Coatings experts often say that surface preparation of a steel surface is the most important part of a coating system. By this they mean that surface preparation affects the performance of the coating more than any other variable. Given that … Continued
For an air abrasive blasting system to work effectively, you must have good equipment, quality control of the operation, and a trained operator using proper blasting techniques. This column will briefly review equipment and quality control requirements, which were covered … Continued
keeping up with the changes in abrasive requirements for use in shipyards is a bit like trying to ride a bicycle on an ice skating rink. You make progress slowly, and you are likely to fall flat on your face … Continued
As any coatings expert will tell you, good surface preparation is essential for adhesion and performance of protective coatings. Abrasive blasting is commonly used to prepare industrial and marine substrates. This article offers basic information about abrasive blasting standards, various … Continued