Award-winning remote corrosion sensing solution

On-line concrete and corrosion monitoring from Sontay C-Probe Systems have played a critical part in the renovation of the Mayorhold multi-storey car park, Northampton

Sontay, the market leading manufacturer and distributor of field control devices, has an agreement with C-Probe Systems to manufacture and test its electronic management systems.

The Mayorhold development in Northampton was awarded 'Project of the Year' status in 2006 by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI).

The parking structure supplies spaces for 1,100 cars on five levels and was initially built in 1973.

Over a period of years the condition of the car park declined both in terms of appearance and the extent of its reinforcement corrosion.

Spalling of concrete was evident to both the deck and soffit downstand beams, including incipient anode effects from previous emergency repairs.

Corrosion management specialists C-Probe supported the repair and installation contractor, Makers Parking, with the longevity design and specialist product supply for the refurbishment of the car park.

The measurement solution with on-line monitoring has allowed C-Probe to identify points of corrosion risk and measure the performance of protection systems to optimise the life of the structural steel.

This has assured the appearance and the safety of the car park both immediately and in the future.

"We have worked closely with Sontay in the past to design and manufacture the electronic units that make up the C-Probe Achilles Suite of Structural Healthcare Systems and knew that they would be able to provide the necessary support" says Graeme Jones, Managing Director of C-Probe.

"This has proved a highly successful project with the structure moving from demolition candidate to one with a significantly extended life." "We have been providing this OEM solution to C-Probe Systems for a number of years whilst offering ongoing product development and improvement, all based upon our ability to apply cutting edge technology and technical excellence" says Stuart McSorley, Director of Sontay.

"The OEM market is a growing part of our business and we are increasingly providing customised solutions on our clients' projects.

We are always looking to add value wherever we can, using our extensive technical knowledge, support and resources".

Sontay produces the most comprehensive control peripherals offering to the UK building services market.

Sontay products are renowned for their accuracy, reliability and discrete appearance, backed by a two year warranty, and are used by many of the market leaders in the worldwide building controls industry.

Their products and control solutions help improve building management system performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs and increase occupant comfort levels.

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