A SAFE SURFACE SOLUTION
BIMAGRIP offers Ship Owners, Fleet Operators and Port Managers a low profile skid resistant surface on steel ramps and decks, which contributes to the safe and efficient loading and discharging of vehicle and pedestrian traffic in both wet and dry conditions.

FORMULATED FOR PERFORMANCE
The BIMAGRIP surface is a selection of high-grade abrasion resistance aggregates held together with a blend of specially formulated polyurethane resins, designed to give strength, flexibility, and long life durability.

There are two main grades to suit most site conditions - BIMAGRIP LS and HD.

CORROSION PROTECTION
The BIMAGRIP resin system also encapsulates the steel surface to give added corrosion protection, thereby extending the service life of the steel substrate itself.

SAFETY AT WORK PRODUCT
BIMAGRIP is preferred by drivers of vehicles, for its smoother ride, unlike the vibrations and wheel spin experienced with the traditional square bar metal anti skid systems. The installation of BIMAGRIP saves tractor unit owners as there is less wear and tear on their vehicles as a direct result of the removal of these two conditions. Gear boxes and tyre service life is extended, not having to deal with a loss of traction. BIMAGRIP has benefits for all management, reducing operating maintenance costs of both people and machines as Health and Safety at work steadily focuses our industry.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
BIMAGRIP, a tried and tested surfacing product since the late 1980’s, has since the mid 1990's become established in the marine new build sector for PCTC vessels. Following extensive trials, Wallenius Lines, one of the largest specialist car carrying companies in the world, specified the BIMAGRIP surface on five of their new build large PCTC vessels. Since then a total of over 100 such new build vessels have been treated with the BIMAGRIP system for owners including WWL, Hoegh Autoliners, Grimaldi Lines, Ray Shipping, AP Moller, Gram Car Carriers, United Ocean and via charter for K-Line, EUKOR, NYK & MOL.  It is a statement of fact that none of these owners have ever returned to the old style welded metal anti-skid systems once they have experienced the many benefits that BIMAGRIP offers.

Bimagrip applications onto PCTC, RORO and Ropax vessels have been carried out in Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, the Phillipines, N America and throught Europe.

There are no competitive products or systems that come close to the track record that can be demonstrated for the BIMAGRIP system.

BIMAGRIP offers enhanced safety as stated above, but also allows for the faster and smoother loading and unloading of cars and freight, most especially in wet conditions thus reducing turnaround times and increasing the efficiency of vessel movements. 

BIMAGRIP reduces the noise pollution caused during vehicle movements when compared to welded bars of "fishbones" as the ride is much smoother.  This issue is of growing importance as more and more port areas are having residential developments around them.

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
RS Clare is at the forefront of development of new surfacing products for the Marine industry. BIMAGRIP is manufactured at our Liverpool factory under the International Quality Standard ISO 9000:2008.

DESIGN CRITERIA
Bond strength
The bond strength of BIMAGRIP resin to primed steel in accordance with British Standard BS 33900 part E10.

ABRASION RESISTANT
The abrasion value of the aggregates to British Standard 812 1975.

ANTI-SKID RESISTANT
Anti-skid and slip resistance for vehicle and pedestrian traffic as measured by the portable SRT in BS 3262 ; part 1.

FIRE RESISTANT
Tested and approved in accordance with IMO Resolution MSC 61(67): Annex 1, Part 5 – Surface Flammability & Part 2 Smoke and Toxicity.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Chemically resistant to degradation from petrol, diesel, engine oils and salt water.

SYSTEM BUILD
A set film thickness between 3.0 mm and 7.0 mm depending on the BIMAGRIP specification and aggregate selection.

PERFORMANCE GURANTEE
No loss of performance characteristics for a minimum of one year.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
BIMAGRIP resins manufactured to ISO 9000:2008.

AESTHETICALLY ATTRACTIVE
Aesthetically Attractive
To give visually a safe and functional appearance.

FUNCTIONAL USE
To provide a safe, antiskid, durable surface solution to enable smooth loading and discharging of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

IDEAL SITES
Ramps and decks on RoRo’s, linkspans, pontoons, PCTC, ferries, offshore platforms, helipads, passenger gangways.

EASE OF MAINTENANCE
Extremely easy to maintain and repair

For further information please contact: bimagrip@rsclare.co.uk