Case study: Eastman Chemical Company fights CUI with VSC 1200
Case Study: Eastman Chemical Company Fights CUI with VSC 1200 One of the costliest corrosion problems faced by the chemical processing and petroleum refining industries is corrosion under insulation (CUI). CUI affects both carbon steel and stainless steel equipment and has been recognized as a problem for many years. The American Petroleum Institute publishes recommended […]
Read MorePhenolic foam remediation and repair: How to identify, stop and repair sulphonic acid corrosion on roof decking
Discussion of coatings selected for deck remediation where the decking has been exposed to Phenolic Foam Insulation (PFI). History: In 1991, the major industrial coatings manufacturers of the United States were contacted by Beazer East, Inc. through a consulting firm. These coating manufacturers were presented with the problem of specifying a surface preparation and coating […]
Read MoreVSC 1200: An advanced polyurethane industrial maintenance coating with superior long term performance
VSC 1200: An advanced polyurethane industrial maintenance coating with superior long term performance US Coatings is excited to introduce a new 2K polyurethane finish and surface-tolerant epoxy mastic system that outperforms competing systems in almost every way—at no added cost. The VSC 1200 Topcoat and VSC 1100 Primer are more durable, sustainable and productive on […]
Read More“Selecting the Right Coating – The 4 Basic Questions”
Selecting the right coating – the basic questions If one coating could do everything, coating selection would be limited to color and gloss choices and specification writing would be relatively simple. Since that magic coating does not yet exist, we are left with hundreds of possible choices. Many popular coatings can perform multiple functions. But real-world […]
Read More“The Top Two Considerations of Writing Coating Specifications: Performance-Based versus Specific Named Products
“The Top Two Considerations of Writing Coating Specifications: Performance-Based versus Specific Named Products” A coating specification serves many purposes. In its basic use, it provides a roadmap for the proper installation of a coating system. Any number of painting standards are often referenced to provide the applicator or end user proper guidelines for carrying […]
Read MoreZinc primers vs. galvanizing, the age-old debate
Zinc primers vs. galvanizing, the age-old debate Inorganic zinc vs. galvanized coating applications The following information was derived from the NACE Publication; “Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings” by Charles Munger; p: 153. There is an age-old debate regarding using inorganic zinc primers versus galvanizing steel for protection against corrosion in exterior environments. Inorganic zinc coatings contain […]
Read MoreComparing and testing generic topcoats for exterior use
Comparing and testing generic topcoats for exterior use One of the important factors a buyer considers during the paint buying process is how well topcoats perform during their service. Also known as weathering finishes, these coatings are designed for ultraviolet (UV) exposure during exterior use. They’re common in any industry that requires equipment or structures […]
Read MoreWhich primers are best for rusted steel?
MasticGrip 2500 is a surface tolerant, aluminum flake filled, mastic epoxy which can act as 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 […]
Read MoreUS Coatings offers prefabricated hazardous material storage buildings
US Coatings offers prefabricated hazardous material storage buildings US Coatings is enhancing customers’ ability to comply with hazardous material storage and containment requirements by offering prefabricated hazardous material storage buildings. Industrial firms rely on these structures to safely store dangerous corrosive, flammable, combustible or other hazardous materials that they must keep in or near their […]
Read MoreWhy warehouse floor coatings are more than just paint
Why warehouse floor coatings are more than just paint Compared to other equipment and capabilities necessary in productive warehouses or similar settings, the industrial paint chosen to coat a concrete floor never tops anyone’s list. But warehouse floor coatings are critical to safe, efficient operations because they can reduce slip and trip hazards, protect concrete […]
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