Kerry Pianoforte, Editor02.12.16
The basic function of any paint or coating is to protect the substrate underneath from degradation and corrosion. Corrosion control is especially important when dealing with high-value assets, such as offshore oil rigs and other industrial structures, which must withstand harsh environmental conditions such as salt water and intense temperatures.
According to NACE International, a global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, certification and education, the total annual U.S. cost for organic and metallic protective coatings is $108.6 billion. The organization stated that fifty percent of all corrosion costs are preventable, and approximately 85 percent of these are in the area of coatings.
Protecting a substrate from corrosion is one of the most important functions of coatings. Much care must be put into selecting the proper coating to meet the individual performance goals of the customer.
“Each application presents different challenges and the choice of technology will depend greatly on the operational environment,” said Bas Hesselink, technical manager - Protective Coatings at Akz
According to NACE International, a global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, certification and education, the total annual U.S. cost for organic and metallic protective coatings is $108.6 billion. The organization stated that fifty percent of all corrosion costs are preventable, and approximately 85 percent of these are in the area of coatings.
Protecting a substrate from corrosion is one of the most important functions of coatings. Much care must be put into selecting the proper coating to meet the individual performance goals of the customer.
“Each application presents different challenges and the choice of technology will depend greatly on the operational environment,” said Bas Hesselink, technical manager - Protective Coatings at Akz
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