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Surface-tolerant epoxy mastic coatings: A review of use cases
A survey of real-world use cases illustrates the flexibility and performance of surface-tolerant epoxy mastic coatings in both routine and unique settings.
The Red Bucket – Episode 13. EV facility intumescent applicator overcomes record-breaking rainfall
After some time off the air, The Red Bucket returns with a narration of a complex electric vehicle (EV) facility construction project in Canada, with Jeffrey Lagendyk of Nor-Lag Coatings helping tell the story. The project included applying intumescent fireproofing under tight deadline pressure in foul weather. Paul introduces a new voice to the podcast.
Iowa ethanol maker deploys unique siloxane against “whiskey fungus”
An unsightly black fungal growth is commonly seen on tanks in which alcohols are stored. In Iowa, an ethanol producer was tired of the frequent cleanings and recoatings of tanks where the fungus thrived, instead turning to a unique siloxane topcoat.
Modern fire loads part 3: Viable alternatives to obsolete cellulosic test standards
If a built environment full of hotter-burning synthetics means that legacy cellulosic fire test standards are obsolete, then what should replace them? In the third and final part of this series, we explore potential complications that could arise from relying on outdated tests, and suggest a handful of alternative tests better-suited for modern fire loads.
Multi-hazard fire protection at Canada’s largest LNG export terminal
A massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility under construction in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, will be that nation's largest LNG export station once complete in 2025. Read how versatile Pyrocrete 341 provides multi-hazard fire, explosion, and cryogenic spill protection for the facility's 3,000+ structural steel support stools.
