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Free eBook Series – Inspection Instruments for the Pipeline Coatings Industry

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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.

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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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Noise Hazards in the Coatings Industry: Long Term Effects and Hearing Conservation

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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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Meeting the Challenges of Offshore Coating Service: Methods & Materials

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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 CEO Dan Adley Named NACE International Director – Strategic Planning

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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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Importance of Illumination on Coatings Projects

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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

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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

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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

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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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