3 Key Factors to Steel Surface Preparation
The exceptional hardness, durability, and strength of steel have made it the material of choice for industrial applications stretching back through history. Even as today’s advanced science continues to redefine the possibilities in materials engineering, steel remains the optimal solution for challenging environments. With that in mind, much work has go...
What Corrosion and Salt Spray Can Do To Your Apartment Complex
Recently, much attention has been given to the power of sea air and salt spray to erode centuries-old historical buildings. Articles are proliferating on the future of the Coliseum in Rome and other important landmarks vulnerable to deterioration through salt-rich water droplets carried by wind. It may come as a surprise that modern buildings, constructed ...
What is Industrial Coating Application – NACE
Professional painting contractors recognize the unique qualities and limits of the coatings they work with. In the industry, the term protective coatings refer to thin layers of solid material applied to a substrate to inhibit or prevent corrosion – including the paint layer. Industrial coatings must be applied correctly to provide desired perfo...