OPERATIONS
GEORGE, BAIRD MORELAND (PTY) LTD, WAS
REGISTERED IN 1986 AND TRADES AS
GLASS FLAKE COATINGS
INTRODUCTION
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The company produces high performance resins, and epoxy based lining
systems that have been used extensively to generate huge savings by
avoiding the capital cost of plant and steel work replacements.
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We will recommend the most cost effective system solution and personally
apply these for on-site projects. The projects we undertake are guaranteed.
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The following is an indication of the areas of on-site work we do where major
cost savings in plant equipment, steel structures, gantry’s etc. and down time
will be of interest to you.
VOCABULARY
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W.F.T.:
Wet Film Thickness.
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PROFILE:
Microscopic Look.
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G.F.C. R8:
Glass Flake 8.
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G.F.C. EP:
Glass Flake Epoxy Paint.
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G.F.C. EP. UV.:
Glass Flake Epoxy Paint – UV Resistant.
PROJECTS
1)
Surface Ventilation Fans.
1)
Tanks.
3)
Concrete.
4)
Headgear upgrades (Townlands mine)
5)
Gantry Upgrades (Paardekraal mine)
OVERVIEW
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The Lining of Impellers including the repair of leading edges, Guide Vains,
Cone and Doors without welding.
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The internal lining and corrosion prevention of tanks against chemicals,
water etc. External high performance corrosion prevention coating, plant
and equipment. The corrosion prevention and lining/coating of fridge
plants, steelwork, columns, ducktings, headgears, pumps (impellers and
volutes) pipes, bends etc.
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Our high performance Epoxy Mortars and coatings are used to repair and
protect eroded concrete expansion joints, exposed reinforced steel in
concrete, acid damaged concrete etc. In addition to our own facilities and
expertise we have the resources of our international suppliers, including
that of a laboratory and internationally supported technical services. Our
quality management system forms the foundation of all the projects we
undertake and this system is based on internationally accepted quality
standards.
PRINCIPAL
ADVANTAGES
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Outstanding chemical and temperature resistance improved resistance to
permutation.
Excellent resistance to: Undercutting, abrasion, erosion and impact.
Profile Restoration – can be used as filler.
Ability to follow contours.
Flexible up to the deformation point of steel.
Easy to repair.
Can be used with cathodic protection.
Machinable
Long life, low cost.
Rapid cure.
SCOPE OF WORK
(STEEL)
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Grit blast to S.A. 2.5. Blast profile of 50 – 75 microns.
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Refurbish lost surface areas.
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Apply Glass Flake in three (3) applications to the surface to the specified
(WFT) wet film thickness.
INSPECTION AND
TESTING
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The dry film thickness of the completed coating should be measured with a magnetic
“banana” Type Gauge or electronic instrument suitably calibrated. The lining should
be examined for consistency of finish, lack or sags, runs, misses etc. Particularly at
inaccessible areas of the work. The finished cured lining should be tested for holes
using a D.C. spark detector. A coating test voltage of 4 000v/mm should be used. A
Barber Coleman hardness impresser may determine the degree of cure of the lining.
A bacon hardness figure of 30 to 40 is acceptable.
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We trust that this is in line with your requirements and should any further information
be required, please do not hesitate to contact me.
WHERE TO GET MORE
INFORMATION
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OUR E-MAIL:
glassflakecoatings@worldonline.co.za
gfc@cybersmart.co.za
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OUR WEB PAGE:
www.gfcoatings.co.za
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TEL:
(018) 484 4803
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FAX:
(086) 669 2243
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OPERATIONAL DIRECTOR:
GEORGE MORELAND: 083 252 0574
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MANAGING DIRECTOR:
ADRIE BRONKHORST: 083 388 1498
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT:
LIZZY KOEN: OFFICE
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SITE CO- ORDINATORS:
AT BEKKER: 082 960 2065
WILLEM JANSEN VAN VUUREN:
083 697 7054
MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
GEORGE MORELAND
OPERATIONAL MANAGER
ADRIE MORELAND
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MR. AT BEKKER
MR. W. JANSEN VAN VUUREN
SITE CO-ORDINATOR
MR. J. MHLAKAZA
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKDER
MR. J. SANFANE
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKER
MR. S. SELLO
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKER
MRS. E.C. KOEN
PERSONAL ASSISTANT (P.A)
MR. J MOGOSHANE
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKER
MR. I GWAI
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKER
MR. M. PHIRI
MULTI
SKILLED
WORKER
VENDOR NUMBERS
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BEATRIX MINE:
BTXRN815
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ANGLO GOLD:
400G054400
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HARMONY:
G055W
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EVANDER:
PRG0000
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LONMIN:
400705
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PLATINUM:
121262
REFERENCES
THE GOLDFIELDS GROUP.
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St. Helena Mine 2,4,8,9, & 10 shafts.
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Beatrix Mine.
HARMONY MINE.
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Saaiplaas Mine.
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Masimong North and South Mines.
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Virginia Gold Plant.
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Harmony Gold Plant.
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Merriespruit 2 Shaft.
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Brand 5 Shaft.
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Evander Mines.
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Joel Mine (Plant).
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Bambanani North and South Mines.
ANGLO GOLD.
Tau Lekoa.
Tau Tona.
Great Noligwa.
Matjabeng.
Sable.
Western Holdings.
Freddies Mine.
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ANGLO PLATINUM
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Paardekraal Mine.
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Frank Mine.
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Bleskop Mine.
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Boschfontein Mine.
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Turffontein Mine.
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Townlands Mine.
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Amandelbult 1 & 2#.
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Swartklip Mines.