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Selecting Coatings for Industrial and Marine Structures
A new 386-page guide to selecting coatings, featuring chapters written by SSPC members. This book covers selection criteria for coatings and coatings systems, through a review of the basic components of coatings and handy charts that match coating systems ansd service environments. End-users will find the sections on application, safety, and environmental issues especially pertinent to their every day concerns. Anti-fouling, industrial powder coatings and thermal spray (metallizing) for steel.
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SSPC-VIS 2
SSPC's popular rust standard features a series of 27 full color images and 27 black and white diagrams representing various degrees of spot, general, and pinpoint rusting on painted steel surfaces. Text and tables provide a guide to the use of the reference photographs; a scale and description of standard rust grades; a comparison of SSPC, ASTM, ISO, and other rust grade scales; and other useful information.
Individual Membership - Domestic 2 Year
2-year SSPC Individual Membership for residents of North America (USA, Canada, Mexico).
Individual Membership entitles the individual access to the “members only” section of the SSPC website, able to download SSPC standards at no additional cost, a subscription to the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL), major discounts on SSPC Publications and Training/Certification Courses. SSPC provides members with Technical Help, Professional Support, Career Networking, and Industry Influence
Coating and Lining Inspection Manual
Although smaller in size and less detailed than The Inspection of Coatings and Linings, this useful, handy book still offers a solid overview of basic inspection practice in a concise "question-and-answer" format. Discusses basic coatings technology, the role of the coating inspector, coating specifications, and supplier procedures. Describes various procedures and equipment for monitoring, testing, measurement, and inspection. Suitable as both a learning tool for beginners and as a portable field reference for the more experienced inspector.
Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings
Not available as an SSPC Organizational Member Free Publication Selection. Provides an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of high-performance coatings as an engineering approach to corrosion control. Discusses basic corrosion theory and coatings technology, essential coating properties, the importance of good surface preparation, structural design, coating specifications, coating failures, typical coating end-uses, and more. Published by NACE International.
Protective Coatings
Presents a comprehensive overview of basic coatings chemistry in an accessible, straightforward way. Introduces the basics of paint composition and polymer design, cohesion and adhesion in paint systems, and the chemistry of film forming systems. Discusses the properties and function of resins, binders, pigments, solvents, additives, and other ingredients used in the formulation of protective coatings. An indispensable reference book for chemists, formulators, laboratory personnel, students and professionals.
Individual Membership - Foreign 1 Year
1-year SSPC Individual Membership for residents OUTSIDE the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Individual Membership entitles the individual access to the “members only” section of the SSPC website, able to download SSPC standards at no additional cost, a subscription to the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL), major discounts on SSPC Publications and Training/Certification Courses. SSPC provides members with Technical Help, Professional Support, Career Networking, and Industry Influence
ICRI Technical Guideline No. 03732
Not available as an SSPC Organizational Member Free Publication Selection. This document and comparator set provides a useful written and visual guide to selecting an appropriate method of concrete surface preparation prior to the installation of a coating, lining, or other protective system. Discusses the unique aspects of 12 different surface preparation and cleaning methods: detergent scrubbing, low-pressure water cleaning, acid etching, grinding, abrasive blasting, shotblasting, scarifying, needle scaling, high- and ultrahigh-pressure waterjetting, scabbling, flame blasting, and milling/rotomilling. Appendices discuss selection processes, sealers and coatings, safety, and additional reference standards. Published by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
PCS Certification Exam
The Protective Coatings Specialist certification program (PCS) identifies and awards recognition to individuals who have in-depth knowledge in the principles and practices of industrial coatings technology.
Certification attests to the professional credibility of the coatings practitioner and raises the standards of the protective coatings profession.
• Candidates must provide a formal application and three professional references to SSPC • SSPC recommends that candidates take the C1 and C-2 Courses before sitting for the PCS Exam • Candidates should read entire application for complete prerequisite details
Special Note:
Candidates must complete a comprehensive multiple choice and essay question exam and pass with a 70% or better.
Please check Program Requirements before registering.
