HilonGlide 7510

Common issues

• Premature fouling where dry film thickness was below specification during application
• Blistering or delamination from poor surface preparation or incompatible undercoat
• Early breakdown at welds, edges and areas with mechanical damage
• Mechanical damage and scoring at the waterline, bow and where fenders contact the hull
• Uneven polishing or depletion, leaving areas exposed to fouling
• Fouling build-up during long idle periods or low-speed operation

Inspection checklist

• Check dry film thickness against the approved specification in several hull zones
• Inspect for mechanical damage or scoring, especially at the waterline and bow
• Check low-flow areas such as sea chests, bilge keels and rudder for fouling
• Inspect for blistering, cracking or delamination
• Review application records, batch numbers and weather conditions
• Verify compatibility with the underlying coating system
• Compare fouling level with the vessel's operating profile and idle time

Service intervals

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Typical wear limits

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

• Same product-line touch-up material for spot repairs
• Matching primer or tie-coat components
• Matching curing agent or base component, same batch where possible
• Dry film thickness gauge for quality control
• Surface preparation consumables for repairs

Safety

• Solvent vapours during application are flammable, so ventilation and control of ignition sources are required
• Respiratory and skin protection is needed against solvent exposure
• Confined space hazards apply if coating is applied inside tanks or voids
• Waste paint and empty containers must be handled per applicable environmental rules

Class survey

Held under DNV type approval certificate TAK00002JF as an anti-fouling system. Hull coating condition is assessed visually at drydocking, and the application records are expected to be kept; the anti-fouling system must meet the applicable convention requirements and carry the proper declaration.

Estimated lifetime: Not applicable in running hours; a calendar and drydock-interval item, with service life depending on the specified system, operating profile and application quality.