Marine
The essential requirement for marine products is that they are water resistant. We have developed a range of Zyplex products for the marine sector - including revetments, pontoons, boardwalks, jetties, fenders and fishing platforms - that are impervious to water and do not rot.
All these Zyplex marine products are environmentally friendly, cost effective and long lasting. They generally outperform traditional building materials such as wood. Professionals in the marine industry are using them not just for their environmental benefits but because of their excellent performance and commercial advantages.
Algae does not grow on Zyplex so it is non slip. It does not leach harmful chemicals so is non toxic to the environment – especially important in a marine environment. It is an inert material so marine organisms do not destroy it by eating it! Even hardwoods are susceptible to micro organisms such as gribble which eat into the surface of the wood over a relatively short period of time.
Made from 100% British recycled plastic, our family of blended polymers has been developed to meet the rigorous demands of the different industry sectors we serve.
Each Zyplex blend is engineered and tested to ensure the highest levels of consistency and reliability and offers significant performance advantages over traditional materials such as wood, steel and concrete. Our marine products are made from Zyplex 55, specially formulated for challenging outdoor environments where durability counts.
Made from 100% UK recycled plastic | Environmentally responsible | 100% recyclable
Why choose Zyplex recycled plastic products?
- Likely to last over 50 years
- Resistant to weathering and UV radiation
- Do not absorb moisture or rot
- Dimensionally stable
- Do not splinter or crack
- Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
- Vandal resistant – paint can be easily removed
- Easily cleaned and maintenance free
- Sawdust is non toxic and is coarser, so does not hang in the air and require the use of face masks
- Will reduce carbon footprint of any project and increase BREEAM rating
Millennium Ribble Link
Client: Millennium Ribble Link
Location: Aire and Calder Canals, Lancashire
Blends: Zyplex 55
The Millennium Ribble Link was supported by an environmental fund so innovative building solutions were needed to meet both the requirements of the project and the funding criteria. The ability to cope with permanent immersion in water was a prerequisite but the material also had to offer protection from impact, protect the bank from further erosion and provide safe pedestrian access. The chosen material also had to be virtually maintenance free and easy to install.
Contact us today on
+44 (0)1422 343257
or email info@zyplex.co.uk for more information about Zyplex recycled plastic products and applications.
Custom made products
As we are in control of the entire manufacturing process, from tooling to production, we are always willing to consider making specific products for customers. If you’d like to discuss a potential new product, please contact us.
Green issues
Our views on the key issues to do with the recycling of waste plastics. The latest developments and how they affect us all.