Batchglow were asked to provide coatings for over 130 tonnes of structural steel at the Francis Crick Cancer Research Laboratory, London.

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding why disease develops and to find new ways to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The structural steel was a critical component of the £650 new-build project. As such, the product Batchglow recommended was a fusion bonded epoxy coating solution, often used on pipework, valves and steel reinforcing bars.

The coating provides long term adhesion, insulation and protection from corrosion to the steel. It also provides protection from alkaline substances within the concrete which could attack the steel and cause corrosion.

Volume and time scale were major hurdles with this project. Work was processed to a strict time scale, and work on site could not be disrupted.

Through careful planning and communication with the customer Batchglow were able to process the material and demonstrate that the end product would not only comply with the relevant legislation but also provide the required durability.

The project was completed with minimum fuss to the main contractor.