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Holiday testing is used to detect flaws in protective coatings on conductive substrates and the most effective methods to do this revolve around low voltage... Read More

ASTM D3359 (tape test) is part of a suite of international methods that can help surveyors check the quality of the adhesion of coatings. A... Read More

There are important international standards to consider when measuring the dry film thickness (DFT) of coatings applied to substrates and checking levels of degradation. It’s... Read More

When checking the condition of protective coatings in seawater ballast tanks, it is important to comply with the technical requirements of the Performance Standard for... Read More

Measuring the thickness of a coating is important in the paint and corrosion protection industry, so surveyors should possess a good knowledge of the appropriate... Read More

Close familiarity with international standards and test methods used in the protective coatings industry is a prerequisite for coating surveyors. Standards and test methods are... Read More

Offshore oil and gas exploration and production platforms, which must operate in some of the harshest environments found on earth, are protected by high-performance coatings... Read More

Petrochemical plants and refineries are complex structures; so undertaking coating surveys can require astute planning, careful organisation and a team of specialists. Coating specifications in... Read More

Completing protective coating surveys on offshore platforms requires careful planning, close co-operation with operators and a co-ordinated approach. A coating survey is required to investigate... Read More

Carrying out protective coating surveys for bridges requires specialist knowledge, good preparation and a flexible approach. Bridge types, which include beam, box girder, truss, arch,... Read More