On surface prep challenges, time & costs

A specification for a bridge to be built of high-performance weathering steel requir...

Safe use of chemical strippers

Umbrella Kit Protects Portable Blasters

New abrasive umbrella kits for portable blasters offer protection from overhead feeding systems and from weight-related pop-up failures, according to Pirate Brand and manufacturer Forecast S...

TN Tape Takes Bizarre Twist

Traffic markings on a Tennessee road took an unexpected turn when faced with adverse weather conditions.

Series of Deals Fattens Graco’s Reach

Spray-equipment manufacturer Graco Inc. is bulking up and branching out, spending $185 million in cash for four companies that will expand its geographical and industry footprint.

Advanced Recycling Systems

Advanced Recycling Systems, Inc., specialist in the design and manufacture of abrasive blasting, vacuuming, recycling and dust control equipment, works together with its customers to deliver...

Atlantic Design, Inc.

Atlantic Design specializes in dust-collecting equipment sales and rentals for the abrasive blasting industry.

CHLOR*RID International

CHLOR*RID International is a world leader in non-visible contaminant training and manufacturer of test kits and soluble salt removers. CHLOR*RID International also manufactures a surface pas...

Safety in Abrasive Blasting

Abrasive blasting is a uniquely effective and commonly required industrial process employed in the coatings industry. While effective, it presents numerous dangerous and unavoidabl...

Performance of Coatings Over Waterjetted Surfaces

This webinar will explore issues associated with waterjetting prior to application of protective coatings. The latest SSPC waterjetting standards (WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3 and WJ-4) will b...

Addressing the Maintenance Challenge

The development of new technologies and methods to help overcome the challenges presented by the harsh environments of the offshore oil and gas industry - namely in the context of ...

Coatings Inspection Instruments: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

Presented by KTA-Tator

How-to videos on the proper use of many types of coatings inspection instruments

eBook: Ultra High Pressure Waterjetting

Sponsored by Jetstream

This eBook consists of JPCL articles on Ultr...

eBook: Achieving Efficiency in Abrasive Blast Cleaning

This eBook consists of articles from the Journal of...

How to Use SSPC-PA 2

William Corbett of KTA covers SSPC-PA2 Frequency testing.

Wall Thickness

Ken Trimber of KTA details measuring Wall Thickness.

Holiday Detection

William Corbett of KTA discusses Holiday Detection.

EPA’s Ruling Process: Ash Backwards

From On the Other Hand by Mary Chollet

As a Catholic Midwesterner of A Certain Age, I was raised to be polite. Yes ma’am,...

Too Much Rust for the Weary

From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis

Although I don’t see offshore oil platforms around Pittsburgh, rarely pass storage ta...

2014 WJTA/IMCA Expo

October 14 - October 15, 2014

NSRP Surface Prep
& Coatings Panel Meeting

September 3 - September 5, 2014

WJTA-IMCA Conference & Expo

September 9 - September 11, 2013

Are there special primers and surface preparation requirements for painting unpainted aluminum?

When should you specify UHP waterjetting on bridges?

After 4½ years, the EPA is set to announce Dec. 19 whether it will reclassify coal ash as hazardous waste. What’s your prediction?

How do you determine the particle size distribution of abrasive material used for blast cleaning?

What organization offers a standard that gives durability grades of low, medium and high for paint systems in various environments and levels of surface preparation?