Different types of industrial coatings have different chemical and physical properties —corrosion resistance, performance when exposed to UV, etc.— but no coating provides all the protection a structure needs. Continue reading “Different types of industrial coatings and their applications”
Category: Industrial Coating Application
Planning for abrasion resistance in your coatings project
Abrasion resistance often takes a back seat to corrosion resistance in the coatings selection process. But because abrasions erode a protective coating system over time —resulting in premature corrosion and failure of assets—designers and owners must consider abrasion resistance when choosing coatings. Continue reading “Planning for abrasion resistance in your coatings project”
Fireproofing steel: A guide to fire resistance ratings
Fireproofing steel is all about time. Increasing the fire resistance of your structural steel through fireproofing buys you time—time to evacuate, time to fight the blaze, time until the total collapse of the structural steel in your facility. Continue reading “Fireproofing steel: A guide to fire resistance ratings”
Fire retardant coatings protect your assets from total failure
Fires are game over for many facilities, especially within the commercial, utilities and gas industries. In the unthinkable case of fire in your facility, fire retardant coatings passively fight the blaze, biding time until emergency responders arrive and fighting a total failure of structural steel. Continue reading “Fire retardant coatings protect your assets from total failure”
Industrial fireproofing: Cementitious vs. intumescent fireproofing
For many owners of industrial facilities, an industrial fireproofing strategy is a prerequisite for being able to secure affordable insurance. But despite being just short of mandatory for many businesses, straight advice on what type of industrial fireproofing strategy to pursue can be hard to come by. Continue reading “Industrial fireproofing: Cementitious vs. intumescent fireproofing”
Coatings and asset management: A start-to-finish plan
It’s probably not surprising to hear coatings professionals say that a good asset management program begins with the right coating, but it’s true. The industrial coating chosen to protect an asset should be selected on the basis of the asset’s environment, with the product’s particular strengths matching up against the pressures of the asset’s environment. Continue reading “Coatings and asset management: A start-to-finish plan”