Marine Protection Systems
Marine Protection Systems are a range of high performance polyethylene based construction materials for marine, wetland and other extreme environments. This family of engineered plastics provides designers with exciting new possibilities for applications where traditional materials (timber, steel and concrete) will rust, rot or decay.
Engineered plastics also address growing environmental concerns – they are manufactured from recycled materials and can themselves be recycled at the end of their long service lives. Unlike treated timbers and some paints, they do not leach toxins. Engineered plastics do not contain any wood pulp, wood fibre or wood flour so do not rot or support fungal growth. Borers and marine growth cannot harm these materials, or vice versa.
For the heaviest duty applications, SeaPile® and SeaTimber® are strengthened with fiberglass reinforcing bars. Structural properties can be 'tuned' to the application by changing the size and number of bars within the matrix. Other materials such as Ecoboard® are glass filament reinforced for added strength and durability. Larger Ecoboard sections can incorporate fiberglass reinforcing bars.
Trelleborg Marine Systems can help you to select a marine protection system based on our long experience of designing for harsh environments.
HDPE Sliding Fenders replace timber facings. They are hard wearing and resist rot and decay.
HD-PE Sliding Fenders are the ideal alternative to timber facings but with far lower friction and better wear properties.
SeaPile® and SeaTimber® are proven alternatives to steel, wood and concrete in structural applications. Both are available in almost any length and are easy to cut and install.
SeaCamels increase the standoff between a vessel and pier face. They distribute forces across their entire length, avoiding concentrated loads against any part of the pier.
Ecoboard is made in most colours and surface textures. Ecoboard will resist UV, borers, warping and cracking for decades longer than timber.