Paints and Plastics Coatings
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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...
7 Methods of Coating Thickness Measurement
Measurement of film thickness can be done with many different instruments. Understanding the equipment available for film thickness...
The Dangers of Typical Corrosion Prevention Solutions
Typical coating solutions come with risks including VOCs, HAPs, and flammability, but there are new and unique solutions hitting the market...
The Anatomy of a Coating Failure
Rarely does a coating fail because of only one contributing factor. Rather, it is usually two or more factors working in conjunction that...
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...
How to Plan Facility Coatings Condition Assessments
Proper pre-planning and deciding what data to collect are essential to the efficacy and cost effectiveness of both baseline surveys and...
Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues
Addressing concrete floor moisture begins with proper design, curing and surface preparation. Testing for moisture content and identifying...
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
The Science of Anti-Corrosion Thin Films
Since the early 1900s, thin films have been explored for corrosion protection of metals. Through many decades of development, the thin...
Polyurea Coating Spotlight with Kyle Flanagan
Polyurea coatings expert, Kyle Flanagan, discusses new market developments, construction projects using polyurea systems, new standards and...
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...
An Overview of Alkyd Resins
Alkyd-based paints have been a dominant product in the protective coating market since the 1930s. Find out more about alkyd resins in this...
Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion (Part 2)
A decade of independent surface preparation studies show no correlation between higher surface profiles and protective coating adhesion;...
Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion (Part 1)
As the corrosion control industry adopts new coating technologies, the debate continues regarding best practices in steel surface...
Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention
A combination of surface treatment processes is necessary for a material's longevity and for corrosion prevention. Learn the basics here
The Composition of a Paint Coating
A coating is a substance spread over a surface to provide protection or to serve decorative purposes. Here's an overview of paint coatings,...
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....
Field Results: Improving Water System Efficiency & Corrosion Resistance
A case study on protective coating solution for a hydraulic pump at a water elevation plant in Portugal. Eight months after coating...
