Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test per ASTM D3359 Issues a...
Defining and Assessing the Texture of Concrete Floor Co...
Applying SSPC-PA 2 for Coating Thickness Measurements on Structural Steel I-Beams and Miscellaneous Parts
SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements provides a frequency for obtaining coating thickness readings based on areas of 100 square feet. This frequency can be applied to I-beams painted in the shop or field; however, the total square footage of all beams coated during the shift must be calculated, and…
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Applying SSPC-PA 2 for Coating Thickness Measurements on Structur
SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements provides a frequency for obtaining coating thickness readings based on areas of 100 square feet. This frequency can be applied to I-beams paint...
Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test per ASTM D3359 Issues and Challen
Introduction According to ASTM staff responsible for maintaining standards developed by Committee D01, “Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications,” ASTM D3359, “Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test” ...
Defining and Assessing the Texture of Concrete Floor Coatings
Concrete floor coating systems are frequently specified to be textured to improve traction. The surface texture, however, is only one variable that affects the slip resistance of a surface. Slipping can arise from a failure of tra...
Expendable and Recyclable Abrasives – Pros and Cons
The purpose of expendable and recyclable abrasives as used in this article is to prepare surfaces for the subsequent application of protective coatings. The SSPC glossary defines expendable and recyclable abrasives as follows: Exp...
Sealer and Topcoat Systems for Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizin
Thermal spray coatings (TSC), also known as thermal spray metallizing (TSM) of steel is widely recognized for its superior galvanic protection properties. It can also be used to protect concrete structures. While bare uncoated met...
User Options for Surface Roughness Compensation When Measuring Dr
Two standards address the use of non-destructive dry film thickness gages: ASTM D7091, Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonco...
Powder Coating Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
Powder coating metallic surfaces for corrosion protection and aesthetic purposes has grown by leaps and bound in the United States and more so in other parts of the world. The use of powder coating on aluminum and steel shee...
Brushed Off: Latest Contractor Tools for Performing Hand Tool Cle
As seen in the Fall Edition of PaintSquare Press News The Surface Preparation Hand Tool Cleaning Standard (SSPC-SP 2) was first published as a temporary specification in August 1952 (SSPC-SP 2-52T), only two years after the Steel ...
Podcast #10 – Types of Inspector Certifications
This podcast discusses different types of inspector certifications to hopefully provide clarity on the subject, since there are a number of inspector certifications available through organizations like SSPC, NACE, and more. Featur...
Large-Diameter Cooling Water Pipe and Penstocks: Selecting and Ap
As Seen in JPCL Magazine, August 2019 The installation of linings in large-diameter cooling pipes and penstocks is a major investment for hydroelectric and other power plants. The application should be performed in an expedient ma...