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JPCL November 2011

 
JPCL November 2011


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Research News

Retention of Pre-Construction Primers During Shipbuilding

by J. Peter Ault, PE, PCS, Elzly Technology Corporation

The author describes research on retaining inorganic zinc pre-contruction primers (PCPs) on steel parts in the fabrication stage. He also discusses the need for a material standard for PCP.


Keeping Workers Safe During Abrasive Blasting

by Thomas E. Enger, MS, CSP, CHMM, Clemco Industries Corp.

The purpose of this article is to attempt to provide the reader with a basic understanding for providing safe work conditions for their employees during open air abrasive blasting. This article reviews potential hazards during blasting, the use of personal protective equipment, regulations, and standards affecting safe abrasive blasting.


Time Is Money: Improving Shop & Field Painting Throughput by Reducing Finish Coat Handling Time

by Benjamin Fultz, Bechtel Corporation; William D. Corbett, KTA-Tator, Inc.; and Kurt Best, Bayer MaterialScience

This article reports on a study that compared the handling of three generic types of high-performance finish coats applied as two- and three-coat systems, and cured under normal and cold/damp conditions, to evaluate handling performance under adverse curing conditions.


Evaluating Coatings to Control Zebra Mussel Fouling

by Allen Skaja, Ph.D.; and David Tordonato, Ph.D. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

The authors discuss the Bureau of Reclamation’s second year of testing coatings to control zebra and quagga mussel fouling. The second year focused on non-toxic foul-release coatings. First-year results of the study have been previously published.


SSPC Technical Program Spans Four Days, 19 Tracks

by the JPCL Staff

SSPC 2012 featuring GreenCOAT will be held in Tampa, FL, on Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2012. This issue previews the technical presentations by providing a brief abstract of each known paper, as well as the day, time, presenter, and company affiliation of each. All information is current as of press time. Updates can be found at www.sspc2012.com and in the December JPCL.


Plus...


News


Project Preview

by Charles Lange, Paint BidTracker


Editorial

Getting Workers into the Coatings Industry

by Bill Shoup, Executive Director, SSPC


SSPC News


Top of the News

Webinars on contractor QC programs and coating costs set for December


Problem Solving Forum

Removing coal tar epoxies


   

Harsco
BLACK BEAUTY® GLASS

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Corrosion Specialties, Inc.
The T93R Airless
Tip System

is the longest lasting, highest quality tip and guard available to coatings applicators around the world. Click the link to contact Corrosion Specialties.


Fischer Technology Inc.
Gauges Meet IMO-PSPC & SSPC-PA2 Requirements

• USB or optional Bluetooth
• Custom inspection reports
• Excellent on edges & rough surfaces; Optimum accuracy
• Largest selection of probes to meet challenging situations
Call Fischer: 800-243-8417


Denso North America Inc.
Denso SeaShield
Marine Systems

A full range of steel, concrete and timber pile rehabilitation systems including petrolatum systems, fiberglass jackets, epoxy grouts and many other product lines.
Call 1-281-821-3355 or Visit densona.com


Bullard

The Next Generation
of Blasting

• Lighest
• Coolest
• Most Comfortable
• Most Dependable


MSA (The Safety Company)
Free Whitepaper: A Quick Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators

Download a whitepaper on air-purifying respirators and powered air-purifying respirators from the safety experts at MSA.


Blastox/The TDJ Group, Inc.
Blastox - One Step
Lead Abatement

Don't waste $$ on added labor steps with other methods. Don't mix, meter or apply at the job-site. Avoid strict hazardous waste rules.
Let your painters paint!

 
 
 
 
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