1-Day Technical Seminar · December 8, 2026
An intensive, hands-on seminar for plant leadership and maintenance managers. Learn how to rapidly rebuild, protect and upgrade your machinery, equipment and plant infrastructure using advanced cold-curing polymer technologies and protective coatings — and avoid the hazards of welding while reducing or eliminating unplanned downtime.
Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Lab
Date
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Full continental breakfast & hot catered lunch included
Location
Unconventional Solutions HQ
28056 Oakland Oaks Ct., Wixom, MI 48393
Tuition
$595 per person
Early bird: $495 through November 30
Group: $449 per person for 3+ from one company
The group rate can't be combined with early bird or any other discount. Seats are limited to 30.
Why Attend
Concerned about ever-rising replacement part costs? Frustrated by unplanned downtime? Feeling pressured to improve workplace safety? This seminar shows your team how to avoid the hazards of welding, improve workplace safety, and reduce or eliminate unplanned downtime.
$200,000+
Unplanned downtime can cost more than $200,000 per hour
Waiting on Parts
Production stops while replacement parts and new equipment are on order.
Hot Work Hazards
Welding hazards, traceable "Hot Work" permits and constant pressure to improve workplace safety.
Repair in place. Skip the wait. Waiting on replacement parts for machinery or new equipment, or halting production while waiting on traceable "Hot Work" permits, wastes vital resources. Learn how to rapidly rebuild, protect and upgrade with cold-curing polymer technologies instead.
What Is Covered
01
Build the financial case to repair vs. replace capital equipment.
02
Master SSPC/NACE cleanliness standards to prevent coating failures.
03
Specify the right epoxy, novolac or urethane for chemical, abrasive and high-temperature environments.
04
Inspect internal and contractor work using WFT gauges and QC reports.
The Afternoon Hands-On Lab
In the afternoon, every attendee steps up to the workbench and physically:
01
Mix and apply high-performance metal-rebuilding putties to scored shafts or plate bonds.
02
Install a high-tensile, wet-applied composite wrap on a mock pipe leak.
03
Measure and audit wet film coating thicknesses using precision gauges.
Deliverables & Credentials
Official certificate, valid for 8 technical instruction hours.
USI WFT gauge and Engineering Maintenance Manual.
Fully transferable seating policy if a plant emergency occurs, up to the day before the event.
Tuition
$595
Per person. Includes breakfast, lunch, certificate, WFT gauge and manual.
Add 1 Seat to CartThe group rate can't be combined with early bird or any other discount.
Training at Your Facility
We also offer in-person training at your location for your maintenance and reliability teams. Contact us to schedule a session at your facility.
Claim your seat today. Register by November 30 for the $495 early-bird rate, or send 3 or more people from your company for $449 per person. Standard tuition is $595.
Or email support@USIgroups.com
