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Testing of Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials
Introduction Thermoplastic pavement marking materials (TPMM) have been around since the 1960’s. TPMM is commonly confused with engineered thermoplastics, which are what we know as “plastics.” However, thermoplastic pavement marking material is a formulation that is a “granola” of mostly dry ingredients. When…
Let’s Talk About Getting Involved with Standards Development & Maintenance
KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 5, Issue No. 3 – July 2026 William Corbett, Technical Consultant AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist…
Particle Analysis of Dry Materials
Introduction of Particle Analysis Primitive particle size analysis started as early as the use of sieving around 4000 BC. Not until the early days of the development…
Let’s Talk About Changes to Surface
Changes to Surface Profile Measurement using Testex® Replica Tape Profile Measurement using Testex® Replica Tape KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 4, Issue No. 6 – December 2025…
KTA-Tator, Inc. Mourns Loss of Industry Icon Kenneth B. Tator
Kenneth B. Tator, P.E., of Pittsburgh, PA, had a fatal heart attack on May 7, 2026, while visiting friends in Arglye, Texas. His wife, Maureen Tator, passed…
How to Detect Pinholes and Holidays Using the PosiTest LPD Holiday Detector
A Practical Guide to Reliable Pinhole and Holiday Detection in Thin Film Coatings Introduction: Why Holiday Detection Matters in Thin Film Linings Thin film linings play a…
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