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Inspection of Surface Preparation and Coating Application of Cast Iron/Ductile Iron Surfaces
Introduction – While cast iron and ductile iron can be used unpainted in some environments, there are many occasions, such as piping, when it is ...
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Coatings for Cast Iron/Ductile Iron
Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron can be coated with a variety of coating systems for both beautification and protection. The selection of specific ...
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Preparation of Cast Iron/Ductile Iron for Painting
By Jay Helsel, PE, KTA-Tator, Inc. Introduction – Cast iron and ductile iron are two different materials but are prepared and painted similarly. Ductile iron ...
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Inspection of Cleaning and Painting
Introduction – In order to assure the performance of materials applied to wood, inspections of the cleaning and painting process should be undertaken. The general ...
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Coatings and Preservatives for Wood
Introduction – Wooden substrates are sealed or painted for both protection and beautification. This is accomplished with a variety of products that either enhance the ...
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Preparation of Wood for Painting
Introduction – Surface preparation is the key step in assuring the performance of coatings applied to any substrate and wood is no exception. It is ...
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Paint Selection: What You Should Be Considering and Why
“What kind of paint should I get?” There is no one answer to this question because there are many different situations that would need to ...
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Podcast: Strategic Planning for the Corrosion Industry with KTA CEO Dan Adley (As Seen on Material’s Performance)
KTA’s Dan Adley appeared on Materials Performance Interview Series Podcast on Friday, July 24th. Dan is CEO of KTA-Tator, Inc, and a member of the ...
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Methods for Determining the Percent Pigment in Paints and Coatings
Introduction Pigments play a critical role in paint and coatings. Insufficient or excess quantities of pigments can adversely impact the appearance and performance, so it ...
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