Safer, Faster and Greener Graffiti Removal proves to be a winner at Ausrail

Mason Grogan just recently exhibited at AusRAIL Plus in Brisbane to present its products to the rail industry. The Graffstop® range of anti-graffiti coatings for both rolling stock and rail infrastructure attracted enormous attention from rail authorities, rolling stock and infrastructure builders alike who are looking for ways to protect assets and reduce the huge ongoing costs of graffiti removal.

Graffiti removal accounts are vast. QR alone spend $5.5 million on removal per year.

Unlike traditional anti graffiti coatings, these innovative coatings are not sacrificial and provide long term protection against graffiti providing without the need for re-application for many years. Graffstop® for rolling stock also provides an effective shield against the dirt, grime, brake dust and rail filings that penetrate car bodies and make thorough cleaning difficult or impossible.

Visitors to the stand were shown how graffiti and dirt is simply washed off with either water or mild detergents chemistry, removing the need for harsh graffiti removers, acids or other toxic chemicals.

Speed and ease of cleaning to get rolling stock quickly back into service and rapid removal of graffiti are key priorities for operators and these products are providing greater cleaning efficiencies at reduced cost and improved safety for cleaning teams.

The products come under the GraffStop® name and include:

GraffStop® Self Release (for infrastructure)

GraffStop® Hard Coat (for rolling stock)

GraffStop® Crystal Film Protect (scratch resistant film for carriage windows).

Graffiti is unsightly and it cheapens the image of a train or infrastructure. It is no longer a visually pleasurable riding experience when confronted with graffiti. Customers might also question how secure and safe the trains or buildings are if someone has managed to graffiti them? Now you can put your passenger’s minds at ease and attract more business by having a protective coat that allows a simple removal of graffiti from your rolling stock and infrastructure without using expensive chemicals.

Also, by having GraffStop® on your rolling stock or infrastructure, vandals will quickly realise that it is difficult to apply their tag and it doesn’t remain on for long and will take their vandalism elsewhere.

Innovative Flooring for the life of the train

Much interest was also shown in the quartz based flooring system called Abrastopâ„¢. This granite like flooring is hard wearing, easy to install and provides significant savings over the life of a train. Although Abrastopâ„¢ is well established globally as a high performance flooring material, it is still a new concept for the Australian market. Pre-cut panels, rather than the traditional rolls of vinyl or rubber, are simply placed on the existing subfloor or as a complete system on the train structure itself. Unlike rubber or vinyl flooring, Abrastopâ„¢ does not need replacing, and its dense, non porous surface provides protection against water penetration to the subfloor or train structure as well as the penetration of graffiti substances. Graffiti, dirt and chewing gum is easily removed without harsh chemicals and without the typical shadowing or marks often left behind on rubber or vinyl based flooring following cleaning. With the growth in design & manufacture rolling stock contracts that include long term fleet maintenance, Abrastop offers a one time installation with very low maintenance requirements and significant savings over the life of a fleet.

Greater understanding and attention to foam materials used for cushioning and gasketing is needed to ensure the right solution is provided for the interior components they protect from failure or early refurbishment.

The BISCO® specialist silicone foams are already proving themselves as the premier solutions in rail for seating, sealing, vibration isolation, thermal and acoustic management. The high flame, smoke and toxicity requirements have limited the choice of foams that can be used in rolling stock and the BISCO® range of specialist foams not only meet the highest global standards , but also provide long term performance reducing frequency of refurbishment and in turn reducing operating costs. BISCO®Foams ensure the longevity and protection of components through vibration isolation, sealing against water penetration, and cushioning. They are used in many areas of the carriage: HVAC, flooring, seating cushions, electrical enclosures, partitions, under seat seals, display gaskets and are relied upon for their consistent performance over many years of service. Download some thought provoking articles concerning, the costs of gasketing (download), seating (download)and new trends in floating floors (download) for quieter interiors.

Mason Grogan product range for rail can be viewed here.

Contact:

Brian Glendinning
Technical Sales Executive
bglendinning@grogangroup.com 
PH: (02) 9748 3838

Mason Grogan
108-110 Carnarvon Street
Silverwater NSW 2128
Australia