As moisture settles on the surface of steel, it can trigger a chemical reaction known as oxidation that eats through the raw material. To protect against oxidation, products are often coated with either a zinc plating or galvanization process Zinc-plating is a surface treatment consisting of a layer of zinc. It is a thin but […]
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) is common terminology, but what about APE (Asset Protection Equipment)? With the high cost of capital equipment, it is common to install permanent protection around exposed assets as a key long-term strategy. When constructing a new building or warehouse, or revamping existing plant and facilities, astute managers will have gone to […]
Steel needs protecting from the elements otherwise rust sets in. Over the past 25 years powdercoating has developed as a protection, initially for indoor use as a coating that gives a uniform and aesthetically pleasing finish in a variety of colours and surface finishes. More recently, powdercoating has been accepted as an outdoor coating. The […]
