Rolls-Royce alliance wins U.S. Navy research contract
A strategic alliance between Rolls-Royce, the market leader in marine applications, and UCT Coatings Inc. is bringing new technology to the marine market and is about to start work on a $7m U.S. Navy research contract. The contract, placed with Rolls-Royce, will evaluate UCT’s patented UltraCemä nickel boron coatings on naval propulsion systems such as propellers and waterjets.
These coatings have the capability to change the hydrodynamic performance, cavitation characteristics and sea-growth fouling of propellers and waterjets.
Performance, reliability and time between repair of marine equipment can also be increased by reduced friction and wear.
UCT has granted Rolls-Royce a long-term exclusive license to use this technology for a wide range of commercial and naval marine equipment.
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