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Zinc plate with adhesive
backing for galvanic
cathodic protection
against the corrosion
of steel structures
exposed to atmospheric
conditions

WHERE TO USE the most negative potential (the zinc) will corrode, while
Mapeshield S is particularly recommended for the metal with least negative potential (iron, steel, etc.)
protecting flat, round and complex shaped metallic remains protected. The micro-structure of Mapeshield S
structures which have a surface to which zinc plates is perfectly homogenous and isotropic in all directions.
may be directly applied. Thanks to these characteristics, oxidation is uniform
with no pitting.
Application examples
Beams. Mapeshield S is available in 50 metre long rolls at a
width of 100, 200 or 300 mm. To guarantee protection,
Columns. the zinc plate must be applied on the entire surface of
the structure which requires protection. Once the plate
Piles. has been applied, no other operations need to be
carried out because contact with the structure is
Pipe-work. guaranteed by the adhesive.

General metallic structures. Mapeshield S conforms to the prescriptions in the

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Mapeshield S is composed of an 80 m thick plate
of 99.9% pure zinc with a 25 m thick electrically-
conductive adhesive backing. The matrix of the
adhesive backing includes micro-granules of zinc. This
composition makes the adhesive electrically conductive.
When Mapeshield S is applied on a metallic structure,
it forms an electrical interface between the surface to
be protected and the zinc, thus transforming it into a
galvanic anode which protects the structure from
corrosion, even if the surrounding atmosphere is
particularly aggressive. In fact, two different metals
connected together in the presence of an electrolyte
form a corrosion cell. In such conditions, the metal with
UNI 10781 standard Requirements of self-adhesive
zinc tape, application methods and checking the
dressing coat.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mapeshield S may not be applied where there is
structural damage. In such cases, the structure must
be checked by a specialist.
Before applying Mapeshield S make sure the
substrate has been prepared correctly.
At the moment of applying Mapeshield S, the
surface must be dry and the temperature must be
higher than +3C.

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Zinc plate
Adhesive
Protective liner
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Bond with stainless steel (N/mm)
Resistance to slip (hours)
Electrical conductivity (* mm):
Minimum application temperature (C)
In service temperature range (C)
Maximum temperature for short periods
(1 to 2 hours) (C)
Shelf life
Customs class
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Preparation of the substrate
It is extremely important that metallic
surfaces are prepared correctly to guarantee
that the strip bonds perfectly to the structure
to be protected and the best performance is
obtained from Mapeshield S.
The substrate must be prepared by removing
all loose parts such as rust, old protective
layers, etc. Prepare the surfaces with a
mechanical brusher, a high-pressure cleaning
machine or by sand-blasting. Remove all dust
and fragments with compressed air. When
the product is applied, surfaces must be
clean and dry to guarantee that the anode
bonds well and that there is perfect contact
with the structure to be protected.
Application of the anodes
The technique used to apply Mapeshield S
on the surface of external metallic structures
depends mainly on the structures layout
(horizontal, vertical or slanted) and shape.
The protective layer on flat surfaces or curved
surfaces with a large radius (more than 3
metres) may be applied manually with strips
of Mapeshield S. The strips must be applied
by pulling them as tightly as possible with the
longitudinal axis of the strips parallel to one
of the main axes of the surface. When
applying Mapeshield S on suspended tanks,
start from the bottom of the tank using strips
which are long enough to cover the bottom
and at least 50 of the side of the tank at each
end of the strip. Then continue application on
Weight (g/m) Thickness (m)
560 80
50 25
90 75
0.65
8
10
+3
from -10C to +80C
+100
12 months if stored in a cool,
dry area in sealed packaging
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the sides followed by the top of the tank.
In the case of tanks on vertical or slanted
supports, apply the coating by starting at
the lowest point to avoid interrupting the
flow of rainwater or condensation.
On round structures, such as pipe-work,
the product may be applied in a continuous
spiral with a special winding machine which
guarantees quick, easy application without
creases or folds. On round structures where
it is not possible to apply the product in a
continuous spiral, cut strips of the tape in
lengths equal to the circumference of the
pipe and apply manually.
Whichever application technique is
employed, use the following procedure:
gradually strip off the protective backing
film from the Mapeshield S just before the
tape comes into contact with the metallic
surface;
welds on the surface must be covered
with a strip of Mapeshield S so as to cover
the weld and at least 20 mm each side of
the weld before treating the whole of the
surface;
overlap adjacent strips of Mapeshield S
by at least 20 mm;
in order to guarantee a perfect bond
with the surface press the strips firmly
immediately after application with a
 non-metallic pallet knife or a magnetic
press. Start from the centre and work
towards the edges to remove all air
bubbles;
take all necessary precautions to avoid
damaging the protective coating during
application.
Precautions to be taken during
and after application
No special precautions need to be taken if
the temperature is between +5C and +35C.
PACKAGING
Mapeshield S 100: boxes containing 5 rolls
50 metres long and 100 mm wide.
Mapeshield S 200: boxes containing 3 rolls
50 metres long and 200 mm wide.
Mapeshield S 300: boxes containing 2 rolls
50 metres long and 300 mm wide.
STORAGE
The product may be stored for up to
12 months in its original packaging in
a dry place.
PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.
WARNING
While the indications and guidelines
contained in this data sheet correspond to
the company's knowledge and wide
experience, they must be considered, under
all circumstances, merely as an indication and
subject to confirmation only after long-term,
practical applications. Therefore, anybody
who undertakes to use this product, must
ensure beforehand that it is suitable for the
intended application and, in all cases, the
user is to be held responsible for any
consequences deriving from its use.
All relevant references for
the product are available
upon request and from
www.mapei.com
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