Project Nieuwe Sluis Terneuzen
Today marks a historic moment: the opening of the Nieuwe Sluis in Terneuzen!
Topclad is proud to have made a significant contribution to this monumental project, executed for the Sassevaart consortium and Rijkswaterstaat (RWS).
Today, King Willem-Alexander (NL) and King Philippe (Belgium) officially open this lock. We are honored to have played a role in this groundbreaking project that strengthens the connection between the North Sea and the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.
14 Hydraulic cylinders of large dimensions
A total of 14 rods were delivered for the bridge sections and lock gates, with dimensions of Ø200 x 6433/6935 mm and Ø520 x 7959/10105 mm. With these impressive dimensions, we set ourselves apart in the ability to laser-clad such large-scale components. We provided the cylinder rods in the lock gates and bridge sections with our advanced Quarite NR+ laser-clad layer.
Why Quarite NR+?
This advanced layer offers unparalleled protection against corrosion and wear in extremely challenging environments, such as the harsh maritime conditions of the Nieuwe Sluis. Quarite NR+ outperforms traditional coatings with its superior corrosion resistance, wear protection, and high ductility.
We are Topclad
Topclad is Europe’s leading manufacturer of innovative laser clad layers, based in Lelystad, the Netherlands. We specialize in developing and applying laser clad layers for the most demanding industries, including oil & gas, offshore, dredging, mining, bridges & water locks, steel manufacturing, and food processing.
Our mission is to provide components with superior protection against wear, corrosion, and impact, resulting in significantly improved reliability and uptime of capital-intensive equipment. With over 14 years of experience and a steadfast commitment to quality, we deliver solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of your critical machinery.
Why Topclad?
- Over 14 years laser cladding experience with over 10.000 cladded components
- More than 10 in-house developed laser clad layers
- Commitment to quality
- Expertise in comprehensive repairs
- 24.000 mm clad length capacity and 2.200 clad diameter capacity
- Chromium-6-free solutions
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