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Certified Coating Inspector Forum: Volume 2
This 2nd volume of the Certified Coating Inspector Forum is a compilation of 12 articles to help you stay up-to-date in the coatings industry.
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Let’s Talk About Surface Profile: Understanding Angularity and Measuring Peak Count/Density Using Stylus Instruments and Optical Grade Replica Tape
Discover the nuances of surface profile including angularity and peak density using stylus instruments & optical tape.
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Let’s Talk About Holiday Detection and Why Voltage Matters
Learn about the four W’s of Holiday/Pinhole Detection (What, When, Where, and Why), performing low and high voltage holiday detection, the steps that should be ...
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KTA-Tator, Inc. Plays Integral Role in Enhancing Safety for Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP)
KTA is providing independent, third-party pipeline coating inspection services for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project.
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Let’s Talk About the Role of a Coating Inspector During a Failure Investigation
Inspectors hope to never have to participate in a failure investigation or dispute resolution. But if you do, it's important to be prepared.
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Let’s Talk About In-Process and Post-Application Adhesion Testing
We discuss post-application adhesion testing of liquid-applied protective coating systems and in-process adhesion testing of thermal spray coatings.
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The Importance of Concrete Sealers on Concrete Surfaces
Concrete sealers act as water repellents, preventing water and chlorides from permeating the porous concrete surface, thereby protecting it from damage and corrosion.
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Let’s Talk About Using SSPC Visual Guide for Abrasive Blast Cleaning to Create a Project-Specific Cleanliness Standard
Learn about the proper use of the SSPC visual guide for abrasive blast cleaning and how it may be used to assist in creating a ...
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Let’s Talk About Measuring Coating Thickness Destructively
Learn about destructively measuring coating thickness using a Tooke gage (or similar device) according to Procedure A in ASTM D4138
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