Ken Trimber (KTA President) moderates as Bill Corbett (KTA COO) and Jim Machen (KTA Sr. Coatings Consultant) debate the merits of using inorganic vs. organic zinc rich primers. This 33 minute podcast finds Mr. Machen promoting the use of organic zinc rich primers, while Mr. Corbett supports the use of inorganic zinc rich primers. The […]
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Introduction Surface profile is defined as a measurement of the maximum peak-to-valley depth generated by abrasive blast cleaning and impact-type power tools. These operations effectively increase the surface area and provide an “anchor” for the applied coating system. The surface profile depth must be compatible with the total coating system thickness; typically, the thicker the
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Designed to assist the coatings engineer or specifier in identifying candidate protective coating systems for specific service environments applicable to a broad array of industries, this guide provides the following. Commonly used generic coating systems. Service life for each in specific environments. Current material costs. Current field and shop painting costs. Guidelines for calculating approximate
This Month’s Case Was Selected From Several Investigations Related To Failures That Occur When Applying Coating To The Underside Of Metal Deck Panels (Fig. 1). This Case Focuses On An Adhesion Failure Of Coatings Applied To Previously Painted Deck Panels. A paint contracting company was hired to apply an epoxy ester dry-fall coating to portions
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) provides a format for preparing specifications that is often adopted for use in the coatings industry. It contains three primary sections, including General, Products and Execution. The Products section typically contains the specified coating system. There are several ways that a coating system can be specified, one of which is
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The “Inspection Instruments for the Pipeline Coatings Industry” KTA eBook Series is available for download below! The series was written by KTA COO William D. Corbett. Regarding the series, Corbett said, “The pipeline industry is growing at an exponential pace, and corrosion control is paramount. Yet companies entrenched in this industry may not have in-house coatings
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Lake Barrett Named Business Development Manager at KTA-Tator, Inc. Brings a Multitalented Skillset with a Diverse Employment History Full of Accolades Pittsburgh, PA – On the heels of a 20-year career in technical service including commercial and project management experience, Lake Barrett joins KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) as their new Business Development Manager. Beyond building KTA’s
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Primary Contributors to Noise Hazards in the Coatings Industry Continuous exposure to noise above 85 dBA (adjusted decibels) causes permanent damage to the hair cells in the cochlea resulting in irreversible hearing damage. The National Institute Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends 85 dBa as the maximum exposure to noise over an eight hour time
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Carbon steel or mild steel is a tremendously useful material for construction with its high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of fabrication, low-to-moderate cost, predictable engineering properties, commendable performance and load-carrying capacity. Its Achilles’ Heel, however, is its vulnerability to corrosion. Marine environments are particularly aggressive to steel: a near perfect storm of freely available airborne and
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KTA-Tator, Inc. CEO Dan Adley Named NACE International Director – Strategic Planning The First At-Large Director to Sit on the NACE Board Pittsburgh, PA – The professional relationship between KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) and NACE International dates back 68 years. In that time, KTA employees have participated in local sections, technical committees, conferences, and held leadership
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