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KTA Acquires Elzly Technology Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc (KTA) is pleased to announce the signing of a purchase agreement between KTA and Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) on March ...
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Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for Evaluating Coating Performance in the Laboratory
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) can be a useful tool for differentiating today’s high-performance coating systems. These advanced coatings with their improved barrier properties perform longer ...
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KTA-Tator Inc. Acquires 17.65 Acres of Land for New Facility in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator (KTA) has acquired a 17.65-acre parcel at RIDC Park West, Enterprise Drive, for $1,025,000. KTA is already located at RIDC Park ...
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Aerosol Paint – Technology and Testing
Aerosol paints (also referred to as spray paints), like other paints are used for both protection and aesthetics; however, they differ from conventional paints due ...
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Exterior Service Finish Coat Performance: A Comparison of Acrylic Polyurethane, Polyester Polyurethane, Polyaspartic, Fluorourethane and Polysiloxane Coatings
Introduction For decades, traditional aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoats were the mainstay as finish coats for exterior environments where resistance to solar radiation (sunlight) was desired ...
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Lead Paint Management Issues in Shipyards
Introduction Occupational lead exposure continues to be an important health concern in the United States. Based on the number of Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
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Cambering: Cold Versus Heat for Steel Bridge Beams
Steel beams used for bridge and highway structures are frequently curved to accommodate the design of a structure. This can be accomplished by cambering or ...
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Coating Concrete: Performance Expectations, Coating Types, and Performance Testing of Coatings Used to Protect Concrete Bridges
Introduction Concrete is the most widely used building material worldwide because it has many unique properties that make it ideal for use in construction. Concrete ...
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Surface Preparation of Steel Prior to Application of Thermal Spray Coatings
Introduction The installation of thermal spray coatings (TSC) or metalized coatings is becoming more common for protection of new and existing structural steel members on ...
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