Paint blistering explained
The formation of blisters in high performance industrial coatings can be a common problem and can occur for a number of reasons. The reasons for... Read More
Testing times continued…
In the latest in our series on field tests and laboratory analysis, we cover solvent tests used to distinguish between convertible and non-convertible coatings. Testing... Read More
Testing times continued…
In our series on field tests and laboratory analysis, we consider solvent rub tests for the cure of epoxy resin and zinc silicate coatings. The... Read More
Testing times…
In the first of a mini-series on field tests and laboratory analysis, we consider the various techniques available to aid the investigation of coatings failures.... Read More
Holiday time…
A holiday detector – also referred to as a holiday tester, porosity detector, pinhole tester or spark tester – is an instrument used to test... Read More
It’s all in the report…
Reports, and the accompanying collection of supporting documentation, are the final stage in advising a client of the findings of a coating survey. They must... Read More
A photograph is worth a thousand words…
Capturing good quality images can be integral in identifying a coating failure or defect as part of a survey. So, to ensure you get it... Read More
A brief guide to adhesion testing
Good adhesion is critical to the integrity and long-term performance of a coating. Poor adhesion can result in failure, corrosion and contamination of surfaces or... Read More
Dry film thickness
Generally, corrosion protection is provided by the ability of the cured system being able to slow down the passage of ions, oxygen and water down... Read More
The fouling of marine coatings – a brief survey guide
The fouling of coatings on underwater structures is a natural phenomenon that occurs continually in the marine environment. On offshore structures marine fouling can increase... Read More