A global leader in metal packaging has upgraded critical gutters of the washer line at its manufacturing facility, achieving significant operational and maintenance improvements.
By recommending the use of a high performance Stonchem 441LV lining solution from Stonhard could ensure that the client not only avoided potential production downtime, but reduced annual maintenance costs, and extended the facility’s lifespan.
Stonchem 441LV is a hand-applied, low-viscosity epoxy lining providing both waterproofing and mechanical protection.
The gutters at the site had suffered years of wear and tear from turbulent water flow, causing coating deterioration and leaving concrete vulnerable to erosion.
Previous intermittent stoppages highlighted the risk of more serious production delays.
Complicating the project, the gutters were difficult to access due to surrounding process equipment, making conventional spray-applied lining systems impractical.
Minimising downtime was also critical to maintaining continuous production and operational efficiency. A full turnkey solution was required.
Stonhard (parent company of Kemtile) managed the entire process from surface preparation and removal of the old coating to material supply and hand application over the trench surfaces.
The hand-applied system allowed the team to navigate confined areas without compromising coverage or quality. The installation was completed within two weeks, fully preserving production schedules.
Commenting Sean McIntyre, Coatings & Linings Manager for Stonhard Europe said. “The hand-applied system allowed us to reach difficult areas while achieving a seamless, watertight lining that will protect critical infrastructure for years to come.”
The gutters are now fully watertight and mechanically robust.
Kemtile – a division of the Stonhard group - provides ‘single source’ integrated solutions, combining innovative materials and skilled installation to deliver cost-effective, durable outcomes for demanding industrial environments.
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