Hempel’s Hempaline Defend 430 enables rapid return to service with single-coat application, minimises VOCs and occupational hazards thanks to its solvent-free formulation, as well as extended inspection intervals help operators maximise efficiency and reliability.
Hempel has recently launched its latest addition to the Hempaline Defend family: Hempaline Defend 430, a next-generation tank lining created to help energy operators boost efficiency, minimise downtime and extend maintenance intervals.
The solvent-free epoxy phenolic lining streamlines application, lowers energy use during installation and supports more sustainable operations
by reducing VOC emissions and workplace hazards. By combining single-coat efficiency with rapid curing and long-term durability, Hempaline Defend 430 enables asset owners to keep tanks in service longer while lowering lifecycle costs.
“After a trial application with a major tank builder, we received clear feedback that the shorter inspection time, compared to their existing lining, will significantly improve output in their workshop,” has stated Matthew Fletcher, Segment Development Manager, Linings at Hempel A/S explains.
Key technical highlights:
- Solvent-free epoxy phenolic lining for energy storage tanks
- Single-coat application at 400 µm
- Rapid return to service: 3 days at 20°C
- Withstands crude oil up to 93°C (200°F)
- Approved for potable water and jet fuel
- Inspection interval extension up to 5 years
- Compatible with Hempaline Prepare 130 primer for immersion up to 90°C
“With Hempaline Defend 430, asset owners benefit from a solvent-free lining that can be applied in a single coat, returned to service quickly and approved even for the most sensitive cargos. And with a temperature resistance up to 90°C and strong hydrocarbon resistance, Hempaline Defend 430 truly offers a versatile one-product solution for storage tanks,” has added Matthew Fletcher.