"PROSPEC H-8 Hydrophilic Anti-Fouling Coat for Railway Vehicles" Newly Released
Soft99 Corporation launches "PROSPEC H-8," a new anti-fouling coat for railway vehicles.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 22:20
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Amidst growing environmental awareness, railways are increasingly highly regarded as an energy-efficient mode of transportation. However, a significant problem is the labor shortage due to the declining birthrate, aging population, and young people moving away from the industry. Despite these challenges, maintenance workload continues to increase, exacerbated by equipment issues (such as aging infrastructure) and natural disasters caused by extreme weather, making labor securing and cost increases even more severe.
SOFT99 Corporation (President & CEO: Noriyuki Konishi) is pleased to announce the launch of 'PROSPEC H-8 Hydrophilic Anti-Fouling Coat for Railway Vehicles,' an anti-fouling coating agent for railway car bodies that can contribute to reducing maintenance work burden and costs. This product leverages coating technologies cultivated in the automotive sector and technical knowledge gained from expanding coating application実績 in railway vehicles.
... Key Features ...
1. Excellent Weather Resistance and Barrier Performance Applying Automotive-Cultivated Technology
Utilizing 'automotive reactive glass-based coating technology,' it forms a high-hardness, glass-based film equivalent to 8H pencil hardness, strongly guarding against UV rays and acid rain, and protecting the vehicle body over the long term.
2. High Anti-Fouling Performance with a Glass-Based Hydrophilic Film
Leveraging past achievements and experience in the railway industry, we have developed a glass-based coating agent specialized in high hydrophilic performance, effective not only for painted exterior panels but also for metal exterior vehicles such as SUS and aluminum. It prevents the adhesion of common railway vehicle exterior dirt like water spots, insect stains, iron powder/rust, oil-based stains, and drip marks, contributing to shorter and more labor-efficient cleaning operations, as well as reducing the overall maintenance burden.
3. Thin-Film Design Responding to Stress and Thermal Expansion on Exterior Panels
Considering actual operating environments, a thin-film design has been adopted to accommodate stress and thermal expansion on railway vehicle exterior panels. Furthermore, it does not impair the design aesthetics of the vehicle body, whether painted or metal, allowing for safe application.
Product Name: PROSPEC H-8 Hydrophilic Anti-Fouling Coat for Railway Vehicles
Contents: 200ml
Release Date: April 1, 2026
■ Location: 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
■ Established: October 1954
■ Capital: 2.3105 billion JPY
■ Representative: Noriyuki Konishi, President & CEO
SOFT99 Corporation (President & CEO: Noriyuki Konishi) is pleased to announce the launch of 'PROSPEC H-8 Hydrophilic Anti-Fouling Coat for Railway Vehicles,' an anti-fouling coating agent for railway car bodies that can contribute to reducing maintenance work burden and costs. This product leverages coating technologies cultivated in the automotive sector and technical knowledge gained from expanding coating application実績 in railway vehicles.
... Key Features ...
1. Excellent Weather Resistance and Barrier Performance Applying Automotive-Cultivated Technology
Utilizing 'automotive reactive glass-based coating technology,' it forms a high-hardness, glass-based film equivalent to 8H pencil hardness, strongly guarding against UV rays and acid rain, and protecting the vehicle body over the long term.
2. High Anti-Fouling Performance with a Glass-Based Hydrophilic Film
Leveraging past achievements and experience in the railway industry, we have developed a glass-based coating agent specialized in high hydrophilic performance, effective not only for painted exterior panels but also for metal exterior vehicles such as SUS and aluminum. It prevents the adhesion of common railway vehicle exterior dirt like water spots, insect stains, iron powder/rust, oil-based stains, and drip marks, contributing to shorter and more labor-efficient cleaning operations, as well as reducing the overall maintenance burden.
3. Thin-Film Design Responding to Stress and Thermal Expansion on Exterior Panels
Considering actual operating environments, a thin-film design has been adopted to accommodate stress and thermal expansion on railway vehicle exterior panels. Furthermore, it does not impair the design aesthetics of the vehicle body, whether painted or metal, allowing for safe application.
Product Name: PROSPEC H-8 Hydrophilic Anti-Fouling Coat for Railway Vehicles
Contents: 200ml
Release Date: April 1, 2026
■ Location: 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
■ Established: October 1954
■ Capital: 2.3105 billion JPY
■ Representative: Noriyuki Konishi, President & CEO
FAQ
What types of vehicles can "PROSPEC H-8" be applied to?
It can be applied not only to painted exterior panels but also to metal exterior vehicles such as SUS and aluminum.
What is the biggest advantage of this product?
Its high anti-fouling performance contributes to shorter and more labor-efficient cleaning, reducing maintenance burden.
When is the release date?
It is scheduled for release on April 1, 2026.