| Plascoat System's PPA 571 has played an important part
in the improvement of Monaco's Port Hercule harbour with the involvement
in the construction of a new breakwater.
A major construction project was launched by Prince Rainier in 2002,
aimed at increasing the protection for Port Hercule, to improve the
capacity for pleasure craft and to allow the docking of larger cruise
liners at the popular Monaco marina..
The project, which consists of a 352 metre long, partially floating
breakwater and a fixed counter jetty has been responsible for turning
Monaco into one of the most important pleasure boating ports in the
Mediterranean.
Safety and long term maintenance played a vital part in the
development of the construction. Safety, because swimmers and divers
needed to be protected from the dangerous undercurrents that could
potentially drag them into the hollow concrete structure. As a result,
the sub-surface of the breakwater contains a series of steel rods and
mesh, that act as a protective grill, preventing swimmers from being
caught inside. PPA 571 has been used to provide essential long-term
durability for the submerged steel elements of the structure because of
its successful track record in this type of environment.
PPA 571's composition means that it does not actively support the
growth of barnacles, therefore long-term maintenance costs of the
structure are kept to a minimum. With worldwide food and water
approvals, PPA 571 is widely used in marine environments and both the US
Navy and Royal Navy have benefited from its use amongst their fleets.
PPA 571
has always performed excellently against salt and sand
abrasion. The durability and lifespan of PPA 571 is achieved because of
its barrier properties to water, vapour, gasses, microbe and chemicals.
The key benefits of PPA 571 include long-term adhesion (without the need
for a primer), excellent edge coverage and high levels of resistance to
impact, abrasion, stress cracking, weather and pollutants. PPA 571 is
available for both fluidised bed dipping and electrostatic spraying.
PPA 571 Data Sheet
PPA 571 ES Data Sheet
Independent report for insurance-based guarantee
for PPA 571ES coated items |
