Key Account Manager Herkko Miettinen from Saint-Gobain remarks that big ships upon high seas are a combination that requires special expertise with regards to durable kitchen floors .
“ There needs to be a degree of flexibility in the galley floors , so that seams won ’ t crack , for example . At the same time , you need materials that are durable and light-weight .”
One of the hit products from Saint- Gobain in this area is Weber Marine VEM PU1 , a two-component polyurethane levelling compound for producing viscoelastic sandwich structures .
“ Modern ships place special requirements on the fire behavior and noise levels , and this product is really capable in both areas ,” says Miettinen .
GALLEY FLOORS THAT LAST
Provision Master Oy is one of the top makers of world-class marine floors . On Carnival Celebration , the company build a 309 square metre galley floor , and for the new Icon of the Seas vessel the total galley floor area was a whopping 1,759 sqm .
Managing Director Kimmo Häkkänen has 15 years of experience from making marine kitchen floors and he knows the challenge well :
“ The sea requires the highest level of performance from kitchens . There are vibrations from the ship hull , trolleys with food or dishes travelling across the floors – it ’ s really a demanding setup . You need products that have been designed for marine use in order to make the cut ,” Häkkänen says .
KEEP LEARNING !
Provision Master has been using Saint- Gobain products – such as Weber Epox Easy , Weber Marine Elastic 4660 and
Weber Visco products – for years and also holds a Saint-Gobain Weber WVLU Certificate . This contractor certificate is a guarantee of high-quality work that meets the standards of demanding customers .
“ We use Saint-Gobain Weber IMOcertified products that ensure a high-quality outcome for the customer each time ,” confirms Häkkänen . “ Weber Epox Easy , for instance , is a great product which remains flexible even after it hardens .”
Provision Master has also been pleased with Saint-Gobain Academy , located in Parainen , Finland , where training is given to contractors . “ The training is on-going , which means that we are always up to date with new products and techniques ,” Häkkänen says .
EXPERTISE EDGE
Herkko Miettinen adds that shipyards are very mindful of certificates and standards these days – and glad to work with proven professionals .
“ Turku shipyard , for example , uses only top level subcontractors in their ship projects ,” he says . n
More information : weber-marine . com
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