Techno Metal Post BC, Techno Protection

THE SOLUTION AGAINST CORROSION!

I'm sure you are thinking "Won't a metal post in the ground eventually rust?" The anser is: "Yes... eventually."

Depending on the application, and the soil conditions, the rate of corrosion can be estimated by your installer. If necessary, we can provide solutions which will help prevent corrosion, or rust. Ce call it "Techno Protection".
Techno Protection is a technique based on the cathodic protection concept and is used to reduce the corrosion process of underground metallic structures such as metal posts.

METHODOLOGY
The techno protection can be applied via two methods

Techno Protection Impressed Current (TPIM)
The TPIM functions by using an active material composed of precious metal oxides and fed by a source of external current; a "rectifier". Through this rectifier, voltage is applied to the metal post, which in turn generates a difference of potential between the post and the active material, thus protecting the structure from corrosion.
Techno Protection by Sacrificial Anodes (TPSA)
The TPSA uses the intrinsic electrochemical properties of metals by using materials made with a less noble metal than the metal used for metal posts. These anodes are consumed by unloading a current and thus insuring protection of the structure.

APPLICATION
The decision of which method of protection is the most appropriate (TPIM or TPSA), as well as the application methodology, is made on a case by case basis. While the explanation of this technology is a little complicated, Techno Protection is really as simple as 123

Identifying the appropriate method of Techno Protection.
Turnkey installation by our trained professionals.
Follow-up & verification by experienced technicians from the Techno Post/Techno Protection network.

ADVANTAGES
Techno Protection insures a substantial extension of the lifespan of the post and thus improves the value of the owner's assets. In many cases, the Techno Metal Post will last and even outlast a traditional concrete foundation - without applying one of our Techno Protection methods. However, in certain conditions, Techno Protection is advisable.

For a more thorough explanation (yawn) of the Techno Protection process, click here to download the PDF document.