According to SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2), Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements, is one of the most frequently downloaded standards ...
Pavement marking materials are relied upon to not only to guide drivers to maintain their respective lane position to deter accidents but also for regulatory and directional purposes. Because of their functions, they must withstan...
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc (KTA) is pleased to announce the signing of a purchase agreement between KTA and Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) on March 15, 2019. The merger will add Elzly’s coatings, corrosion enginee...
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) can be a useful tool for differentiating today’s high-performance coating systems. These advanced coatings with their improved barrier properties perform longer in-service environ...
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator (KTA) has acquired a 17.65-acre parcel at RIDC Park West, Enterprise Drive, for $1,025,000. KTA is already located at RIDC Park West, having acquired its current location at 115 Technology Drive in 1981....
Aerosol paints (also referred to as spray paints), like other paints are used for both protection and aesthetics; however, they differ from conventional paints due to their unique atomization/ application method and the container ...
Introduction For decades, traditional aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoats were the mainstay as finish coats for exterior environments where resistance to solar radiation (sunlight) was desired to preserve color and gloss and p...
Introduction Occupational lead exposure continues to be an important health concern in the United States. Based on the number of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations over recent years, there appears to b...
Steel beams used for bridge and highway structures are frequently curved to accommodate the design of a structure. This can be accomplished by cambering or sweeping. Cambering is the curving of a beam about the strong axis of the ...
Introduction Concrete is the most widely used building material worldwide because it has many unique properties that make it ideal for use in construction. Concrete is formable and is naturally resistant to UV, mold and insects. C...
