BASF, which supports the wind energy sector with special systems and products, has launched an innovative coatings solution for rotor blades: RELEST Wind LEP S. The new product recently passed an external 50-hour, rain erosion test by a renowned institute from Denmark, outperforming other well-known rain erosion resistant coatings. The stress loads to which rotor blades are…
WINDSOURCING.COM adds BASF Coatings to its team of suppliers
WINDSOURCING.COM GmbH, a component and materials provider for wind turbines, has announced a new supply partner, BASF Coatings. BASF’s RELEST rotor-blade repair products are now available on WINDSOURCING. “We are proud that another big brand manufacturer has qualified and chosen us as distribution and logistics partner,” stated Stefan Weber in a recent press release. Weber is the…
FoundOcean signs strategic agreement with chemicals company BASF
FoundOcean, experts in subsea grouting for the offshore energy construction industry, has signed a strategic agreement with chemicals company BASF. BASF’s MasterFlow 9500 is the only product to have obtained the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) from certifying body DNV.GL. It’s impressive, ‘fit for purpose’ properties include rapid strength build-up, even at low temperatures, supporting increased…
BASF introduces hybrid performance precision grout for construction
BASF recently introduced a new product in North America designed for precision grouting of critical equipment. MasterFlow 4316 hybrid performance grout combines the strength of an epoxy grout with the ease of application of cementitious grouting materials. MasterFlow 4316 grout is the newest addition to the Master Builders Solutions grout family, specified globally as premier…
BASF teams up to produce coatings for wind turbines
BASF SE and Leuna-Harze GmbH will cooperate to supply Europe with raw materials for epoxy resins for fiber-reinforced composites. Under the Baxxodur brand, BASF sells curing agents, accelerators, and additives for professional epoxy resin processing. In addition, the company offers customized epoxy resins for fiber-reinforced composites aimed at rotor-blade production. Leuan-Harze manufactures epoxy resins in…