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We recently published a series of posts aimed at explaining the different types of industrial coatings and the strengths and weaknesses of each type. Here we’d like to go a little deeper in order to explain some of the smaller components that make up an effective protective coating in an industrial setting.

So far in this series of posts on corrosion, we’ve defined corrosion, differentiated between different types of corrosion and assembled some facts and figures regarding what corrosion costs the American economy.

Corrosion is an eyesore. Few will argue that. But while it may be an unsightly occurrence, looks are nothing compared to the potentially devastating health and safety effects of unchecked corrosion. Furthermore, it’s the corrosion that goes unseen that’s often the most dangerous.

Broadly speaking, corrosion can be separated into two distinct types: generalized and localized. It’s possible to further subdivide corrosion from here, but dividing a corrosion problem is a good place to start. If corrosion on a particular asset is generalized, diagnosis and treatment will be relatively straightforward.

Corrosion is the reason for Thomas Industrial Coatings. It’s a destructive and expensive natural phenomenon, but without it we wouldn’t exist. This relentless chemical process will undoubtedly set in if the proper precautions aren’t taken. But precisely because effective precautions have been discovered, it’s possible to keep corrosion at bay.

Note: This post is part of a larger series on generic coating types. Click the button at the bottom of this post to download the entire guide.