Coatings Decoded

In this two-part podcast, Tnemec's Brian Cheshire and representative Dave Walker delve into the critical world of anaerobic digesters and the coatings that safeguard their concrete and steel structures. Join us as we explore the science behind selecting the correct coating system and highlight their real-world performance through compelling case histories.

In this two-part podcast, Tnemec's Brian Cheshire and representative Dave Walker delve into the critical world of anaerobic digesters and the coatings that safeguard their concrete and steel structures. Join us as we explore the science behind selecting the correct coating system and highlight their real-world performance through compelling case histories.

In this two-part podcast, Tnemec's Brian Cheshire and representative Dave Walker delve into the critical world of anaerobic digesters and the coatings that safeguard their concrete and steel structures. Join us as we explore the science behind selecting the correct coating system and highlight their real-world performance through compelling case histories.

In this episode, we delve into the critical pre-painting process of steel preparation and tackle the persistent challenge of flash rusting. Join us as we talk with the experts in protective coatings, to unravel the mysteries of flash rusting and discover how their innovative solutions are helping steel structures stand strong against corrosion. Whether you're a professional in the coatings industry or simply interested in the science of protection, this episode offers invaluable insights into safeguarding steel surfaces and ensuring your next paint job endures the test of time.

There are many manhole rehabilitation and lining solutions in the market today designed to resolve various sanitary sewer collection system problems. Most are designed for H2S protection, some focus on strength, however few are formulated with a balance to specifically abate inflow and infiltration (I/I) while also protecting against corrosion. Let’s explore the many types of applied liners used in manhole rehabilitation, including cementitious products, ultra-high build epoxies, polyurethanes, and polyureas. Each of these technologies have their strengths and weaknesses.

Tnemec company has long been a provider of protective coatings for the water and wastewater industry, and our representatives continue to support contractors, specifying engineers, and asset owners working in the water and wastewater sectors. Brian Cheshire, Tnemec's Director of Sales in the Water & Wastewater market, hosts Colleen Arnold, president of the Aqua division of Essential Utilities, on today's episode of Coatings Decoded. In part 2 of a 2-part interview, Colleen discusses her career path in the water industry and the challenges she has faced along the way. Colleen also offers excellent insight for those contemplating a career in the water industry.

Tnemec company has long been a provider of protective coatings for the water and wastewater industry, and our representatives continue to support contractors, specifying engineers, and asset owners working in the water and wastewater sectors. Brian Cheshire, Tnemec's Director of Sales in the Water & Wastewater market, hosts Colleen Arnold, president of the Aqua division of Essential Utilities, on today's episode of Coatings Decoded. In part 1 of a 2-part interview, Colleen discusses her career path in the water industry and the challenges she has faced along the way. Colleen also offers excellent insight for those contemplating a career in the water industry.

In short, yes, you can coat galvanized metal. But the process is not usually an easy one. Join Jennifer Gleisberg and Tony Hobbs in this discussion of what the American Galvanizers Association recommends for galvanizing ferrous metals.

What makes the Aerolon family of coatings different? In this episode of Coatings Decoded, our Aerolon experts Mark Thomas, Vice President of Marketing, and Andy Hoffman, Director of Insulation and Specialty Coatings, explain the innovation behind Tnemec's brand new Series 975 Aerolon. Listen in as they dive deeper into the advanced porous materials used within the unique Aerolon formulations and compare them to other traditional insulative coatings. We'll also learn how coatings with low thermal conductivity can speed up application and reduce labor and material costs.

This podcast is designed to help listeners understand the potential of galvanic corrosion and what happens if you don’t properly address it. The good news is that asset owners have some tried and true tools at their disposal. If employed correctly, many asset owners can achieve greater integrity of their assets and in turn, see coating systems and assets that achieve longer service lives.

In this episode we feature Dean Wenger from Jacobs Engineering. Galvanic corrosion sounds fancy but in this episode, we break it down to help you understand how to design against this form of corrosion and how to remedy it. The good news is that asset owners have some tried and true tools at their disposal. If employed correctly, many asset owners can achieve greater integrity of their assets and in turn, see coating systems and assets that achieve longer service lives.

In this episode, we explore the changes on January 1, 2023, NSF will implement new extraction criteria for xylene, ethylbenzene and toluene. The extraction criteria found in the NSF/ANSI/CAN Std. 600 (NSF 600) reference standard will require all coatings in contact with potable water to meet new, lower extraction levels.

Join Tnemec's Cory Brown and Atlantic Coating Consultant's Travis Gold in a light-hearted conversation about what makes paint, a high-performance coating. How gloss levels aid in the protection of a substrate and longevity of the coating system.

The Structural Epoxy System for sanitary sewer manholes provides the one of strongest epoxy-based manhole rehabilitation and lining systems available in the market. Often specified for manhole rehab projects, the system is also terrific for lining newly installed structures when high head pressure or high H2S is anticipated. The system’s primary technology is a high build, fiber reinforced polymer epoxy. Categorized as an FRP, this Epoxytec system is the highest build liner and carries the best warranty offering within the Epoxytec portfolio when applied by Certified Applicators.

The Structural Epoxy System for sanitary sewer manholes provides the one of strongest epoxy-based manhole rehabilitation and lining systems available in the market. Often specified for manhole rehab projects, the system is also terrific for lining newly installed structures when high head pressure or high H2S is anticipated. The system’s primary technology is a high build, fiber reinforced polymer epoxy. Categorized as an FRP, this Epoxytec system is the highest build liner and carries the best warranty offering within the Epoxytec portfolio when applied by Certified Applicators.

Join Cameron and Dave Walker as they discuss their research paper that outlines which AWWA D102 water tank coating system will offer the lowest life cycle cost. Separating Fact from Fiction: AWWA D102 Coating Service Life," selecting the right coating system with the lowest life cycle cost can be much easier. AWWA D102 provides no guidance on which coating system is best, but does suggest the consideration of both site specific conditions and life cycle costing before choosing your system. To this end, the findings from "Separating Fact from Fiction" can provide owners and engineers with tangible evidence of coating service life – and the life cycle costs associated with each system – based on real-world case histories of water tanks coated with products from a variety of coating manufacturers. To schedule a presentation of the findings, and receive your copy of the paper, visit Tnemec.com/water-tank-service-life

Join Cameron and Dave Walker as they discuss their research paper that outlines which AWWA D102 water tank coating system will offer the lowest life cycle cost. Separating Fact from Fiction: AWWA D102 Coating Service Life," selecting the right coating system with the lowest life cycle cost can be much easier. AWWA D102 provides no guidance on which coating system is best, but does suggest the consideration of both site specific conditions and life cycle costing before choosing your system. To this end, the findings from "Separating Fact from Fiction" can provide owners and engineers with tangible evidence of coating service life – and the life cycle costs associated with each system – based on real-world case histories of water tanks coated with products from a variety of coating manufacturers. To schedule a presentation of the findings, and receive your copy of the paper, visit Tnemec.com/water-tank-service-life

Join our resident experts to discuss, green concrete, why wait 28 days before coating concrete, and the basics of how to test concrete for moisture.