Proper coating application is essential for corrosion protection and asset longevity. Thorough inspection at each stage ensures coating system performance.
Surface Preparation
Pre-Blast Inspection
- Substrate condition
- Weld spatter removal
- Sharp edge treatment
- Contamination removal
Blast Cleaning
- Surface profile measurement
- Cleanliness grade verification
- Dust assessment
- Salt contamination testing
Environmental Conditions
- Ambient temperature
- Relative humidity
- Dew point calculation
- Surface temperature
Coating Application
Each Coat
- Product verification
- Mixing and pot life
- Application method
- Wet film thickness
- Recoat interval
Dry Film Thickness
- Measurement locations
- Individual readings
- Average calculation
- Compliance verification
Final Inspection
- Visual assessment
- Holiday detection
- Adhesion testing
- Cure verification
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