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Success Stories

SP-2888® RG Coating Damage

USI was contacted by a contractor to evaluate coating damage to SPC SP-2888® RG liquid epoxy coating (girth welds) and the ARO that had been applied on spiral weld pipe…
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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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Emergency Pipe Leak Repair

The Challenge This 48in. suction piping for the return sludge pumps at a wastewater treatment plant had sprung this large leak and several smaller leaks. Luckily for the client, USI…
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Peerless Synthetic Rubber

By: Stormy Shaw Synthetic rubber has properties like natural rubber, but with greater resistance to abrasion, wear and water. Additional advantages over natural rubber include; low cost alternative material to…
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Why to Coat Concrete

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 one section to…
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Indumar Leak Repair Solutions

Stop It Pipe Repair System The Stop It Pipe Repair System fixes cracks and leaks in carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, galvanized, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, polyethylene, polypropylene, fiberglass and other pipes so…
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Resimac Underwater Repair and Coatings

Resimac is a UK based manufacturer of epoxy and polyurethane repair materials and coatings. The products they offer are supplied to over 50 countries worldwide and are used by some…
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Oil and Gas Industry Challenges

By: Stormy Shaw Decreasing Reserves As decreasing reserves force companies to work in remote or hostile situations, the high cost and difficulty of unearthing energy is steadily growing. Immense capital…
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Non-metallic Composites in Nuclear Plants

The Oil & Gas industry has been using metallic materials for many years, but in some instances non-metallic materials like thermoplastic polymers and composites can offer a better solution. Ever-increasing…
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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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