Free Webinar to Cover DFT Measurements
Using SSPC’s standard for dry coating thickness measurement requirements will be the focus of a free upcoming webinar by SSPC and JPCL.
"New PA 2: Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating," to be held from 11 a.m. to noon ET Sept. 25, will describe the content and application of SSPC-PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements.
The widely specified industry standard, which was first published in the 1973 Volume 2 "Systems and Specifications," was revised and released to the industry in July 2012. The revised standard focuses on the frequency and acceptability of measurement acquisition, while leaving the gage usage procedures to the ASTM D7091 Standard Practice.
The webinar will also cover the content of multiple appendices that provide guidance for special applications, as well as describe the basic content of ASTM D7091.
Participants may register here free.
About the Presenter
The webinar will be presented by Bill Corbett, Professional Services Group Manager for KTA-Tator, Inc, where he has been employed for over 30 years. Corbett has conducted coatings training courses for a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors for 23 years. He holds an A.D. in Business Administration from Robert Morris University.
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Presenter Bill Corbett is the Professional Services Group Manager for KTA-Tator. |
Corbett is a certified SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist, SSPC Level 3 Protective Coatings Inspector, SSPC Level 2 Bridge Coatings Inspector and NACE International Level 3 Certified Coatings Inspector. He is a lead instructor for SSPC's Bridge Coatings Inspector, Protective Coatings Inspector and Applicator Train-the-Trainer courses. He is also the chair of SSPC's committees on dry film thickness and education.
Corbett was the co-recipient of the SSPC Outstanding Publication Award in 1992, co-recipient of the 2001 JPCL Editors' Award, and the recipient of the 2006 SSPC Coatings Education Award and the John D. Keane Award of Merit in 2011.
The webinar will be sponsored by DeFelsko.
Polyurea Standard Webinar Today
"Polyurethane, Polyurea and Hybrid Lining Technology," to be held from 11 a.m. to noon ET today (Sept. 18), will provide an overview of SSPC-PA 14, Field Application of Plural Component Polyurea and Polyurethane Thick Film Coatings to Concrete and Steel, which was released in 2012.
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"Polyurethane, Polyurea and Hybrid Lining Technology" will provide an overview of SSPC-PA 14, Field Application of Plural Component Polyurea and Polyurethane Thick Film Coatings to Concrete and Steel. |
The standard is intended for use by specifiers and facility owners in a manner similar to SSPC-PA 1. SSPC-PA 14 supplements application instructions provided by coating manufacturers to ensure that recommended best practices are followed when applying polyurethane and polyurea plural-component coatings.
The webinar will be presented by Dudley Primeaux, the director of education and development with VersaFlex Inc. in Kansas City, KS.
The webinar will be sponsored by DeFelsko and VersaFlex.
Registration, CEU Credits
This webinar is part of the JPCL/SSPC Webinar Education Series, which provides continuing education for SSPC recertifications and technology updates on important topics.
SSPC is an accredited training provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE), and Professional Engineers in Florida may submit SSPC Webinar Continuing Education Units to the board. To do so, applicants must download the FBPE CEU form and pass the Webinar Exam, which costs $25.
Free Webcasts Available
Numerous free webcasts are now available at www.paintsquare.com/webinars.
Among the recent presentations:
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| Sherwin-Williams |
"Selecting the Proper Coating and Lining System," held Aug. 21, focused on common generic categories of coatings and their potential areas for use.
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| Dow Corning |
"Practical Application of Polysiloxane Technology," presented Aug. 14, discussed the development of polysiloxane technologies and their potential in marine and protective coatings.
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| Sherwin-Williams |
"Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation," presented July 24, covered the steps required to properly rehabilitate sewer structures and reviewed the generic types of anticorrosion coatings and linings available, as well as an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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| Chlor*Rid International |
"New Methods for Testing and Extraction of Soluble Salts," offered June 19, assisted participants in selecting specific procedures for retrieving soluble salts from a surface and methods to analyze the concentration of the salts.
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| Graco |
"Advances in Plural-Component Equipment Technology," presented May 1, covered advances in plural-component equipment technology and provided contractors with information on how to select the proper equipment for their protective coatings projects.
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| Carboline |
"Achieving Passive Fire Protection Offshore," presented April 17, outlined the fire test standards, environmental exposures and physical property testing that must be met when using passive fireproofing coating systems. The presentation covered the benefits and applications of industrial epoxy intumescent fireproofing materials and reviewed keys to success when installing these systems.
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| Harsco |
"Safety in Abrasive Blasting," presented March 27, details the potential respiratory hazards that can occur from abrasive blasting and how to prevent them. Presenter William J. Mills III, Ph.D., M.Sc., CIH, C. Chem., reviews personal protective equipment, standards and exposures, respirator selection, and more.
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| NLB Corp. |
“Steps to a More Effective Waterjetting Operation,” presented March 20, was presented by Rick Dupuy, founder and CEO of UHP Projects Inc. and a longtime member of the SSPC technical committee that developed the written and visual standards now used for UHP surface preparation. The webinar covers the steps needed for effectively preparing a steel substrate by waterjetting.
