How Steel-Flex® survived a bushfire in Southwest WA
Steel-Flex® is the world’s toughest delineator post, designed to provide a high level of protection against repeated impacts. The product is available in any colour and delineation type, and the guide and marker posts recover to vertical even after being hit multiple times. These features make Steel-Flex ® posts ideal for use in civil engineering projects that require durability and reliability.
One recent project that put Steel-Flex® to the test was in Southwest WA, where bushfires have been a recurring problem. The fire started in Curtis Bay on 10th January, and it spread to Meelup and was heading towards Eagle Bay. It was a significant challenge to contain the fire, but the Wise Winery managed to do so. During this time, some of the Steel-Flex® posts had been blackened, but they were still fully functional from a delineation and reflective standpoint.
The photos below were taken 12 days after the fire was contained, showing just how robust and strong Steel-Flex® posts are.
Here at Delnorth, we understand that bushfires are a significant problem in many parts of the world and protecting against them requires reliable and durable solutions. This is where Steel-Flex comes in. Our product is manufactured in Australia from a roll-formed special grade of high-performance spring steel, making it incredibly robust and resistant to damage. The patent design of Steel-Flex® has 11 ribs that return to vertical through 90º in both directions, making it elastically bendable through 180º.
To ensure that Steel-Flex posts are well protected against corrosion and wear, we use an environment-friendly ArmorGalv® thermal diffusion galvanized coating, which offers superior anti-galling properties. The product also features a UV-resistant high gloss powder coat finish, available in a wide range of colours.
The Meelup regional park bushfire in Southwest WA was a testament to the durability and reliability of Steel-Flex ®. Despite being exposed to high temperatures and harsh conditions, the Steel-Flex delineator posts still performed as intended, providing the necessary delineation and reflective properties that are essential in any emergency situation.
That’s why Steel-Flex is the ultimate solution when you need a robust and reliable guidepost that can withstand harsh Australian conditions.
Contact us today to find out more about this amazing product or to place an order.