The issue of corrosion poses a major
problem around the globe, both in terms of the associated occupational safety
issues as well as the economic losses that it causes each year. In this
respect, Adapta has seen an interesting avenue of research in testing its state-of-the-art
ROC (Rustproof One Coat) anti-corrosive powder coating systems with respect to
ISO 20340: 2009, since we understand that the technical committee that drew up
this regulation has incorporated a truly interesting component; the stress of the
coating in the face of atmospheric and temperature changes.
Regulation ISO 20340: 2009 for paints
and varnishes ‘Performance requirements for protective paint systems for
offshore and related structures’, anticipates a total exposure for the coating
of 4,200 hours, divided into 25 cycles which are an attempt to simulate the
extreme environments of offshore structure, that is, structures exposed to a
marine environment and submerged in sea water or brackish water. The tests were
performed in the certified laboratories of Tecnalia Research & Innovation.
Satisfactory results were obtained from all of these tests. The anti-corrosive
system Adapta Rustproof System is, therefore, highly recommended in extremely
corrosive environments, such as, for example, coastal buildings and facilities.
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