The PPG SIGMASHIELD 1200 coating is the latest development in reinforced, abrasion- and impact-resistant coatings designed specifically to be fit-for-purpose for ice-going service.

It is the newest generation of the highly successful solvent-free epoxy phenolic technology with proven anticorrosive properties and very high polymer cross-link density to enhance abrasion resistance. The product also boasts enhanced mechanical-, impact- and abrasion resistance outperforming market standard products in both key laboratory tests and in service.

The performance of the PPG SIGMASHIELD 1200 coating is as good – if not better – than existing systems. It is unquestionably superior in terms of gouge resistance (‘gouging’ being a potential cause of serious damage where intense pressure points are exerted on a ship’s hull as it moves through ice). The product’s excellent performance has been confirmed by Aker Arctic Technology, a major independent testing institution, which specializes in low-temperature testing at the limits of ice-going conditions.

The PPG SIGMASHIELD 1200 coating has also passed independent extreme low-temperature ice testing developed and conducted by a leading shipyard.