Coatings
Corrosion Prevention for Buried Pipelines
Corrosion of the internal and external surfaces of pipelines is a leading cause of buried pipeline failure, which in turn leads to huge...
Top 5 Considerations when Coating High-Heat Surfaces
Learn the five major considerations you should make before coating a high-temperature surface.
The Ugliest Coating System You’ve Never Seen
The coating, for all intents and purposes, was perfect. But if this work were to be done today, with a third-party inspector onsite, it...
Replica Tape: A Source of New Surface Profile Information
After blast cleaning, a surface consists of random irregularities with peaks and valleys. If the roughness is insufficient, paint will not...
Human Error as a Factor in Corrosion Failure
One of the least addressed causes of corrosion is human error. Here we'll take a look at how human error contributes to corrosion failure...
Public Institutions' Corrosion Prevention Efforts Leave a Lot to Be Desired
The Illinois Department of Transportation (and, most likely, countless other DOTs around the country) waste time and money on their...
How a Liquid Nylon Coating Can Help Create an Impervious, Pinhole-Free Coating Barrier
A liquid nylon coating makes an excellent barrier for demanding applications in the aviation, marine and automotive industries.
8 Fundamentals of a Good Coatings Program
From understanding operating conditions to managing data and planning maintenance, here are best practices that are required to effectively...
Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection
A case study highlights the use of a peelable, resealable membrane technology to protect more than 500 flanges from severe weathering and...
Geoff Binks: How the Polymer Repair Market Has Changed in 50 Years
Geoff Binks has dedicated 50 years’ service to a major polymer coating and composite manufacturer. In this interview he discusses his vast...
Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures
After taking a closer look at the necessity for communication within the industry concerning equipment design and its impact on application...
The 5 Most Important Considerations when Selecting Internal Tank Linings
When selecting a tank liner, the number of options available can be nearly unmanageable. However, by considering some key points, the...
Case Studies of a Novel Elastomer for Cavitation Resistance
Part 3 of this series examines the performance of a new elastomer coating technology in three field studies spanning two decades, shown in...
SSPC 2016: Focus on Youth, Technology and Award-Winning Projects
New technologies, new leadership and new blood... SSPC 2016 was a resounding success and a great event for all 2,000+ attendees. Here are...
Implementing the AS-NZS 2312 Coating Standard Update
A leading corrosion expert provides a technical overview of changes to coating standard AS/NZS 2312, covering coating selection,...
Important Coating Standard Update for AS/NZS 2312
A renowned corrosion expert provides a technical overview of changes to AS/NZS 2312.1:2014 'Guide to the protection of structural steel...
30-Year Development of a Cavitation-Resistant Elastomer
A review of the testing and development of a next-generation coating for cavitation protection: a high-performance polyurethane.
The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods
Understanding the complexities of cavitation in process equipment is challenging, as is identifying the problem once it has taken hold. A...
Novel In-situ Repair of Leaking Oil Tanks Solves Maintenance Dilemma
A leaking oil storage tank at a UK-based oil supplier was effectively repaired using a new surface-tolerant epoxy system that allows...
