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China’s water supply infrastructure is being upgraded in large part by AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business.
The business offers cutting-edge coatings made to improve the robustness and security of water pipes. AkzoNobel guarantees long-term protection for water distribution systems by utilising its knowledge of corrosion resistance.
China’s growing emphasis on creating a safer and more environmentally friendly water delivery system is largely due to AkzoNobel.
The firm was one of just two coatings suppliers working on the development of a new group standard for the use of powder coatings in drinking water pipes and valves, under the direction of the China Building Metal Structure Association.
The Pearl River Delta water resource allocation project, the biggest investment in a water diversion project in Guangdong Province’s history, received Resicoat materials from AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings company, which has extensive international expertise in water pipeline projects.
Qin Yongxin, deputy secretary-general of the China Building Metal Structure Association, says, “We are happy to work with AkzoNobel to improve quality control for valve anti-corrosion coatings, raise industry standards, and drive sustainable development and high quality growth in the water supply and distribution sector.” “This will contribute to the development of a strong technical basis for the safety of urban water supplies.”
Proceeds “Professional grade coating processes and protective measures are essential to ensure the longevity and stability of water supply systems,” said Jeff Jirak, head of the company’s Powder Coatings division. Our Resicoat solutions fulfil strict standards to guarantee drinking water purity while also greatly extending the lifespan of pipes and valves and lowering maintenance expenses.
Water supply pipes work similarly to the circulatory system of the body, where valves are essential for controlling flow, maintaining pressure equilibrium, and stopping water flow as needed. They are all essential to keeping urban populations’ access to clean and dependable water supplies.
“The Pearl River Delta project, which guaranteed over 50 million people a supply of safe and clean drinking water, is a prime example of the crucial role we can play in promoting large-scale and more sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure,” Jirak continues.
He continues by saying that the business has just unveiled Resicoat R8, an even more environmentally friendly powder coating that satisfies strict EU regulations and will soon be available in China. Additionally, the Powder Coatings company is investigating low temperature curing water valve products and will provide tailored formulation optimisation services to meet specific client demands and raise the local water supply systems’ safety standards.
General Technical Conditions for Anti-corrosion Coatings and Performance of Water Supply and Distribution Valves is a new group standard from China that was created in cooperation with epoxy powder coating manufacturers, research institutes, and valve manufacturers.