Wear protection and noise level reduction
Fig. 1 The loading surface coating for rough... In the Netherlands new regulations for noise reduction in town centers have instigated new measures to reduce noise levels during business deliveries. BASF has developed a solution – the “loading surface whisperer” made of PU. By applying a Polyurea coating of just 5 mm the noise level is reduced by 6 decibels.
The “loading surface whisperer” is simply a covering of Elastocoat® C laid onto a loading platform’s noisy, bumpy surface. The application means that haulage contractors, authorities that battle against noise pollution and the troubled local population are all well and truly traffic calmed.
In 1998 in the Netherlands for example, rules were laid down as to how much noise was allowed during the day. The maximum noise level between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. was set at 65 decibels and 60 decibels between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
With a wealth of experience in other industries, BASF Polyurethanes developed the polyurethane system Elastocoat C to reduce the noise level of loading surfaces to 54 decibels by applying a coating thickness of just 5 mm. Cutting noise levels was not the only issue – according to the manufacturer the loading area coating also is also durable and protects the surface from abrasion.
Easy to clean and quickly to apply
Furthermore, Elastocoat C can be cleaned easily and thoroughly with cleaning chemicals under high pressure states BASF. Plus, it’s suitable for a diverse range of applications including lorry loading areas, lifting platforms, loading ramps and all kind of metal surfaces or steel floors.
The coating is also very quickly to apply, taking only 45 minutes for a surface of 30 sq m. And the area coated is already accessible after half an hour and can be used for full loading in just four hours after application. ¢
