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surface roughness
Dry Film Thickness
Uncategorized
Posted by Bill Corbett - January 24, 2020

User Options for Surface Roughness Compensation When Measuring Dr

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 Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonco...

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Galvanizing
Steel
Posted by Rich Burgess - January 10, 2020

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 parts of the world.  The use of powder coating on aluminum and steel shee...

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hand tool cleaning
Surface Preparation
Posted by Bill Corbett - December 27, 2019

Brushed Off: Latest Contractor Tools for Performing Hand Tool Cle

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 specification in August 1952 (SSPC-SP 2-52T), only two years after the Steel ...

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calibration podcast
Inspection
Podcast
Posted by Jason Weslager - December 13, 2019

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 organizations like SSPC, NACE, and more. Featur...

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pipeline coatings linings
Pipeline Coatings
Posted by Ray Tombaugh - November 29, 2019

Large-Diameter Cooling Water Pipe and Penstocks: Selecting and Ap

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 power plants. The application should be performed in an expedient ma...

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calibration podcast
Instruments
Podcast
Posted by Jason Weslager - November 15, 2019

Podcast #9 – Calibration of Type 2 Electronic Gages

This video discusses calibration of type 2 electronic inspection gages, and verification of accuracy and adjustment. It provides definitions, tools to adjust/verify, frequently asked questions, and more. Featuring KTA Chief Operat...

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surface roughness
Dry Film Thickness
Surface Profile
Posted by Bill Corbett - November 1, 2019

User Options for Surface Roughness Compensation when Measuring Dr

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 Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, ...

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coatings inspection instruments calibration
Inspection
Instruments
Posted by Russell Dameron and Bill Corbett - October 18, 2019

Coating Inspection Instruments: Frequency of Calibration and Accu

Quality programs frequently require instrumentation used to obtain measurements (to determine conformance to a governing specification) to be calibrated and verified for accuracy, but oftentimes do not provide the frequency or met...

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submittal reviews
Specifications
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Posted by Dan O'Malley and Ken Trimber - October 4, 2019

Managing Submittal Reviews

Technical specifications for industrial painting projects frequently require the painting Contractor to submit plans and procedures describing how the surface preparation and coating application work will be performed. These are f...

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calibration podcast
Health & Safety
Podcast
Posted by Jason Weslager - September 20, 2019

Podcast #8 – Establishing a Safety Culture

In this podcast, KTA Corporate Safety and Health Officer, Chris Peightal, discusses how to establish a safety culture. Most companies have safety procedures that they’ve written and train employees on. Chris discusses how to...

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