SplashGard
Save time and money in splash zone maintenance with SplashGard

Find out how to apply SplashGard here | Applications | Benefits | Specs

Marine structures can be difficult to protect Splash zone corrosion attacks all unprotected steel. Many platform operators rely on splashzone compounds which are hand-applied. Due to wave action and the effect of cathodic protection systems, most splash zone compounds are difficult to apply and will disbond over the course of several years.

Pipe bends, nodes and other irregular surfaces are also difficult to protect and most wraps or coatings have to be frequently replaced. As a result, maintenance cost increase greatly if corrosion is to be avoided.

The Splashgard System
SplashGard is a two step corrosion barrier system composed of an adhesive undercoating (Splashbond) and a outer wrap (Splashwrap) that easily adheres to underwater steel surfaces even in the presence of cathodic protection and wave action. Divers are able to apply the first part of the system, SplashBond, to platform structures by hand.

Next, SplashWrap, a protective outer resin impregnated fiberglass cloth is wrapped around the SplashBond. Then on an ongoing basis, SplashWrap protects the adhesive from impact and abrasion that might otherwise lead to disbondment or failure.

SplashGard Eliminates Splash Zone Maintenance
This innovative system, which is offered in kits can easily be installed offshore for splash zone applications or for non-linear surfaces such as elbows or T’s.

SplashGard incorporates advanced composite technology to produce a tough, long lasting corrosion protection even in the splashzone.

Offshore operators need to choose SplashGard to eliminate the need for periodically replacing coatings or wraps and that translates into significant savings.

TYPICAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Easy to use!
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Corrosion Barrier
1.	Prepare pipe by abrasive blast cleaning below and above water line to produce a uniform 2.5-4.0 ml profile.Disc grinding can be used as an alternative. Apply SplashBond over prepared surface.
2.	Apply SplashWrap over SplashBond and wrap securely around pipe.
3.	Grip and smooth resins around tape in direction of wrap, messaging until they harden.
4.	Stricture Wrap required in some applications.

Testing
Resistance to Cathodic Dis-Bondment
By: Exxon Mobil modified ASTM G-42 testing protocol, -1.50 VDC V’s SCE, 150 deg. F., 14 days 0mm dis-bondment

By: Exxon Mobil modified ASTM G-42 testing protocol, -1.50 VDC V’s SCE, 150 deg. F., 180 days 4.5mm dis-bondment

Pull-Off Adhesion Strength Testing
By: ASTM Adhesion Strength Testing 900 psi (average)
Note: There were no adhesive failures of the “SplashBond” adhesive from the steel nor were there any adhesive failures or delaminations of the “Pipe Wrap” fiberglass tape from the adhesive.

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