Duplex measurement of lacquer/Zn/Fe for steel roofing systems
Measuring the zinc layer and the lacquer on steel roofing sheets in one step, for roofs exposed to harsh weather over many years.
Corrosion, wear and ageing
Salt-spray and cyclic test chambers, wear testing and the ageing of materials and surfaces.
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Hot-dip galvanisation as corrosion protection
Measuring hot-dip galvanised coatings on steel structures, and the CE-marking directive that makes verifying the thickness mandatory from 2014.
Thickness measurement of INCONEL coatings on heat exchanger tubes
Verifying the minimum thickness of nickel-alloy (INCONEL 625) coatings on boiler and incinerator tubes with the external FGB2 probe, from any angle.
Measurement of thick coatings on pipelines
Measuring thick polypropylene coatings on oil pipelines up to 100 mm with the FA100 probe and FMP-family handheld instruments.
Measurement of cladding coatings with the FGB2 probe
Checking the thickness of high-alloy steel cladding on power-plant components exposed to wear and corrosion, with a practical, repeatable procedure.
Measurement of cladding coatings with the FGB2 probe
Checking the thickness of high-alloy steel cladding on power-plant components exposed to wear and corrosion, with a practical, repeatable procedure.
Determining the thickness of thermally sprayed aluminium (TSA) on stainless steel
Measuring thick (250–500 µm) TSA anti-corrosion coatings in the oil and gas industry with the phase-sensitive eddy-current method.
Determining the thickness of thermally sprayed aluminium (TSA) on stainless steel
Measuring thick (250–500 µm) TSA anti-corrosion coatings in the oil and gas industry with the phase-sensitive eddy-current method.
Measuring the zinc plating on nails with the PHASCOPE PMP10
Fast measurement of zinc coating thickness on nails and other fasteners by the phase-sensitive eddy-current method.
Measuring the zinc plating on nails with the PHASCOPE PMP10
Fast measurement of zinc coating thickness on nails and other fasteners by the phase-sensitive eddy-current method.
Testing for porosities in the hermetic sealing of food packaging
Checking the polyethylene protective layer in aseptic beverage cartons (milk, juices) for pores with the high-voltage POROSCOPE detector.
Testing for porosities in the hermetic sealing of food packaging
Checking the polyethylene protective layer in aseptic beverage cartons (milk, juices) for pores with the high-voltage POROSCOPE detector.
Porosity testing on pipelines and offshore structures
Finding voids, gaps and pores in anti-corrosion coatings on pipelines with the HV40 head (8–40 kV), including thick coatings.
Porosity testing on pipelines and offshore structures
Finding voids, gaps and pores in anti-corrosion coatings on pipelines with the HV40 head (8–40 kV), including thick coatings.
Porosity testing of enamel coatings on chemical and pharmaceutical equipment
Checking the integrity of enamel linings on equipment exposed to aggressive media.
Porosity testing of enamel coatings on chemical and pharmaceutical equipment
Checking the integrity of enamel linings on equipment exposed to aggressive media.
Nanoindentation on wear-resistant DLC coatings on engine components
Measuring the Martens hardness of a 3 µm DLC layer on engine parts (camshafts, piston rings) to cut emissions and wear.
Nanoindentation on wear-resistant DLC coatings on engine components
Measuring the Martens hardness of a 3 µm DLC layer on engine parts (camshafts, piston rings) to cut emissions and wear.
Quality control for decorative anodised coatings
Incoming inspection of aluminium alloys for consistent colour in decorative anodising: even small differences in composition between batches change the hue.
Quality control for decorative anodised coatings
Incoming inspection of aluminium alloys for consistent colour in decorative anodising: even small differences in composition between batches change the hue.
Weather resistance of sealed anodised coatings
Verifying the quality of the sealing of anodised aluminium on façades and outdoor structures with the ANOTEST.
Weather resistance of sealed anodised coatings
Verifying the quality of the sealing of anodised aluminium on façades and outdoor structures with the ANOTEST.
Complying with regulations concerning coating thickness inside storage tanks
Inspecting anti-corrosion coatings on the inside of storage tanks (salt and fresh water, gasoline, ballast, diesel) in place.
Complying with regulations concerning coating thickness inside storage tanks
Inspecting anti-corrosion coatings on the inside of storage tanks (salt and fresh water, gasoline, ballast, diesel) in place.
Measuring anti-fouling coatings on marine structures
Checking the thickness of anti-fouling paints on ships, offshore rigs and other marine structures to reduce the costs of biofouling.
Measuring anti-fouling coatings on marine structures
Checking the thickness of anti-fouling paints on ships, offshore rigs and other marine structures to reduce the costs of biofouling.
Material analysis on corrosion-resistant fasteners
Verifying the alloy of screws, nuts and washers for harsh environments such as offshore installations, by X-ray fluorescence.
Material analysis on corrosion-resistant fasteners
Verifying the alloy of screws, nuts and washers for harsh environments such as offshore installations, by X-ray fluorescence.
Measuring the thickness of micaceous iron oxide (MIO) coatings
Checking the thickness of MIO paints used for maximum corrosion protection on bridges, power poles and steel structures.
Measuring the thickness of micaceous iron oxide (MIO) coatings
Checking the thickness of MIO paints used for maximum corrosion protection on bridges, power poles and steel structures.
Wear resistance of dies for the production of coins
Measuring the hardness of 2–3 µm wear-resistant coatings on coining dies to extend their service life.
Wear resistance of dies for the production of coins
Measuring the hardness of 2–3 µm wear-resistant coatings on coining dies to extend their service life.
Fischer Bresle Test Set: salt contamination test before coating
Test set for determining salt contamination on surfaces before coating (ISO 8502, NAVSEA 009-32, SSPC Guide 15), with a list of the accessories.
Hot-dip galvanising versus conventional painting: process and cost
The steps of hot-dip galvanising steel (degreasing, etching, zinc bath at 450 °C), its benefits over painting, and a cost comparison table by type of structure.
Fe-Zn intermetallic phases by diffusion annealing and spark-plasma sintering
Scientific article: preparing iron-zinc phases that matter in hot-dip galvanising; phase composition by X-ray diffraction, hardness and microstructure.
Fighting corrosion on wind turbines
JPCL Europe article (August 2014): protecting wind-turbine towers with thermally sprayed zinc and an epoxy topcoat, using two projects as examples.
Anti-corrosion protection of steel: methods and costs (extended version)
Detailed overview of metallic and non-metallic protection of steel (galvanising, metallising, electroplating, painting) and a cost comparison of hot-dip zinc versus paint (partly in Serbian).
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