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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…
Let’s Talk About Visual Holiday/Pinhole Detection in Tanks & Vessels
KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 5, Issue No. 2 – April 2026 William Corbett, Technical Consultant AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist…
How to Determine Relative Humidity and Dew Point Temperature Using a Sling Psychrometer (ASTM E337)
Before beginning any painting or coating application, environmental conditions must be measured to ensure conformance to coating manufacturer requirements and long-term coating performance. Two of the more…
INTRODUCTION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN THE US
INTRODUCTION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN THE US Pavement markings have been around since the early 1900s. Some of the first ones were just stop lines painted on…
Let’s Talk About Outgassing Prevention When Overcoating Zinc-Rich Primers
KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 5, Issue No. 1 – February 2026 William Corbett, Technical ConsultantAMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist KTA’s…
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