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Tag: Protective coatings

Surface preparation and application of protective coatings to hamper the effect of corrosion on metallic structures.

How to repair corroded assets

Posted on December 17, 2024 by admin

  Corrosion is a perpetual challenge for companies and government authorities managing infrastructure, facilities, or utilities. Whether it’s pipelines, bridges, or power plants, effective rehabilitation is essential to ensure safety,

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Education, How To Coating inspection, Corrosion protection, NDT, Protective coatings, Steel bridge, Structural steel

How to use metallizing to boost steel durability

Posted on December 6, 2023 by admin

  Thermal spray coatings (metallizing), an innovative process that involves the application of metallic coatings to various surfaces, has been a game-changer in enhancing the durability of materials. This article

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Education, How To Corrosion protection, Protective coatings, Sustainability

How to power tool clean steel like a pro

Posted on May 17, 2023 by admin

  New construction and rehab steel projects present certain areas where accessibility constraints hamper proper surface preparation before the application of protective coatings. Steel designs with hard-to-reach areas such as

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Education, How To Coating inspection, Corrosion protection, Protective coatings

Project Win: Kennedy Newton Main Phase 3

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin

  We are pleased to announce Equadron’s engagement in the Kennedy Newton Water Main Phase 3 project. The $27.9M project consists of the supply and installation of all materials related

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Project Win Coating inspection, Corrosion protection, NDT, Protective coatings, Quality management, Watermain, Welding, Welding inspection

How to prevent paint failures

Posted on May 1, 2023 by admin

  Paint failures can be frustrating and expensive to fix, especially if they happen shortly after a new paint job. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to prevent

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Education, How To Coating inspection, Protective coatings

Myth No 13: Zinc-rich primers can be applied anywhere

Posted on April 25, 2023 by admin

  Zinc-rich primers are one of the most common primers in the protective coatings industry. These primers contain a high percentage of zinc dust or zinc powder, typically around 85-95%

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Myth No 9: hot dip galvanizing is suitable for all items and services

Posted on December 29, 2022 by admin

  Hot dip galvanizing is a remarkable corrosion protection method. It is common for galvanized steel to last more than 70 years under the right conditions. This service life practically

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Myth No 7: SSPC SP3 Power Tool Cleaning is sufficient for most coating applications

Posted on December 27, 2022 by admin

    According to the SSPC SP3 standard, “power tool cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by the use of power-assisted hand tools. Power tool cleaning removes all

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Myth No 4: we already have a spec, why would we need to change it

Posted on November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 by admin

  Poorly written project specifications exponentially increase the likelihood of project derailment. These specs can be easily noted: the scope is not clear, there are no references to other spec

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Myth No 3: It is just painting. What could possibly go wrong

Posted on November 8, 2022 by admin

  The long-term protection of steel assets with protective coatings is dependent on three factors: coating selection, surface preparation, and coating application. Careful selection according to the protective coating service

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