Custom Urban Furniture for Marseille Provence Airport – C4 Corrosion Protection and 5-Year Warranty. Project Reference.
Custom Steel Bollards and Safety Barriers for Demanding Outdoor Environments
Urban infrastructure at international airports must combine functional design, durability and high-quality surface finishing. Steel bollards and safety barriers are exposed to changing weather conditions, moisture and atmospheric pollutants, making effective corrosion protection an essential part of their design and manufacturing.
MAXIMUS FAB completed the manufacturing of custom steel urban furniture for Marseille Provence Airport in France. The project included steel bollards, bollards adapted for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and specially designed urban safety barriers.
A key technical requirement was the implementation of a multi-stage anti-corrosion protection system for C4 atmospheric corrosivity conditions, combining cataphoretic coating and an appropriate finishing paint layer.
The completed products were covered by a five-year warranty against corrosion, reflecting the importance of surface protection and the durability requirements specified for this project.
This reference demonstrates MAXIMUS FAB’s capabilities in custom metal manufacturing, including the execution of architectural steel products with demanding surface protection requirements.
Project Scope: Custom-Manufactured Urban Furniture
The project involved the manufacture of steel urban furniture intended for installation in public areas of Marseille Provence Airport.
The scope included:
- Standard steel bollards
- Bollards adapted for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
- Custom-designed steel safety barriers
- Project-specific mounting and anchoring arrangements
- Multi-stage corrosion protection and decorative finishing
The products were manufactured to meet the requirements of their intended application, combining functional characteristics with a consistent architectural appearance.
For this type of infrastructure project, the manufacturing process extends beyond the fabrication of steel components. Dimensional accuracy, mounting interfaces, surface preparation and the final coating system are all important elements of the finished product.
C4 Corrosion Protection – A Key Project Requirement
The project required corrosion protection suitable for C4 atmospheric corrosivity conditions, as defined within the ISO 12944 framework.
C4 represents an environment with high atmospheric corrosivity. Such conditions may occur in industrial areas and coastal locations, where moisture and airborne contaminants can increase the risk of corrosion.
For outdoor steel furniture, selecting an appropriate protective system is essential to maintaining the condition and appearance of the finished products throughout their intended service life.
The specified protection system for this project combined cataphoretic coating with a compatible finishing paint layer.
Cataphoretic Coating – E-Coat
Cataphoresis, also known as electrophoretic coating or e-coat, is an immersion-based coating process in which an electrical field enables a protective coating to be deposited onto conductive metal surfaces.
The process can provide uniform coverage across complex geometries and reach many recessed areas that may be difficult to protect using conventional spray application alone.
When correctly specified and applied, cataphoretic coating forms a protective base layer that contributes to the corrosion resistance of the complete coating system.
Finishing Paint Layer
The cataphoretic coating was combined with an appropriate finishing paint layer to provide the required final appearance and contribute to the overall protective performance.
The compatibility of the coating layers, the preparation of the steel substrate and the control of the application process are important factors in achieving the specified result.
For demanding outdoor applications, the complete system must be considered as a whole rather than evaluating the individual coating layers separately.
Five-Year Warranty Against Corrosion
An important feature of this project was the five-year warranty against corrosion provided for the completed products.
This warranty was part of the project requirements and highlights the importance of selecting and applying a suitable protective coating system for the intended operating environment.
The warranty period should be understood in accordance with the specific terms and conditions agreed for the project. It is distinct from the durability categories used to classify coating systems under ISO 12944.
For MAXIMUS FAB, the project demonstrates the importance of integrating corrosion protection into the manufacturing process from the outset, rather than treating surface finishing as a purely decorative operation.
Custom Steel Bollards and Safety Barriers
The project combined several types of urban furniture, each designed for a specific function within the airport environment.
Standard Steel Bollards
The bollards were manufactured to define and protect designated areas within the public infrastructure. Their geometry, finish and mounting arrangements formed part of the project-specific requirements.
Bollards for People with Reduced Mobility
Selected bollards incorporated contrasting white heads to improve visual differentiation for people with reduced mobility.
This detail demonstrates how functional requirements and visual characteristics can be incorporated into custom-manufactured steel products.
Custom-Designed Steel Safety Barriers
The project also included safety barriers with a distinctive geometric design. These components combined the practical requirements of public-space infrastructure with an appearance suited to the architectural environment.
Site-Specific Mounting Solutions
The mounting arrangements were adapted to the conditions of the installation site. Correctly manufactured interfaces are essential for integrating bespoke metal products into existing infrastructure.
The coordination of geometry, mounting details and surface protection formed an important part of delivering products suitable for their intended application.
Manufacturing Quality Beyond Fabrication
For outdoor steel products, the quality of the finished component depends on the complete manufacturing and finishing process.
Key considerations include:
- Dimensional accuracy of fabricated components
- Correct execution of mounting interfaces
- Appropriate preparation of steel surfaces
- Compatibility between the cataphoretic coating and finishing paint
- Control of coating application and curing
- Verification of coating thickness and specified performance
- Protection of finished products during handling and transportation
The applicable inspection procedures and acceptance criteria must be established according to the project documentation and agreed quality requirements.
By considering fabrication and surface protection together, manufacturers can address the technical requirements of the complete product rather than focusing exclusively on its geometry or appearance.
MAXIMUS FAB – Custom Metal Manufacturing for Infrastructure Projects
This project illustrates MAXIMUS FAB’s capabilities in the manufacture of bespoke steel products for architectural and public infrastructure applications.
Our project-based manufacturing approach supports customers requiring custom components produced according to technical documentation, functional requirements and specified finishing systems.
Potential applications include:
- Urban furniture and public-space equipment
- Steel bollards and safety barriers
- Architectural metalwork
- Custom steel structures and assemblies
- Components requiring specialised corrosion protection
- OEM and contract manufacturing projects
The manufacturing scope can be tailored to individual projects, from fabricated steel components to more complex assemblies, depending on the agreed responsibilities and technical requirements.
A Manufacturing Partner for Projects with Demanding Coating Requirements
When selecting a manufacturing partner for outdoor steel products, fabrication capability is only one part of the decision. Surface protection, coating compatibility, dimensional accuracy and compliance with the project specification are equally important.
MAXIMUS FAB works with customer drawings, technical specifications and project requirements to support the manufacture of custom metal products and assemblies.
For projects involving corrosion protection requirements, the intended environment, specified coating system and applicable acceptance criteria should be defined at the engineering and procurement stages.
This approach helps align the manufacturing process with the requirements of the final installation.
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