To ensure we consistently produce a top quality product involves
a great deal of process management. It begins with selecting the right raw
materials, it involves fabrication process control, stock control, packaging
and despatch management. Each part of the process has to be closely monitored
and this is where choosing a pond liner from GORDON LOW PRODUCTS makes such a difference. We can offer a lifetime guarantee (on flat sheets
up to 140 sq.m) because we are supplying a premium product backed up by
some of the most respected material manufacturers in this field. Quality
does not come cheap, but we constantly monitor material prices to ensure
we offer highly competitive products, often against lower grade products.
The life expectancy of a synthetic rubber liner is dependent
not only on the level of exposure to the elements but also to any mechanical
stress due to incorrect fitting or subsequent ground movement any time after
installation. Whereas a relaxed liner below the water line could be expected
to last for say 30 to 40 years, under severe mechanical stress (stretch)
and exposure to ozone, sun and weathering, this could reduce to 15 to 20
years. Correct installation (including the use of a high quality geotextile underlay) and good pond design will greatly extend
the expected life of your liner.
MATERIALS
In any manufacturing process, high quality raw material selection
is vital to produce a high quality end product. We have sourced (and used for many
years) what we believe to be the most effective Butyl Rubbers, EPDM Rubbers
and PVC lining materials available.
Read more about material selection and criteria here... 
FABRICATION
Butyl rubber is the
most expensive raw material we use for liners, and is produced in Sweden
by SealEco, one of the leading material producers. We fabricate sheets
in house from 1.7m wide strips using our own specialised technique. The
resulting seam is an incredibly strong 25mm wide overlapping joint produced
by heating, under pressure, an uncured jointing tape. This process is extremely
reliable and quality ensured by a combination of our own design of welding
press and stringent quality control procedures. This process enables us
to fabricate Butyl and EPDM sheets in the factory up to 45m x 40m in one piece.
Our manufacturing and quality management process is endorsed by SealEco which makes us an Approved SealEco manufacturing partner.
TRACEABILITY OF MATERIALS
Batch numbered
product identification labels ensure traceability of materials throughout
our manufacturing process. Unique batch numbers assigned to each
liner manufactured, and our manufacturing control software allows us to trace original raw material used, date of
fabrication and even which of our welders fabricated your liner.
PACKING AND DESPATCH
Utmost care is taken
with packaging our lining products, all heavy items are palletised, covered, strapped
and/or shrink-wrapped to ensure maximum product protection during delivery. |
