AS SEEN IN June 2019 JPCL Magazine Isocyanates are reactive chemicals often used in foams, elastomers, fibers and polyurethane paints. Exposure to isocyanates has been reportedly linked to irritation of the mucous membranes of the...
Most of the SSPC surface preparation standards focus on the preparation of steel, either by abrasive blast cleaning (dry and wet), power tool cleaning, or water jetting. Recognizing that galvanizing, non-ferrous metals and v...
Introduction One of the more frequently asked questions when it comes to testing the tensile strength of industrial protective coatings is, “What glue should I use to attach the loading fixture?” This brief article lists the stand...
When all coats of a paint system are applied to bridge steel in an enclosed shop, the quality of the cleaning and painting is typically quite good. The steel is blast cleaned and painted in a controlled environment, minimizing or...
Wood is one of the most utilized building materials for exterior structures. Like most exterior substrates, wood structures need protection from the environment. While some wood types are naturally resistant to the environment (e....
Welcome to the 7th Installment of the KTA University Podcast! In this podcast, KTA President, Ken Trimber, and COO, Bill Corbett, discuss different methods of instrumentation for measuring ambient conditions to determine dew point...
Introduction Over 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle discovered (or uncovered) the fact that our world wasn’t flat. While the earth itself is round, the topography of what is on this earth is neither flat nor round, ...
Introduction Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chloride, ferrous ions, sulfates and nitrates, among others. These chemicals or “salts” are deposited onto surfaces while the structure is in service, or during transport...
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA), founded in 1949 as a sole proprietorship, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. KTA was launched by Kenneth Tator to assist clients in selecting the optimum coating system...
Similar to steel, concrete is frequently roughened prior to application of a coating system to enhance the bond and help maintain adhesion of the applied coating when in service. According to Appendix A7 in the SSPC Joint Su...
