Rock Shield
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ROCK shield
Rock Shield is an extruded plastic mesh used to wrap pipes to prevent rock damage to the cathodic protective coatings during trench backfilling. Rock Shield comes in a variety of widths to cover a comprehensive range of pipeline diameters and applications.
Rock Shield can be applied longitudinally or spiral-wrapped around the pipe as shown in the diagram. Sections can be joined with a gas torch, or secured with a variety of adhesive and non-adhesive strapping tapes or cable ties.
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Features
- Prevents damage to protective coatings on pipes
- Enables the use of rocky backfill, no need to truck in sand or fine sediment
- Manufactured from high-density polyethylene with an optional blowing agent to produce a strong cellular structure for maximum impact protection
- Chemically inert, cannot rot
- Open mesh does not inhibit cathodic protection integrity testing
- Supplied as standard rolls or cut lengths for wrapping or folding
- Manufactured in widths ranging from 1.0m to 2.0m
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| CODE | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | COLOUR | SIZE | UNIT MEASURE | UNIT WEIGHT | UNITS PER PALLET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K027606C | Rockshield 950gsm 1.8m | Black | 1.8m x 20m | roll | 43 | 6 |
| K027604C | Rockshield 950gsm 1.5m | Black | 1.5m x 30m | roll | 43 | 6 |
| Other Rockshield sizes available as special order |