Manama, Bahrain: World leading coatings manufacturer Hempel’s new generation fire-protection coating - Hempafire Optima 500 was formerly introduced to Bahrain at a glittering event at the Westin Le Meridian City Center.
Hempafire Optima 500 is specifically designed to improve the productivity of passive fire protection (PFP) coating applications by reducing the number of coats required and the process time required to apply them. The coating is also environmentally compliant as has less than one per cent of volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in accordance with ISO 11890 requirements.
Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Cellulosic PFP, Roger Soler, says:
“When developing Hempafire Optima 500, we created a coating to enhance efficiency for customers by increasing their productivity and reducing costs. Thickness build-up of the coating can be achieved in less coats that dry faster. Thus, application costs and time to deliver are reduced. We also wanted a coating that outperforms in warm climates such as those found in the Middle East and in parts of Europe. We’ve managed to achieve this without compromising the protection or the aesthetic finish.
Hempafire Optima 500, a product of Hempel’s R&D Centre of Excellence, helps to maintain the stability of steel structures in large infrastructure buildings such as airports, stadiums and commercial centres by delivering up to 180 minutes protection against cellulosic fires, being optimised for 120 minutes.
The fire protection coating, which can be used for both open or closed steel sections, is fast drying and highly resistant to sagging.
The application which can be delivered in two days as part of Hempel’s PFP system, outperforms in warm conditions and provides two-hour fire protection in ISO 12944 C3 interior environments. The ease of application allows customers to improve their painting process by reducing the number of coats needed, minimising drying times and maximising the speed of the application. Taken together, these properties save both time and money as projects can be completed faster and with lower total application costs.
Hempafire Optima 500 is now available in Bahrain, and throughout the Middle East and will soon be available in certain countries in Europe. For more information please contact your local Hempel office.
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For further information, please contact:
Hawra Neamah
PR & Marketing Executive
North Star Associates
Phone: 17299162
Email: hawra.neamah@tradearabia.net
About Hempel
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the protective, marine, decorative, container and yacht industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.
Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is proudly owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.
Hempel’s R&D Centre of Excellence
In November 2018, Hempel opened its doors to a new state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. The centre’s focus is on the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection (PFP) and Hempel is committed to increasing its product portfolio of PFP coatings. The new Centre of Excellence is staffed by teams of highly skilled technicians, applicators, fire testers and scientists who, together, are responsible for researching and delivering our range of trusted fire protection coatings.
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