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A Handbook of Basic Practice for Inspectors, Owners, and Specifiers, 2nd Edition

SSPC's number one inspection title provides a detailed, comprehensive guide to the procedures, standards, and equipment used to inspect surface preparation, coating application, and associated work on industrial steel and concrete structures. Discusses the role and qualifications of inspection personnel, the preparation and review of inspection documents, basic inspection practice, the inspection of conventional and specialty coating and lining materials, the unique inspection requirements of various facilities and structures, safety, field test methods and instruments used by coating inspectors, and other important topics.

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.

Using Coatings Inspection Instruments

Not available as an SSPC Organizational Member Free Publication Selection. Provides detailed, easy-to-follow instruction on the use of over 40 different coatings inspection instruments. Each of the book's 11 sections presents full-color images, guided notes, and workshops describing the step-by-step use of instruments, visual standards and test kits for measuring ambient conditions and surface temperature, measuring surface profile depth, assessing surface cleanliness, sampling and testing for soluble salt contamination, calculating and measuring wet film thickness, measuring coating thickness, adhesion testing, detecting pinholes and holidays in coatings and linings, and more. Includes instructions for administering workshops, a glossary of terms, and an index of industry standards. Published by KTA-Tator, Inc.

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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.

Corrosion and Coatings

Introduces the various mechanisms and forms of corrosion, the prevention and control of corrosion through the use of coatings, and other practices for maintaining corrosion control. Individual topics include mechanisms of corrosion control by protective coatings, composition and film formation of organic coatings, properties of generic coating types, the economics of corrosion control, and more. Provides a useful overview of basic corrosion control principles for coatings professionals at all levels of experience.

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.

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.

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.

Paint Film Degradation

Presents a scientific approach to the analysis and prevention of common paint and coating failures on industrial, commercial, and residential structures. It begins with a close look at the structure, composition and properties of polymers used in the formulation of modern paints and coatings, followed by a systematic consideration of failures induced by weather, corrosion, mechanical and chemical influence, light, heat, and other agents. The book also discusses adhesion failures and blistering, failures on substrates other than steel (cement, concrete, wood, zinc, aluminum, other metals), failures specific to primers, and failures resulting from deterioration during storage.

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)