Citation
(1998), "Rilsan coating powders for fire hydrant", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 27 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1998.12927bab.020
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
Rilsan coating powders for fire hydrant
Rilsan coating powders for fire hydrant
Roban Ductile Welding Ltd of Leicester have chosen Elf Atochem's Rilsan T blue polyamide 11 powder to coat all of the castings on the new Roban Type 2 Lightweight Fire Hydrant. Roban currently hold the Yorkshire Water supply contract for the product and relaunched their new design at IWEX '97. Rilsan high-performance coating powders are known throughout the water industry worldwide for their corrosion protection of pipes, couplings, fittings and other hardware.
Manufactured in ductile iron, the Roban Type 2 is a fixed stopper fire hydrant and conforms fully to BS750. Rilsan is applied to the hydrant by dip coating in a fluidised bed. Its high molecular weight ensures exceptional resistance to impact and abrasion, thereby providing protection of the hydrant during connection and disconnection. Rilsan claims a proven long-term durability, reportedly outperforming other coating materials during connection tests.
In addition, Rilsan is based on a renewable, non-toxic vegetable source and according to Elf Atochem can be used in contact with potable water. It is approved to major water industry standards, both in the UK (WRc, BS/WIS, DWI) and worldwide.
For further details contact Elf Atochem UK Ltd, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 4NR. Tel: +44 (0) 1635 870055; Fax: +44 (0) 1635 871254.