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Denso Bore-Wrap® Field-applied abrasion resistant outerwrap (ARO) application instructions

Purchase Denso Bore-Wrap® Download Field-Applied Application Instructions – PRINTABLE VERSION STEP 1 Prepare the area on either side of the field joint coating in accordance with SSPC SP1 “Solvent Cleaning”.…
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How to Repair and Prevent Galvanic Corrosion in a Chiller

Galvanic corrosion (dissimilar-metal corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially, when in electrical contact with a different type of metal, and both metals are immersed in…
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How to Prevent Coating Failures When Using Repair Kits on Pipelines

This BLOG will cover TIPS to prevent coating failure as well as Helpful Hints to prevent a Repair Kit Coating from failing. 3 TIPS TO PREVENT COATING FAILURE #1 Document…
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How to Fix an Active Leak on a Concrete Pipe

STEP 1 – The pipe was first cleaned and prepped according to the Technical Data Sheets of the products to be used to create a long term solution. STEP 2…
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How Do I Prevent Damage to Coatings on an Agressive Substrate HDD?

We have all had the occasion to pull the first couple of joints out on an HDD and the coating is extremely damaged. THE DRILL: #1 Look at the alignment…
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How to Use an Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

The UTG‐1500 is an advanced lightweight ultrasonic thickness gauge that is designed to be convenient to use and rugged enough to operate in harsh environments. Utilizing the latest in micro…
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How to Use an Air Cartridge Gun

Surface Preparation Prepare the surface by removing all loose scale, rust or any other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC SP-10 “Abrasive Blasting”. Refer to the Protal Application Specification Guide…
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Industrial Roof Renovation

By: Stormy Shaw Because of its exposure to the elements, the roof is the most vulnerable part of a building. UV exposure, wind, ice, rain and snow, extreme heat or…
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How to Use a Holiday Detector

By Stormy Shaw Holiday Detection The premature corrosion of a substrate is usually due to a coating failure which is largely from flaws in the finished coating. Holiday tests are…
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5 Ways to Help Preserve your Warehouse Floors

By Stormy Shaw If you don’t think your warehouse takes a lot of abuse, then think again. As the substrates that support all the accomplishments that take place inside the…
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