Galvashield FMA*
Galvanic corrosion protection system for severe exposure
concrete elements
Uses
Galvashield FMA is designed to reinstate and actively protect
reinforced concrete/structural steel elements subject to the
most severe exposure conditions in the tidal zone. Typical
applications include fender walls, dolphins, jetty walls etc in
marine environments.
Advantages
! No post installation maintenance required
! Self powered and self regulating
! ‘All in one’ repair and protection system
! Longest life expectancy of any galvanic system
! Satisfies the 100mV criteria for effective cathodic protection
! Proven technology with measured performance
! Provides highly cost effective repair vs comparable
systems
! Quick, easy and low cost installation, no costly electrical
work or monthly monitoring
Description
Galvashield FMA is a galvanic protection system based upon
the installation of a zinc mesh anode system conforming to
ASTM A-190. The anode system is connected to the steel
reinforcement to provide the required protective current to the
steel. Contact to the surface of the concrete is maintained by
purpose designed compression members.
Galvashield FMA can be applied to rectangular, circular or flat
substrate profiles.
A replaceable bulk anode may be incorporated into the system
in order to provide considerable lifetime extension where
required.
Design Criteria
Galvashield FMA is a cathodic protection system utilising the
long proven principle of galvanic protection to provide long
term durability to both new and existing structures in
conditions of extreme exposure such as splash and tidal
zones in marine environments.
Galvashield FMA*
In line with other galvanic protection systems, Galvashield FMA
must be designed and the installation supervised by a
specialist in the field of corrosion control.
constructive solutions
Standards Compliance
Galvashield FMA will, when installed and connected in
accordance with approved instructions, exceed the minimum
15 year life criteria laid down by FHWA and DOT
specifications.The design of Galvashield FMA follows
comprehensive criteria established for the patented
‘Lifejacket’™ system developed by the Alltrista Corporation.
Specification
The galvanic protection jacket shall be Galvashield FMA, a
zinc mesh anode system and shall provide a minimum
working life of 15 years.
Instructions for use
Preparation
In order for Galvashield FMA to function correctly, steel
reinforcing must be continuous, if not, continuity must be
established throughout the structure prior to making
connections (see detailed method statement).
Make any repairs to the substrate using Renderoc repair
products as necessary prior to commencing the Galvashield
FMA preparation proceedures. Grit or water blast the substrate
to remove all coatings, laitence, grease, marine fouling or
any other deleterious material.
Fix cathode connectors in predrilled holes by compression
using a hammer and setting tool. The holes for the cathode
connections are to be filled with Nitomortar PE. When cathode
connections are made, continuity cross checks are to be made
(see detailed method statement).
The cathode connectors are fixed to the mesh by soldering.
After fixing, continuity between the mesh and cathode
connections is to be checked. Each mesh sheet fixed is
connected to the adjacent sheet by soldring (see detailed
method statement).
Mesh fixing procedure
The Galvashield FMA mesh is fixed to the concrete using
compresion members (see detailed method statement).
Galvashield FMA*

Estimating

Supply

Galvashield FMA is supplied in sheet form ready to use, some

cutting may be required on site to suit particular design
features.

Precautions

Health and safety

There are no known health and safety hazards associated

with Galvashield FMA.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.

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United Arab Emirates
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telephone: (+9714) 2039699
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