COATING SERVICES
Corro-Tech Services Ltd provides a wide range of
coating-related services for pipelines in extreme environments, bridge/tunnel
structures in urban areas, ongoing sea vessels and engineering for coating
system selection, inspection, research on novel coating formulations, etc.
Engineering
Corro-Tech Services Ltd provides coating selection and
design information for major industrial activities, private manufacturers, and
the military. This design work includes coating evaluation, specifications,
application procedures, QA processes and more.
Protective Coatings Inspection
Even the best protective coating system will fail
prematurely if not properly applied. Protective coatings are essentially
purchased unassembled, therefore their ultimate performance is largely
dependent upon the quality with which they are installed. In fact, the majority
of premature failures are attributed to poor surface preparation and coating
application and poor workmanship.
The primary role of Corro-Tech Services Ltd is to ensure
that the Coatings manufacturer’s instructions are followed strictly in
conjunction with client’s coating specification. In this way, coating system
performance can be optimized and the design service life attained. This quality-assured
approach maximizes return on investments by providing the lowest possible
life-cycle costs for a coating system when calculated on a cost-per-year basis.
Corro-Tech Services Ltd NACE International trained and
certified inspectors will utilize a comprehensive state-of-the-art test
instruments and equipment to verify and document compliance with client’s
specification requirements.
The major quality inspection points typically include the
following criteria:
- Contamination and structural defects have been removed from
the substrate prior to surface preparation. - Weather conditions are within the specified tolerances as
stipulated on the project specification. - The surface preparation and coatings application equipment
are adequate to produce the desired results considering the project scope and
conditions of work. - The surface preparation is achieving the specified results
with respect to cleanliness and surface roughness - The coatings materials are as specified.
- The coatings are properly mixed and applied in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications’ requirements. - The coatings system has been applied to the specified dry
film thickness and is free from unallowable defects.
Other value-added benefits of inspection include problem avoidance
through timely identification and resolution of concerns, improved
communication through detailed daily reports, tracking of nonconforming work,
and complete documented history of the work performed.
For most facility owners, protective coatings systems
represent a significant financial investment that clearly warrants a dedicated
and comprehensive quality assurance effort to ensure that their investment is
successful. In contrast, the consequences of premature coatings failures can be
far-reaching and generally result in damages several times that of the original
installation cost due to impacts on operations, lost revenues, damage to the
physical asset, and complete removal and replacement of the failed coatings.
Although coating selection is a critical factor, today’s
high performance protective coatings systems are complex materials that can be
difficult to apply. A full-time Corro-Tech Services Ltd coatings inspector is
the single best investment that can be made toward preventing costly premature
coatings failures.
Project Management
Corro-Tech Services Ltd Project Managers utilize a proactive
approach to help ensure that protective coatings projects are completed on
time, within budget, and with quality workmanship. From the project planning
phase through final inspection and client acceptance, our managers practice
vision, initiative, and leadership to prevent problems that could cause
schedule delays, budget overruns, and rework.
Training
Trained and qualified personnel are an integral part of a
successful protective coatings and corrosion control program. Corro-Tech
Services Ltd provides practical training for applicators, inspectors, managers,
and engineers. All inspectors, Managers and Engineers are all NACE certified
professionals. Our training programs include technical instruction in: *
Corrosion theory and corrosion control principles and methods * Protective
coatings technology * Surface preparation and coating application techniques *
Field Calibration and use of inspection instruments
Research
Corro-Tech Services Ltd conducts broad research on various
types of coatings. This includes performance testing of coatings in simulated
environments. This research ranges from field evaluations of coating
systems for over coating lead-based bridge coatings to fundamental research on
analytical methods for predicting coating failure.
Consulting and Inspection
Corro-Tech Services Ltd provides 3rd party on-site
inspection services, corrosion surveys for quality assurance, and failure analysis
of coatings and metallic structures. Our experience includes industrial
structures, military equipment, bridges, and marine facilities.
Instrument Sales
Accurate and dependable test equipment is essential for
performing proper inspections of protective coatings operations. Through
extensive field use and experience, Corro-Tech Services Ltd has compiled
a selection of the best coatings inspection instrumentation currently
available. Instruments can be purchased individually or packaged in sets.
Experience
Professional Staff * Corrosion Engineers * Protective
Coatings (Paint) Consultants * Chemists * Structural Engineers * Certified NACE
Coating Inspectors * Project Managers * Audit and Analysis * Planning and
Integration * Implementation and Oversight * Condition Assessment * Hazardous
Paint Consulting * Materials and Process Design * Standards and Specifications
* Laboratory Testing and Analysis * Materials Performance Analysis * Research
and Development * Failure Analysis * Expert Testimony * Underwater Inspection
Technical Services * Protective Coatings Inspection * Project Management *
Construction Management and Inspection * Training and Instrument Sales*
Automobile Experts.