Coatings
Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks
Historical landmarks are culturally significant with backgrounds that prompt a sense of nostalgia to those who visit them.
Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion
Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards.
Hydrogen Blistering and Hydrogen Embrittlement: Causes and Preventive Measures
The presence of atomic hydrogen is extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to materials. Learn more about hydrogen damage and how...
An Introduction to Soil Corrosion
Did you know that soil could be highly corrosive? Find out which factors determine the corrosivity of soils, and what can be done to...
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,...
