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illumination

Importance of Illumination on Coatings Projects

Industrial coatings project specifications invoke many standards and inspection check points that require visual acceptance. Proper illumination of the work area is vital when determining an acceptable product. If there is insufficient light, it is unlikely that a quality inspection of workmanship can be performed. But requiring excessive light and it may not be practical […]

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Effects of Organic Solvent Exposure on Humans

An organic solvent is a chemical that is relatively stable, in the liquid state at temperatures of approximately 0 degree to 250 degree Celsius.  Common organic solvents are classified as alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons, esters, glycol ethers, and ketones. Organic solvents are widely employed since they dissolve, suspend or extract other materials

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The Psychrometer Duel: Old School vs. New School

Why do we need to measure ambient conditions? Ambient conditions are the prevailing conditions of air temperature, the moisture content of the air (relative humidity), and the temperature at which condensation will occur (dew point).  Most coating specifications have set requirements for monitoring and documenting results for surface and air temperature, relative humidity and dew

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Spray Application – Techniques to Optimize Film Build

When applying coating materials to complex industrial structures, there are several factors that should be considered, including the selection of a spray application method and proper spray technique that will help achieve continuous coverage at the correct thickness. This article describes several techniques that can be used to optimize film build when applying coating materials

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Get Your Three (3) Free Coatings E-Books Today!

Three Free Coatings E-Books have been released by KTA-Tator, Inc in the Spring/Summer of 2017. They are all available below: Measuring Coating Thickness According to SSPC-PA 2 In April of 2017, KTA-Tator, Inc. released a Free E-Book titled “Measuring Coating Thickness According to SSPC-PA 2.” The E-book, written by KTA COO and SSPC Dry Film Thickness

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Roles & Responsibilities of Quality Assurance & Quality Control Personnel on a Coatings Project

Asset owners are tasked with maximizing their return on investment (ROI). This can pose challenges when deciding where to utilize their limited resources, independent of whether the project is new construction or rehabilitation of an existing asset. While most can agree that the success of a project can be determined by maximizing longevity or “quality

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permeability

The Significance of the Permeability of Paints

Permeability of Applied Paints & Coatings… Do I want a permeable coating or not? The answer to the question posed is based on the substrate and the service environment. All paint and coatings are permeable to water, just to different degrees. A high resistance to permeability is likely desirable for lining applied to the interior

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KTA Welcomes New Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager, Dr. Leah Tipton

KTA Welcomes New Environmental, Health and Safety Project Manager, Dr. Leah Tipton KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Leah Tipton to its growing Environmental, Health and Safety Department (EH&S). As part of her role as EH&S Project Manager at KTA, Dr. Tipton will be responsible for proposal development, management and

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