In a society that is constantly growing, it is important that growth does not go beyond the environment we live in. In this regard, there is a strong focus on renewable energies and emission-free cars, when at the same time we should think about how we can extend the lifespan of what we build and use every day. Taking care of infrastructure is an essential part of every environmental and sustainability strategy. The idea is not new, but the environmental aspect has often been overlooked, especially if we think back to the time when lead paint was used on steel structures and asbestos as fire-retardant insulation. But the construction industry has come a long way since the 1970s, so that today we can talk about truly environmentally friendly paint without engaging in greenwashing.
Paint to take care of infrastructure
Paint is what makes the difference between building a new bridge or repainting it every 20 years, so the importance of sustainability in choosing a good paint system cannot be underestimated. Steel structures are exposed to weather, wind, UV light, exhaust fumes and salt water, and unless we build with expensive, resistant metals, we need to protect the steel from corrosion. Lead paint worked perfectly as a rust protection, until we found out that it kills everything in the food chain it comes into contact with. After that, we tried epoxy, which also turns out to have its drawbacks related to health. But today, both solvent- and water-based protection systems are offered that do not pose a direct risk to the environment and health – paint that can be safely applied without a respirator and the addition of thinner.
What can J.S.Cock offer?
J.S.Cock offers, among other things, Power Coat 3 in 1 , which contains small amounts of solvents, is biocide-free, approved for use on children's toys and certified as A+ according to the EU's emission classification for indoor use. Power Coat 3 in 1 is a one-component paint that can be used as a primer, intermediate and top coat, an advantage that saves both time, costs and materials. The product has an outstanding coverage and degree of protection.
If it is only corrosion protection that counts and not color, we offer Power Coat Prolan , a series of rust-preventing products based on lanolin from the wool grease of sheep. With their incredibly good penetration abilities, the various products penetrate into the pores of the metal and protect it even under water. ProLan products are both NATO and food approved while being electrically and electrolytically insulating up to 70 kV. ProLan products are suitable for a wide range of industries such as offshore, fish farming, wind energy, food production, as well as all industries that use machines and bolts.
For anyone who is skeptical about solvent-based paint, we offer J.S.Cock Power Coat MonoGuard , also a single-component paint that protects all types of metals for up to 15 years with two coats. It excels in the most extreme corrosive environments with high relative humidity, aggressive atmospheres or high salt content.
