Guard – Your Wharf, Jetty And Pile Protection Partner

Guard, part of the Rockbond family, is designed to safeguard wharves, jetties and piles from erosion in marine environments.

It protects these structures from the elements by wrapping them in a protective covering to safeguard them from corrosion, abrasion and other damage and deterioration.

Why Guard Your Marine Based Structures?

Corrosion, abrasion and general wear and tear is part of life in a marine environment. However, by implementing pile protection we can minimise its impact from:

Corrosion: Guard creates a protective barrier against corrosive elements present in marine environments, such as saltwater and atmospheric moisture. This significantly extends the lifespan of the piles and reduces the need for frequent maintenance or replacement.
Abrasion: Piles in marine environments are prone to abrasion from vessel traffic, waves, and floating debris. Guard provides a durable outer layer that absorbs impact and reduces wear and tear on the pile surfaces, preserving their structural integrity.
Biofouling: Marine organisms like barnacles, mussels, and algae can attach to unprotected pile surfaces, leading to biofouling and accelerated corrosion. Guard discourages the attachment of these organisms, minimising the need for costly and time-consuming cleaning procedures.
Collision: Guard offers an additional layer of mechanical protection, safeguarding piles from physical damage caused by collisions with vessels, floating objects, or heavy equipment during construction or maintenance activities.

How Guard Protects Wharves, Jetties And Piles

Guard protects your marine assets, piles and pipes and delivers a range of benefits including:

Flexibility and Adaptability: Guard is designed to accommodate piles of various shapes, sizes, and materials, offering a versatile solution for different marine structures. They can be easily customised and installed, providing a seamless fit that ensures comprehensive protection.
Environmental Friendliness: Guard is manufactured using eco-friendly materials that are non-toxic and non-leaching, minimising their impact on marine ecosystems. This ensures compliance with environmental regulations while effectively protecting marine infrastructure.
Cost-Effectiveness: By extending the service life of marine structures and reducing the frequency of maintenance and repairs,Guard offers long-term cost savings for asset owners and operators. The upfront investment in protective wraps is often outweighed by the significant reduction in lifecycle costs.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance: Guard is designed for easy installation and maintenance and can be wrapped around piles of various shapes and sizes, providing a flexible and adaptable solution. Additionally, it can be easily inspected and replaced if necessary, without requiring extensive downtime or costly repairs.
Versatility: Guard is applicable for underwater and above water environments, comes in one-piece jackets and is one size fits all – alleviating the need to deal with troublesome joints or pre-order customer made jackets
Resistance and Effectiveness: Guard is highly resilient to the impact in harsh marine environments, UV rays – indeed the effectiveness of Petrolatum Tapes for corrosion protection has been proved for close to a century!