New PU coating for loading platforms

In the Netherlands new regulations for noise reduction in town centers have instigated new measures to reduce noise levels during business deliveries. BASF Polyurethane’s experts have developed an excellent solution – the "loading surface whisperer" made of PU.
The "loading surface whisperer" is simply a coat 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. By applying a Polyurea coating of just 5mm the noise level is reduced by 6 decibels.
In order to avoid peak traffic times, business deliveries generally take place early in the morning or late in the evening. 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. This posed a real challenge for many thousands of suppliers bringing everyday essentials to the Netherlands’ towns and communities
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 – a loading area coating also needs to be durable and protect the substrate from abrasion. Furthermore, it should reduce the rolling friction of pallet vehicles and roll containers. In several tests Elastocoat C’s adhesion and abrasion resistance qualities proved to be highly effective.

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