Galvashield MA* constructive solutions

Galvanic corrosion protection system for severe exposure

concrete elements

Uses

Galvashield MA is designed to reinstate and actively protect

reinforced concrete/structural steel elements subject to the
most severe exposure conditions. Typical applications include
jetty soffits and verticals in marine environments.

Advantages

! No post installation maintenance required

! Tidal and non immersed versions

! Self powered and self regulating

! ‘All in one’ repair and protection system

! Longest life expectancy of any galvanic system

! Provides highly cost effective repair vs comparable

systems

! Quick, easy and low cost installation, no costly electrical

work or monthly monitoring Standards Compliance

! Fully compatible with eMortar overlays.
Description
Galvashield MA 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. The anode system is overlayed with an active mortar
when fixed.
Galvashield MA can be applied to rectangular, circular or flat
substrate profiles.
Design Criteria
Galvashield MA 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 MA follows
comprehensive criteria established for the patented
‘Lifejacket’™ system developed by the Alltrista Corporation.
Specification
The galvanic protection system shall be Galvashield MA, a
zinc mesh anode. The system shall be overlayed with eMortar
MO15 within 24 hours of application.
This material shall be supplied by the same supplier as
Galvashield MA to guarantee compatibility of product.

Galvashield MA is a galvanic 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.

In line with other galvanic protection systems, Galvashield MA

must be designed and the installation supervised by a
specialist in the field of corrosion control.
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Instructions for use Overlay proceedure

Preparation Mix eMortar MO15 in accordance with the Data Sheet

In order for Galvashield MA 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
MA preparation proceedures. Grit or water blast the substrate
to remove all coatings, laitence, grease, marine fouling or
any other deleterious material.
instructions using suitable wet spray equipment. Apply the
product to the zinc mesh. The direction of the spray should be
such that the zinc mesh is fully encapsulated. Spraying shall
continue until such time as the material thickness reaches
15mm when measured from the soffit. The eMortar MO15
when applied is to be wood trowelled flat but the applied
eMortar MO15 must be cured by covering with a securely
taped down polyethene sheet and protected from the sun for
7 days. The application is to take place within 24 hours from
the time of fixing Galvashield MA.

An electric drill fitted with a 20mm bit is to be used to drill to Estimating

the rebar at selected locations and expose clean, bright steel.
Supply
Using a high impendance multimeter, check the continuity
between rebar sites (see detailed method statement). Galvashield MA is supplied in sheet form ready to use, some
cutting may be required on site to suit particular design
Fix cathode connectors in predrilled holes by compression
features.
using a hammer and setting tool. The holes for the cathode
connections are to be filled with Nitomortar PE. When cathode Precautions
connections are made, continuity checks are to be made on
Health and safety
the basis as described above (see detailed method
statement). There are no known health and safety hazards associated
with Galvashield MA.
The cathode connectors are fixed to the mesh by soldering.
After fixing, continuity between the mesh and cathode For health ansd safety requirements on eMortar MO15 refer
connectors is to be checked. Each mesh sheet fixed is to the product material safety data sheet.
connected to the adjacent sheet by soldring (see detailed
method statement).

Mesh fixing proceedure

The Galvashield MA mesh is fixed to the substrate using a

Hilti nail gun firing 25mm nails and washers. On soffits, nails
shall be used at the rate of 15 nos per m² but on vertical
surfaces exposed to solar gain, 25 nails shall be used every
square meter (see detailed method statement).

* 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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