JPCL February 2013
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SSPC News
by Charles Lange, JPCL This photo essay takes a look at the winners of SSPC’s 2013 Structure Awards, given for outstanding coatings projects on a variety of unique and interesting structures.
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by Warren Brand, Chicago Coatings Group This article explores design issues and coatings considerations during construction of new field-erected, aboveground chemical and petroleum storage tanks, paying close attention to the types of welds on tanks and the coatings issues that may arise in relation to these welds.
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by Bob Parker, AGC Chemicals Americas This article covers the basics of fluoropolymer coating systems, including a description of the two most popular fluoropolymer resin technologies and their role in the protective coatings field.
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by Baker S. Hammad, BSH Engineering Consultant Office In this article, the author explains and breaks down the In Situ coating process step by step, and he reports on testing the process on a corroded oil and gas pipeline in the Saudi desert.
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by Anita Socci, JPCL
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Problem Solving Forum
by Brian Goldie, JPCL What Are Smart Coatings?
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SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist
by Charles Lange, JPCL
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Cases from the F-Files
by E. Bud Senkowski, PE, KTA-Tator, Inc. & Richard Burgess, KTA-Tator, Inc., Series Editor
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Applicator Training Bulletin
by Robert Barnhart, retired from Devoe Coatings Co. (now International Paint LLC)
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The Takeaway
by Karen Kapsanis, JPCL
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Editorial
by Bill Shoup, Executive Director, SSPC
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Tank Base Protection
An easy to apply system utilizing Denso tapes and coatings around the tank base, that helps prevent corrosion from external elements. Call 1-281-821-3355 or Visit densona.com

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Global Leader In Thermal Insulating Coatings
Our coatings are uniquely engineered and manufactured in-house to fulfill market-specific needs, enhance energy retention, prevent CUI and protect personnel.

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- Superior cleaning performance
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Helping the world work with custom
grades and packaging of zinc
dust, oxide, metal and fines.
U.S. Zinc provides direct shipping
to locations worldwide.

Oxford Instruments Coating Thickness Analyzers
Measure paint thickness/protective coatings using Oxford Instruments’ handheld and benchtop gauges, and XRF analyzers.
Email industrial@oxinst.com or +1 800-447-4717
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