How to extend the lifespan of commercial ships while also saving on maintenance costs
As a land surrounded by sea, it is no secret how important the commercial marine sector is to Australia’s economy. And with over 90% of global trade transported by sea, the success of the commercial marine industry globally is equally vital to economies across the world. However from fishing charters, to passenger ferries, patrol boats, LNG & LPG carriers, oil tankers, general cargo carriers and container ships, this wide and varied industry faces a common threat to the financial viability of its vessels: CORROSION.
Marine environments are a natural breeding ground for corrosion, which is why cleaning products that prevent corrosion are crucial to reducing maintenance costs, downtime and extending the lifespan of the ship. With 90% of ship failures caused by corrosion, addressing corrosion is also vital to ensure crew safety and minimise the risk of environmental disasters.
Solidus Industries provide a range of powerful and effective cleaning products for the commercial marine industry. Our Zi-400 HD Industrial cleaner is scientifically proven to not only prevent corrosion from occurring, but also has the remarkable ability to treat existing corrosion and stop it from spreading. Zi-400 HD Industrial is the perfect cleaning product for hulls and superstructures, ballast tanks, bilges, engine rooms, heat exchangers and interiors of commercial vessels.
For commercial ships with gas turbine engine propulsion systems, we supply highly effective and ecologically sensitive cleaning products from ZOK International. Originally developed for the UK Ministry of Defence to deal with extensive salt fouling in helicopter engines, ZOK products are the perfect solution for marine vessels.
ZOK 27 and ZOK 27 Gold Standard are used worldwide in commercial maritime fleets to ensure maximum efficiency and availability of gas turbine propulsion systems, while also inhibiting engine corrosion.
Our Cleaning Solutions for Commercial Ships
Our revolutionary cleaning products have a wide range of applications on commercial marine vessels
Pioneering Marine Cleaning Products for Commercial Ships
Zok 27
Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner
Originally formulated for the UK Ministry of Defence, this powerful water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner is officially certified by the world leading manufacturers to the LNG industry including Siemens, General Electric, Mitsubishi, Pratt & Whitney, Solar Turbines and Kawasaki.
Zok 27 Gold Standard
Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner
This environmentally friendly solvent based cleaner is formulated with plant based surfactants, meeting the gold standard for ecological sustainability for use in the North Sea as outlined in the OSPAR convention. Perfect for FLNG operations stationed in ecologically sensitive environments.
Zi-400 HD
Corrosion Inhibiting Multi Purpose Industrial Cleaner
**Add reference to Zi-400 HD being highly effective for use in salt water**
Scientifically proven to prevent corrosion, Zi-400 HD is a cutting edge colloidal cleaner that is water based, non-hazardous and highly effective at removing the toughest of residue build-ups on heat exchangers, general plant and equipment and in fuel pipelines.
Cleen Screen
Crystal Clear Multi Purpose Windscreen Cleaner
Originally formulated for the UK Ministry of Defence, this powerful water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner is officially certified by the world leading manufacturers to the Power Generation industry including Siemens, General Electric, Mitsubishi, Pratt & Whitney, Solar Turbines and Kawasaki.
Apollo Foamer
Detergent Foam Applicator
This environmentally friendly solvent based cleaner is formulated with plant based surfactants, meeting the gold standard for ecological sustainability for use in the North Sea as outlined in the OSPAR convention. A powerful water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner specially designed to create as little ecological impact as possible.
Demineralised Water Units
Corrosion Inhibiting Multi Purpose Industrial Cleaner
Originally formulated for the UK Ministry of Defence, this powerful water based Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner is officially certified by the world leading manufacturers to the Power Generation industry including Siemens, General Electric, Mitsubishi, Pratt & Whitney, Solar Turbines and Kawasaki.
Hull & Superstructure Cleaners
Whether you are navigating extreme weather conditions across the Atlantic, Pacific or Indian oceans, ferrying city passengers on their morning commute, patrolling a waterway or embarking on a memorable fishing charter, it is essential for all commercial operators to be aware of the risks of corrosion and to develop a strategy to maximise the lifespan of their valuable fleet.
The hull and superstructure of a ship is extremely vulnerable to corrosion, since it is exposed to the combination of seawater and salty air 24 hours a day. Finding a cleaning product that is powerful enough to provide a swift and efficient clean of salt build ups and other fouling, while preserving the integrity of the paintwork and protecting against corrosion is essential.
Solidus Industries Zi-400 HD Industrial cleaner is the perfect solution for cleaning hull and superstructures. Not only is Zi-400 a highly effective cleaner, it has also been scientifically proven by the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) to prevent the risk of corrosion in steel and aluminium alloys – the two most common materials in commercial ships.
Zi-400 HD’s unique formula not only prevents corrosion from occurring, it is also a galvanic interrupter which gives it the unique ability to slow down and stop existing corrosion from spreading.
Implementing a regular cleaning schedule with Zi-400 HD Industrial can save large commercial fleet operators tens of millions of dollars over the lifetime of their fleet, while single vessel operators could save tens of thousands.
Bilge & Engine Room Cleaners
Maintaining a clean bilge is crucial on a commercial ship to support the safe operation of the vessel in an emergency and to uphold the ship’s environmental responsibility to not discharge oil and other pollutants into the ocean.
Any engine room leaks inevitably end up in the bilge, so it is important to use a cleaning product that can effectively deal with oils, grease, hydraulic fluid and other mechanical effluents whilst being safe to use and gentle on the environment.
Solidus Industries Zi-400 HD Industrial is a safe and efficient bilge cleaner. Scientifically proven to prevent corrosion, it also has the exclusive ability to arrest existing corrosion and stop it from spreading. With hot and humid conditions within the bilge producing the perfect atmosphere for corrosion to occur, Zi-400 HD is the ultimate all round cleaning product for commercial bilges.
Engine Room Cleaning
Regular and efficient cleaning of the engine room is crucial to safety and is vital to maintaining expensive and highly sophisticated technology like engines, steering gear, gensets, watermakers and hydraulic motors.
Zi-400 HD Industrial is a brilliant engine room cleaner. With its unique corrosion preventing formula, regular cleaning with Zi-400 HD can reduce maintenance costs, extend the lifespan of valuable engine room technology and protect against the risk of corrosion related mechanical failures.
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Ballast Tank Cleaners
The practice of adding weight to cargo ships to improve stability has been around for thousands of years. Since the transformation of the commercial shipping industry with the introduction of steel hulled ships, traditional methods of using rocks, sandbags and iron blocks have been replaced by versatile ballast tanks that can be filled and emptied with water as required to maintain the seaworthiness of the vessel.
It is no secret to commercial operators that ballast tanks provide the perfect breeding ground for corrosion. The bottom of the ballast tank is particularly susceptible. Often carrying immense volumes of seawater filled with microorganisms, corrosion is equally as potent when the tank is emptied, due to the moist electro-conducting film that will have built up on the walls of the tank. The upper parts of the tank is also prone to corrosion, but at a different rate due to frequent change in temperature mixed with salty air.
Solidus Industries recommend a regular cleaning schedule of ballast tanks with our revolutionary corrosion inhibiting cleaning product Zi-400 HD. Powerful, safe, easy to use and gentle on the environment, Zi-400 HD Industrial is the ultimate ballast tank cleaner.
Gas Turbine Engine Cleaners
Boasting unrivalled power to weight ratio, gas turbine engines have revolutionised naval fleets around the world since they were first used as propulsion systems in the late 1950s. While diesel engines have traditionally saturated the commercial sector, tougher environmental regulations introduced by the International Maritime Organization are seeing a shift in the industry towards cleaner fuel sources.
The innovative build of the fastest high speed passenger ferry in the world in 2014, Francisco, is inspiring more new builds and refits of existing ships with highly efficient environmentally friendly technology like dual fuel LNG gas turbine propulsion and combined gas turbine and electric and steam (COGES) systems.
For pioneering commercial vessels already fitted with gas turbine engine propulsion systems, Solidus Industries supply ecologically sensitive and highly effective gas turbine engine cleaning products from ZOK International.
Originally developed for the UK Ministry of Defence to deal with extensive salt fouling in helicopter engines, ZOK products are the perfect solution for marine gas turbine engines to ensure maximum efficiency and availability, minimise fuel burn, reduce wear and tear, inhibit corrosion and ultimately prolong the lifespan of the engine.
ZOK 27 is officially certified by leading OEMs to the marine industry including General Electric, Rolls-Royce and Solar Turbines.
Heat Exchanger Cleaners
Heat exchangers play a vital role towards the smooth and efficient operation of commercial marine vessels. Their applications include cooling gas turbine or diesel engine propulsion systems, providing air conditioning, fresh water, refrigeration and heating on cruise ships and maintaining the optimal temperature of hydraulic fluids and oils to lubricate heavy-duty machinery on commercial cargo ships including cranes, winches and anchor handing equipment. Innovative designs of LNG propulsion systems also rely on heat exchangers to vaporise the freezing cold LNG, transforming it back into a gaseous substance that can be burned by the engine.
During operation at sea, shell and tube, plate and fin plate heat exchangers quickly build up salt and other contaminants on their thermal elements, ducting and framework. These contaminants create an unwanted insulation layer on the heat exchanger, effectively reducing its thermal efficiency. This loss of efficiency can have a substantial operational impact, as engines will need to work harder, burning more fuel and reducing time between overhauls. Not only does this lead to increased operating costs, it also increases the ecological impact of the vessel.
In addition to the loss of efficiency, the risk of corrosion is also heightened in marine heat exchangers as many use seawater as their cooling agent. Regular cleaning of heat exchangers is therefore imperative to protect these valuable assets against corrosion.
Our safe, reliable and powerful Zi-400 HD Industrial cleaner is the perfect cleaning product for heat exchangers. Highly effective at removing all types of residual build-ups, it is also scientifically proven to inhibit corrosion. Remarkably, it is also capable of arresting existing corrosion in alloys. Not even dedicated corrosion treatments have this capability. This is particularly significant when it comes to cleaning the aluminium fins used in many heat exchangers, as aluminium is highly reactive and susceptible to corrosion.
Thanks to Solidus Industries’ Zi-400 HD Industrial cleaner, protecting the lifespan of your heat exchangers while guaranteeing optimal thermal efficiency has never been easier.
Commercial Interior Cleaners
When diluted at lower ratios, Solidus Industries Zi-400 HD Industrial is a highly effective multi-purpose interior cleaner for commercial ships from high speed passenger ferries, cruise ships, offshore support vessels and cargo ships.
Safe and easy to use, Zi-400 HD provides a world class clean on a wide range of surfaces including carpet, upholstery, leather, rubber, plastics, floor surfaces, galley appliances, BBQs, dishwashing, windows, mirrors, and bathrooms. Its state-of-the-art corrosion preventing formula also makes it the perfect solution for cleaning interior piping and metal surfaces.
As a multi-purpose interior and exterior cleaner, using Zi-400 HD on your ship will save precious inventory space, as the product is able to do the job of over ten different cleaning products to the same first class standard.
Gas Turbine Engine Cleaners
Boasting unrivalled power to weight ratio, gas turbine engines have revolutionised naval fleets around the world since they were first used as propulsion systems in the late 1950s. While diesel engines have traditionally been the solution of choice for the commercial sector, the commitment by the International Maritime Organization to halve greenhouse gas emissions at sea by 2050, we may see more and more fresh superyacht designs utilising environmentally friendly solutions like dual fuel LNG gas turbine propulsion and combined gas turbine and electric and steam (COGES) systems.
For superyachts already fitted with gas turbine engines, Solidus Industries supply ecologically sensitive and highly effective cleaning products from ZOK International.
Originally developed for the UK Ministry of Defence to deal with extensive salt fouling in helicopter engines, ZOK products are the perfect solution for marine gas turbine engines to ensure maximum efficiency and availability, minimise fuel burn, reduce wear and tear, inhibit corrosion and ultimately prolong the lifespan of the engine.
ZOK 27 is officially certified by General Electric and Rolls-Royce, the two leading OEMs to the marine industry.
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