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.

 

Furthermore, Elastocoat C can be cleaned easily and thoroughly with cleaning chemicals under high pressure. 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.

 

BASF is the leading supplier of polyurethane basic products, systems and specialties. With its global network of more than 35 polyurethane system houses and its comprehensive product and service portfolio, BASF is the preferred partner of its customers in many industries.

 

 

The BASF brand “PU Solutions Elastogran” expresses over 40 years of experience of the market and technology leader for Polyurethane systems and specialty elastomers in Europe.

In the extremely service-oriented business with polyurethane systems and specialties reliability, experience and competence are in demand. Through its system houses BASF provides fast local support – from technical service and sales to marketing – during the development of customized solutions. With its world-scale plants BASF secures its leading market position in the manufacture of polyurethane basic products in all regions of the world.

 

Polyurethanes make life more comfortable, safer and more pleasant – and they help to save energy sustainably. They contribute towards an improved insulation of buildings and a more attractive and more light-weight design of cars. The manufacturers of shoe soles, mattresses and household as well as sports equipment use the manifold opportunities and advantages of this special plastics material together with the knowledge and expertise of the polyurethane experts of BASF world-wide.