Why the marine insulation materials used by Alkyonis result in a lighter insulation
Lighter marine insulation
Marine insulation, apart from being effective, it also needs to be lightweight. An important goal when applying insulating materials is to reduce condensation, prevent moisture buildup, and ensure that the vessel remains easy to navigate.
In this article, we will see how the insulation materials used by Alkyonis enhance comfort and safety on vessels, by reducing noise and vibration transfer throughout the vessel, while also waterproofing it without adding excessive weight.
Insulation materials used by Alkyonis
Alkyonis selects only top-quality marine insulation materials. These include rockwool, ceramic fiber, and spray-applied insulation materials, such as Mascoat and Spre-Fix, for applications in soundproofing and interior thermal insulation of all types of vessels.
See more about the benefits of rockwool in our related article.
Spray insulation materials have the advantage of combating condensation, being very lightweight, and easily applied in every hard-to-reach corner of the vessel. In other words, they complement thermal insulation, soundproofing, and the elimination of moisture, and can also be used in combination with conventional marine insulation materials.
That’s why Alkyonis insulation solutions are both effective and lightweight for your vessel.
Insulation materials – Marine insulation with Mascoat
As mentioned on the official site mascoat.com, this coating can replace or work in combination with most conventional insulation products. By using Mascoat, you are making an investment in the future of your vessel, since this material:
- Is durable over time
- Requires less maintenance
- Increases the lifespan of your vessel
- Is lightweight
- Saves energy
- Eliminates moisture and corrosion
- Is environmentally friendly
- Complies with IMO guidelines
In areas of the vessel where no other material can reach or be easily applied, Mascoat is the solution every shipowner has been looking for. Specifically, at Alkyonis we recommend applying Mascoat coating in accommodation areas, superstructures, engine rooms, technical spaces, and hard-to-reach areas as a first waterproofing layer before other insulation materials are applied. This way, we achieve ultimate comfort insulation for your vessel.
On which types of vessels can Mascoat be applied to?
Mascoat can be applied to most types of vessels. Our team has specifically applied Mascoat on:
- Private boats – yachts & mega yachts
- Vessels of the Hellenic and U.S. Navy
- Commercial vessels
- Passenger ferries
- Fishing boats
- Cargo ships
See more about yacht insulation in our related article.
If you want to protect your vessel from moisture, internal corrosion, and structural noise, choose to coat surfaces and piping with Mascoat – the leading marine insulation material that is both lightweight and environmentally and human-friendly.
Alkyonis has been a leader in marine insulation since 1993, offering smart, tailored services in the shipping industry. Follow our pages on Facebook and LinkedIn for more updates on ship insulation and the applications of cutting-edge insulating materials. Contact us for an assessment of your vessel’s insulation project.