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Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test per ASTM D3359 Issues and Challenges Behind a “Basic” Adhesion Test
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sealer and Topcoat Systems for Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing)
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 ...
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User Options for Surface Roughness Compensation When Measuring Dry Film Thickness of Coatings on Metal Surfaces
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 ...
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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 ...
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Brushed Off: Latest Contractor Tools for Performing Hand Tool Cleaning
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 ...
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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 ...
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Large-Diameter Cooling Water Pipe and Penstocks: Selecting and Applying Linings
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 ...
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