Barnacle Guard is an Australian company specialising in the cleaning and protection of marine pylons and Inventor of the Barnacle Guard Pylon Protector [pictured left], a device that prevents bio-fouling accumulating on marine pylons, which prevents damage occuring to pile brackets and excessive wear to rollers, also ensuring the smooth operation of floating docks and pontoons.
Based in South-East Queensland. Barnacle Guard is one of few companies worldwide to specialise in this field, particularly on a residential scale.
We aim to effectively provide our clients with a safe and attractive marina or pontoon, by focusing on the removal of accumulated marine growth from pontoon support structures in contact with seawater, and to above all further prevent damage, tidemarks and accumulated growth from reoccurring, specifically structure surfaces visible between the low and high tide points (the tidal range or “splash zone”)
After a short time, marine pylons, like all things frequently in contact with sea water, accumulate a variety of marine organisms, (such as oysters, barnacles, mussels and other shell forming organisms, as well as algal species, seaweed, sludge and corals) which can in some instance be corrosive to the exterior of the pylons, unhygienic, unsightly and present safety concerns to individuals working on deck, and even nearby watercraft, in the form of sharp shells and unpredictable surfaces.
The Barnacle Guard Pylon Protector has been developed and extensively tested to ensure safety and the prevention of such fouling... [read more...]
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