RAM Underwater Primer

The primer is the key component of the RAM Marine System for the preparation of metal surfaces prior to wrapping. The RAM Marine System adheres to the substrate whilst displacing water, passivating steel, filling voids, and ensures intimate contact between the RAM Marine Tapes and the substrate. The RAM Underwater Primer compound will not dry out or harden and is unyielding to moisture, acids, alkalis, and salt solutions.

USES

A modified formulation of RAM Underwater Primer for excessive moisture surfaces and marine application prior to wrapping. It is very effective for underwater or on very wet metal surfaces such as pilings, risers and H – piles.

CHARACTERISTICS

• RAM Underwater Primer is non-drying, non-hardening, and nontoxic.
• RAM Underwater Primer is impervious to water and applied to very wet or underwater surfaces.
• RAM Underwater Primer is highly resistant to mineral acids alkalis and salts. It will not support combustion, no V.O.C.’s.

APPLICATION:

• Remove dirt, grease, oil excessive moisture, frost, Loose rust, paint, and foreign matter by hand and or power tool cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP2 or SP3.
• Apply a thin, uniform film over the entire surface to be wrapped with a gloved hand, brush, and rag.
• Apply a liberal coating to displace surface moisture, passivate surface oxides, fill surface imperfections and ensure adhesion between RAM Marine Tape and the substrate.