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Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning

Shows two uncoated, rusted steel surfaces (Conditions C and D) before and after wet abrasive blast cleaning. Photographs illustrate two degrees of cleaning (WAB 6 and WAB 10) for each initial condition, with additional photos that depict the appearance of light, moderate, and heavy flash rust after cleaning. Also contains a written guide to the use of reference photographs and additional explanatory notes. Cleanliness requirements for conditions depicted are defined by the joint SSPC/NACE surface preparation specifications for commercial (SP 6/NACE 3) and near-white blast cleaning (SP 10/NACE 2). Photos of commercial and near-white surfaces achieved by dry abrasive blast cleaning can be found in SSPC-VIS 1.

SSPC-VIS 1

SSPC's most widely used visual reference features over 50 full-color photos of previously coated and uncoated, rusted steel surfaces before and after dry abrasive blast cleaning. Cleanliness requirements for conditions depicted are defined by the SSPC surface preparation specifications for white metal (SP 5), near-white (SP 10), commercial (SP 6), industrial (SP 14), and brush-off (SP 7) blast finishes. Appendix photographs show variations in white metal surfaces caused by different metallic and non-metallic abrasives, profile depth, angle of view, and lighting. Now with guides in both English and Spanish!

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.

SSPC-VIS 3

Contains a series of 43 full-color reference photographs to be used as a supplement to the SSPC standards for hand and power tool cleaned steel. Shows a total of seven different steel surfaces (four uncoated and three previously coated) before and after hand tool cleaning (SP 2), power tool cleaning with power wire brushes and sanding discs (SP 3), power tool cleaning to bare metal (SP 11), and commercial grade power tool cleaning (SP 15). Also contains photos of SP 11 surfaces with a restored profile, a revised guide to the use of reference photographs, a new table of standards and conditions depicted, and additional explanatory notes.

SSPC-VIS 4/NACE VIS 7

Shows a total of six different steel surfaces (two uncoated and four previously coated) before and after waterjetting. Photographs illustrate four separate degrees of cleaning (WJ 1, WJ 2, WJ 3, and WJ 4) for each initial condition, with additional photos that depict the appearance light, moderate, and heavy flash rust after cleaning. Also contains a written guide to the use of reference photographs and additional explanatory notes. Cleanliness requirements for conditions depicted are defined by the joint SSPC/NACE surface preparation specification for high- and ultrahigh-pressure water jetting (SP 12/NACE 5).

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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 - 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

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.

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.

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)

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.