high-performance pro-speed adhesive film · 2016. 4. 6. · the world speed championships, i had...

Recommended for:all types of boat

YachtingA high-tech adhesive film to increase glide through water

Xtrem SkinXtrem Skin

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High-performance PRO-SPEED adhesive film

Xtrem SkinXtrem Skin is a durable, three-layer, adhesive

polymer film with a special fluoride polymer upper coating. This upper layer, which shows little sensitivity to Van der Waals' forces, gives the film exceptional anti-drag properties that greatly reduce frictional resistance. Part of the fluoride polymers family, the upper coating is the first factor contributing to better gliding.The second positive factor is the use an adhesive film rather than paint. The film is light and more stable than paint, preserves intact the key active ingredient of the fluoride polymer, in its smoothest configuration, across its entire surface.

From the first sailors who followed the trade routes in times past to the competitors of today who set new records, the history of the sea has been closely linked to speed, which is constantly evolving and being enhanced.To offer high-tech solutions alongside the use of paint to increase glide, Uniflow engineers have explored other possibilities, by combining the best innovations

in materials and structures with their origins either in modern chemistry or in biomimetism.

Uniflow is now offering a newly patented product with exceptional performance for increasing glide through water:

Xtrem SkinXtrem Skin .

Fluoride polymer

Anti-impact barrier film

PVC

Special marine adhesive

Peel-off protective paper backing

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The hydrophobic surface of the film

Xtrem SkinXtrem Skin delays the accretion of the biofilm

layer. The biofilm layer (algae, etc.) is a key factor reducing boat glide. What is more, cleaning the hull is made much easier.

+ +Prevents osmosis. The film

Xtrem SkinXtrem Skin is waterproof and air tight. It acts as a barrier

against the various elements which could trigger or increase osmosis.

Behaves well as it ages, protects colours and the hull (minimum of 7 years).

Reduces fuel consumption by slowing the accretion of the biofilm layer (biofilm: ↘ speed of the boat ↗ fuel consumption).

Advantages

Economical Product with three benefits:- increases glide speed; - protects the hull from

impact; - reduces fouling. A single film for all seas, temperatures and seasons. Xtrem Skin

Xtrem Skin is applied just once for numerous sailing seasons.

Speed Especially recommended for regattas and for faster boats, taken out of the water at regular intervals or put in dry docks.Reduction in frictional resistance tested in the laboratory (HSVA Hambourg Ship model basin Germany) and in the field.Inalterability of the hard and smooth surface of the film applied.


speeds up departure in the planning schedule. Application of the film under the entire hull or at weight-bearing areas.

Ecological Without leaching chemicals into the seas and oceans.Long-lasting and effective, Xtrem Skin

Xtrem Skin does not lose its key active ingredient over time.No sanding down required since it is a polymer film.Blocks UV rays along the floatation line. Naturally self-cleaning due to the speed of the boat.

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"A proven increase in speed"

MaxiME nOcHER

"I have tested FLOW XtremSkin several times and on different equipment (special kite surfing speed board, racing board) and could immediately sense the increase in speed, which was confirmed by my GPS readings. The way the board behaved was much more thrilling; we got an immediate sense of gliding and the board continued to pick up speed.Application is crucial; there can be no air pockets. I always sail with my GPS so that I can monitor changes during training; each time I have applied the FLOW Xtrem Skin to the bottom of my board, the GPS readings have shown that my speed had increased. An increase in speed of at least 10%. In the world speed championships, I had differences in speed of 5-6 knots over 500 metres depending on whether it was with or without the FLOW Xtrem Skin film, something which is of great importance with average speeds of 45 knots.I believe that this film has great potential since its coating, which can be applied to any medium, will help us to achieve greater speed, or the same speed but with less effort."

Twice a champion of the kitesurfing world, 5 times a France kite-race champion

HSVA laboratory tests

Tests in the HSVA laboratory in Hamburg, Germany -Resistance reduction test in a liquid environment with the adhesive film Tank: hydrodynamic and cavitation tunnel, length 48.5 m Volume: 1 500 m3

Length of the surface tested: 7.42 m Test surface: 9.42 m2

Diametre: 500 mm


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Comparative study of paint and the film


Uniflow Marine SASCentre d’affaires - International Aeroport F 62520 Le Touquet Paris Plage Tel : +33 (0)972 465 182 www.uniflow-marine.com

Official dealer / Applicator UNIFLOW

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