FAQ
FAQ
Common questions
Choosing a coating for your landbased operations can seem like a simple task. But there exists many small decisions and attributes that lead to long lasting effects in your facility. Here are some of the common questions we recieve.
The primary customer groups are:
- Operators: Those who will be managing the Silikal Fish Tank System in their facilities.
- Project Planners: Professionals involved in designing and planning the facilities.
- Total Project Managers: Individuals overseeing the entire project from start to finish.
- Easy Cleaning: The system is easy to clean and withstands all known cleaning agents, including ozone.
- Durability: It can absorb cracks in concrete up to 4mm without leaking, thanks to its enhanced acrylic flexibility.
- Simple Repairs: Mechanical damage can be easily repaired. New coatings dissolve the old ones and harden together without any adhesive layer, with a curing time of under one hour.
- Prevents delaminating problems: The system prevents water from entering behind the coating, thus avoiding delamination issues.
- Strong Adhesion: It has strong adhesion to concrete, aluminum, GRP, and steel, making it 100% waterproof and preventing rust formation.
- Flexibility in Repairs: Repairs do not increase the risk of leaks. Holes can be drilled through the system without complications.
- Secure Anchoring: When using acrylic-based chemical anchors for equipment installation, the anchors weld securely to the system.
- Experience with PE Pipe Sealing: Silikal Nordvest has extensive experience with PE pipe penetration sealing.
- Versatile Application: The system can be applied to steel, concrete, aluminum, and GRP elements before transportation to the construction site.
- Non-toxic: The system contains no toxins and can be disposed of as regular plastic, allowing other trades to work alongside during the project phase.
- Leak-Proof Guarantee: Silikal Industribelegg AS and Silikal GmbH guarantee that the system will be leak-proof upon initial inspection under certain conditions.
- Warranty: There is a 5-year warranty for trouble-free operation. The system is likely to meet all operational requirements for 15-20 years before needing renewal under normal circumstances.
- Extensive R&D: Years of development were required to make acrylic flexible enough to act as a membrane while maintaining its properties.
- Strong Binding: The system’s strong binding to various substrates means it can handle most issues, even those arising from poor quality substrates.
- Joint Sealing System: Developed to handle all types of movements in joints, ensuring durability and performance.
- No Specialized Safety Measures Needed: The application of the system requires no special HSE measures, allowing other trades to work simultaneously.
- Simple Drilling: The system allows for drilling through from the opposite side without any issues.
- Secure Fastening: Equipment can be bolted in place with chemical anchors that bond firmly to the system, preventing leaks and time loss.
- Global Presence: Silikal Nordvest has established operations in Iceland and the Faroe Islands to support local projects and plans to expand globally.
- Continuous Improvement: Ongoing R&D, including a project with Kiwa in Germany and a large Norwegian land-based operator, aims to develop joint sealing systems capable of withstanding significant movements and earthquakes.
- Industry Expertise: The team at Silikal Nordvest is well-versed in the aquaculture industry, keeping up with developments and challenges to provide the best solutions.
- Comprehensive Support: With a strong R&D team and extensive experience, Silikal Nordvest offers reliable support from planning to operation.
- Proven Performance: The system has been rigorously tested and proven in various applications, ensuring reliability and effectiveness.
