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Citation
(2002), "Atlantic Ocean – latest test for Plascoat PPA571", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 49 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2002.12849fab.001
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Atlantic Ocean – latest test for Plascoat PPA571
Atlantic Ocean – latest test for Plascoat PPA571
Keywords: Coatings, Thermoplastics, Corrosion resistance
It is reported that a popular children’s playground on the beach at San Sebastian in Spain has been given a new lease of life with Plascoat PPA 571 a protective coating said to stand the test of time (Plate 1).
Although the imaginative steel structure was providing enjoyment to more than 3,000 children a week, the effects of saltwater corrosion soon became apparent. The Playground, which was previously coated with epoxy and polyester, stood little chance against the harshness of the elements. During the winter months it had no protection from salt, sand and water corrosion from Atlantic rollers that crashed over the exposed site. In the summer intense UV rays added to the deterioration with rust becoming a serious problem. The damage was so bad that the playground had to be closed for repair and refurbishment in October 2000.
Plate 1
The town planners were delighted when they were informed about the protective qualities of Plascoat PPA571, a thermoplastic coating that has repeatedly proved itself in just these sorts of harsh environments. Subsequently, the playground was restored and completely recoated with PPA5 71.
Two years on the playground’s condition has remained outstanding. Patrick Benson, director of Plascoat Systems remarked, “This new coating is providing the protection the playground badly needed. San Sebastian has a lot of visitors in the summer and the town prides itself on the facilities that it offers. Plascoat’s PPA571 is now becoming a standard for structures requiring a durable coating in San Sebastian.”
PPA571 is said to be the industry’s first thermoplastic polymer alloy coating to provide a long lasting tough coating for exterior applications. It has been successfully used in a number of major construction projects including Hong Kong Airport and the Channel Tunnel.
The key benefits claimed of PPA571 include long-term adhesion, (with out the need for a primer), excellent edge coverage and extremely high levels of resistance to impact, abrasion, stress cracking, weather and pollutants.
PPA571 is available for both fluidised bed dipping and electrostatic spraying.
Details available from: Plascoat Systems Ltd, Tel: +1 1252 733777; Fax: +44 1252 721250; E-mail: sales@plascoat.com; Web site: www.plascoat.com