Introduction Coating specifications and contract documents often contain stipulations for the maximum length of time a prepared steel surface can remain uncoated. We’ll refer to this as the “prep-to-prime window.” This brief artic...
Some of the common industrial coatings consist of 2 or 3 components that are mixed together just prior to use. Examples include inorganic and organic zinc, epoxy, and polyurethane. Coating manufacturers typically recommend that ...
Many industrial and protective coating materials consist of more than one component. A multi-component coating is any product that consists of two or more separate parts that are mixed together at a specified ratio. As the materia...
Wet film thickness, or WFT is the measured thickness of any applied wet paint that is liquid-based. A wet film thickness gage should be used by the applicator as the coating is being applied to ensure that the measurement is repr...
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, chlorinat...
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 continu...
Stripe Coating The Protective Coatings Glossary (SSPC 00 – 07) defines a “Stripe Coat” as: “A coat of paint applied only to edges or to welds on steel structures before or after a full coat is applied. The stripe coat is intended ...
The Issue There are two questions that can arise when performing in-process quality checks of surface preparation and coating application processes, or when evaluating the performance of a coating system already in service. These ...
When coating parts or structures, there are several application methods to consider, ranging from simple brush and roller to various types of spray application. The application method selected can be based on a variety of factors ...
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