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Using Scanning Probe Technology to Measure Coating Thickness
Introduction Coating thickness measurement is one of the most common quality assessments made during industrial coating applications. SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry ...
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Free eBook Series – Inspection Instruments for the Pipeline Coatings Industry
The “Inspection Instruments for the Pipeline Coatings Industry” KTA eBook Series is available for download below! The series was written by KTA COO William D. ...
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Surface Soluble Salt Measurement – Conductivity Verses Ion-specific Methods of Analysis
Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chlorides, ferrous ions, sulfates and nitrates, among other types of soluble salts. Chloride may come from deicing materials ...
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Lake Barrett Named Business Development Manager at KTA-Tator, Inc.
Lake Barrett Named Business Development Manager at KTA-Tator, Inc. Brings a Multitalented Skillset with a Diverse Employment History Full of Accolades Pittsburgh, PA – On ...
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Problems with Partial Mixing of Multi-Component Coatings
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 ...
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Measuring the Hardness of Applied Coatings
Introduction The hardness of a coating material is a relative property that may be interpreted in a variety of ways by different industries that use ...
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Noise Hazards in the Coatings Industry: Long Term Effects and Hearing Conservation
Primary Contributors to Noise Hazards in the Coatings Industry Continuous exposure to noise above 85 dBA (adjusted decibels) causes permanent damage to the hair cells ...
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Meeting the Challenges of Offshore Coating Service: Methods & Materials
Carbon steel or mild steel is a tremendously useful material for construction with its high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of fabrication, low-to-moderate cost, predictable engineering properties, ...
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Slip Coefficient of Bolted Connections: What is it and Why is it Important?
Nearly every structure is an assemblage of individual parts or members that must be fastened together, usually at the ends of the member, by some ...
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