| The Swedish Union of Local Authorities revealed
recently that they have coated over 100,000 lampposts in Stockholm and
other Swedish cities with Plascoat's thermoplastic coating PPA 571. 25
years after the first trials of thermoplastic coatings in Sweden began,
Plascoat PPA 571 has become the coating of choice for the Swedish
authorities that have clearly overcome the problem of the short lifespan
and the expense of constantly replacing lampposts.
Extensive and exhaustive testing has shown that PPA 571 can stand up
to the most abrasive of substances.
Although lampposts may not appear to be situated in the harshest of
environments, they do suffer from a wide variety of corrosive substances
above, below and particularly at ground level where dogs frequently
contaminate the environment.
Trials at the Swedish Corrosion Institute have proved that
thermoplastic coatings such as PPA 571 are one of only three out of 52
corrosion protection systems that can extend the lifetime of a lamppost
by up to 50 years.
Not only does the coating provide protection against salty soil
conditions, pollution, harsh climates and our canine friends, it also
offers extreme resistance to budding graffiti artists. Even the most
enduring of paints can easily be wiped clean, as can problematic
fly-poster adhesives.
"Ground level corrosion on lamp posts can cause a real hazard. sing a
protective coating such as PPA 571 means that the lifetime of the
lamppost is greatly increased and the cost of maintenance is reduced.
The hidden costs of road closures and inconvenience to road users are
often rarely factored into these costs. The fact that 100,000 lampposts
in Sweden are now coated with PPA 571 is clear testament to both the
quality and the benefits of the product."
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 and electrostatic
spraying.
PPA 571 Data Sheet
PPA 571 ES Data Sheet
Independent report for insurance-based guarantee
for PPA 571ES coated items
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