned the threat of deterioration of the metal when expose to sea coastal Hazards and the polluted atmospheres created by the industrial sector with regard to acid rain.

Thus, as the exclusive distributor and local agents for an array of world renowned brands the society has always recognized us as a solution provider. Our main partner in this business scope has been Sigma Coatings and PPG Protective and Marine Coatings with its headquarters in the US and logistically near manufacturer location in Europe and Asia for faster delivery. During the partnership with Sigma Coatings our history goes back to over 3 decades with satisfied customers who had shown satisfaction and value for money performance not only in asset protection but also to maintain the aesthetics and beauty.

People have misconception that simply using marine paint will protect their assets but the corrosion control industry has proclaimed that over 60% of the failure is accounted due to the lack of knowledge and application non-compliances. The academics have proved that the expected performance has a five prong approach hence educating the society as a corporate responsibility has made way to reap the desired results in quality assurance.

PPG Sigma

PPG is world leader in marine coatings and provides products and services that protect customers’ assets in some of the world’s most demanding sea conditions and environments. Furthermore, PPG delivers protective coating solutions for a wide range of industries. Whether our customers need proven protection from corrosion, high temperatures and fire or want to ensure durability and aesthetic performance that will protect valuable assets, PPG have the advanced coating systems that can meet the specific needs of any environment. We are the authorized distributors for PPG Marine and Protective Coatings in Sri Lanka and we are partnered with PPG technical Team provide advice, support and coatings for new build and inland marine vessels, dry dock assets, sea stock and offshore facilities

Our Primary Market / Industries

        We cater to our valued clients with proven Sigma Coatings,

  • Newly build structures
  • Offshore structures /Oil & Gas – Exploration, production & Transmission
  • Petrochemical – Refineries & Chemical Processing /Tank Farms
  • Marine & Inland Carriages
  • Cargo Containers / Portable Water & Fuel Tanks
  • Power & Energy generation Sustainable energy sector (Wind farms/Major and Mini Hydro’s & Solar structures)
  • Civil Building & Infrastructure /multimodal /Bridges /Stadiums/ Port and Airport /Rail
  • Prefabricated steel building
  • Pre-engineered metal building
  • Water & Waste Water Packages
  • Irrigation, Radial Gates and stop logs
  • Other
  • And also for repair, maintenance and refurbishment aged and weathered structures in the above categories

SEGMENTS

  • Ships
  • Tugs
  • Boats
  • Jetty

Water & Waste water

  • Water Treatment Plant
  • Portable Water Tanks
  • Sewage Tanks
  • Drinking Water Storage Tanks

Chemical , Petrochemical & Power

  • Oil Tanks
  • Chemical Tanks
  • Petrochemical Tanks
  • Kerosene Storage Tanks
  • Gas Tanks

Infrastructure & Rail

  • Commercial Buildings Rail
  • Plants & Facilities Bridges
  • Stadium & Venues
  • Hydro Power Stations Penstocks
  • Wind Powers

Brochures

Primers Epoxy heavy duty Range

Mid Intermediate Coatings

Finishers decorative Coatings heavy duty Range

Product Storage Metal Tanks Internal Protecive LININGS/Chemical resist
Coatings

Conventional single componenet Finishes

Heat withstand Corrosion Control Range

Specialize coating for Immersion services

Self polishing IMO approved Antifouling Under water

Systematic Approach for ANTI Corroison Protective Coatings

Step 01
Gather Information
Step 02
Identify Substrate

1. Mild Steel

2. Galvanized Steel

  • Pre Galvanized
  • Hot Dip Galvanized

 

Step 03
Identify Initial Condition of the Steel/ Rust Grade
Step 04
Select suitable surface preparation as per the ISO 5111 Standard
Step 05
Define the corrosion environment category as per the ISO 12944 standard

Define the corrosion environment category as per the ISO 12944 standard

  • ISO 12944 standard & Importance of ISO 12944

    ISO 12944 is an international standard on corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems.

    ISO 12944 is giving guidelines for the selection of paints available for different environments and different surface preparation grades, and the durability grade to be expected. It will avoid difficulties and misunderstandings between the parties concerned with the practical implementation of protection work

  • ISO standard 

 Select the Environment

  • Corrosively Category identify as table 1 ( C1-Cx )
  • Exposed to Chemicals and Concentration
  • Exposed to any Mechanical Damages
  • Immerse or Not Immersed
Step 06

Determine the ISO durability requirement

Select the Lifepan

Main factors influencing durability :

  • Atmospheric conditions
  • Structure design
  • Accessibility of asset   

Application conditions               

  • condition of the substrate before preparation
  • the surface preparation grade
  • the quality of the surface preparation work
  • the condition of any joints, edges and welds before preparation
  • the standard of the application work
  • the conditions during application
  • the exposure conditions after application. 

Durability is a technical consideration and planning parameter that can help you set up a realistic maintenance program by determining the expected life of a protective paint system from application to the first major maintenance painting. ISO categories for durability (L, M, H and VH) are defined in the table.                                                                                                       

                                                                                                   

Step 07
Select a system based on project requirement

Select the ISO 12944 compliant system

  • Coatings and applications
    Once you have defined the project’s corrosion environment and durability requirements, reference the charts on pages 7-12 to select the best PPG coating system for ISO Sa 21/2 grit blasted carbon steel based on your specific project requirements.