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Price and quality go together
Price and quality go together, and it is no secret that stainless steel reinforcement is more expensive than ordinary steel. But in the long-term choosing ARMINOX® reinforcing steel is a much more cost effective solution.
Structures last longer – with direct economic benefit to the bottom line. We know how to use the individual qualities intelligently. The philosophy is clear: ARMINOX® reinforcing steel should be used intelligently, in that way the most cost-effective solution is achieved.
ARMINOX® reinforcing steel is designed for the critical points in concrete structures, where corrosion risk is commonly recognised.
Fortunately ARMINOX® stainless reinforcing steel can be connected to black reinforcing steel without any risk at all of galvanic corrosion.
Besides ARMINOX® stainless reinforcement renders the addition of expensive corrosion protection chemicals superfluous. Equally in most cases the sealing coat can be reduced with 30 to 50%.
Forever strong
Corrosion free concrete structures are an advantage to the bottom line. ARMINOX® reinforcing steel guarantees this 100%.
We know how it should be used: For the critical parts of all structures which are at risk from corrosion. For example where there the piers of a bridge come into contact with sea water, where the columns abut bridge decks; where it is impossible to maintain or repair a structure.
If renovation is carried out with stainless reinforcement future corrosion damage is prevented.
Sound Economy
Viewed in isolation, ARMINOX® stainless reinforcing steel will appear to be an efficient but relatively expensive solution to the problem of corrosion. However, calculations made by leading international engineering companies show that the intelligent application of stainless steel is a highly cost-effective solution.
L.C.C. analysis show that the very low additional construction investment (0.5 – max. 3%) will be recovered within a few years.
Economy by intelligent use of ARMINOX® stainless steel reinforcement
Stainless reinforcement combined with traditional carbon steel reinforcement
Medium- and high aggressive environment
Extra cost: +3% of traditional structure
Low aggressive environment
Extra cost: +0,5% of traditional structure
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ARMINOX® stainless steel reinforcement – the best maintenance free and most economic solution to concrete structures worldwide!