a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has
launched two new products: a.b.e. Rustopak Red Penetrating Sealant and a.b.e. Rustopak
Top Coat that in conjunction deal with challenging existing corrosion, and
inhibit the formation of new rust on metal while protecting concrete.
a.b.e. is part of the Chryso Southern
Africa Group.
Ivor Boddington, technical manager of
a.b.e., says a.b.e. Rustopak Red is a low volatile organic compound (VOC)
rust-penetrating liquid sealant for metal and concrete. “It is a
single-component compounded system bound together with a calcium sulfonated
alkyd and aliphatic hydrocarbon that can be applied over surfaces with
tightly-adherent rust –particularly in hard to reach areas such as crevices –
without the need for dismantling equipment on the area being treated. After the
product’s application, a.b.e. Rustopak Top Coat – which is also a low VOC – is
applied to provide UV protection, and film building,” Boddington explains.
Among the advantages of a.b.e. Rustopak
Red penetrant sealant and a.b.e. Rustopak Top Coat are:
- Excellent
penetration into inaccessible jointed areas, mounting bots and crevices; - Exceptional
durability and corrosion resistance; - Easy
to apply by brush or spray; - Excellent
corrosion resistance; - Outstanding
wetting properties; - Cost-efficiency
compared to frequent and on-going maintenance or equipment replacement costs;
and - Long
lifespan of protection to the structure.
Boddington says the sealant and top coat
can be applied directly to metal that is clean and free of loose corrosion
deposits. The two products are ideal for:
- Structural
steel work; - Bridges
and gantry cranes; - Nuts
and bolts; - Concrete
foundations and plinths; - Transmission
towers; - Metal
roofs; - Factories
with aggressive chemical spillage; and - Metal
cross-bracing where the galvanised sections have been abraded off;
“The
products can also be used to combat and cure corrosion at harbours, shipyards,
railway stations, the mining industry above ground, and on steel structures and
supporting bases in chemical environments but, in both cases, an a.b.e.
technical consultant should first inspect the areas of application,” he states.
a.b.e. Rustopak Red penetrant sealant is
available in one, five, and 20 litre containers as well as in a 400ml spray can
clear format. a.b.e. Rustopak Top Coat is available in blue, green, grey,
white, aluminium, and black standard colours.
More information from Elrene Smuts, Tel:
+27(0)11 306 9000 / www.a.be.co.za
