Rust-busting hand-gun

A new weapon is now available in the constant battle against corrosion. The hand-held Slugger 170 follows hard on the heels of its successful big brother, the full-scale Enviropeel applicator. Both units are designed to apply Enviropeel –– a highly effective, environmentally friendly, anti-corrosion barrier/coating system.

Unlike other systems, Enviropeel not only provides passive protection, with an all-encompassing barrier against the effects of corrosive environments, but also active protection in the form built-in corrosion inhibitors which are continually released on to the surfaces of vulnerable areas.

Both the 'Slugger' and the standard Enviropeel applicator achieve this by spraying a perfectly fitting layer of thermoplastic on to any size or shape of substrate, instantly forming a resilient and impervious coating that provides protection for the lifetime of the system.

One of the key advantages of the new Slugger 170 is its light weight. The complete kit, which comprises a carry case, detachable 6m hose, water separator, safety glasses, gloves and the Slugger unit, weighs only 9kg. The hand-gun itself weighs only 2kg yet can spray up to 3.5kg of material an hour using 40mm x 43mm diameter slugs of Enviropeel.

Originally conceived as a portable repair unit for existing Enviropeel applications, the Slugger has the ability to produce tailor-made bolt caps and protective systems for fasteners and many other small-scale applications. The system is suitable for both marine and land environments.

The Slugger 170, the larger Enviropeel applicator unit and the Alocit range of epoxy paints and coatings are produced by the Alocit Group, with operational bases in the UK, US and Australia. For more information, contact Alocit Australia Pty Ltd on tel: +61 8 9433 3339; fax: +61 8 9433 2336; email: admin@alocit.com.au