Case study: Phenolic foam remediation
Case study: Phenolic foam remediation Coatings for deck remediation after Phenolic Foam Insulation exposure In 1991, the United States’ top industrial coatings manufacturers were presented with a problem: how to specify a surface preparation and coating system for corrugated steel decking put at risk of corrosion by Phenolic insulation. The problem Phenolic insulation became popular […]
Read MoreMasticGrip 2500
MasticGrip 2500: Surface-tolerant, aluminum flake-filled mastic epoxy acts as a primer or finish MasticGrip 2500 is an aluminum pigmented, low-stress, high-solids mastic with outstanding performance properties and offers. It has unique properties over conventional coatings because it wets out existing rust down to the steel substrate. MasticGrip 2500 coating is used in a number of […]
Read MoreHow internal pipe coatings affect pipeline-pumping efficiency
How internal pipe coatings affect pipeline-pumping efficiency Flow efficiency coatings make the inside of a pipeline smoother and thereby reduce operational costs associated with pumping petroleum products. The elimination of even minor variations on the interior surface can drastically reduce the costs of pumping products through the pipeline. These linings also prevent the buildup of […]
Read MoreSave your assets: Corrosion prevention based on environment
Save your assets: Corrosion prevention based on environment Corrosion is a scourge of industry and infrastructure. It totals billions of dollars in damages every year throughout the U.S. economy and places at risk our most important public and private assets such as bridges, tunnels and pipelines, according to NACE International. There are many causes and […]
Read MoreThe basics of high temparture coatings
The basics of high temperature coatings As their name suggests, high temperature coatings are those that are able to provide corrosion protection even under extreme heat. Industrial high temp coatings are widely used in process-based facilities such as refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills and power plants. These facilities usually contain extensive networks of […]
Read MoreSafety coatings are a smart bet
Safety coatings are a smart bet Most safety directors are all ears when you tell them that for what amounts to a drop in the bucket of their safety budget they can be making their facilities safer places to work. In fact, when we talk about safety coatings as a smart investment, the response we […]
Read MoreDevising an industrial painting budget
Devising an industrial painting budget There’s a lot to consider when managing an industrial facility. Regularly scheduled maintenance, repairs, coordinating with vendors, managing employees, the list is seemingly endless. Most of these tasks are line items on a budget. But regularly scheduled industrial painting is something that’s sometimes left out. This can lead to surprise […]
Read MoreVSC 1200: A direct-to-metal coating with advanced asset protection
VSC 1200: A direct-to-metal coating with advanced asset protection VSC 1200, a new and advanced product from US Coatings, has proven its worth as the next generation of heavy-duty industrial maintenance coatings when combined with the VSC 1100 primer. In this post, we’ll discuss the use of the VSC 1200 topcoat as a direct-to-metal (DTM) […]
Read MoreFlow efficiency coatings: A history
Flow efficiency coatings: A history For years, the most common formulations of flow coatings were based on low solids epoxies. But recent regulations governing VOCs emissions at the regional, national and international levels have made these formulations difficult or impossible to use. In response, some companies have begun to experiment with new formulas for internal […]
Read MoreThe benefits of on-site coatings inspection services from a NACE-certified professional
The benefits of on-site coatings inspection services from a NACE-certified professional Some industrial painting suppliers offer “failure analysis services.” If one of their products has failed at a customer’s site these companies will visit your facility, take a few photos and analyze the conditions that may have caused their product to fail. This approach seems […]
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