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Ensure maximum uptime for your cranes

 Port cranes are the backbone of global trade. Every day, they keep the world’s supply chain moving – and as ports expand, the demand for reliable performance only grows. Downtime of the cranes is simply not an option.

At Hempel, we deliver superior corrosion protection for port cranes. Our advanced coatings safeguard your equipment against even the harshest conditions, helping your cranes perform at their best, year after year.

At the same time, we help crane manufacturers lead the market – delivering cranes that stay stronger for longer and drive greater productivity.

 

Next-generation protective coatings

Upgrade your cranes’ performance

Withstand extremes

Port cranes face some of the toughest conditions every single day. With Hempel’s innovative protective coating technology, your cranes are shielded against salt, wind, and water – keeping them strong.

Minimise downtime

In critical infrastructure, minimising downtime is essential. Protect your cranes with advanced coatings that prevent corrosion and cracking of structural steel – ensuring they perform at their best.

Cut carbon footprint

Decarbonising our ports starts with every detail. Hempel’s protective coatings cut paint consumption and extend crane lifetimes – delivering both environmental and operational benefits.
Avantguard 750 Pro

Impressive real-life performance 

Built for the world’s harshest conditions, Avantguard 750 Pro delivers lasting steel protection for cranes that must perform year after year.

Designed for new build, repairs and maintenance, Avantguard 750 Pro is an activated zinc-rich primer offering the highest solids (76%) and lowest VOC content (244 g/l) on the market.

Combined with its self-healing mechanism that stops micro-cracks as soon as they form, it is the ideal choice for port owners looking for superior performance and long-term sustainability – no matter how challenging the conditions.

Meeting the rising demands for performance

Need support for your next port equipment or crane project?

We offer guidance, support and quality checks on corrosion protection throughout your crane's entire lifecycle - from the design phase to the end of service life. Thereby ensuring it stays in top condition and minimses the risk of downtime.

Port owners and consultants

As a port owner or consultant, you have many priorities – but the right protective coatings are key to crane performance. We can guide you in choosing the optimal specifications to keep them operating at their best and quality check your investments - from initial application in the paint shop to regular maintenance inspections.
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OEM's, fabricators and applicators

As a crane manufacturer, fabricator or applicator, delivering top-quality solutions is key to staying competitive. Let us help you choose the right products to speed up application and reduce paint use in your crane production.
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For more durable and sustainable solutions

Decarbonise your port

Sustainability is also high on the agenda in the port industry, with a strong focus on finding ways to decarbonise operations.

At Hempel, we are committed to reducing the waste of steel worldwide – simply by protecting assets more effectively. In our labs, we continuously innovate and test new solutions to lower our carbon footprint and support a more sustainable future.

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It’s time to Avantguard

Avantguard is a proven anti-corrosion technology, engineered to protect steel in even the harshest conditions – from offshore to infrastructure. See which Avantguard coating system is right for your port crane project.
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