EPA Taking Comments on Methylene Chloride

The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on a draft risk evaluation of more than 70 uses for methylene chloride, including commercial paint and coating removal, consume...

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The Case Against Abrasive Blasting for Spot Repairs

by Robert Ikenberry

I’m not a fan of spot abrasive blasting for repairs on existing structures. Don’t get...

Pre- and Post-Job Soil Sampling for Heavy Metals: What Do We Really Know?

by Kevin Guth

If we are going to rely on environmental sampling to measure impact associated with a...

What do the terms “working mix” and “operating mix” refer to?

True or false: With respirator use during abrasive blasting, the approved air hose from the respirator manufacturer must be used.

Do you expect your company to seriously consider autonomous blasting equipment in the near future in order to cut down on the danger to blasting workers?

Two more paint companies have reportedly joined other manufacturers and box stores in discontinuing paint-stripping products that contain methylene chloride and NMP. Do you think the industry is moving in the right direction regarding these chemicals?

How do you assess salts and other non-visible contaminants on concrete surfaces?

What measures must be taken to determine and assure the cleanliness of an abrasive?

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from JPCL, September 2019

JPCL Anniversary Archives

from JPCL, September 2019

Beryllium: Truths & Myths

Test your beryllium knowledge in this quiz. Alison B. Kaelin, of ABKaelin, LLC, certified quality auditor and NACE-certified coating inspector, moderated while panelists provided ...

Too Deep or Too Shallow – Can Surface Profiles be Changed by Additional Blast Cleaning?

Coating specifications commonly contain requirements to generate a surface profile to anchor the coating system to the steel surface. The resulting profile or anchor pattern is qua...

Webinar: Surface Prep Equipment: Key Attributes in Purchasing

February 26, 2019

WJTA-IMCA Conference and Expo

November 1 - November 2, 2018

Free Webinar: Navigating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s New Beryllium Rule

March 28, 2018

E-Book: Achieving Efficiency in Abrasive Blast Cleaning

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

E-Book: Selecting the Right Abrasive

This eBook consists of articles from the Journal of Protective Coatings & Lini...

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Video: Portable Shot-Blasting in Action

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Video: Wet Abrasive Blasting, An Overview of Surface Cleaning Alternatives

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Video: Robotic Shot-Blaster Speeds Cleaning on Turkish Bridge Projects

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

SSPC-SP WJ-1/NACE WJ-1, Waterjet Cleaning of Metals – Clean to Bare Substrate

issued by SSPC

This standard is one of four separate standards that replace SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, which has b...

SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE WJ-2, Waterjet Cleaning of Metals – Very Thorough Cleaning

issued by SSPC

This standard is one of four separate standards that replace SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, which has b...

SSPC-SP WJ-3/NACE WJ-3, Waterjet Cleaning of Metals – Thorough Cleaning

issued by SSPC

This standard is one of four separate standards that replace SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, which has b...