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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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PHMSA’s New Rule Updates Pipeline Corrosion Control Requirements

In August 2022, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (Washington, DC, USA) issued a Final Rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines. These new requirements amend…
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New Corrosion Inhibitor for Hydrotesting Drinking Water Systems

Cortec® is pleased to announce that its newest corrosion inhibitor for hydrostatic testing (i.e., hydrotesting) is certified to meet ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use in hydrotesting of drinking water system components!* This…
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NSF 600 and What It Means to the Coatings Industry

Check out our list of NSF 600 Approved Products The new NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 (NSF 600) standard took effect on January 1, 2023. NSF 600 dramatically reduced the allowable extractable levels of…
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How corrosion control requirements will change under the PHMSA final rule

In August 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Final Rule regarding the safety of gas transmission pipelines. These new requirements amend 49 CFR 192 and…
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Facility Maintenance Layup

USI partners with Cortec to bring you the most recent Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) products to aid with the variety of structures and systems that come with Facility Maintenance…
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Layup of Manufacturing Facility

When evaluating the layup of a manufacturing facility, the task can be broken down by classification of equipment and systems into categories as follows: Structures Equipment Work in progress Finished…
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5 Reasons to Reconsider Tank and Infrastructure Repair Operations

In 2021, OSHA is pushing harder than ever to reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents contributed directly to welding and has labeled it a “high priority” in its…
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Rethink Your Pipe Repair Operations – 5 Reasons To Avoid Hot Work Permits

In 2021, OSHA is pushing ever harder to reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents contributed directly to welding, and has labeled such a “high priority” in its operations.…
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Why to Coat Concrete

By: Stormy Shaw Concrete can be a difficult surface to coat because of its wide range of properties. Concrete is porous and uneven in texture, with differences in density from…
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