Carboline Tech Service Podcast: Recent Episodes

Paul Atzemis, Jack Walker

Carboline Technical Service Engineers Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss common industrial coatings and linings products, problems, solutions, and painting and testing techniques. They use their experiences in Technical Service, their history in the field, and the knowledge from their NACE Level 3 Peer certifications to help explain the industrial coating industry.

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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.

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 03:10 – Setting the scene in Becancour, Quebec
  • 05:55 – Record-breaking rain
  • 08:05 – Immediate impacts to application schedule
  • 09:08 – Ripple effects
  • 11:50 – Benefits of single-component application
  • 13:08 – Qualities of Thermo-Sorb VOC
  • 14:24 – A hybrid shop + field application approach is ideal for fast-track EV facility construction
  • 18:19 – Ways applicators are valuable resources during pre-construction
  • 20:25 – Did Nor-Lag finish on time?
  • 21:59 – The four questions (non-technical)
  • 26:11 – Closing remarks

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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.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:36 - Introduction to Kon Rossy
  • 3:17 - Introduction to HoldTight Solutions
  • 6:34 - Why are Salts Detrimental to Steel?
  • 8:38 - “Invisible” Contaminants and How to Find Them
  • 13:18 - Cleanliness in Immersion and Atmospheric Service
  • 19:51 - The Debate on the Amount of Allowable Soluble Salts
  • 25:59 - Using Additives to Remove Salts and Hold Cleanliness
  • 35:46 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 39:54 - "Tech Tips"
  • 40:21 - Closing Remarks

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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.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:33 - Introduction to Pete Mitchell
  • 4:39 - Introduction to GMA Garnet
  • 6:08 - The Advantages of Garnet as an Abrasive Blast Media
  • 9:36 - Friability
  • 15:58 - Blast Cleanliness vs. Profile
  • 22:40 - Density vs. Depth
  • 28:51 - What Engineers and Specifiers Need to Know About Abrasives
  • 35:08 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 38:00 - "Tech Tips"
  • 39:16 - Closing Remarks

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Previously on The Red Bucket, we began our exploration into all things concrete with our friend and AMPP Instructor, Paul Kennington. This month, we continue our conversation with Paul, discussing moisture effects, inspection, testing standards, and when to coat the concrete. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:58 - Moisture and Concrete
  • 6:02 - ASTM F1869: The Calcium Chloride Test
  • 9:03 - ASTM F2170: The in situ Humidity Probes Test
  • 13:08 - Visually Inspecting Concrete
  • 17:26 - CSP Standards
  • 20:18 - When to Coat Concrete
  • 23:50 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 26:04 - "Tech Tips"
  • 26:45 - Closing Remarks

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It's been said that if you want to have problems, coat concrete. But if you know the intricacies of the concrete and the surrounding environment, the job should go smoothly. Join us this week for part one of our talk with Paul Kennington, AMPP Instructor and Coatings Consultant, about concrete. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro and Introduction to Paul Kennington
  • 3:17 - Concrete: The Enemy of Coatings
  • 4:29 - What Makes Up Concrete?
  • 6:31 - The Different Types of Concrete
  • 9:39 - Type 1 Concrete
  • 10:26 - Type 2 Concrete
  • 12:07 - Type 3 Concrete
  • 16:50 - Vapor Barriers
  • 17:54 - Type 4 Concrete
  • 19:01 - Type 5 Concrete
  • 22:05 - The Cure Mechanism (Pt. 1)
  • 22:51 - Concrete vs. Cement
  • 24:12 - The Cure Mechanism (Pt. 2)
  • 32:14 - Closing Remarks

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We all know that environmental factors affect a coating project. But it's important to remember how diverse geographic locations can complicate those factors. Today, we talk with Matt Morris of Gulf States Protective Coatings about these challenges and the impact that have on an applicator's day-to-day business. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:04 - Introduction to Matt Morris
  • 4:03 - Introduction to Gulf States Protective Coatings
  • 4:49 - Painting Tanks in a Coastal Environment
  • 6:57 - Wind Complications on a Coating Project
  • 9:32 - Shrouding and Salts
  • 14:44 - Surface Preparation for Different Areas in a Tank
  • 19:25 - Crow's Nests and Complex Angles in Storage Tanks
  • 24:26 - Elastomeric Coatings: The Best Friend of a Bolted Ground Storage Tank
  • 25:45 - Elastomeric Coatings vs. Epoxy Coatings
  • 29:32 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 33:04 - "Tech Tips"
  • 33:57 - Closing Remarks

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During this episode, we discuss CUI, its true meaning, and the various factors that influence corrosion with our good friend, Michael Pardo of S&B Engineers & Constructors. We also touch on the value that mentorships bring to the coatings industry. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:45 - Introduction to Michael Pardo
  • 3:56 - The Importance of Mentors in the Protective Coatings Industry
  • 6:23 - Why Michael Stayed in Coatings
  • 9:39 - Introduction to S&B Engineers and Constructors
  • 10:00 - Corrosion Under Insulation
  • 13:05 - What Does "CUI" Mean?
  • 18:43 - Factors that Impact the Design of Insulation and Fireproofing Systems
  • 22:06 - What Coating Types to Use to Protect Steel
  • 23:16 - Additional Factors that Impact the Design of a System
  • 27:39 - The Importance of a Maintenance Plan
  • 29:05 - The Cost of Corrosion
  • 30:06 - Coating Specifications for Partially Insulated Assets
  • 32:17 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 35:41 - "Tech Tips"
  • 36:18 - Closing Remarks

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Elevated water tank painters face several unique challenges every day when working on the job site. The intricacies of a coatings project become exponential, and safety becomes even more paramount when crews are several hundred feet in the air. During this episode, we will talk with Steve Birchmeier, owner of Semper Fi Industrial Coatings, about the success of such projects. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:38 - Introduction to Steve Birchmeier and Semper Fi Industrial Coatings
  • 3:59 - The First Step in the Elevated Water Tank Coating Process
  • 5:32 - Surface Preparation Considerations for Elevated Water Tanks
  • 7:13 - Containment for Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
  • 8:18 - Spray Applications vs. Brush and Roll
  • 10:02 - Creative Designs on Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
  • 10:49 - Primers and Intermediate Coats
  • 12:22 - Adjustments for Elevated Water Tank Applications
  • 14:47 - Coating Applications for Elevated Water Tank Interiors
  • 17:52 - What Can Go Wrong When Painting Elevated Water Tanks?
  • 18:52 - Holding Conditions Inside Water Tanks
  • 20:08 - Safety Considerations for Painting Elevated Water Tanks
  • 23:27 - Mechanical Repairs and Welding on Elevated Water Tank Projects
  • 24:30 - Specifications for Elevated Water Tank Projects
  • 27:11 - Travel Requirements for Elevated Water Tank Painters
  • 28:16 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 30:48 - "Tech Tips"
  • 31:36 - Closing Remarks

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On this episode of The Red Bucket, we are joined by Ron Brashear of BYK – a global supplier of specialty chemicals and additives. Together we discuss the chemistry behind additives and their use in the paint formulation process. We also cover how additives can be designed to help the coating perform to the end user's specifications. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:36 - Introduction to Ron Brashear and BYK
  • 5:22 - The Role Additives Play in Coating Formulations
  • 9:14 - Wetting and Dispersing Additives
  • 13:52 - The Relationship Between Coating Manufacturers and Additives Suppliers [Part 1]
  • 16:39 - Surface Additives
  • 20:59 - Flow Additives
  • 24:30 - Defoamers
  • 27:34 - Anti-Corrosive Pigments
  • 30:04 - The Relationship Between Coating Manufacturers and Additives Suppliers [Part 2]
  • 33:50 - The Misnomer That It's All the Same Thing in the Bucket
  • 35:30 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 36:54 - "Tech Tips"
  • 37:54 - Closing Remarks

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This week on The Red Bucket, we are joined by Tanner Brooks of Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings. We discuss the subtle differences of applying a diverse range of industrial coatings in varying types of facilities. Join us as we cover the challenges associated with coating technologies and service environments. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:28 - Introduction to Tanner Brooks and Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings
  • 4:32 - Working in Diverse Markets
  • 9:16 - The Importance of Education in the Coatings Industry
  • 10:07 - Surface Preparation and Providing Value
  • 12:09 - Applying Coatings Without Causing Facility Downtime
  • 14:43 - Tanner's Favorite Industries to Work In
  • 15:28 - The Challenges of New Construction
  • 17:41 - Secondary Containment Applications
  • 20:04 - Tank Lining Applications
  • 21:55 - Unique Challenges in the Coatings Industry
  • 23:07 - Writing Specifications
  • 25:00 - Saponification
  • 26:24 - Why It's Not Just Paint
  • 28:14 - Safety Considerations in the Coatings Industry
  • 29:15 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 31:28 - "Tech Tips"
  • 32:28 - Closing Remarks

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Joining us on The Red Bucket is Dr. Marcus Foston of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In our discussion with Dr. Foston, we look forward to the future of the coatings industry. We examine the various renewable raw materials that could impact our industry, what they are, why we chose them, and how they are used. All of that and more on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:06 - Introduction to Dr. Marcus Foston & Washington University’s Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Department
  • 3:57 - Renewables
  • 8:28 - How Coatings Can Go Green
  • 11:03 - Vegetable Oils for Use in Coatings
  • 12:34 - Waste Feedstocks
  • 13:40 - How to Go Green by Changing the Parts
  • 14:41 - The Challenge of Going Green in a Large-Scale, Commercially-Viable Way
  • 16:53 - What is Lignin, and How Can It Be Used in Coatings?
  • 21:43 - Renewables in Fire-Retardant Coatings
  • 27:36 - Cellulose in Coatings
  • 28:58 - How the Coatings Industry and Academia Can Help Each Other
  • 31:04 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 36:26 - "Tech Tips"
  • 36:51 - Closing Remarks

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Due to changing laws and regulations, the cannabis industry has seen massive growth in the last several years. This growth has led to major capital investments and new construction as producers look to build new facilities in which to produce cannabis. During this next episode, we talk about all the factors that are needed to make a good resinous flooring recommendation for one of these facilities. All this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:38 - Introduction to Michael Greenblatt and Surface Technology
  • 2:48 - The Cannabis Industry and Its Similarities to the Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage Industries
  • 5:43 - The Construction Process Knowledge Gaps in the Cannabis Industry
  • 8:06 - Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industy
  • 10:55 - Why You Shouldn't Just Buy a Flooring System off the Shelf
  • 12:26 - Security Regulations on Projects in the Cannabis Industry
  • 14:54 - The Requirements for Cleanroom Floors and Walls
  • 15:57 - The Benefits of Resinous Floor and Wall Systems
  • 18:06 - Floor and Wall System Recommendations for Cannabis Facilities
  • 20:23 - The Benefits of Urethane Cement
  • 22:07 - Urethane Cement vs. Epoxy Mortars
  • 23:17 - The Importance of Using a Qualified Flooring Installer
  • 24:24 - Chemical Resistance Requirements in a Cannabis Facility
  • 27:14 - The Importance of Reflective and Light-Colored Flooring in a Cannabis Growing Facility
  • 30:18 - Why You Shouldn't Leave Concrete Bare
  • 33:18 - The Future of the Cannabis Industry
  • 36:07 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 39:20 - Closing Remarks
  • 40:35 - "Tech Tips"

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Have you ever wondered what the role of a coating inspector is and why they are essential to a successful coatings project? Are you interested in the tools that an inspector uses and the advancements that have been made through technological innovation? Have you wondered how drones are being used to not only increase the speed of inspections but also increase safety for workers? The answers to all that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Introduction to The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast
  • 4:42 - Introduction to Drayton Adkins and Team Bulwark
  • 6:29 - Drayton’s connection to Carboline
  • 10:14 - What Does “Coating Inspection” Mean?
  • 12:09 - What are the Best Practices for Coating Inspections?
  • 15:17 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Type One Gauge
  • 18:30 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Type Two Gauge
  • 19:58 - Why a Coatings Inspector Must Understand the Vocabulary
  • 22:57 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Sling Psychrometer
  • 25:12 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Digital Hygrometers
  • 27:35 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Surface Preparation Tools
  • 31:55 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Drones
  • 37:43 - Drone Technical Report
  • 41:00- The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Act
  • 43:52 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 46:49 - Introduction to "Tech Tips"
  • 47:53 - "Tech Tips"
  • 48:20 - Outro

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Carboline's President and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Tiernay, joins Jack and Paul to discuss the company's past, present, and future in this very special episode. Oh, and the trio also announce the podcast's new name and direction!

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:00 – Introduction to Chris Tiernay
  • 2:00 – Carboline’s history
  • 4:23 – Raw materials and supply chain
  • 7:05 – Carboline’s future
  • 11:53 – The future of the Tech Service Podcast
  • 14:48 – Outro

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In this special episode of the Carboline Tech Service Podcast, Jack and Paul celebrate reaching 200 episodes by taking a look back at some of the on-air highs (and lows) throughout the past few years.

0:00 – Intro 2:05 – Highlight #1: Shooting Jim Rippe out of a cannon 5:53 – Highlight #2: Galvanizing vs. inorganic zinc 9:03 – Highlight #3: The spheres are pretty 9:58 – Highlight #4: The differences between fire protection standards 12:35 – Highlight #5: Alien acid and baked phenolics 13:50 – Highlight #6: AWWA D102 - Inside coating systems 17:59 – Highlight #7: A voicemail from HR 19:27 – Highlight #8: CUI and ISO 19277 22:08 – Closing thoughts 23:22 – Highlight #9: A voicemail from EHS

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Cortney Chalifoux, PhD, PE, PCS, Coatings Program Manager at Pond & Company, joins Jack and Paul to close out their series on specifications. They discuss the significance of having the right specification and explore what engineers see as the most crucial part of a specification (SPOILER ALERT: It's the whole thing).

0:00 – Intro and important announcement 1:53 – Introduction to Cortney Chalifoux and Pond Engineering 3:27 – Why specifications are necessary 4:32 – Why following the proper specification is critical 5:24 – The most important part of a specification for engineers 6:28 – The general portion of a specification 7:00 – The products portion of a specification 8:37 – The execution portion of a specification 9:33 – Wrap up

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Kevin Kipp, Co-Owner, Project Manager, and Estimator at Hardig Industrial Services, joins Jack and Paul to weigh in on their ongoing discussion on specifications. They explore the process of matching contractors with projects and products based on their competencies and the importance of talking through specifications during pre-job conferences.

0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Introduction to Kevin Kipp and Hardig Industrial Services 2:31 – What contractors look for in specifications 4:41 – Frequent issues with specifications 6:37 – The importance of contractor selection based on specifications 8:57 – Matching contractors with products 10:21 – Standards and training protocols for contractors 12:47 – The importance of pre-job conferences 15:06 – Wrap up

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Engineering Sales Manager Jeremy Sukola is back to cover the basics of specification writing with Jack and Paul. They discuss the three primary parts of a specification and the benefits of including manufacturers in the writing process.

0:00 – Intro 3:01 – The main authority for specification writing 4:20 – The three parts of a specification 4:58 – Specification Part 1: General & scope of work 7:01 – How improper specifications impact coatings 8:02 – The 4 C’s of writing a specification 8:53 – Specification Part 2: Products 13:24 – The value of including manufacturers in the specification writing process 14:05 – Specification Part 3: Execution 17:01 – Wrap up

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Vice President of Marketing Melissa Molitor joins Jack and Paul to discuss Carboline’s new young professionals' program, CarboNext. The trio explores the need for more education and networking opportunities for young professionals in the corrosion industry and how CarboNext can be a valuable resource.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:15 – Intro to CarboNext
  • 1:52 – Why we started CarboNext
  • 3:03 – Carboline’s dedication to education
  • 3:38 – The need for programs like CarboNext
  • 4:42 – How to get involved in CarboNext
  • 6:04 – How CarboNext is different from other programs
  • 6:59 – CarboNext on LinkedIn
  • 7:38 – CarboNext at trade shows
  • 8:34 – More exciting Carboline marketing news
  • 10:03 – Wrap up

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Carboline Engineering Sales Manager Jeremy Sukola joins Jack and Paul to discuss saturated surface dry (SSD). The trio discusses the factors that make SSD crucial to a successful concrete resurfacing job.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:10 – The definition of Saturated Surface Dry (SSD)
  • 2:00 – Why SSD is essential to a concrete coatings project
  • 3:20 – Clarification on coatings that require SSD
  • 4:40 – The science behind SSD
  • 8:10 – Project factors that drive SSD
  • 9:51 – Onsite testing for SSD
  • 11:05 – Natural or accidental achievement of SSD
  • 13:06 - Summary

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Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Jack and Paul to discuss the challenges facing the water and wastewater industries today. They discuss the current status of infrastructure and the large investment that was just passed by the federal government.

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Cabot Wilkinson and Dwayne Lum of Carboline join Jack and Paul to discuss a recent discovery about one of our legacy products. Listen as they discuss what makes this fireproofing project so unique.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:30 – Dwayne Lum and Cabot Wilkinson
  • 3:45 – Introduction to the fireproofing project
  • 6:00 – Service environment concerns
  • 10:45 – The product
  • 11:45 – Testing to validate the product’s performance
  • 16:00 – Wrap up

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The CEO of Apellix Robotics, Robert Dahlstrom, joins Jack and Paul to discuss how drones make a difference in the coatings industry. The trio discusses the latest advancements in drone technology as it refers to coatings.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Introduction to Apellix Robotics
  • 3:00 – Safety advantages of drone use
  • 4:30 – Drones versus jobs
  • 6:10 – How do drones measure dry film thickness?
  • 10:10 – Data, data, and more data
  • 11:20 – Inspection versus paint application through drone robotics
  • 15:00 – Wrap up

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Russ Nakoneshny, the Director of Canada for Carboline, joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss Carboline's expansion for Canada. The trio explores the changes and discusses ideal candidates for new open positions.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:30 – Changes on how Carboline conducts business in Canada
  • 4:45 – Staffing challenges
  • 7:45 – Industrial coatings growth in Canada and the ideal Carboline Canada Sales candidate
  • 10:15 – Other openings as a part of the Canada expansion
  • 12:30 – Wrap Up

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Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere of Carboline join Paul and Jack to discuss corrosion causes and coating solutions for Midstream Oil and Gas assets. They'll discuss pipelines, storage tanks, and more.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:00 - Part 1 recap
  • 3:50 - Biggest corrosion challenges in pipelines
  • 4:40 - Coating solutions for corrosion challenges in pipelines
  • 6:50 - Corrosion protection for above ground storage tanks
  • 8:00 - Corrosion protection for storage tank roofs
  • 9:00 - Tank ring corrosion protection
  • 10:00 - Coating solutions for spherical storage tanks
  • 11:30 - Corrosion protection for LNG facilities
  • 15:00 - Coating application considerations
  • 18:50 - Coatings for the internals of pipe
  • 20:00 - Coatings for solar panel structures
  • 21:00 - Wrap up

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AMPP Update with Bob Chalker Pt. 2 A continuation of the discussion about AMPP with CEO Bob Chalker. Make sure to listen to part 1 (Episode 188) before you listen to this episode.

  • 0:00 – Intro and YouTube
  • 2:00 – The FDA Network of Experts
  • 4:00 – The expansion of the industry beyond steel and concrete
  • 5:45 – Involvement in real-life material problems such as the collapsed condo in Florida
  • 7:00 – Naming of industry standards. Will the names change with the new organization?
  • 11:00 – Master Painter’s Institute
  • 12:30 – Wrap up

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The Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Chief Executive Officer Bob Chalker joins the guys to talk about the AMPP organization now that the merger is complete. In part one of the discussion, they discuss the significance of the new name and organization.  

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:45 – The formation of AMPP
  • 6:15 – Breaking down “the competitor” walls
  • 8:45 – AMPP – The meaning behind the name
  • 10:45 – The rebranding process
  • 15:15 – The AMPP logo
  • 16:45 – Wrap up

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Michael Sellars from Elcometer The Managing Director of Elcometer, Michael Sellars, joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss all things Elcometer. This episode was recorded live at SSPC Coatings + in Orlando, FL, from 2019.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 3:30 – Michael Sellars – Elcometer
  • 5:50 – History of coating inspection gauges
  • 6:30 – Coating inspection gauges of today
  • 8:00 – Elcometer and abrasive blasting equipment
  • 10:30 – Managing the increased level of data with new coating inspection gauges
  • 13:19 – Wrap Up

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Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss water treatment facilities. They discuss the treatment process, substrates, and coatings used in these facilities.

  • 1:30 – The difference between water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment facilities
  • 4:00 – History of water treatment for drinking water
  • 5:30 – The water treatment process
  • 7:30 – Chemical treatments in the water purification process
  • 11:00 – Substrates found in water treatment facilities
  • 14:00 – Coatings used in water purification facilities
  • 16:00 – Filter media regeneration
  • 17:30 – Carboline coatings for water treatment facilities
  • 19:30 – Wrap up

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Pete Mitchell of GMA Garnet joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the role blast media selection plays in surface cleanliness. They discuss the impact blast media can have on a coatings job.  

  • 0:00 – Intro to GMA Garnet and Pete Mitchell
  • 3:00 – Studies on the blast media
  • 4:00 – Garnet as a blast media versus other types of media
  • 6:30 – The importance of friability when selecting blast media
  • 10:00 – The effects of dust due to media and its effect on a coating system
  • 12:00 – The importance of peak density when measuring profile
  • 16:00 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere to discuss midstream oil & gas facilities, equipment, and piping. They explore corrosion considerations for this sector of the industry.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – What is midstream oil & gas?
  • 3:30 – Assets found in midstream oil & gas
  • 4:30 – LNG Plants (liquid natural gas)
  • 5:45 – Pipeline systems
  • 7:00 – Regulations and regulatory bodies to consider
  • 12:00 – Owners and operators in midstream oil & gas
  • 14:45 – Corrosion challenges for midstream oil & gas assets and facilities
  • 19:45 – Pipeline routing

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Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker welcome Sean Younger back to the show. The trio discusses the differences between solvent and water-based intumescent coatings. They cover the advantages and disadvantages of both and the importance of being able to offer both solvent and water-based intumescent coatings.

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Technical Service Engineer William “Bill-um” Seawell joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the science behind phenalkamine epoxy coatings. The trio discusses where the phenalkamine coatings are used and the properties that make them an excellent choice for those services.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:30 – What Is a phenalkamine epoxy?
  • 4:15 – Four factors that differentiate phenalkamine epoxies
  • 7:30 – Moisture tolerance and phenalkamine epoxies
  • 8:30 – Chemical resistance of phenalkamine epoxies
  • 11:30 – Blush resistance of phenalkamine epoxies
  • 13:00 – Summary of physical properties of phenalkamine epoxies
  • 14:15 – Wrap up

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Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the coating systems for the interior of water tanks as outlined by AWWA D102.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Review of AWWA D102
  • 4:00 – Overview of interior system requirements per AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks
  • 5:00 – Systems used to coat the interior of water tanks per AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks
  • 9:00 – NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 effects on the systems outlined in AWWA D102
  • 11:00 – Interior dry surfaces versus interior wet surfaces
  • 13:30 – Carboline products used for AWWA D102 internal systems
  • 15:30 – Wrap up

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Matt McDonald, Director of Sales – Rail for Carboline, joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss important factors when deciding which coating to specify for rail work. They explore the advantages of selecting the right coating the first time.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Matt McDonald – Carboline Rail Sales
  • 3:00 – The importance of proven performance
  • 4:15 – The balance of proven performance and innovation
  • 5:45 – The evaluation of coatings for rail exteriors
  • 8:00 – No substitute for field history
  • 9:30 – Cost of service life versus cost per gallon
  • 12:00 – Savings on maintenance and repair by selecting a sustainable coating
  • 14:45 – Tracking coating performance
  • 17:00 – Wrap up

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Carboline Oil & Gas Market Manager Doug Sinitiere joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss corrosion associated with Upstream Oil & Gas Assets and the coatings that protect them.

0:00 – Intro and the new Carboline Tech Service Podcast listener 3:45 – Re-introduction to upstream oil & gas 4:30 – Standards used to specify coatings for upstream oil & gas assets 7:00 – Certifications for fireproofing systems used with upstream oil & gas assets 13:00 – Coatings used for upstream oil & gas assets 19:31 – Wrap Up

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Carboline Rail Sales Rep Joe Foster joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss how jacketed tank cars have a space between the jacket and the tank that requires inspection during the car's maintenance cycle.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:20 – Joe Foster – Carboline Rail Sales
  • 3:00 – The "third side" of a rail car (tank car)
  • 3:50 – Tank cars
  • 5:00 – Jacketed tank cars and their similarities to coatings under insulation
  • 5:30 – Visual look at the inspection areas
  • 8:30 – Number of inspection points on jacketed tank cars
  • 9:30 – Jacketed versus non-jacketed tank cars
  • 10:00 – Corrosion mechanisms between the jacket and the tank
  • 12:00 – Taking the rail car apart for inspection
  • 12:40 – Coatings used to protect the space between the jacket and the tank on a rail car
  • 15:00 – Wrap up

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Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the AWWA D102 standard as it relates to coatings for the exterior of water tanks. They discuss factors relating to the industry, coating choice, surface prep, and more.

  • 0:00 – MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT for the Carboline Tech Service Podcast
  • 3:00 – Brian Cheshire and an introduction to water tanks
  • 8:00 – AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks
  • 10:00 – Outside coating systems (OCS) per AWWA D102
  • 14:00 – Use of fluoropolymers for the exterior coating on water tanks
  • 17:00 – Surface preparation for maintenance systems for coating the exterior of water tanks
  • 19:30 – How to use the AWWA D102 standard
  • 21:00 – Wrap up

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Carboline Vice President of Research, Development & Innovation Jeff Anderson joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss common testing for coatings designed for immersion service. They examine the methods of testing and the reasoning behind them.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – What is considered immersion service?
  • 3:15 – Typical testing of coatings for immersion service
  • 4:00 – Typical screening methods for coatings for immersion service
  • 5:54 – NACE TM0174Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining Materials on Metallic Substrates in Immersion Service
  • 8:15 – Coatings used for immersion service
  • 9:00 – Benefits of long-term immersion testing
  • 11:45 – Commodity purity evaluation during immersion testing
  • 13:00 – Additional testing for immersion scenarios that include undissolved solids or high flow
  • 14:30 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss common laboratory tests for coatings in atmospheric service. They discuss the definition of atmospheric service and describe some of the various tests.

  • 0:00 – Intro and Paula
  • 3:00 – Definition of atmospheric service
  • 3:45 – CTSP Episode 130 – ISO 12944 Environment Classifications
  • 4:15 – Coating types for atmospheric service
  • 7:00 – Chalking and fading of epoxies in atmospheric service
  • 8:30 – Polyurethanes and polyaspartics in atmospheric service
  • 9:15 – QUV testing of coatings for atmospheric service
  • 12:00 – Salt fog testing for coatings
  • 13:30 – Adhesion testing for coatings
  • 14:30 – Mandrel bend test for coatings
  • 16:00 – Impact and Reverse Impact testing of coatings
  • 17:00 – Natural weather testing
  • 18:45 – Wrap up

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Carboline Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss the heavily used standard AWWA C210. This standard covers liquid-epoxy coatings for steel water pipes and fittings. This standard is widely used in the water industry and has begun to be used for other assets besides steel water pipes.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Drinking water infrastructure in the United States
  • 4:45 – Types of steel pipes in the water industry and typical coatings that meet this standard
  • 7:45 – Minimum requirements for AWWA C210
  • 9:00 – Application of coatings per AWWA C210
  • 9:30 – The constructor, the manufacturer, and the purchaser
  • 10:00 – The growth of AWWA C210 and use in AWWA D102
  • 11:00 – Testing requirements for coatings per AWWA C210
  • 13:30 – Quality control measures per AWWA C210
  • 15:30 – Real-world example that would benefit from AWWA C210 approved coatings
  • 16:45 – Wrap up

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Carboline Technical Service Director Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker are joined by Carboline’s Oil & Gas Market Manager Doug Sinitiere to discuss the upstream portion of the Oil & Gas industry. The trio discusses the different aspects of upstream oil and gas while also identifying corrosion factors.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:15 – What does upstream mean when referring to the oil & gas market
  • 4:00 – Challenges associated with onshore drilling for oil and gas
  • 6:00 – The changing landscape of the oil & gas upstream market
  • 11:00 – Corrosion challenges of offshore oil & gas facilities
  • 15:30 – Corrosion challenges of onshore oil & gas facilities
  • 17:15 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the Carboline Technical Service Department. The two explore all of the services this department provides to the industry. From specification writing and review to applicator training, this department greatly influences the coatings industry.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Introduction to the Carboline Technical Service Department
  • 3:30 – Reaching the Carboline Technical Service Department
  • 5:30 – Working on coating specifications with the Carboline Technical Service Department
  • 8:00 – Extent of the Carboline product line
  • 9:45 – The natural checks and balances of the Carboline Technical Service Department
  • 14:00 – How Carboline Technical Service helps applicators through training and job start-ups
  • 18:00 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss pre-construction primers. The duo examines what makes them different from other primers, when to use pre-construction primers, and other factors.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Pre-construction primers
  • 3:00 – The definition of pre-construction primers
  • 5:00 – The thickness and uniformity of pre-construction primers
  • 7:00 – The role of pre-construction primers in high-performance coating systems
  • 10:00 – The evolution of the use of pre-construction primers
  • 13:00 – Studies on pre-construction primers
  • 14:00 – Wrap up

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Senior Tech Service Engineer Dan Baribault joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss the SSPC standard SSPC-SP 18, Thorough Spot and Sweep Blast Cleaning for Industrial Maintenance. The trio discusses the ins and outs of the standard.

  • 0:00 – Intro and the death of a blender
  • 2:25 – SSPC-SP 18 Thorough Spot and Sweep Blast Cleaning for Industrial Maintenance
  • 4:00 – How SSPC-SP 18 differs from the SSPC-SP 10 and SSPC-SP 7 standards
  • 5:10 – The differences between sweep blasting per SSPC-SP 18 versus Brush-off blasting per SSPC-SP 7
  • 6:19 – Requirements prior to the performance of SSPC-SP18
  • 7:07 – Acceptable methods of performing SSPC-SP 18
  • 10:03 – Requirements for cleaning the substrate after abrasive blasting per SSPC-SP 18
  • 12:15 – Existing coating considerations for SSPC-SP 18
  • 14:05 – The use of corrosion inhibitors when performing SSPC-SP18
  • 16:16 – Wrap Up

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Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss manhole rehabilitation within wastewater collection systems. The trio discusses factors that cause corrosion and what to do to protect manholes from future corrosion.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:15 – Manhole Rehabilitation
  • 5:20 – Inflow and infiltration
  • 7:40 – Methods of manhole rehabilitation
  • 11:36 – Testing of coatings for manhole rehabilitation
  • 14:10 – Protective coatings for manhole rehabilitation
  • 15:25 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Tech Service Engineer, William Seawell to discuss the on-site investigation of the types of coating defects discussed over the last 2 weeks.

  • 0:00 – Intro – CTSP on YouTube
  • 1:00 – Introduction of William Seawell
  • 2:12 – Determining if the defect is a bubble or blister on site
  • 4:20 – Identifying pinholes and/or craters on site
  • 6:45 – Identifying cracking phenomena on a job site
  • 10:30 – Localized versus uniform defects across the entire structure
  • 14:02 – Evaluating a tank failure
  • 15:22 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion on common types of coating defects. This week they explore the different defects that are associated with the cracking of a coating system.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:15 – Coating defects related to cracks
  • 2:57 – Alligatoring or Crocodiling - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 4:19 – Cracking - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 6:53 – Checking - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 9:39 – Crazing - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 11:20 – Mudcracking - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 15:55 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss common forms of coating failure. They dissect the differences between the commonly interchanged terms of blisters, bubbles, pinholes, and craters.

  • 0:00 – Intro and the Karate Kid
  • 2:28 – Bubbles, blisters, Pinholes, and Craters
  • 3:11 – Fitz’s Atlas of Coating Defects
  • 4:19 –  Pinholes - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 6:10 – Cratering - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 10:00 – Bubbling - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 12:17 – Blisters - Identification, causes, prevention, and treatments
  • 15:22 – Wrap Up

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Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss coating ductile iron pipe, how it's different from steel, and what standards to use.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:38 – What makes ductile iron different than steel
  • 2:37 – Ductile iron surface prep requirements
  • 3:30 – Color change when blasting ductile iron pipe and dangers of over-blasting
  • 5:25 – The first three parts of NAPF 500-03 (NAPF 500-03-01 Solvent Cleaning, NAPF 500-03-02 Hand Tool Cleaning, NAPF 500-03-03 Power Tool Cleaning)
  • 7:12 – NAPF 500-03-04 Abrasive Blast Cleaning for Ductile Iron Pipe and NAPF 500-03-05 Abrasive Blast Cleaning for Cast Ductile Iron Fittings
  • 10:27 – Coatings used on ductile iron substrates
  • 12:43 – Lining ductile iron pipe
  • 14:30 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker, Paul Atzemis, and everyone at Carboline would like to extend a Happy Holidays to the listeners of the Tech Service Podcast and a Happy New Year.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss fiber-reinforced epoxies and where they should be used. They explore the characteristics of the coating and appropriate markets for these products.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:32 – Fiber-reinforced epoxies
  • 3:13 – Characteristics of fiber-reinforced epoxies
  • 4:04 – Fiber-reinforced epoxies vs mat layup systems
  • 5:10 – Physical properties of fiber-reinforced epoxies
  • 5:40 – FRP wall paneling vs fiber-reinforced epoxies
  • 8:03 – Using fiber-reinforced epoxies in food and beverage facilities
  • 11:45 – Sanitile 755 FR vs a Fastball
  • 12:05 – High impact zones
  • 13:22 – Wrap up

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Dan Baribault joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss abrasive blast standards for non-ferrous metals. The trio explores the standards and explains the differences between them.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:02 – Abrasive blasting standards for non-ferrous metals
  • 2:20 – SSPC SP 16 – Brush- off Blast Cleaning Non-Ferrous Metals
  • 4:09 – Minimum surface profile required by SSPC SP 16
  • 5:05 – Checking for passivating materials on galvanizing
  • 6:19 – Brush-off blasting
  • 7:00 – The importance of de-humidification
  • 8:02 – SSPC SP 17 – Thorough Blast Cleaning of Non-Ferrous Metals
  • 10:35 – The need for a job reference standard (JRS) for SSPC SP 17
  • 13:24 – SSPC SP17 addresses non-visible contaminants
  • 15:04 – Proper abrasives for blasting of stainless steel
  • 16:49 – Wrap up

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Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss substrates found in a wastewater treatment plant. The trio explores the factors associated with the various structures and what to keep in mind when coating them.  

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:20 – Substrates in wastewater treatment environments
  • 2:50 – Concrete in wastewater treatment environments
  • 4:50 – Steel in wastewater treatment environments
  • 7:04 – Ductile iron in wastewater treatment environments
  • 8:54 – Non-ferrous metals in wastewater treatment environments
  • 9:40 – PVC and various plastics in wastewater treatment environments
  • 10:53 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the definitions of the varying stages during the curing process of a high-performance coating.

  • 0:00 – An unforgettable mistake
  • 2:55 – Cured coating definition
  • 4:08 – ISO 9117 and ASTM D1640
  • 6:00 – Set to touch
  • 6:55 – Dry to touch
  • 9:00 – Dry Hard versus Dry to Handle/Dry Through
  • 11:07 – Dry to recoat
  • 12:56 – How to determine the cure of a high-performance coating
  • 16:20 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the final aspects of sound secondary containment coating systems. They explore pipe penetrations, equipment footings, expansion joints, control joints, and how to stay in compliance with EPA regulations through coating system design.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:18 – Secondary Containment and CTSP Episode 151
  • 1:35 – Additional considerations for secondary containment design
  • 3:18 – Why flexible coatings are needed to complete a secondary containment system
  • 4:40 – Flexible coating technology types used to compliment secondary containment systems
  • 6:54 – Areas within secondary containment that require flexible coatings
  • 7:30 – Treatment for equipment footings, pipe penetrations, etc.
  • 7:58 – Treatment for expansion joints and control joints
  • 8:16 – Vehicular traffic expansion/control joint treatment for secondary containment systems
  • 9:50 – Proper backer rod depth and two-sided adhesion
  • 11:14 – Importance of bond-breaker tape
  • 13:35 - Foot traffic only expansion/control joint treatment for secondary containment systems
  • 14:30 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by the Rajin’ Cajun Senior Technical Service Engineer Dan Baribault to discuss waterjet cleaning standards. The guys discuss industry standards related to the practice and good practices associated with waterjet cleaning.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:10 – Waterjet cleaning
  • 3:55 – Waterjet cleaning standards
  • 5:00 – Differences between low-pressure cleaning and high-pressure waterjet cleaning
  • 8:50 - NACE/SSPC WJ-1 – Waterjetting to Bare Substrate
  • 9:20 – NACE/SSPC WJ-2 – Very Thorough Waterjetting
  • 10:39 – NACE/SSPC WJ-3 – Thorough Waterjetting
  • 11:40 – NACE/SSPC WJ-4 – Light Waterjetting
  • 13:00 – Flash rusting associated with waterjet cleaning
  • 16:34 – SSPC VIS-4/NACE VIS-7
  • 17:00 – Wrap up

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Carboline Senior Technical Service Engineer Dan Baribault joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss the basics of spay application for coatings. The trio focus on the factors that help make an effective spray pump recommendation.

  • 0:00 – Intro – Dan Baribault Carboline Technical Service Engineer
  • 1:42 – Viscosity of industrial coatings
  • 2:28 – 5 major factors for selecting spray equipment for industrial coatings
  • 2:55 – Spray pressure, fluid to air ratio, and gallons per minute
  • 7:39 – Temperature effects on coating application
  • 10:53 – The results related to hose size during coating application
  • 13:46 – How spray-tip size effects coating application

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Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the challenges of coating water tank exteriors. They explore the resin technology used for topcoats and the features that make them different.

  • 0:00 – Intro and feeling old
  • 3:22- Coating technology used for coating the exterior of water tanks
  • 3:51 – AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water Tanks
  • 5:33 – Polyurethane technology used on water tank exteriors
  • 6:58 – Polyurethane clear coats used for water tank exterior
  • 9:50 – Why service life matter with coatings on water tank exteriors
  • 12:11 – Fluoropolymers used for water tank exteriors
  • 15:02 – Polysiloxanes used for water tank exteriors
  • 18:20 – Wrap Up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the challenges associated with coating pitted steel. They examine the factors that cause these challenges and the requirements to coat pitted steel successfully.

  • 0:00 – Intro – Podcast joke struggle
  • 3:07 – Pitting corrosion associated with steel tank re-lining projects
  • 3:50 – Pitting corrosion cell
  • 4:25 – Problems created by pitting corrosion for coating systems
  • 5:25 – The first step of re-lining a tank
  • 7:39 – Difficulty cleaning pitted steel
  • 8:16 – Reasons for the difficulty of coating pitted steel
  • 10:15 – Reasons for filling pits flush to the surface of the steel
  • 10:50 – Surface prep of pitted steel before the application of a coating system
  • 13:03 – Coating requirements for coatings designed for pitted steel
  • 14:58 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the science of hydrostatic pressure and how it relates to high-performance coating systems. They also compare moisture vapor transmission to hydrostatic pressure.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 0:32 – Hydrostatic pressure versus moisture vapor transmission
  • 1:42 – The definition of hydrostatic pressure
  • 2:36 – Areas where hydrostatic pressure and moisture vapor transmission are of concern
  • 3:24 – Specialty coatings required for hydrostatic pressure and coatings for moisture vapor transmission
  • 5:21 – A real-world example of hydrostatic pressure
  • 8:37 – Review of hydrostatic pressure properties
  • 10:12 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the different aspects of protecting steel with zinc. They discuss how galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings are similar, how they differ, and when appropriate to use each.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:42 – Galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings
  • 2:29 – Why we compare galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings
  • 3:47 – “The Munger Book” – Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings
  • Corrosion Protection by Protective Coatings
  • 4:54 – The Corrosion Cell
  • 6:37 – The chemical differences between inorganic zinc-rich coatings and galvanizing
  • 8:10 – The installation process of inorganic zinc-rich coatings
  • 9:28 - The installation process of galvanizing
  • 10:31 – Where galvanizing makes sense
  • 11:38 – One of the significant reasons to use inorganic zinc-rich coatings over galvanizing
  • 14:08 – Wrap up

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Carboline Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss coating technologies used in wastewater treatment systems. They discuss epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea coatings.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:00 – Brian Cheshire, Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager
  • 3:27 – WEFTEC Connect
  • 5:00 – Corrosion causes throughout wastewater systems
  • 5:38 – Coating technology used within a wastewater treatment system
  • 6:56 – Epoxy coatings used in wastewater treatment systems
  • 9:00 – Aromatic hybrid polyurethane coatings used in wastewater treatment systems
  • 11:09 – Polyurea coatings used in wastewater treatment systems
  • 13:58 – Carboline coatings that are good for wastewater treatment systems
  • 15:22 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the design of secondary containment coating systems. The duo discuss neat-coat systems, aggregate-filled systems, and aggregate-filled reinforced systems and the generic types of coatings used to compose these systems.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:00 – Tech Service Chat and email address
  • 1:53 – Secondary containment coating systems
  • 3:20 – Epoxy, novolac epoxy, and vinyl ester coatings for secondary containment
  • 7:06 – Neat coat coating systems for secondary containment
  • 7:39 – Aggregate-filled coating systems for secondary containment
  • 9:05 – Broadcasted aggregate versus blended aggregate in aggregate-filled coating systems for secondary containment
  • 10:25 – Aggregate-filled reinforced coating systems for secondary containment
  • 13:25 – Wrap up

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Carboline Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst joins the guys to discuss the process of making a passive fire protection product recommendation. They discuss the different types of passive fire protection coatings and when to use an intumescent or a cementitious product.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:19 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst
  • 2:32 – Making a passive fire protection coating recommendation
  • 3:27 – Information required to make a passive fire protection coating recommendation
  • 4:25 – Types of passive fire protection coatings, Intumescent and Cementitious
  • 4:49 – Hourly fire protection ratings and factors that determine the required rating
  • 8:58 – How an excellent passive fire protection material specification can save the end-user money throughout a project
  • 11:07 – Identifying passive fire protection coatings in the real world
  • 12:20 – Reasons to pick an intumescent fireproofing product versus a cementitious fireproofing product
  • 13:52 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss a brand new technology brought to you by Carboline, Supoxy based coatings. The duo discusses the latest technology while introducing the first product in the line: Plasite XHT 400, designed to coat fire tubes on upstream process vessels. Paul and Jack also explain how fire tubes work and why coating them is challenging.

  • 0:00 – Intro and second takes
  • 1:25 – The goal of the Carboline Tech Service Podacst
  • 2:16 – The new Supoxy technology and Plasite XHT 400
  • 3:30 – Fire tubes in upstream oil and gas process vessels
  • 4:50 – Phase separation within upstream oil and gas process vessels
  • 6:15 – Gas phase within the upstream oil and gas process vessels
  • 7:02 – Steam coil heating versus fire tube heating
  • 8:33 – The development of Plasite HT 400
  • 10:29 – Application benefits of Supoxy technology
  • 11:17 – A different way to think about being “greener” with coatings
  • 12:17 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by new Carboline Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew. Before joining Carboline, Blayn was a coating inspection. Listen in as the guys have an honest chat about the value of third-party coating inspection.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 2:38 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew
  • 3:30 – The role of the coating inspector
  • 5:14 – The removal of bias
  • 6:40 – Holding firm to the specification
  • 8:48 – Contractor benefits of having 3rd party coating inspection
  • 9:30 – Importance of good working relationships between the coating inspector and the applicator
  • 10:20 – How the coating inspector helps with potential changes to the specification
  • 11:15 – How the coating inspector helps ensure the entended service life
  • 12:20 – The value of the coating inspector’s experience
  • 13:50 – Liability when a coating inspector is involved
  • 15:40 – Wrap up

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Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss SSPC Technology Guide 27 - Recommended Performance Properties for Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities. Listen as the trio discuss the factors that challenge coating systems in a wastewater treatment plant.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 0:51 – Brian Cheshire and Chumbawumba
  • 3:10 – SSPC Technology Guide 27¬¬ – Recommended Performance Properties for Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities
  • http://shop.sspc.org/ST-000G27
  • 4:56 – Collection systems - Manholes, interceptors, lift stations
  • 5:20 – Hydrogen sulfide gas, methane gas present in the headspace challenges to concrete and coating systems
  • 5:52 – Biogenic sulfide corrosion, commonly known as microbial induced corrosion (MIC)
  • 7:00 – Hydrogen sulfide becomes sulfuric acid due to microbial induced corrosion within wastewater systems
  • 9:22 – Assets constructed of concrete within a wastewater treatment plant
  • 10:01 – The Clean Water Act and MIC
  • 10:25 – Factors that make a coating suitable for wastewater collection systems
  • 10:58 – Unintended consequences associated with regulations
  • 12:54 – Preliminary wastewater treatment systems and considerations for coating systems
  • 15:05 – Primary wastewater treatment systems and considerations for coating systems
  • 16:54 – The aggressive environment found in wastewater treatment systems
  • 18:00 – Testing protocol outlined in SSPC Technology Guide 27 to identify coating systems for concrete in wastewater treatment
  • 20:10 – ASTM G210 - Standard Practice for Operating the Severe Wastewater Analysis Testing Apparatus
  • https://www.astm.org/Standards/G210.htm
  • 21:30 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the moisture content tests used in the coatings industry. The duo also discusses the importance of these tests and the phenomenon that requires them to be performed.

  • 0:00 - Intro- concrete and the weather
  • 2:51 – Surface preparation of concrete
  • 3:45 – Moisture vapor tests for concrete before the application of coating systems
  • 5:03 – The science behind moisture vapor transmission
  • 7:07 – The importance of performing these tests in conditioned space
  • 8:12 - NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, Surface Preparation of Concrete
  • https://store.nace.org/nace-no-6-sspc-13-surface-preparation-of-concrete-2
  • 8:31 – The three approved moisture content tests per NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13
  • 11:30 – ASTM D4263 - Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method
  • https://www.astm.org/Standards/D4263.htm
  • 13:19 – ASTM F1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
  • https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1869.htm
  • 16:58 – ASTM F2170 - Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
  • https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2170.htm
  • 20:15 – Wrap U

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the many factors of secondary containment design and the construction of coating systems for secondary containment.

  • 0:00 – Intro and the AER Podcast
  • https://air-equipment.com/podcast
  • 2:38 – Secondary containment coating systems
  • 3:15 – EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Guidance for Regional Inspectors – Chapter 4
  • https://www.epa.gov/oil-spills-prevention-and-preparedness-regulations/spill-prevention-control-and-countermeasure-6
  • 4:48 – Goal of Secondary containment systems
  • 4:56 – Secondary containment design considerations
  • 5:16 – Treatment of expansion joints, cold joints, cracks, pipe penetrations, and more with elastomeric coatings
  • 6:12 – Vehicular traffic in secondary containment areas
  • 7:40 – Slope away from primary containment
  • 8:31 – How big does the secondary containment area have to be?
  • 10:11 – The secondary design has to account for rainfall
  • 11:07 – The 72-hour rule
  • 12:40 – Coating system design for secondary containment
  • 15:05 – Neat coating systems for secondary containment
  • 16:41 – Aggregate-filled coating systems for secondary containment
  • 18:08 – Aggregate-reinforced coating systems for secondary containment
  • 20:00 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the AWWA C222 standard. This standard relates to the use of polyurethanes and polyurea for the interior and exterior of steel water pipe, valves, and fittings.

  • 0:00 – Intro and changes
  • 2:25 – Jack the daredevil
  • 3:45 – AWWA C222 – Polyurethane Coatings And Linings For Steel Water Pipe And Fittings
  • https://www.awwa.org/Store/Product-Details/productId/69445919
  • 4:40 – AWWA C222 for the exterior of steel pipe
  • 5:44 – History of polyurethane use within the AWWA C222 standard
  • 7:40 – Use of polyurethanes for the interior of water pipes
  • 8:48 – NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 - Health Effects Evaluation And Criteria For Chemicals In Drinking Water
  • https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/NSF/NSFANSI6002019
  • 10:17 – Chemical resistance required per AWWA C222
  • 11:31 – Repairs of the polyurethane coating per AWWA C222
  • 12:22 – Performance requirements per AWWA C222
  • 15:17 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss coatings under insulation in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries by exploring the standard ISO 19277.

  • 0:00 – Intro and the crutch
  • 1:48 – The element of surprise
  • 2:03 – Coatings Under Insulation – NACE SP 0198 “Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials—A Systems Approach”
  • https://store.nace.org/sp0198-2016
  • 2:37 – ISO 19277 – “Petroleum, Petrochemical And Natural Gas Industries - Qualification Testing And Acceptance Criteria For Protective Coating Systems Under Insulation”
  • 3:10 – Temperature categories of CUI 1-3
  • 4:56 – Cryogenic classes per ISO 19277
  • 5:40 – Immersion and salt spray testing per ISO 19277
  • 6:55 – ISO 4628 “Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degradation of coatings — Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance”
  • 9:37 – Thermal cycle testing per ISO 19277
  • 11:16 – Dry and wet cyclic testing per ISO 19277
  • 12:28 – NACE SP0198 differences from ISO 19277
  • 15:33 – Wrap up

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Sean Younger joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the differences between standards ASTM E84 and ASTM E119. The two standards are readily used in the fireproofing industry, listen as they discuss the critical factors of these two standards.

  • 0:00 – Intro and technical difficulties
  • 1:54 – Kidnapping the CFO
  • 2:51 – Reintroduction to Sean Younger, Carboline Fireproofing Sales
  • 3:21 – ASTM E84 and ASTM E119
  • 3:56 – ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
  • https://www.astm.org/Standards/E84.htm
  • 5:00 – ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
  • https://www.astm.org/search/fullsite-search.html?query=e119&
  • 5:28 – Fire protection versus flame spread
  • 6:30 – Flame spread index per ASTM E84
  • 7:18 – Flame index categories per ASTM E84
  • 7:51 – Compartmentalization of fire
  • 9:03 – Smoke index per ASTM E84
  • 10:38 – ASTM E84 does not give products hourly fire ratings
  • 11:37 – ASTM E119 testing
  • 12:26 – Differences between ASTM E84 and ASTM E119
  • 13:23 – Importance of full-scale testing for fire resistance ratings per ASTM E119
  • 14:01 – Differences between full-scale testing and small-scale screening
  • 17:37 – UL and NFPA tests that mirror ASTM E84 and ASTM E119
  • 18:08 – Critical temperature for ASTM E119
  • 19:18 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss some common standards and common misconceptions related to those standards, and how they are different from each other.

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:40 – Standards, regulations, and policies
  • 2:57 – FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved linings
  • 3:49 – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) approved coatings
  • 5:00 – FDA 21 CFR 175.300 – Resinous Polymers and Coatings

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=175.300

  • 6:46 – NSF/ANSI 61 – Drinking Water Systems Components

https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/NSF/NSFANSI612017?gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JsQ9VlSwYXM-gTzS7uxrSMXPLD6VdO5pAaWlMpPr6xHm-4K_gpFtMRoCa_gQAvD_BwE

  • 8:28 – Surface area to volume calculation
  • 9:00 – Temperature constraints
  • 9:50 – AWWA D102 - Coating Steel Water Storage Tanks

https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/awwa/awwad100d102d103steelwater?gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JlwdPNquDMkXLLssZnBOa_mk1a_JFsS54RRbtMB_3I2k4YhDgnJ7QxoCeB4QAvD_BwE

  • 12:00 – AWWA C210 - Liquid Epoxy Coating Systems For The Interior & Exterior Of Steel Water Pipelines

https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/awwa/awwac21007?gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JmeQK2A_Kch2JDXlw_MFR-ILtZfSlvdJswhbtFcipieKbpGZilJ1UhoCZqMQAvD_BwE

  • 12:30 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline Rail Salesman Joe Foster. They discuss all the factors associated with the selection of exterior coatings for rail cars, from benefits of the different coating technologies to factors that are important to shops and rail car owners.

  • 0:00 Audience of one
  • 1:13 The van
  • 2:00 Introduction to Joe Foster, Carboline Rail Sales \
  • 2:51 Selecting an exterior coating for rail cars (hopper cars, tank cars, etc.)
  • 3:04 History of coating technologies and their use in the rail car industry
  • 3:51 – VOC restrictions high solids epoxies
  • 4:39 – The rail car stamp
  • 6:15 – The rail shop perspective and advantages of high solids epoxies
  • 8:26 – Familiarity with a coating can increase throughput
  • 10:33 – The rail car owner and coatings
  • 10:59 – Technology matters, things to remember when comparing the price of different coating technologies
  • 11:58 – Longevity and cycle importance of rail car coatings
  • 13:29 - Lining up painting schedule with maintenance schedule
  • 14:22 – The importance of tracking your coatings and their performance
  • 16:00 – 20-year-old rail car with high solids epoxy
  • 17:42 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Matt McDonald, Carboline's Director of Sales for the rail industry. The trio discusses the process of selecting a lining for a rail tank car, and problems that are associated with incorrect lining selection.

  • 0:00 – Thirteen feet
  • 1:55 – Intro to Matt McDonald – Director of Sales - Rail
  • 2:08 – Matt dodges the odds
  • 4:00 – The decision-making process for rail tank car linings
  • 5:40 – Why do we line rail tank cars?
  • 6:14 – Protecting the asset (rail car) from corrosion
  • 7:07 – Product or cargo purity
  • 7:23 – Regulatory compliance with Federal Railroad Association
  • 9:08 – The information required to make a recommendation for a rail tank car lining
  • 10:58 – Additional special factors for tank car recommendations
  • 11:26 – YOU SAID HOW MANY TESTS?!?!?
  • 13:00 – Conservative verse risk-averse
  • 13:30 – Cost of lining failure with a rail tank car
  • 15:32 – Wrap up

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Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss changes coming to the coatings industry due to NSF/ANSI 600. The trio discusses how the standard changes the water tank industry.

  • 0:00 - Intro – Live studio audience
  • 0:48 - Murdoch update
  • 2:37 – Introduction to Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire
  • 3:37 – All the memberships
  • 4:16 – NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking water system components- Health effects
  • https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/NSF/NSFANSI612019600
  • 6:59 – NSF/ANSI 600 Health Effects Evaluation and Criteria for Chemicals in Drinking Water
  • https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/NSF/NSFANSI6002019
  • 7:40 – Reduction of allowable solvents in coating formulation
  • 10:15 – Solvent-based epoxies and water tanks
  • 10:50 – 100% solids epoxy and hybrid polyurethane coatings
  • 11:35 – Benefits of 100% solids epoxy and hybrid polyurethane coatings
  • 12:10 - Service life of coatings
  • https://store.nace.org/expected-service-life-and-cost-considerations-for-maintenance-and-new-construction-protective-coatin-2
  • 13:00 – Development of 100% solids epoxy for beneficial application characteristics
  • 14:30 – How the new NSF standard changes the coatings industry
  • 16:00 – Wrap up

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Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker discuss the evolution of coatings under insulation. They explore the early practices and what is commonly performed today.

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:07 Creative topic selection
  • 2:05 Coatings under insulation, the beginning
  • 3:16 Coatings under insulation compared to immersion service
  • 3:45 The effects of heat, oxygen, and moisture on the corrosion of assets under insulation
  • 4:00 The early adoption of inorganic zinc in the 1980s for CUI
  • 4:40 NACE study of CUI
  • 5:42 NACE study eliminates inorganic zinc as an option for CUI due to polarity reversal
  • 6:58 Salt effects on zinc polarity reversal
  • 7:47 Fireproofing and its similarity to insulation
  • 9:25 The introduction of NACE SP0198

https://store.nace.org/sp0198-2016 * 11:06 Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the factors in choosing a thick-film coating system versus choosing a thin-film coating system. Abrasion, flexibility, substrates, and application equipment are all discussed.

  • 0:00 Paul’s curveball
  • 3:15 Coating recommendation categories
  • 3:52 Thick film coating systems and thin-film coating systems
  • 5:12 Substrate can determine coating system
  • 7:09 Pitted storage tanks
  • 7:32 High-solids coatings
  • 8:52 Abrasion conditions effects on coating system selection
  • 9:48 Flexibility and impact resistance
  • 11:06 Scheduling effects on coating system selection
  • 12:02 UV effects on coating system selection
  • 13:44 Availability of application equipment effect on coating system selection
  • 15:24 Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion on cost considerations for coatings projects. They discuss the differences between applied cost and price per gallon.

  • 0:00 – Murdoch and the Room
  • 1:35 – Alexa plays the podcast
  • 3:15 – Coverage of coatings
  • 4:11 – Per gallon cost
  • 5:05 – Nail polish versus acrylic paint cost
  • 7:10 – Solids by volume effects on coverage
  • 7:50 – Mil/feet2 per gallon
  • 9:00 – Standard coverage considerations
  • 10:45 – Per gallon price versus coverage cost
  • 12:30 – Coating thickness effect on coverage cost
  • 13: 20 – Review of coverage formula
  • 15:05 – Surface profile effects on coverage
  • 17:26 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration in the costs of coatings projects. This week the duo explores immersion grade linings and the factors that affect their value. They explore everything from coal tar epoxies to 100% solids polyurethane linings.

  • 0:00 – Intro – Murdoch and the Helicopter
  • 1:15 – Cost of Coatings – Immersion Linings
  • 2:30 – NACE Paper 10673 – Expected Service Life and Cost Considerations for Maintenance and New
  • 3:51 – Coal Tar Epoxy and High-Solids Epoxy Linings
  • 5:00 – Think film versus thin film linings
  • 6:20 – AWWA D210 Inside systems
  • 8:00 – 100% solids linings (epoxies, novolacs, and polyurethanes)
  • 9:17 – Commodity cycle effects on the service life of the lining
  • 10:36 – Applied cost versus per gallon cost of 100% solids linings
  • 11:34 – Vinyl ester and polyester linings
  • 12:50 – Factors that affect the service life of linings
  • 13:25 – Wrap up

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion about the Cost of Coatings. They explore how coating systems are designed, and how that could affect the cost. They compare systems to the standard zinc, epoxy, urethane system.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the cost of different coating technology. This week the duo focuses on topcoats as they explore polyurethanes, siloxanes, polyureas, and more.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis begin to discuss the cost of different coating technologies. The duo compares the cost associated with a coating technology and the expected life cycle from that technology.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the factors that affect costs with industrial coatings projects. In this episode, Paul and Jack explore the environment classification of ISO 12944 and discuss how this standard is used relates to evaluating coating technology.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the cost of coatings projects. They review ASTM B117 as a standard of coating evaluation as they begin to compare coating technology.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis begin a series discussing the different factors that can influence the cost of a coatings project. The duo begins with a look at surface preparation and the factors that drive cost during this portion of a high-performance coatings project.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss slip critical connections and how coating selection affects slip critical connections. The pair also discuss the testing of coatings for this specialty service.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss a topic that they have hinted at for 125 episodes. Paul and Jack give you the why behind the coating selection process as they explore an over-arching theme of the show in depth.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline President Chris Tiernay to discuss Carboline and COVID 19. The trio discusses the current status of Carboline and of the things to come soon.

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Joe Walker (no relation), of Elcometer, stops by the Carboline booth at SSPC Coatings + to discuss advancements in dry film thickness measurement technology with Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis. The trio discusses scanning technology gauges and factory calibrated gauges.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss adhesion values and what they mean. How do we get maximum adhesion and how low should be acceptable. Originally released 11/26/18.

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Bernardo Duran of the International Zinc Association stops by to discuss the use of zinc for corrosion control with Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis. The trio explores the different method zinc is deployed for corrosion control. Recorded live on 2/4/20 at Coatings + 2020.

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Kyle Smith stops by SSPC Coatings + to discuss the lining of crude oil storage tanks with Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis. They discuss the challenges and remedies for this challenging service. Recorded live at SSPC Coatings + on 2/5/20.

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Dustin Young of SSPC joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss new concrete standards from SSPC. The trio discusses the new concrete abrasive blasting standards SSPC CAB 1-3. Also, they talk about the new surface texture standard for resinous flooring SSPC CTS-1.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by the Executive Director of NACE Bob Chalker and the Executive Director of SSPC Bill Worms to discuss the ongoing merger talks between NACE and SSPC. Listen as the two give a timely update and cover topics from board composition to standards. Recorded live in front of a studio audience at SSPC Coatings + on 2/6/20.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis drop in on Corrosion. They meet up with William, Bill, Will Seawell and discuss the corrosion cell and how it affects our industry. Original release 6/4/18

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Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker welcome Sean Younger back to the show. The trio discusses the differences between solvent and water-based intumescent coatings. They cover the advantages and disadvantages of both and the importance of being able to offer both solvent and water-based intumescent coatings.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis take a shot and talk about talk dirt. They discuss Surface Tolerant Coatings, their meanings, and when and where to apply them. They discuss surface cleanliness and its effects on coatings and how to manage expectations. Original release date 5/21/18.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their coverage of Inorganic Zinc and dive into the Carbozinc 11 series, specifically Carbozinc 11; Carbozinc 11 FC; and Carbozinc 11 HS. This is the second in the series of Zinc related topics. In this episode, they cover the performance properties and case histories of the Carbozinc 11 series of products. Originally published 3/5/18.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis dive into the topic of Inorganic Zinc and the Carbozinc 11 series. This episode is the first in the series of Zinc related topics. In this episode, they present the overall background for the reasons and benefits of using Inorganic Zinc to prevent corrosion. Originally aired 2/26/18.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have Sean Younger in the studio for Part 2 of the discussion of Carboline's SFRM materials, Southwest Type 5 and Type 7 lines. They expand on the difference between gypsum and Portland cement-based materials and when and where to use them. Original airdate 3/26/18.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have Sean Younger in the studio to discuss Carboline's SFRM materials. Learn about the difference between gypsum and portland cement-based materials. Original air-date 3/19/18.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis with you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. The guys also get a new announcer.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss water storage tanks. Listen as they cover corrosion causes and remedies of these structures.

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Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker finally put the wastewater treatment series behind them. They wrap up the series with a discussion about the coating concerns and solutions for ancillary plant areas. Paul and Jack also summarize the series until this point.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration of the water treatment process. They discuss the storage of chemicals onsite at water treatment plants. The two discuss typical coating solutions for the storage tank linings and surrounding secondary containment areas.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their look at the water treatment process and the coatings required for asset protection. This week Paul and Jack are joined by the Godfather himself, Anthony Grigsby. Anthony is an engineering sales rep for Carboline, who focuses on the water and wastewater markets.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration of the water treatment process. In this episode, they specifically look at the collection and transmission systems of the untreated wastewater. They discuss the proper coating systems for each system.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis explore SSPC Technology Guide No. 27, thanks to the one and only Jim Kunkle. This guide explores the corrosive properties of the wastewater systems aimed specifically at concrete. Jack thinks he is funny, and Paul can't handle it.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis begin a series on coatings for wastewater treatment. In this first episode, Paul and Jack give an overview of the water treatment process. They also discuss another podcast milestone.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk about differences in metals. They discuss the chemical process that happens with dissimilar metals.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the process of making a competitive crossover for specifications. They talk about what is important to know and compare between products. Oh yeah, they are in a new studio with some great new options as well. Stay tuned for future experiments.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis start the second century with a discussion about cold weather painting. They discuss tips, tricks, and warnings about painting in the winter.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis hit the century mark with the CTSP! They are joined by serveral guests and play many of the congratulations messages from supporters. Jack and Paul want to give a big "Thank You" to all the fans and listeners.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis bring Carboline Testing Lab Manager Steve Liebhart, in to help the discussion about ASTM B117 and what it really means. The trio discuss the value of the test and how to apply it.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Dr. Absolutely (listen for the bell) Chris Fenoli, PhD as they continue the discussion in the tank lining series. In this episode they discuss the chemistry of coatings and linings.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Technical Service Engineer and analytical chemist, William (Billum) Seawell as they begin the discussion of choosing a tank lining. In this episode they present the types of information required from the owner, specifier, or applicator prior to choosing the lining.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis bring the blast media series to an end. The discuss the highlights of the last 7 episodes of the CTSP with some comparisons of when to choose each type of blast media.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk with Ted Valoria of Spongejet. The guys have a great discussion about the benefits of sponge abrasive media.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis chat with Jake Wren, General Manager at Surface Prep Supply. They talk about what it takes to pick the right abrasives and some of the many options available at SPS.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis re-evaluate the discussion from a previous episode about SSPC-SP5/NACE No 1 vs SSPC-SP10/NACE No 2. What is really possible vs. what is practical on a jobsite.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the differences between shot and grit. They cover the when and why you would choose each and the pros and cons of each type.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline Tech Service's own, Dan Baribault. The guys revisit a discussion about abrasive blast standards.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis move to Part 2 of their abrasive blast discussion. In this one, they talk with Cold Jet about dry ice blasting and equipment. Visit coldjet.com for additional information on dry ice blasting.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis dive into abrasive blast types and standards. They open up a multi-episode series to cover many of the options.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis get back to the mics and talk Polyaspartic technology. They discuss the benefits and difficulties of this type of coating and its typical uses.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Jarret Brelsford of Bass Engineering to talk about Cathodic Protection. Bass Engineering designs and installs CP systems.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis meet with Allen Mills. Allen is the President of Hy-Flex Corporation. They work with industrial pumps, mixers, and spray equipment and have been a long time supporter for Carboline Fireproofing.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis get to talk about Robots! The guys sit down with Gus Garza with CRC Evans Automatic Welding. They talk about the new developments in automation in coating, welding, and pipeline repair and installation.

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Blues Win the Stanley Cup! (Sorry Scott) The wheels stay on the bus and Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are re-joined by a long time supporter and 2nd time guest, Jim Kunkle. Jim is the Business Development Manager for SSPC and specializes in Central and South America. With him, is Juan Caballero. Juan was recently elected to SSPC's Board of Governors as the International Representative.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Mike Tabb. Mike leads Carboline's survey program. The trio talks about what it takes to perform a survey at a chemical facility and what benefits it will give to the owner and maintenance groups.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk education with NACE. They interview Melanie Diaz (Sr Manager, Education Bus.Development) and Pam Nicoletti (Director of Education). The group talks about the current offerings and future options for NACE's educational opportunities.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Ronald Brashear. Ron is the End Use Manager for Protective Coatings Additives in North America for BYK. The guys discuss the role of dispersing agents in coating formulation.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis bring in the JV support to answer a listener question. They are joined by Christopher Platt of Elcometer to discuss dry film thickness testing and how early is too early.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk with Andy Steinmann from Corrosion Specialties. The guys got together at SSPC Coating+ 2019 to talk about surface prep and the MBX Bristle Blaster from Montipower.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis put in extra hours for this interview with Jenna Hazelrigg of Headwall Photonics. They discuss the future and current offerings of drones in the coatings industry. What they can do now and what is on the horizon. As a reminder, don't forget to vote for Dwayne Meyer for SSPC Board of Governors during the month of May 2019

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk plural spray equipment with Graco's Business Development Manager for PC equipment, Eric Rennerfeldt. The guys discuss spray equipment design and new offerings from Graco.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis sit down with BlastOne at SSPC Coatings+. The guys talk with Graeme Thomas, Innovation and Technology Director and Brad Gooden, Vice President of BlastOne. The group discusses equipment, blasting, safety, training, and robots.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss how long a coating system should last. They discuss the conditions that effect the service life of coatings and how to improve that life cycle.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Bill Worms (Executive Director of SSPC) and Bob Chalker (CEO of NACE). The discussion centers around the big announcement of the investigation into synergistic opportunities in which the two organizations can work together or join efforts. They talk about what lies ahead for these two organizations.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Wells Bullard, CEO of Bullard, and her team. The group discusses the history of Bullard, the invention of the modern hard hat, silica safety and much more. They also announce the first giveaway as part of the CTSP.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their interviews at SSPC Coatings+ 2019. They are joined by the CEO of Technology Publishing Corporation Brion Palmer. Brion's company is the publishing company for JPCL, PaintSquare, PaintSquare Press, and Durability and Design to name a few.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline's very own, award winning author, Michael Woodward. Michael's story about a bridge, "Troubled Bridge Over Salt Water," won the JPCL 2019 Reader's Choice award. Michael was presented with the award at the Coatings+ conference in an Awards Luncheon on Monday February 11, 2019.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their coverage at SSPC Coatings+ 2019. They sit down with Ken Rossy, VP of Sales and Marketing for Holdtight. The guys talk about Holdtight, salt removal, and surface cleanliness.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis sit down with the Managing Director of Elcometer, Michael Sellars. The guys talk about the long history of Elcometer, their family tradition, Elcometer’s new products and where they are headed as a company.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are again at SSPC Coatings+. This time, they are joined by Nicole Lourette (Event Specialist) and Michael Kline (Director of Technology and Communications). The group discusses what it actually takes to put together an international conference like Coatings+.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are recording live at SSPC Coatings+ at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They are privileged to be joined by the Executive Director of SSPC, Bill Worms.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis go LIVE at SSPC Coatings+ 2019 at Walt Disney World. The guys kick off the event with one of Carboline's own sales representatives, Tim Holmes from Birmingham, AL. They talk about the importance and uses of direct to metal urethanes.

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Jack Waler and Paul Atzemis get ready for SSPC Coatings+ 2019 and their onsite schedule. They finialize the announcement of what is happening at the conference, where they will be, when they will be there, and how to get in contact with them. #podcast #SSPC2019 #carboline #questions

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis bring fellow Tech Service Engineer and "pump whisperer" Dan Baribault to discuss Industrial Airless Spray Equipment. The trio discuss the basics of pump selection how sizes are made and chosen.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Carboline's Technical Sales Manager for Rail in the Southeast, John Myers. John wrote an article for JPCL and PaintSquare.com about a baked phenolic tank lining used for hauling Phenol for over 24 years and shows no signs of stopping.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss ASTM A775. The discuss the benefits and concerns of using Inorganic Zinc on steel that will be buried in concrete. They discuss the systems used for coating Rebar.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the details of ASTM D5402, Solvent Rub test for organic coatings. They cover the how and why you need to know this standard.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by recurring guest, William (Billum) Seawell. The guys discuss the common problems found when urethane technology and isocyanates are exposed to moisture.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the purpose and process of Stripe Coating. What is it for and should you do it?

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis wish you a happy holiday season!

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis meet with Aimee Pergalsky, Central Region Business Development Manager for Euclid Chemical. The group discusses who Euclid Chemical is and what they do. They discuss the relationship of Euclid Chemical and Carboline, both RPM companies.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have a discussion with the Executive Vice President of Fireproofing and Engineered Sales, Jim Rippe. The three discuss the CarboCare charity event of donating toys to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis. The have an adventure picking the next topic and discuss Carboline's soon to open new Fireproofing Testing lab.

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Happy Birthday CTSP- Part Deux! In this birthday celebration followup, Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis record in front of a live audience with Jeff Anderson, Vice President of Research, Development, and Innovation for Carboline. The trio talk about what it takes to bring products to market.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss adhesion values and what they mean. How do we get maximum adhesion and how low should be acceptable.

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Happy Birthday CTSP Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carobline's president, Chris Tiernay, for a special live recording of the podcast. The three guys talk about Carboline's "why" and how the podcast came into existance. Thanks for a great first year!

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss and debate the ability to achieve SSPC-SP10/NACE 2 vs SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 when performing surface prep. They debate the visual standard (VIS 1) vs the written standard and they pass around a few "Thank You's" in their final episode of the first season of the Carboline Tech Service Podcast.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined once again with Carboline's Color Lab Manager, Kate Rogers. Kate discuss color with the guys. They talk about what is needed to see it and how it can change.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Amine Blush, where it comes from, how to prevent it, and what to do after you have it.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss cold weather coating cure process. They discuss what effects accelerators have on coatings and if they actually lower the acceptable cure temperature minimum.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Ronald Brashear. Ron is the End Use Manager for Protective Coatings Additives in North America for BYK. The 3 discuss the important role BYK plays in coating formulation and how BYK can help.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline's award winning Mary Roley as they answer a listener email. The group discusses the reasons for baking or force curing needed for linings in direct contact with food. They discuss the FDA, 21CFR 175.300, and most importantly Taste and Odor.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis feel the pressure. This week the guys discuss Hydrostatic Pressure and its effects on coatings.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the joint SSPC/NACE Water Jet standards WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3, WJ-4. They are joined by Carboline Tech Service Engineer Dan Baribault.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss acrylic resins and what they are used for and how they are blended to modify coating properties.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk about Alkyd resins, where they come from, and where they are now. They talk about uses, problems and benefits of alkyds.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Organic Zinc. This is the follow up to Episodes 015 and 016 on Inorganic Zinc. This discussion is the second part in a series of the how and why in making coating selections.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis break down the updates to the joint standard from SSPC and NACE.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis answer listener email. In this episode the discuss the differences in Type I and Type II dry film thickness (dft) gauges, how to use them, and types of “calibration” for these devices.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline's legendary Steve Harrison. The trio has a hot conversation about insulation. They discuss the properties and performance of Carbotherm 551 and Carbotherm 3300.

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In this episode, Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Matt Alliston, the VP of the SPC division of Carboline. They talk history, pipelines, coatings, and surface prep.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the merits of using urethane cements for a flooring job. They also discuss the differences between the new Carbocrete flooring products.

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In this episode, Jack and Paul talk about the Hidden Gems in the Carboline Semstone line of Polymer Concretes. Semstone 300, Semstone 305 and Semstone 884 are discussed with some helpful information about when and where these products should be used.

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The COO of TruQC Megan Brinker stops by to how TruQC can help report, track and analyze everything you need for compliance in a convenient mobile application. Paul, Jack and Megan also discuss advancements in technology that can be utilized on your industrial coatings project.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by one of Carboline’s Senior Technical Service Engineers, Dan Baribault. Joint them as they discuss Part 2 of the SSPC standards of Hand Tool and Power Tool surface preparation of steel.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by one of Carboline’s Senior Technical Service Engineers, Dan Baribault. Joint them as they discuss the joint NACE and SSPC standards of Dry Abrasive Blasting, surface preparation of steel.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined in studio by Norman Petticrew of the Chlor-rid division of Borchers and Joe Harris of Borchers. The group talks about salts and debut a new segment...

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Paul and Jack discuss what is actually in a gallon of paint. Why solids by volume is important when making a coating selection.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the common difficulties and problems with applying coatings over Inorganic Zinc Primers.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis drop in on Corrosion. They meet up with William, Bill, Will Seawell and discuss the corrosion cell and how it effects our industry.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis make a stand with standards. They talk about Food Grade coatings and water system linings. Tune in to hear a summary of the differences between FDA, USDA, NSF/ANSI 61, AWWA C210 and D102.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis take a shot and talk about talk dirt. They discuss Surface Tolerant Coatings, their meanings, and when and where to apply them. They discuss surface cleanliness and its effects on coatings and how to manage expectations.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue the discussion of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) with an in-depth explanation of the NACE SP0198 categories and the appropriate coatings for each. Make sure to listen to the end for the special caller they get a message from about last weeks episode.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have target practice to discuss Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and NACE SP0-198.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis join Carboline Fireproofing Chemist, Brooke Grau in the Fire Test Lab. Listen as they follow Brooke around for a Q & A about how a fire test is performed.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by SSPC’s very own Jim Kunkle. The three beards discuss current and future happenings at SSPC and opportunities available from SSPC.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have Sean Younger in the studio for Part 2 of the discussion of Carboline's SFRM materials, Southwest Type 5 and Type 7 lines. They expand on the difference between gypsum and Portland cement-based materials and when and where to use them.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have Sean Younger in the studio to discuss Carboline's SFRM materials. Learn about the difference between gypsum and portland cement based materials.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis hit the concrete. In this episode, they discuss the details of SSPC-SP13/NACE No. 6 The Surface Prep of Concrete. They discuss the importance of moisture tests and the curing of concrete prior to painting.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their coverage of Inorganic Zinc and dive into the Carbozinc 11 series, specifically Carbozinc 11; Carbozinc 11 FC; and Carbozinc 11 HS. This is the second in the series of Zinc related topics. In this episode they cover the performance properties and case histories of the Carbozinc 11 series of products.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis dive into the topic of Inorganic Zinc and the Carbozinc 11 series. This is the first in the series of Zinc related topics. In this episode they present the overall background for the reasons and benefits of using Inorganic Zinc to prevent corrosion.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis conclude this 4-part series on Tank Linings. They summarize the previous 3 episodes covering what information is needed to make an accurate tank lining recommendation, the chemistry of tank linings, and the common failures seen in tank linings.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss lining failures in this Part 3 of their 4 part series on Tank Linings. They take an in depth look at Osmotic Blisters and Cold Wall effect. They are also joined by 2 very special guests to help introduce the podcast.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Dr. Absolutely (listen for the bell) Chris Fenoli, PhD as they continue the discussion in the tank lining series. This is the second episode in the series of what goes into choosing a tank lining. In this episode they discuss the chemistry of coatings and linings.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Technical Service Engineer and analytical chemist, William Seawell as they begin the discussion of choosing a tank lining. This is the first in the series of what goes into choosing a tank lining. In this episode they present the types of information required from the owner, specifier, or applicator prior to choosing the lining.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are again joined by Chris Fenoli, PhD. This time, they venture into Carboline’s Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) Center for an application test and demo of the new Sanitile 755 FR.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Mary Roley, Technical Director for R&D at Carboline. The discussion centers around the technology and testing of weathering finishes. The trio round out the conversation with a nod to the SSPC Women in Coatings Impact Award winner for 2018, Carboline’s own Mary Roley. Congratulations Mary!

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Carboline's Intumescent Coatings, Thermo-Sorb E, VOC, and 263 with Sean Younger.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview a special guest about the details of SSPC-PA2. They then discuss the properties of Carboline's newest alkyd coating, Carbocoat 8225.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays for Jack Walker, Paul Atzemis and Carboline Tech Service! Thanks for supporting us.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss dew point calculation as it relates to coating application. Then they talk with Carboline Communications Manager, Tricia O'Brien, about Total Asset Management- aka TAM.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Carboline's brand new innovative product Carbozinc 608 HB. Jack and Paul also answer a caller's question about dropping temps overnight and the effect on the curing process of coatings.

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In Episode 3, Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline Chemist Erik Humbert to talk about Carbothane 8845. Then they are joined by Ryan Zabel to talk about the Carboline Pump Rental program. This episode ends with a discusion about Tabor Abrsion testing in ASTM D4060.

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Jack and Paul are joined by Chris Fenoli, PhD to discuss Carboline’s newly released: Sanitile 755 FR. Kate Rogers stops by to discuss Carboline’s color lab and its capabilities. Paul and Jack then discuss the possible procedures to correct excessive coating thickness.

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Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker discuss the many attributes of Carbomastic 94. They interview William Seawell to discuss proper jobsite sampling. Paul and Jack also discuss the differences in adhesion testing standards.

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Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis introduce listeners to the Carboline Tech Service Podcast. They offer a roadmap for exploration into the show.

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