RTV Insulator Coating Southern Africa: 18 Years of Proof at Duinefontein
In 2004, a 132kV substation situated 600 metres from the South African coastline received a single application of RTV silicone […]
Mining Corrosion Protection in South Africa: Why SI-COAT 579 CM Outperforms Traditional Coatings
Corrosion is the silent assassin of mining infrastructure. Every year, corroded steel structures, equipment housings, and process pipelines cost mining
Anti-Corrosion Coating for Structural Steel: Why Silicone Outperforms Epoxy
The direct cost of corrosion in South Africa amounts to approximately R150 billion every year, according to the Corrosion Institute
Why Polyurethane Joint Sealants Keep Failing on South African Roads and Infrastructure
Polyurethane joint sealants dominate construction sites across South Africa, and contractors specify them by default on roads, bridges, airport aprons
Why Liquid Rubber Products Fail on Industrial Flat Roofs and What South African Asset Owners Need Instead
Liquid rubber products have become the most searched flat roof coating solution in South Africa, and the appeal is easy
South Africa’s New Transmission Grid: Why Every New Substation Needs High Voltage Insulator Coating From Day One
High Voltage Insulator Coating South Africa: Protecting the Transmission Grid from Day One South Africa is building transmission infrastructure at
Bridge Corrosion Protection: Why South Africa’s Infrastructure Is Failing Between Inspections
Photo: South Coast Sun In November 2024, the Ezimbokodweni River Bridge on the N2 south of Durban partially collapsed. SANRAL’s
Heavy Vehicle Traffic: Why Joint Sealants Fail in Depots, Ports, and Logistics Yards
Concrete Joint Sealant for Heavy Traffic: Why Standard Products Fail in Depots and Ports In depots, container yards, and logistics
Ponding Water Performance: Why Silicone Roof Coatings Succeed Where Others Fail
Ponding Water on a Flat Roof: Why Most Coatings Fail and What Actually Works Flat roofs hold water. It is
Insulator Washing: Why Scheduled Maintenance Alone Is Not Enough to Prevent Flashover
South Africa recently passed 200 consecutive days without load shedding. Eskom credited disciplined planned maintenance as the primary driver of