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Frequency of Measurements in the Coatings Industry
April 14, 2017
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 ...
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Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposures in the Coatings Industry
April 7, 2017
Introduction Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in the coatings industry may occur during, or while working alongside dust-producing operations involving a concrete substrate, while ...
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Assuring and Controlling Quality – A Conversation with Ken Trimber
April 3, 2017
With more than 40 years of experience in the industrial painting field, Kenneth A. Trimber sees “poor compliance with the specification” as an ongoing challenge ...
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Highlights of Revisions to SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C223M/NACE No. 12 Specification for Thermal Spray Coatings (TSC)
March 31, 2017
SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C223M/NACE No. 12 Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion ...
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Measuring Color Difference in the Coatings Industry
March 24, 2017
Background Color is used in the coatings industry for safety (e.g., safety yellow), identification (e.g., pipes coated blue indicate gas flowing through them) and for ...
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Investigating Failure: Elevated Water Tank Coating Warranty Repairs
March 21, 2017
A 1930s-era riveted steel tank with a capacity of 1.5 million gallons was one of the largest water tanks in the world at the time ...
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Surface Preparation by Power Tool Cleaning… What to Specify When
March 17, 2017
One of the key components to the success of any coatings maintenance project is the degree of surface preparation both specified and performed. For the ...
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Measuring Peak Density Using Optical Grade Replica Tape
March 10, 2017
Introduction Most industrial and marine protective coatings rely on a mechanical bond to the substrate to remain attached while in service. This bond is generally ...
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The Importance of Monitoring Abrasive Cleanliness
March 3, 2017
Proper surface preparation is one of the most critical steps towards maximizing the life of a coating system. If coatings are applied to improperly prepared ...
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