Inspection of the FRP Fabrication Process
Inspection of Surface Preparation and Coating Applicati...
Surface Preparation and Coatings for FRP
Introduction – If Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), also known as glass reinforced plastic (GRP), is specified to be coated, the appropriate coatings must be selected and the surface properly prepared, to assure long-term performance. Why Coat Fiberglass? FRP is frequently used in highly corrosive environments as it is inherently corrosion resistant and does not rust…
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Surface Preparation and Coatings for FRP
Introduction – If Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), also known as glass reinforced plastic (GRP), is specified to be coated, the appropriate coatings must be selected and the surface properly prepared, to assure long-term performanc...
Inspection of the FRP Fabrication Process
Introduction – Fiber Reinforced Plastic (or polymer) is known as FRP. It may also be referred to as GRP (glass reinforced plastic), which is the same material. As the name for GRP suggests, glass fibers are used to pro...
Inspection of Surface Preparation and Coating Application of Cast
Introduction – While cast iron and ductile iron can be used unpainted in some environments, there are many occasions, such as piping, when it is painted. For the coatings to adhere and provide the desired service life,...
Coatings for Cast Iron/Ductile Iron
Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron can be coated with a variety of coating systems for both beautification and protection. The selection of specific coatings depends on the service environment and the requiremen...
Preparation of Cast Iron/Ductile Iron for Painting
By Jay Helsel, PE, KTA-Tator, Inc. Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron are two different materials but are prepared and painted similarly. Ductile iron consists of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, magnesium, pho...
Inspection of Cleaning and Painting
Introduction – In order to assure the performance of materials applied to wood, inspections of the cleaning and painting process should be undertaken. The general types of inspections are similar to those conducted when pain...
Coatings and Preservatives for Wood
Introduction – Wooden substrates are sealed or painted for both protection and beautification. This is accomplished with a variety of products that either enhance the natural appearance of wood or change the color and appear...
Preparation of Wood for Painting
Introduction – Surface preparation is the key step in assuring the performance of coatings applied to any substrate and wood is no exception. It is often assumed that washing is good enough, but the preparation of both paint...
Paint Selection: What You Should Be Considering and Why
“What kind of paint should I get?” There is no one answer to this question because there are many different situations that would need to be considered, along with personal preferences. Anyone who has ever walked into ...
Podcast: Strategic Planning for the Corrosion Industry with KTA C
KTA’s Dan Adley appeared on Materials Performance Interview Series Podcast on Friday, July 24th. Dan is CEO of KTA-Tator, Inc, and a member of the NACE International Board of Directors. In the new episode, Adley shares business up...