What a Good Coatings Inspector Needs to Know
Written by William D. Corbett, COO AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist Introduction The role of
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Tools & Techniques for Measuring Coating Quality – Part 2: Moisture Detection
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series describing the instrumentation used to inspect the quality of cleaning and painting.
Tools & Techniques for Measuring Coating Quality – Part 1 – Cleaning and Painting
When you spend money on a product or service, you expect quality, regardless of the cost. If you purchase the
Measuring Peak Density Using Optical Grade Replica Tape
Introduction Most industrial and marine protective coatings rely on a mechanical bond to the substrate to remain attached while in
Localized Assessment of Air Leakage in Building Air Barriers
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Energy Standard 90.1-2010 and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code require that building envelopes be designed to limit uncontrolled
Surface Soluble Salt Measurement – Conductivity Verses Ion-specific Methods of Analysis
Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chlorides, ferrous ions, sulfates and nitrates, among other types of soluble salts. Chloride
Measuring the Hardness of Applied Coatings
Introduction The hardness of a coating material is a relative property that may be interpreted in a variety of ways
Differences in Surface Profile Measurements: ASTM D4417- Method B vs. Method C
What is Surface Profile and Why is it Necessary? Surface profile is defined as a measurement of the maximum peak-to-valley
Calibration, Verification of Accuracy and Adjustment… Synonyms or Differences in Terminology?
“Do I have to maintain inspection gage calibration and certification? Why don’t they retain their calibration over time? Do I
What is a Base Metal Reading and How Does It Effect Coating Thickness Measurements?
For many in the health care/fitness industry, BMR is an acronym for basal metabolic rate. Sorry to disappoint if you
Coating Adhesion Testing using Knife/Tape Methods
Introduction Adhesion is an important physical characteristic of applied coating films and systems, and testing is frequently used as an
Surface Profile Measurement Options on Rough/Pitted Steel Surfaces
Introduction Surface profile is defined as a measurement of the maximum peak-to-valley depth generated by abrasive blast cleaning and impact-type
Using Scanning Probe Technology to Measure Coating Thickness
Introduction Coating thickness measurement is one of the most common quality assessments made during industrial coating applications. SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for
Calculating and Measuring Wet Film Thickness
Wet film thickness, or WFT is the measured thickness of any applied wet paint that is liquid-based. A wet film
The Psychrometer Duel: Old School vs. New School
Why do we need to measure ambient conditions? Ambient conditions are the prevailing conditions of air temperature, the moisture content
