EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
SeaShield 70 / 80™ System : Effective protection for submerged and shoreline pipelines
For over 50 years , SeaShield™ corrosion control systems have provided enduring protection on jetty piles and marine structures from the devastating effects of corrosion . The recent addition of the SeaShield 70 / 80™ System is a response to the industry ’ s need for a robust , UVstable , easy-to-apply system designed specifically for submerged and shoreline pipelines situated in aggressive marine environments .
The SeaShield 70 / 80 System , from Winn & Coales ( Denso ) Ltd , was created by combining a waterdisplacing petrolatum tape and primer with a tough PVC-backed bitumen tape ( the SeaShield 80™ System ) and a moisture-cured glass-fibre reinforced outerwrap ( from the SeaShield 70™ System ). The resulting system provides exceptional mechanical and impact strength and is available in three variations to suit the level of protection required .
The flexibility offered by the SeaShield 70 / 80 System marked it as the ideal choice for a recently completed project on the West Sussex coast . Leith Hill Plant Ltd ., on behalf of Arun District Council , applied the heavy-duty version of the system in stages , both off-site and in-situ , to protect newly laid pipe sections on two outfall pipes that had previously suffered significant damage from shingle movement .
Sections of the pipe were wrapped in the contractor ’ s yard ( inset ) then transported to site , whilst others were wrapped in-situ .
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