The many benefits of Marine Protect®: optimal (corrosion) prevention
Marine Protect® is an underwater application specifically developed to protect (pier) piles made of steel, concrete, and wood against corrosion and weathering. We previously wrote a blog about what Marine Protect® is. In this blog, we explain all the benefits of Marine Protect® in detail and the situations in which Marine Protect® offers the solution.
Extending the lifespan of piles
The biggest advantage of Marine Protect® is that it significantly extends the lifespan of piles. In most cases, piles are installed by a contractor with a coating that has a certain lifespan. Eventually, the coating wears out and the pile needs to be replaced. Marine Protect® offers a sustainable solution that ensures the piles last much longer. Ton de Krosse, technical advisor at Imbema, says: “We always recommend applying Marine Protect® immediately instead of the coating. It is cheaper than a new pile and you recoup the Total Cost of Ownership in the long run. Another advantage of Marine Protect® is that it can also be applied over the existing coating, so you’re not too late yet.”
Wide applicability: from harbors to oil platforms
Another benefit of Marine Protect® is its wide applicability. The Netherlands has many bodies of water, so piles are found everywhere: from harbor piles and oil platform piles offshore to lock and light mast piles. Wherever you look, piles play a crucial role. Marine Protect® can be applied in any situation. The application is carried out by our partner Duik- en Bergingsbedrijf Europa, who specialize in these operations and know exactly how Marine Protect® works.
Tailor-made protection
Every pile is unique, so customization is crucial for effective protection. Marine Protect® offers tailor-made sleeves that fit perfectly around the piles, ensuring optimal protection. Whether it’s round or hexagonal piles, piles reinforced with cross beams at the seabed, or piles already affected by corrosion, Marine Protect® is applied custom-fit.
Optimal protection: corrosion and mechanical
Finally, Marine Protect® is primarily used to prevent corrosion and other forms of degradation, but it also provides mechanical protection. This means the pile is well protected against damage caused by, for example, collisions.
Curious how you can use Marine Protect® for your piles? Then please contact us! Also, check out the success story and the partnership between Imbema and Duik- en Bergingsbedrijf Europa.