Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings

12/10/2024

There’s a lot of angst about how the new NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-219/CAN 600-2019 standard for water tank linings will impact those who are in the potable water business.

"Fact Check: The Truth About the New NSF Water Tank Lining Standard" by Dr. Jeffrey Lackey, Induron Protective Coatings, at https://www.paintsquare.com/article/fact-check-the-truth-about-the-new-nsf-water-tank-lining-standard

12/03/2024

As crude oil production has increased in North America, more oil has been shipped by rail over longer distances to refineries and processors.

"Lining Crude Oil Rail Tank Cars to Enhance Service Lives" by Mike Manetta, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine at https://www.paintsquare.com/article/lining-crude-oil-rail-tank-cars-to-enhance-service-lives

As crude oil production has increased in North America, more oil has been shipped by rail over longer distances to refineries and processors. This increased hauling need combined with a variety of other factors has created new implications for lining rail tank car interiors. The author will outline....

11/19/2024

This article outlines the basics behind surface preparation and metalizing of steel structures, using specific examples of successful metalizing applications from one fabricator in Kodiak, Alaska.

more at "Metalizing Alaskan Marine Structures: A Field-Friendly Method of Corrosion Protection" by Ryan Wixson, TMS Metalizing Systems, Ltd.; and Cooper Curtis, Highmark Marine Fabrication, LLC at https://www.paintsquare.com/article/metalizing-alaskan-marine-structures-a-fieldfriendly-method-of-corrosion-protection?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

11/12/2024

The first step toward better blast-cleaning is understanding the many ways in which abrasive blasting directly affects not only the coating, but also the productivity and, ultimately, the profitability of the painting project.

"Selecting the Right Abrasive for a Better Blast" by John Halewood, Consultant, at https://www.paintsquare.com/article/selecting-the-right-abrasive-for-a-better-blast?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

11/05/2024

The protective coatings world is undergoing a radical shift in corrosion protection, prevention, and control as it moves into the digital age.

"Industrial Cleaning and Coating Drones" by Robert Dahlstrom, Apellix; and Michael Hindmarsh, AkzoNobel, at https://techpub.click/7x1

10/29/2024

From the Archives: Onshore and offshore wind power is becoming more and more of an economically feasible option for developers, original equipment manufacturers, contractors, engineers and fabricators.

"Improving the Life Cycle of Wind Energy Equipment" by Michael MeLampy, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings at https://techpub.click/z7c

10/22/2024

In this article, the authors will briefly review the composition of concrete and why we use coatings to protect it. The discussion will include a description of some of the characteristics that make concrete difficult to coat and protect, and explain how properly applied coatings function to protect concrete.

more at https://techpub.click/nyg

10/15/2024

This year, Pittsburgh-based protective coatings, linings and high temperature resistant materials manufacturing company Sauereisen will proudly celebrate its 125th anniversary of doing business.

"From a Family Company to a Company Family" at https://techpub.click/uzh

10/08/2024

Wet blasting, the process of introducing water to a mixture of pressurized air and abrasive, is now a mainstream process in the surface preparation field.

"Wet-Blasting Equipment: A Comparison for Industrial Coatings Contractors" by Jon Kenimer, BlastOne International, at https://techpub.click/0q7

10/01/2024

Last summer, crews on the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon, finished a two-year-long repainting project, which included around 2,000 gallons of paint and roughly 5,000 hours of work.

"Repainting the Morrison Bridge" at https://techpub.click/rfu

09/24/2024

"After many decades investigating hundreds of paint, coating and lining failures in all sorts of industries and in many parts of the world, I have found that a very common and reoccurring problem is the dramatic failure of galvanizing plus overcoat systems."

"Duplex Coating Systems" by Mark Dromgool, KTA-Tator Australia, Pty Ltd at https://techpub.click/hvq

09/17/2024

Corrosion protection, like other facets of a business, is a matter of economics that should consider initial costs, upkeep over time, concepts of payback period, time to recoup expenditures and annual rate of return on investment.

"Corrosion Protection with Cash Flow Predictability" by Nick Karakasch, Total Corrosion Consultants, at https://techpub.click/9v2

09/10/2024

Bulk salt shippers across North America have a problem. A shortage of the hopper cars that comprise the continent’s salt car fleet is threatening to disrupt the consistent, reliable and cost-effective transportation of the commodity.

"How Salt Shippers Can Beat a Shortage of End-Of-Life Rail Cars" by Matthew McDonald, Carboline, at https://techpub.click/znx

A shortage of hopper cars that comprise North America’s bulk salt shipping fleet is threatening to disrupt the consistent, reliable and cost-effective transportation of the commodity. The author explains how investing up front in newer rail cars with high-performance coatings can lead to benefits ...

09/03/2024

Coatings projects often take place at height or in remote, difficult-to-access areas.

"Let’s Get To It: Access Solutions for Protective Coatings Projects" by Robert Ikenberry; Katharine Stay, IRATA International; and Michael Halliwell at https://techpub.click/oyw

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day to our friends throughout North America!

05/27/2024

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05/13/2024

Winners of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, which honor the authors of the top articles chosen by JPCL readership over the past year, were unveiled in the latest bimonthly issue of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings.

more at http://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=27712