Epoxy-Based Cement Offered By Engelhard Resists High Currents
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Tests by Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals found its reformulated epoxy-based Capastic cement superior to other formulations as a dielectric shield for marine impressed-current cathodic protection anodes. It resisted damage from excessively high current near an anode and can be applied in hot or cold weather with unlimited shelf life. It also proved effective as a patching cement for hulls, rudders, propellers and other surfaces.
Recently concluded tests conducted by Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation reveal that a newly developed epoxy-based cement has superior qualities over any other formulation when used as a dielectric shield for marine impressed current cathodic protection anodes. The name Capastic (Registered), will be retained from the previous formulation.
Test results show the new Capastic to be extremely tough and not subject to damage even by excessively high current in the vicinity of an anode. Easy application in hot or cold weather, and unlimited shelf life, are two other positive results determined from the evaluation tests.
It has further proved to be an excellent repair material as a patching cement for ship hulls, rudders, propellers, and other metallic surfaces and equally applicable to wood or plastic repairs.