Using the way zinc works as a backdrop, Kristen Blankenship compares galvanizing, metalizing, and inorganic zinc-rich coatings.
A survey of real-world use cases illustrates the flexibility and performance of surface-tolerant epoxy mastic coatings in both routine and unique settings.
Design considerations for steel bridge coatings include exposure environment, aesthetics, application, and cost. Steel bridge coatings must offer protection against corrosion. Current techniques include traditional three-coat zinc, epoxy, urethane systems, galvanizing, and thermal spray metallization. Another pathway for steel protection includes the use of decades-old inorganic zinc spray-applied coatings. This approach offers the performance of a metallized coating while using conventional spray application. What's new is the use of an inorganic topcoat that maintains performance and shop throughput while adding color and aesthetics. This study will compare a two-coat inorganic coating system alongside galvanized, thermal spray metallizing, and sealed thermal spray metallizing systems in corrosion resistance lab testing. A discussion of applied cost and throughput will be presented, along with a review of the chemistry of this approach and the sustainability benefits it offers.
Discover the various factors that should be considered when selecting an exterior railcar coating to ensure it’s the best choice for your unique needs.
To protect its new ML-2 launcher from Florida's humid coastal environment, NASA turned to corrosion protection technology it knows very well. Read how the Carbozinc/Armorlast system fits into ambitious Artemis moon missions.
