Marine Grade Polyester Powder Coating and Its Benefits on Fencing Systems
Introduction to Marine Grade Polyester Powder Coating:
For perimeter installations that are exposed to harsh elements such as sea spray at the coastline, it’s essential to consider a specialist marine-grade duplex epoxy-polyester powder coating (EPPC) to ensure your fencing system can withstand the elements and retain its expected lifespan.
What is marine-grade EPPC?
Engineered specifically to withstand marine and coastal environments, marine-grade EPPC is chemically designed to create a barrier between the galvanised steel substrate and the external elements such as sun light (UV), moisture, sea water spray, and wind chills. Salt particles found in the ocean are highly corrosive for most commonly-applied powder coatings, permeating the coating causing it to fail. This coating is a pre-emptive treatment to protect against this, whilst maintaining visually appealing and high-performing fencing system.
To ensure the optimum performance of marine-grade duplex epoxy-polyester powder coating on fencing systems, preparation of the base metal is essential. Depending on the product and application, this involves chemical pre-treatment before administering the epoxy base layer and polyester top coat.
Why choose Marine Grade EPPC for Fencing Systems:
1. Superior durability
In the harshest and most extreme marine and offshore environments, marine-grade EPPC performs. It can withstand high temperatures and deep ocean salt-water, and can be supplied to meet the performance requirements of UK ISO2815 and ISO3231 standards.
As a result, fencing systems with this coating are expected to far exceed the lifespan had this coating not been applied, whilst reducing replacement costs.
2. Exceptional corrosion resistance
The impact of extreme external elements can result in rusting, oxidation and overall degradation. Marine-grade EPPC adds a hard-wearing layer of protection (160 Microns thick) when applied, protecting the underlying metal from coming into contact with moisture, fluctuating temperatures, saltwater and other corrosive elements.
3. Fade resistance
Available in a range of colours, marine-grade EPPC can be applied to help a perimeter system blend in with, or stand out from, the natural environment around it. Uniquely, despite the harshness of the environments in which it is installed, this coating retains the vibrancy and shine of the colour applied over the course of its lifespan, needing little in the way of upkeep or maintenance.
The UV-stable properties of the polyester top coat greatly reduce fading, chalking and discolouration to ensure fencing panels treated in this way look as good as they perform.
4. Environmental adaptability
Marine, coastal and offshore environments have a unique set of challenges that any base material, whether metal, stone or composite, must withstand. Marine-grade EPPC is specifically designed to help fencing products adapt to this environment whilst preserving the integrity of the overall system, delivering excellent protection against these environmental factors whilst maintaining the integrity and appearance of the fencing systems.
Aside from the exceptional protection offered by marine-grade EPPC, this coating is a cost-efficient and well-tested solution when fencing is needed in any sort of extreme environment. Whilst particularly suited to marine and coastal settings, this coating is increasingly used in a wide variety of settings where long life-span and long-lasting coating appearance are important.
If you’d like to find out more about how marine-grade EPPC could make a difference to your fencing installations, or are unsure which coating would be most suitable for your requirements, talk to one of our experts today. You can call us on 01484 401610 or fill in this quick contact form and we’ll get straight back to you.
