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The Red Bucket – Episode 12. Soluble salts

Controlling soluble salts is one of the largest challenges faced during the surface preparation portion of a coating project. Failure to remove soluble salts can drastically shorten a coating’s lifecycle. On this episode, Ken Rossy, President of HoldTight, joins us to discuss the differences between atmospheric and immersion services, the debate on allowable soluble salt limits, and how additives can help. All of this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

Thoughtful fire protection beside the "Gate of Heaven"

The new St. Regis Kanai resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya honors Maya culture within a striking ecosystem. Read about the wide range of passive fire protection products that were necessary to meet fire ratings as well as environmental rules.

Cuidadosa protección contra incendios para "La Puerta del Cielo"

El nuevo resort St. Regis Kanai en la Riviera Maya de México rinde homenaje a la cultura maya dentro de un ecosistema sorprendente. Lea acerca de la amplia gama de productos de protección pasiva contra fuego necesarios para cumplir con las clasificaciones contra incendios y las normas ambientales.

A lining delaminates from a tank car’s interior. It is evidence that the lining was applied at an incorrect material ratio.

When and how to repair a rail tank car lining

Many factors influence the nature and extent of rail tank car lining defects or failures. This discussion explores the common failure modes and offers an introduction to tank car lining repair concepts and strategies.

The Red Bucket – Episode 11. Abrasive blasting

On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new study suggests that peak density could be the largest contributing factor. We talk about all of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.