KTA UNIVERSITY

Surface Preparation

Let’s Talk About Surface Preparation of Steel by Laser Ablation

Steel surface preparation can use traditional methods like abrasive blasting or non-traditional methods such as Pulsed Laser Ablation (PLA). PLA employs a high-energy laser to ...
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Press Release

KTA-Tator, Inc. Ranked 4th Among Pittsburgh’s Top Workplaces for 2024 

Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc., a leading provider of coatings, steel, and concrete inspection, consulting, testing, and corrosion mitigation services, is proud to announce its ...
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Causes, Detection, and Removal of Amine Blush
Amine Blush

Let’s Talk About Causes, Detection, and Removal of Amine Blush

Learn about amine in protective coatings, its role, how amine blush forms, detection methods, and ways to prevent and remediate it.
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Measuring Wall Thickness
Wall Thickness

Let’s Talk About Measuring Wall Thickness

Explore how to measure wall thickness using ultrasonic gages. Learn best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and real-world applications.
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ASTM D8555 Tapping
Adhesion

Let’s Talk About a New Coating/Lining “Tapping Test” Standard

An acoustical sounding (tapping) inspection, when performed according to ASTM Standard Practice D8555 can be used to quickly distinguish well-adhered coating/linings from potential areas of ...
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Preparing for Inspection Before You Mobilize
Coating Inspector Forum

Let’s Talk About Preparing for Inspection Before You Mobilize

Discover nine essential pre-project responsibilities for coating inspectors to ensure project success and avoid common pitfalls.
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Differences in coating inspection standards
Coating Inspector Forum

Let’s Talk About Differences Between Coating Inspection Standards

Learn the key differences between common ISO, SSPC/NACE, and ASTM standards for coating inspections.
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soluble salt remediation
Surface Soluble Salt Testing

Let’s Talk About Surface Soluble Salt Remediation Practices

In this article, we address soluble salt thresholds, offer options for remediating surface soluble salt concentrations, and describe how salt contamination may be removed from ...
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Removing flash rust
Flash Rust

Let’s Talk About Removing Flash Rust Without Re-Blasting

This article describes how flash rust can be removed from abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces without having to incur material and labor costs associated with ...
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