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.
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.
Carboline inspectors followed an ocean supply vessel closely for over a decade to analyze the performance of Carbomastic 15 applied to its hull. What they learned could have huge implications for shippers.
Rehabilitating the Etiwanda Pipeline in Southern California had already been a project to behold when drought-busting winter rains kicked work into an even higher gear. Read how Polyclad 767 contributed to bringing water to millions.
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.
