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Polynam has
been in existence for some 45 years and
has been located in Benrose for 30
years.
Originally
the company specialised in the powder
coating of mild steel for the Industrial
and Commercial markets. It was later
adapted to accommodate powder coating of
particular bottles for the liquor
industry.
In 1977,
Polynam developed the principle of
Duplex Coating (powder coating onto hot
dipped galvanising) on behalf of Messrs, GKN Sankey for the Richard Bay Coal &
Mineral Terminal. Because of the
performance to outdoor exposure, this
system has been specified on the Cable
Racking for numerous projects for
example the South African Breweries and
various mines (i.e.: Western Deep, JCI
and ERGO Processing Plant) In 1985, the building
industry demanded a wider range of colours, higher standards
and more stringent control from Architects and Developers.
After extensive research overseas,
Polynam installed the necessary equipment to offer the
market a 15 year Guarantee on powder-coating of
Architectural Aluminium.
In October 1986, after an
extensive audit from International Paints in the UK, Polynam
became the first approved applicator for Interpon 'D'
powders in Africa.
In 1989, Polynam,
power coated aluminum for the first flush glazing building
in the U.K.
On the 18 September 1990, Polynam
received the official permit authorizing the use of the SABS
Standardization mark on Polynam brand coatings. These
coatings are applied using the powder-coating process that
complies with the requirements of Standard Specification
SABS 1274-1979 Type 6.
SABS 1274-1979 Type 6 is the mark for the "Coatings applied
by the powder-coating process for steel and aluminium" for
outdoor exposure.
During September 1992,
Polynam became a Ferro approved applicator for their Vedoc
VP powders.
Due to the in increase
in demand for high quality, powder coated aluminum we
upgraded our plant and installed an automatic plant in Polynam
in 1996
As market requirements for
stricter quality control of architectural aluminium products
increased, a new mark was introduced for both powders and
the powder-coating process on external aluminium; the new
mark complied with the requirements of the Standard
Specifications SABS 1578- 1 & 2:1993. After extensive
research, the mark was published in 1997. On 27 November
1997, Polynam received the official permit authorizing the
use of SABS 1578-2:1993 with powder-coating of architectural
aluminium for external use.
During 1999 the Aluminium
Surface Finishers Association (ASFA) began updating the specifications.The SABS and ASFA'S main objectives for introducing the new
specification were:
a) To provide an architectural powder coating
specification more in line with current world standards
b) To consolidate the two sections of SABS 1578
and eliminate the considerable confusion in the industry,
- Part-1: dealt with the manufacturing
process of powders
- Part-2: dealt with the application of
architectural powders.
A new number for SABS 1578-2:1993 would clearly set the
specification apart. After three years the new
SABS
1796:2001 was officially completed and on 1st November
2002, SABS 1578-2:1993 was withdrawn. One of the
significant change was the addition of a demonized tank in
the pretreatment system whereby the applicator could apply
for a 25 year guarantee from the powder manufacture.
On the 11 November
2002, Polynam (PTY ) LTD received the official permit
authorizing the use of SANS 1796:2001 & SANS 1274: 2001
(Superseded SABS 1274: 1979)
In February
2004, we received confirmation from Akzo
Nobel power coatings, after extensive
testing, the certificate of approval to
apply Interpon D3000 range of products.
The Interpon D3000 range are the
Advanced Durable Architectural Powder
Coatings on Aluminium substrates, which
dependant on the environmental
conditions can apply a 20 - 25 year
Guarantee on the powder coating. Polynam
(Pty) Ltd is audited by the Akzo Noble
Powder Coatings on a yearly basis.
In October 2005 we
were audited by SABS & receded the official permit
authorizing the use of SANS 1796: 2003 & SANS 1274: 2005
Type 2 & 6. Polynam (Pty) Ltd is audited by the SABS
(South African Buraeu of Standards) twice a year.
In November
2006 we were audited by Jotun Powder Coatings, Dubai, and
received the official authorization to apply their products
and obtain a 25 year Warranty on the application of their
products. Polynam (Pty) Ltd, is audited by Jotun Power
Coatings on a yearly basis.
Polynam is dedicated to
supplying high quality products together with the best
possible customer service to existing, new and potential
customers.
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