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News Release from: Medway Galvanising
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 April 2008
Galvanising and powder coating under one
roof
Medway Galvanising programme of process improvements and investment keeps them on top.
In a world where the responsible use of resources is becoming ever more critical, the recycleability of galvanised steel will be key in making it a product of choice for architects and contractors Add the fact that galvanised finishes provide corrosion protection for over 60 years in most areas of the UK and the case becomes even stronger
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Hot dip galvanising has been used worldwide for well over a century.
However, recent developments in chemicals, materials handling and craneage have seen dramatic improvements in the quality of finish that the process now delivers.
At Medway Galvanising a programme of process improvements and investment has kept us at the vanguard of these advances in the UK.
The company's Sittingbourne plant is equipped to allow the galvanizing of all sizes of structures, from items up to 12 metres long and three tonnes in weight to bolts measuring just 10mm in diameter.
With an expected 60 year plus lifespan when implemented to BSENISO 1461 standards, galvanising is an ideal solution for a vast range of projects, providing robust protection for everything from structural and reinforcing steelwork and fasteners to bridge sections and fencing.
Today's powder technologies have unlocked the potential for powder coating in a vast range of colours.
When applied to a galvanised substrate, powder coating gives a long-lasting low-maintenance finish to architectural metalwork, fencing, gates, street furniture and other mild steel products.
As approved applicators of Akzo Nobel powders, Medway Galvanising can provide these performance coatings with 25-year guarantees when applied to galvanised substrates.
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