TOOLING MATERIALSApplication / LNG containment
Epoxy mastic beds and levels insulation elements against the supporting ship structure and distributes compressive loads. Application thickness, adhesion, cure and long-term compressive creep are central to LNG containment-system installation.
Engineering requirements
01 / NO96
A low-density thixotropic epoxy mastic described in the EPTEK TDS for fixing insulation boxes and distributing loads in NO96-type construction. Its application and qualification must follow the specified containment-system requirements.
02 / MARK III
A low-density thixotropic epoxy mastic described in the EPTEK TDS for Mark III construction. Select it with the required support geometry, workability, adhesion and compressive-creep performance.
Engineering requirements
| Control point | Engineering reason |
|---|---|
| Surface and support geometry | The prepared substrate and mastic profile establish adhesion, levelling and load transfer. |
| Metering and mixing | Use the ratio for the specific grade. EPBOND 510 and EPBOND 515 have different mass ratios; do not interchange settings. |
| Temperature and open time | Material temperature changes pumpability and working time. Verify the installation window before placing the insulation element. |
| Pump pressure and cure | Protect the hollow microspheres during pumping and follow the grade-specific pressure limit and cure schedule in the TDS. |
| Project qualification | Use the applicable shipyard and containment-system acceptance requirements. A product application description does not constitute a system approval. |