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Metal Building\Long Life Applications
LET'S
LOOK AT THE RESULTS AFTER 5 CYCLES
KESTERNICH RESULTS
(DIN50018, 2.0L)
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TEST PLATE |
LEFT TO RIGHT:
1. 410 STAINLESS STEEL
2. ORIGINAL BUILDEX SCOTS®
3. ZINC DIE - CAST
AFTER 15 CYCLES
KESTERNICH RESULTS
(DIN50018, 2.0L)
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TEST PLATE |
LEFT TO RIGHT:
1. 410 STAINLESS - RED RUST BEGINS
2. ORIGINAL BUILDEX SCOTS® - UNAFFECTED
3. ZINC DIE-CAST - DISCOLORED, WHITE RUST BEGINS
THE RESULTS CLOSE UP 30 CYCLES
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ORIGINAL BUILDEX SCOTS® : INTEGRITY MAINTAINED |
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ZINC DIE-CAST: MAJOR PITS AND CRACKING CAUSED BY CORROSION... |
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FASTENER FAILURE!! |
FOLLOWING 30 CYCLES
KESTERNICH RESULTS
(DIN50018, 2.0L)
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TEST PLATE |
LEFT TO RIGHT:
1. 410 STAINLESS - LARGE AMOUNT OF RED DUST
2. ORIGINAL BUILDEX SCOTS® - LOOKS BRAND NEW
3. ZINC DIE-CAST - SEVERE WHITE CORROSION
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