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Our Coatings represent a revolutionary groundbreaking solutions for asset protection, offering unmatched durability, versatility, and ease of maintenance.
Developed through extensive research and recognised for its innovation our coating options stands as a reliable choice for industries facing corrosion challenges and meeting the demands of enviromental constraints in delivering a coating that copes in all conditions.
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Gentoo® Offers the final coat in Advanced Protection for Marine Vessels, Offshore Platforms, & Infrastructure
Gentoo® Coating offers a revolutionary sol-gel solution for asset protection, combining military-grade anti-corrosion properties with easy-clean technology.
Gentoo comes into its own to ensure that assets remain protected from the damaging effects of saltwater, harsh weather, and maritime marine growth. This advanced coating extends the life of assets, while reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
Maritime, Military, Electrical Components, Wind Turbines, Electric Pylons, Rail Track Couplings, Automobile Industry corrosion proofing, Sola Panels, Glass,Concrete, Buildings, Permanent water proofing, Grafitti prevention
Anywhere rust/oxidisation needs to be reduced or applications where you need maximum repellency Gentoo and UED are the perfect choice as the final top coat.
Gentoo® Coating offers a revolutionary sol-gel solution for asset protection, combining military-grade anti-corrosion properties with easy-clean technology.
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Gentoo is named after the fastest Penguin in the World
Named after the Antarctic gentoo penguin that repels water and oil and can reach speeds of upto 32kmph.
Advanced asset protection
Gentoo® Sol-Gel Corrosion Protection
Saltwater and constant exposure to the elements can severely damage marine vessels and infrastructure. Gentoo™ forms a robust, flexible barrier that prevents rust and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting protection for all assets and an easy clean system. The final top coat should always be Gentoo, ultimate protection, easy clean, money savings on maintenance.
Gentoo is a clear coating that not only repels water but most oils and solvents but corrosion resistant.
Gentoo® Adhesion, Durability and Repellancy
Gentoo has robust adhesion to painted, plated, and bare metallic substrates, as well as glass and surface primed plastics. The coating has demonstrated excellent resistance to salt spray, UV exposure, and chemical exposure – significant improvements over traditional hydrophobic coatings.
Gentoo Save money on maintenance and painting applications.. Gentoo stops oxidisation.
Corrosion Resistance & Prevention
When used on top of other qualified systems, Gentoo further reduces corrosion and extends the lifetime of the barrier system and therefore the coated substrate. This is due to its excellent water and salt shedding properties and impact resistance. These properties also significantly reduce the effects of galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals.
We’ve conducted in-depth testing around Gentoo’s anti-corrosion and prevention properties.
Easy Application
Gentoo is a two-part coating that is mixed together and then applied as a single coat. It can be flow-coated, dip-coated, HVLP sprayed or painted on with a brush or roller. It provides a lightweight, thin (4-6 microns) coating with minimal surface preparation.
Grafitti deterrent - No stick properties against all aerosol paints.
Graffiti Deterrent & Easy Cleaning
The low surface energy of the Gentoo coating makes it both hydrophobic and oleophobic. Combined with its high dirt and solvent resistance, also allows for easy cleaning of many surfaces with less water. In fact, Gentoo makes for a great graffiti deterrent.
Most spray paints consist of paint dissolved into a solvent or solvent mixture to keep them as a sprayable liquid. When the solvents evaporate, the paint is left behind to dry and adhere to the surface.
On a Gentoo coated surface, however, the solvent that would normally “wet out” the surface will bead-up before it has a chance to evaporate, as intended. When the solvent does evaporate, the paint is left behind in these same beaded “globs.” In the globs, the paint mostly adheres to itself, with only a small portion loosely adhered to the surface, which is then easily removed.
We cover the full spectrum of coatings Oleophobic, Hydrophillic and Superhydrophobic
Superhydrophillic - Superhydrophobic
Being able to reduce drag in a variety of situations would result in more fuel-efficient cargo ships, more effective pumps, water resistant electronics and more resilient structures in flowing water.
Gentoo® Anti-Corrosion & Easy-Cleaning Coating Data Sheet
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Contact Angle
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Watershedding
Gentoo®
Explained - Durabilty, clarity, fluid repellency and easy clean properties in one great coating..
Gentoo®
Gentoo® offers a proactive solution to mitigate the risks posed by snow and ice adherence, providing a main top tough protective barrier that helps safeguard equipment, reduce costs, and minimize service interruptions. By utilising Gentoo®, you can ensure the reliability and performance of critical telecommunications equipment, even in challenging weather conditions.
Gentoo addresses the challenge of ice and snow formation on antennas, windmills, and infrastructure, these surfaces can now be protected, preventing signal deterioration during heavy rainfall.
Gentoo forms a hydrophobic top coat on the surface, leading to a strong self-cleaning effect. This means that ice, snow, water, and dirt will not form on a treated surface. The series offers various application methods, allowing for flexibility in choosing the most suitable and functional approach for different scenarios.
With Gentoo, you can ensure the uninterrupted operation of antennas, windmills, and infrastructure even in adverse weather conditions. The hydrophobic coating provided prevents ice and snow build-up, reducing the need for maintenance and enhancing the overall performance of these structures.
Barrier Properties & Galvanic Corrosion Resistance
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Barrier Properties & Galvanic Corrosion Resistance
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) was used to evaluate the barrier properties of the Gentoo coating. Aluminum alloy UNSA92024 coupons were coated with MIL-PRF-85285D grey polyurethane (1.0 mil thick) and tested with and without the addition of Gentoo.
Initial testing (i.e. “dry”) of the samples showed similar impedance across the full frequency range (Figure 4). After exposure to ASTM B117 salt fog conditions for 336 hours, the samples were retested. The polyurethane only sample showed a significantly larger reduction in impedance (~two decades) compared to the Gentoo, indicating significantly better barrier properties for the coupon.
Galvanic corrosion around cathodic fasteners mated to anodic aluminum alloy structures is a common problem in the aircraft community. It is known that galvanic corrosion of aluminum is controlled by the available cathodic current, and that a reduction in available current should result in less corrosion damage.
Figure 4 Below: Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) testing – MIL-PRF-85285D Polyurethane coated UNSA92024 aluminum.
Chemical Test Data
Gentoo -
Chemical Resistance
Gentoo was also assessed for fluid resistance when applied over MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer with MIL-PRF-85285D grey urethane topcoat painted, LHE Zn-Ni plated 4130 steel panels according to MIL-PRF-85285D fluid immersion testing and the High-strength Steel Joint Test Protocol. For MIL-PRF-85285D fluid immersion testing, coated panels are cured, stored in a desiccator for at least 16 h, and weighed prior to immersion in the following solvents for 7 days at 37.8°C: Aircraft Deicing/Anti-icing fluid (SAE AMS 1424), Cleaning Compound (Degreaser), Aerospace Equipment (MIL-PRF-87937) and Paint Remover, PR-3500 epoxy paint remover.
Immersion Fluid Fluid Temperature Time of Immersion
Lubricating oil (conforming to MIL-L-23699) 121 ±3 °C (250 ±5 °F) 24 hours
Hydraulic fluid (conforming to MIL-PRF-83282) 66 ±3 °C (150 ±5 °F) 24 hours
JP-8 fuel (conforming to MIL-DTL-5624) Room temperature 7 days
Gentoo demonstrated no blistering or coating defects and maintained hydrophobic performance following immersion in aircraft deicing fluid, cleaning compound (degreaser), lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid and JP-8 fuel. The Gentoo was removed using the PR-3500 epoxy paint remover, as expected. Commercially available superhydrophobic (SHP) paint was also assessed, and that coating lost all superhydrophobic and hydrophobic performance after immersion in all fluids, and was completely removed when immersed in most fluids, except deicing fluids. Figure 1 exhibits some representative images.
Corrosion Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
In this section and the following sections outlined in the Test Data Index menu, continuous salt fog corrosion resistance, chipping resistance combined with salt fog corrosion resistance, and galvanic and HSS accelerated corrosion resistance and environmental exposure at Kennedy Space Center in Florida results are reported in detail. Performance evaluations focused on LHE ZnNi plated 300M (UNS K44220) or 4130 (UNS G41300) high strength steel parts. All HSS threaded parts were 300M, while all HSS flat panels were 4130 alloy. All testing was performed in triplicate. Specific testing procedures are discussed in the results section.
Accelerated ASTM B117 corrosion testing was performed on LHE Zn-Ni plated 4130 HSS painted panels. The flat panels were primed with a MIL-PRF-85582 Class N chrome-free epoxy primer and topcoated with a CA8201/F17925 MIL-PRF-85285 Type I Class H white glossy urethane paint, or a CA8211/F3673 MIL-PRF-85285E Type I grey semi-gloss paint.
Control panels included the primer and topcoats only. Gentoo was applied to selected control panels. All panels were “X” scribed according to MIL-PRF-32239 and placed in ASTM B117 salt fog with images taken every 500 h. Figure 8 displays the salt fog exposed panel images for the white and grey topcoat controls and Gentoo treated panels.
Significant amounts of red rust are present on all the panels with the onset of rust by 500 h of exposure. The scribe corrosion is rated according to ASTM D1654 for each of the panels and is graphically displayed in Figure 9. For both the white and grey topcoats, the Gentoo treatment significantly reduces the scribe creep.
Corrosion data
Gentoo® Anti-Corrosion & Easy-Cleaning Coating
How Super Hydrophobic Coatings support your business and assets....
Gentoo®
Offers a revolutionary solution for asset protection, combining military-grade anti-corrosion properties with easy-clean technology. Designed to simplify maintenance and extend equipment lifecycle, Gentoo stands out in harsh environments.
Traditional hydrophobic coatings are clear and abrasion resistant but do not shed fluid easily. Superhydrophobic coatings are generally great at shedding water, but are not clear, and are easily removed. Whether it’s abrasion resistance, oil repellency or visual clarity, conventional coatings have their limitations. Gentoo changes that.
Gentoo is a clear coating that not only repels water but many oils and solvents. This makes Gentoo an excellent choice for preventing corrosion, graffiti, and many other applications. It is also able to withstand significant abrasion without sacrificing performance.
How Does Gentoo Work?
Gentoo™ is a dense polymer system that forms a barrier against corrosion initiators. This is due to its low surface energy, high density, and low porosity. The system is conformal and very thin (4-8 microns) compared with traditional polymer coatings but far more dense and durable. The higher density of the system provides an excellent barrier to water and corrosive ions.
Adhesion & Durability
Gentoo has robust adhesion to painted, plated, and bare metallic substrates, as well as glass and surface primed plastics. The coating has demonstrated excellent resistance to salt spray, UV exposure, and chemical exposure – significant improvements over traditional hydrophobic coatings.
Corrosion Resistance & Prevention
When used on top of other qualified systems, Gentoo further reduces corrosion and extends the lifetime of the barrier system and therefore the coated substrate. This is due to its excellent water and salt shedding properties and impact resistance. These properties also significantly reduce the effects of galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals.
We’ve conducted in-depth testing around Gentoo’s anti-corrosion and prevention properties.
Graffiti Deterrent & Easy Cleaning
The low surface energy of the Gentoo coating makes it both hydrophobic and oleophobic. Combined with its high dirt and solvent resistance, also allows for easy cleaning of many surfaces with less water.
Graffiti Deterrent.
Most spray paints consist of paint dissolved into a solvent or solvent mixture to keep them as a sprayable liquid. When the solvents evaporate, the paint is left behind to dry and adhere to the surface. On a Gentoo-coated surface, however, the solvent that would normally “wet out” the surface will bead up before it has a chance to evaporate, as intended. When the solvent does evaporate, the paint is left behind in these same beaded “globs.” In the globs, the paint mostly adheres to itself, with only a small portion loosely adhered to the surface, which is then easily removed.
As you can see in our video tests below, a “tagger” or graffiti “artist” would almost certainly be deterred from continuing their act upon seeing the paint fail to adhere to its intended surface. Gentoo is a huge win for local governments, schools, and private businesses alike, which are often targets of the nefarious tagging trade.
Application
Gentoo is a two-part coating that is mixed together and then applied as a single coat. It can be flow-coated, dip-coated, HVLP sprayed or painted on with a brush or roller. It provides a lightweight, thin (4-8 microns) coating with minimal surface preparation.
Chemical Resistance
Offers superior resistance to many oils, solvents, acids, and bases.
Conclusion
Gentoo Coatings represent a groundbreaking solution for asset protection, offering unmatched durability, versatility, and ease of maintenance. Developed through extensive research and recognised for its innovation, Gentoo stands as a reliable choice for industries facing corrosion challenges.
How Hydrophobic & Super- Hydrophobic
coatings works..
Gentoo Hydrophobic out perorms all other coatings on anything and everything. Metail, Fabric, anything, if you have a need to repell or preserve, we can help.... From Wind Turbines - Boat Hulls, Buildings for Grafitti prevention, glass, any metal prone to rust.
Gentoo Renews and Protects Painted Surfaces.
Gentoo renews oxidized paint while protecting it from abrasion and harsh environments. And since Gentoo can be sprayed on, it protects every nook and cranny, not just flat surfaces. This is useful for protecting complex equipment and machinery.
For Ice displacement on wind turbines and antennas - Hirec Pfas free is also a super hydrophobic coating already tested in the market on wind turbines.
Gentoo Hydrophobic Advanced Coating
Gentoo is a dense polymer system that forms a barrier against corrosion initiators. This is due to its low surface energy, high density, and low porosity. The system is conformal, pinhole free, and very thin (4-6 microns) compared with traditional polymer coatings but far denser and more durable. The higher density of the system provides an excellent barrier to water and corrosive ions.
This powerful nano coating forms a microscopic barrier against corrosion and contamination.
Ultra EverDry -
Super Hydrophobic
Ultra-Ever Dry® surface protection coating creates a solid/liquid contact angle of 160-175 degrees in air.
Well-known windshield water repellents have a contact angle closer of 110 degrees and are only hydrophobic. A superhydrophobic contact angle allows for the self-cleaning properties associated with Ultra-Ever Dry®. Oleophobicity refers to the ability to repel some, but not all, oil-based liquids (which have values of surface tension less than that of water).
Grafitti Protection with Gentoo..
As you can see in our video tests above, a “tagger” or graffiti “artist” would almost certainly be deterred from continuing their act upon seeing the paint fail to adhere to its intended surface. Gentoo is a huge win for local governments, schools, and private businesses alike, which are often targets of the nefarious tagging trade.
Snow and ice on telecommunications equipment
Understanding the impact of snow and ice accumulation on critical telecommunications infrastructure is essential, as these conditions can lead to serious mechanical damage, increased operational costs, and extended service interruptions. By anticipating and mitigating these risks, operators can protect system reliability and maintain service continuity.
Equipment Damage
The buildup of snow and ice can inflict significant harm on telecommunications equipment. As ice forms, expands, and contracts, it exerts stress that can crack or deform sensitive components. When melting occurs, water ingress may corrode circuitry, degrade connections, and trigger costly failures or replacements. Additionally, falling ice from upper tower assemblies can damage antennas, cabling, or other lower-mounted systems.
Increased Operational Costs
Snow and ice-related damage results in a wide range of secondary expenses. Beyond the direct repair or replacement costs, systems often require additional power to sustain performance under harsh conditions, raising energy consumption. Emergency callouts, unplanned maintenance, and associated downtime also drive up operational expenditure and reduce network efficiency.
Prolonged Service Disruptions
The most critical consequence of snow and ice accumulation is extended network downtime. Service interruptions caused by equipment impairment can disrupt communication channels, reduce customer confidence, and even expose operators to regulatory penalties. Every moment of lost connectivity translates into direct financial losses and lasting reputational impact.
By implementing proactive protection measures— Our coatings are designed to repel ice—operators can minimize risk exposure, control costs, and maintain the dependable operation of essential telecommunications infrastructure.
Ultra-Ever Dry (UED) superhydrophobic coating
Ultra-Ever Dry (UED) superhydrophobic coating
Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary omniphobic technology to coat a surface with patterns of geometric shapes that have 'peaks'. These high points repel a wide range of liquids, including:
- Water: Keeps surfaces completely dry, preventing ice build-up and simplifying de-icing.
- Oils and wet concrete: Offers superior protection in demanding environments.
- Contamination: Liquids containing bacteria or radiation roll-off, minimising contamination risks.
Ultra-Ever Dry has vastly improved adhesion and abrasion resistance, compared to previous superhydrophobic technologies, allowing it to be used in applications where greater durability is required
How does Ultra-Ever Dry work?
Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary omniphobic technology to coat an object and create a surface chemistry and texture with patterns of geometric shapes that have “peaks” or “high points”. These high points repel water, some oils, wet concrete, and other liquids unlike any other coating.
Ultra-Ever Dry has vastly improved adhesion and abrasion resistance, compared to previous superhydrophobic technologies, allowing it to be used in applications where greater durability is required.
Ultra-Ever Dry® surface protection coating creates a solid/liquid contact angle of 160-175 degrees in air.
Well-known windshield water repellents have a contact angle closer o 110 degrees and are only hydrophobic. A superhydrophobic contact angle allows for the self-cleaning properties associated with Ultra-Ever Dry®.
Oleophobicity refers to the ability to repel some, but not all, oil-based liquids (which have values of surface tension less than that of water). Unfortunately, oleophobicity is not an absolute term, as many oils have broad ranges of surface tension which may straddle the limit of the effective range of Ultra-Ever Dry®. For many oils, testing is required to determine if the specific oil or grade of oil will be repelled by Ultra-Ever Dry®.
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Ultra Ever Dry Super Hydrophobic Coating
Ultra-Ever Dry
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Ultra-Ever Dry is a superhydrophobic (water) and oleophobic (hydrocarbons) coating that will repel most water-based and some oil-based liquids. Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary omniphobic technology to coat an object and create a surface chemistry and texture with patterns of geometric shapes that have “peaks” or “high points”. These high points repel water, some oils, wet concrete, and other liquids unlike any other coating.
Ultra-Ever Dry has vastly improved adhesion and abrasion resistance, compared to previous superhydrophobic technologies, allowing it to be used in applications where greater durability is required. Keep your stuff Ever Dry and neverwet!
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Ultra - Ever Dry
Official Ultra-Ever Dry Video - Superhydrophobic coating - Repels almost any liquid!
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The Official Ultra-Ever Dry Video - Superhydrophobic coating - Repels almost any liquid!
Ultra dry Day
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