Surface Preparation
Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification
In writing coating specifications, it is essential to understand and include all of the limiting conditions at a specific site where...
A Monstrous Coating Failure and How We Fixed It
A renowned corrosion expert, author and past president of NACE International recounts one of the most challenging coating failures he...
Coating Holidays & Pinholes: Chinks in the Armor
Defects in a coating film can ultimately leave the metal substrate vulnerable to corrosion, thus negating the purpose of the protective...
Wet Abrasive Blasting: An Overview of Surface Cleaning Alternatives
Each of the various types of wet abrasive blasting techniques offers advantages for certain situations. Three types are examined:...
Understanding the Special Precautions for Marine Coatings Applied Above the Waterline
Ships and offshore assets have areas with an inherently higher corrosion risk than other areas of the same structure. These areas merit...
An Introduction to Corrosion Inhibiting Dry Film Lubricants
Conditions beyond the ability of mineral lubricants (i.e., oils and greases) require solid dry film lubricants, which reduce friction and...
How Better Industry Teamwork Can Reduce Premature Coating Failures
Pitfalls often plague the success of coatings application projects, resulting in costly premature failures across numerous industries. We...
How to Prevent Premature Coating Failures by Removing Soluble Salt Contaminants during Surface Preparation
Here we offer a proven way to remove what is known and documented to be a leading cause of premature coating failures — soluble salt...
Field Results: Improving Water System Efficiency & Corrosion Resistance
A case study on a protective coating solution for a hydraulic pump at a water elevation plant in Portugal. Eight months after coating...
Five Key Factors in Understanding the Role of Soluble Salts in Coatings Failures
In determining the role of soluble salts in coating failures, both the physical and chemical aspects of delamination must be considered....
Specifying the Gold Standard for Color and Protection
A world-class corrosion expert discusses the 'gold standard' coating system for proven corrosion protection and color resilience—the key...
How a Robust Composite Doubled the Life of FGD Pipework
Pipework at a coal-fired power station in the UK was experiencing severe corrosion caused by abrasive limestone slurry. 12 corroded pipe...
9 Things to Keep in Mind when Performing a Marine Coating
Essential topics to keep in mind when performing surface preparation and applying a marine coating. Although targeted at vessels, also...
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
There are two main methods for galvanizing steel: hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing. This article looks at these two galvanizing...
Applying Protective Coatings to Ships in Cold Winter Conditions
Applying protective coatings to ships in cold winter conditions is problematic. Painting in low temperatures has created many modifications...
Working to Overcome Poor Quality Coating Practices in International Shipbuilding
This article delves into marine coating quality control problems in the wake of the 2008 shipbuilding boom, which have resulted in...
The Role of Soluble Salts in Osmotic Blistering
In the coatings industry, there is a continued misunderstanding of the true process of osmotic blistering, and the best methods to test for...
The Treatment of Rusted Surfaces When Proper Surface Preparation Is Not an Option
Paints must be applied to surfaces that are entirely free from rust and other contamination. This may not be possible in some situations,...
Duplex Coating: How it Works, How It's Applied
For a severely corrosive environment, the duplex coating system ensures an extended productive life for iron and steel assets, along with...
