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...
3 Key Factors for Industrial Surface Preparation
Nearly as important as selecting the right industrial coating is preparing the surface properly to optimize its effects. Without appropriate surface preparation, you’ll often find coatings do not stand up to environmental hazards as they should – requiring rework sooner rather than later. Surface preparation should be considered the first part of any ...
Prevent Rust and Corrosion with an Industrial Coating
Corrosion is the gradual destruction of materials by natural interactions with the environment. Corrosion arises from chemical or electrochemical interactions that are happening all the time. Rust is the most common form of corrosion, happening due to oxidization of metal. Oxidization takes place simply because of direct contact between the affected surface...