Regulatory Buoy Specification Comparison
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Specification |
Tough Seal™ |
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Chemical Resistance |
HDPE resin is highly
resistant to petrochemicals and waterborne pollutants. |
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ABS plastic is
susceptible to degradation by petrochemicals and other
pollutants |
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Impact Strength |
HDPE Resin’s
pliability is more forgiving. More likely to bend than break. |
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Rigid ABS plastic has
less give and cracks more easily. |
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Structural Design |
Seamless Design:
Prevents seepage, cracking and breakage. |
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Vertical seams extend
below the water line can prematurely crack and leak. |
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Customer Service |
Secret shoppers report
superior responsiveness |
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Refurbishment &
Maintenance |
Easy-To-Use
Refurbishment Kits |
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Faded Inks require a
cover-up. |
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Initial Cost |
Slight Performance Premium |
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Slight unit cost
advantage |
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Overall Cost |
Longevity, durability
and ease of maintenance result in a 25% lower cost of ownership |
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Years in Business |
5 years of innovative
product development |
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Decades |
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Markings |
UV resistant PVC
secured by permanent adhesive |
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Screen Print Inks are
more likely to fade. |
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Overall Advantage |
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Final Score |
Tough Seal™ |
7 |
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2 |
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Thank you for investing the time to make a more informed decision Tough Seal™ Buoys are a product of Walsh Marine Products, Brookfield, WI - USA Contact Walsh Marine Products to learn more. |