Archive

Why substrate surface blending is needed prior to relining tank cars in molten sulfur service

Performance of rail car lining materials varies wildly depending on the commodity. Some commodities are benign enough that a general-purpose epoxy lining might last a generation. But for molten sulfur, owners and shippers are thrilled if even a high-performance epoxy or novolac vinyl ester lasts three years.

The Red Bucket – Episode 20. No magic paint (Feat. Eric Zimmerman and Jeremy Sukola)

Jeremy Sukola and Eric Zimmerman explain a water/wastewater industry knowledge gap motivating strange questions they’ve answered recently.

A bright red sculpture made of large steel tanks is on display in a park clearing.

Flagship sculpture gleams after restoration project

Installed in Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis in 1980, "The Way," composed of 18 reclaimed steel tanks, concluded a major restoration in 2024. This case study tells the inside story of conserving a local showpiece.

The Red Bucket – Episode 19. Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive flooring (Feat. Richie Cropp)

Richie Cropp, flooring subject matter expert for Dudick, Inc., compares dissipative and conductive floor coatings and shares use cases for each.

Racks of servers inside protective insulated cages.

Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive floor coatings

Learn the properties and applications of electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and conductive floor coatings that control electrostatic discharges and protect sensitive equipment.