Large Valve Thermoplastic Coating Project in Dubai Desert
Why is good valve coating so important for water treatment? The aggregation of oxygen in metals causes the appearance of ferric oxide, also known as rust. Some of the consequences of said rust on valves for water treatment, that is, on metal surfaces, can be the loss of hardness or stiffness and even the disappearance of metal.
When it comes to valves for the channeling of water or other materials, it must be taken into account that rust is due to a loss of properties of the metal itself and that it is a very polluting agent For them, it is highly recommended to make a coating that provides a first level protective layer to prevent oxidation.
It is for this reason that, in the United Arab Emirates, specifically for a project to channel water through the desert in the Dubai Area, they have relied on Cover for the coating of valves for water treatment of 3,000 Kg.
What type of anticorrosive coating is most appropriate for coating valves for water treatment?
We are going to talk about the coating of valves for the pipeline of drinking water in very extreme conditions.
Which product should be used to coat valves for water treatment?
212/5000 Desert conditions must be taken into account (sun exposure, large thermal fluctuations, abrasion caused by sand ...). In this case, we recommended our client to make a coating with PLASCOAT PPA 571. It is a high-performance copolymer from Axalta. It is characterized by its elasticity, necessary to withstand thermal fluctuations, and due to its high degree of anti-corrosion level In turn, it is also characterized by complying with the approvals necessary for contact with the drinking water and food.
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