ipcm® Protective Coatings n. 35 - October 2020 by ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine

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in this issue 01 EDITOR’S LETTER

18 02 ANALYSIS Designing a new standard of safety into onshore passive fire protection

06 BRAND NEW

14 HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH Teknos launches a new version of its Teknoblade repair solution

16 INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE Scientist at Fraunhofer develops coating that protects steel from the penetration of hydrogen

18 FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Fully automated sleeve coating for diﬀerent requirements

22 ANALYSIS

How much does the paint and coatings industry contribute to ocean pollution?

24 FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Cycle times halved in one of the few anti-corrosion powder coating lines of northern italy

28 SUCCESS STORIES How to recoat a swimming pool with polyurea

30 INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE Defining mechanical surface preparation standards with power tools

34 SUCCESS STORIES Great Plains Manufacturing selects Pangborn for company-wide initiative to optimize assembly process

36 INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE Corrosion test of painted weathering steel samples

40 INSPECTION LOGBOOK Coating inspections – Basic inspection practice

42 SUSTAINABILITY Five on Five Interview: sustainability according to the industry players - Series 2 - Part III

48 TRADE FAIRS & CONFERENCES 50 ZOOM ON EVENTS

The new electrostatic powder range Inocoat

LDWI OR

Inogun R Robotic powder coating gun

Inogun A

Inogun M

Automatic powder coating gun

Manual powder coating gun

INOCOAT, A WIND OF NOVELTY IN POWDER SOLUTIONS High productivity Unique application performance Remarkable sustainability www.sames-kremlin.com *: except wearable parts

Easy to integrate and use Efficient powder transfer thanks to the TEC-5 technology

EDITOR’S LETTER

t is well known that the latest NACE assessment of the economic impact of corrosion assessed that the global cost of this natural phenomenon is 2.5 trillion dollars, equal to more than 3% of global GDP in 2013 (http://impact.nace.org/economic-impact.aspx).

Until recently, the negative impact of anti-corrosion coatings on the environment, human health, and safety has also been significant. Now, the scenario has changed.

The protective coating sector is increasingly moving towards the formulation of sustainable and environmentally friendly anti-corrosion products and systems, following a trend that has already taken root in the fields of paints and coatings for the general, automotive, and architecture industries. Let us think, for example, of the trend of replacing solvent-based systems with water-based or high solid and ultra-high solid technologies, which is also consolidating in the anti-corrosion sector, as is another low environmental-impact coating technology, that of powder coatings. As evidenced by numerous research projects in the EU (e.g. ADDPRIME https:// cordis.europa.eu/article/id/397823-ecofriendly-smart-materials-enhance-corrosionprotection-costeﬀectively/it and Graphene Flagship, in which Italy is an active part with two researchers www.garrnews.it/index.php/ricerche/169), the use of smart and multifunctional materials, often based on micro and nanotechnologies or graphene compounds, can increase the coatings’ barrier eﬀect performance. In other words, these can reduce direct exposure of the underlying metal to oxygen, water, and other corrosive substances. Of course, turning a scientific revolution into a new industrial technology is a challenging as well as long process, which might take years. On the other hand, however, it is the only way to keep countries, especially the European ones, highly competitive. ipcm®_Protective Coatings has been an active part in the technical, and partly even scientific, education process for years now, by keeping on presenting innovations in the field of technologies for the prevention and mitigation of corrosive phenomena. On several occasions, we have hosted articles on these pages about developments in the application of graphene in barrier coatings, of sustainable additives and VpCIs based on organic and non-polluting raw materials, of very high solid-content paints reducing volatile compounds indoors and outdoors, and of high-performance, two-coat powder systems for the anti-corrosion fields in which liquid paints have always prevailed. This October edition also features numerous articles on these topics, with a particular focus on corrosion protection in the wind sector, an increasingly widespread energy source not only in Northern Europe. The major innovations in this industry will be presented at the Wind Energy Hamburg trade fair, which is going to be held virtually from 1 to 4 December 2020 and of which ipcm®_Protective Coatings is a media partner.

Alessia Venturi Editor-in-chief

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ANALYSIS

Designing a New Standard of Safety into Onshore Passive Fire Protection Richard Holliday PPG Protective and Marine Coatings – Warrington, United Kingdom

holliday@ppg.com

The adoption of international standards covering jet fires has been slow, but agencies are responding to a real and critical need, writes Richard Holliday, Global Director – Hydrocarbon PFP, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings.

he onshore energy and petrochemicals sector are defined by the strength of its safety culture, but it has only latterly begun moving towards adoption

of the highest fire protection standards. For many years, industry practice has been to protect onshore assets primarily against pool fires but recently the industry has begun to recognise the need to adopt standards covering the more dangerous hazards of jet fires.

This is particularly important in light of the huge increase in gas processing, transport and handling, whether from US shale gas extraction, growth in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) or other sources such as hydrogen. The expansion of gas import and export capacity creates hazards diﬀerent from those in refineries or petrochemical plants. In order to adequately protect these plants designers and operators need to consider protection from jet fires at a design level.

Emerging standards The requirement for a standard against jet fires came to the public’s attention after the Piper Alpha disaster in the North Sea in 1988, in which 165 people on the platform and another two from the rescue boats lost their lives. One of the key findings of the subsequent enquiry was that the passive fire protection (commonly referred to as “fireproofing”) in place on the platform did not survive as long as predicted. In fact, the jet fire on Piper Alpha destroyed the fire protection materials within a matter of minutes, rather than one to two hours that most systems were designed for. For the oﬀshore industry it was a wake-up call. Much research was carried out into the behaviour of jet fires with many large-scale experiments carried out to study their eﬀects. However, such testing is prohibitively expensive and in the early 1990’s work started on a more economical and repeatable test that could become a standard for testing for passive fire protection materials. The resulting standard passed through several iterations within the UK Health and Safety Executive before being passed across to an ISO working group, resulting in the ISO’s 22899-1 standard. This became an internationally recognised standard that could be

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ANALYSIS

used to test the ability of fireproofing to withstand jet fire, and today it is still the only recognised standard of its type. For many years the onshore industry paid much less attention to jet fires than to pool fires, despite the fact that these types fire can happen anywhere, onshore or oﬀshore and the result is a credible fire scenario that should be mitigated against. Fire protection in the onshore market has largely been driven by the American Petroleum Institute’s API 2218 standard which did not address jet fires until an incident at Valero’s McKee Texas refinery in February 2007 that escalated significantly because jet fires were much more far-reaching than the pool fires for which the facilities fire protection was designed. Again, fireproofing was installed, but in the wrong place and to the wrong performance standard. The main body of API 2218 is only applicable to pool fires but the revised standard now includes an annex stating that asset owners should consider jet fires in the design of their fireproofing.

Industry trends Until recently, the lack of applicable standards for jet fires has meant that many manufacturers of fireproofing materials developed products that were optimized for pool fires. Even at a time when the industry was recognizing that hazards were becoming more severe, PFP manufacturers were designing materials for the less severe fire because jet fire resistance standards did not exist in any meaningful way. These pool fire resistant materials are already in use on the US LNG export facilities that are currently in operation, but when the potential risks are considered in detail, these coatings do not accurately address the hazards present at these facilities. A gas facility will have a low risk of pool fire but a very high risk of jet fire but some designers will still specify coatings designed only for pool fires because they are less costly than those designed to resist jet fires. It is important to note that the intensity and high momentum of jet fires means that water deluge is not eﬀective as a means of active fire protection. The jet will punch straight through water and will heat up the steel, vessel and pipe work very quickly to the point where rupture and resultant BLEVE is a real risk. Another problem is that deluge may extinguish the fire without stopping the leak, which can result in clouds of gas that can then ignite and cause an explosion which is potentially even more lethal than the jet fire, risking damage to active fire proofing or passive fire protection if it’s not resistant to explosion. There is no compulsion for fireproofing manufacturers to design against the most hazardous potential event and designing against jet fires is certainly more complicated and potentially more costly than for pool fires alone. Part of the brief in developing our new high-performance fireproofing coating PPG PITT-CHAR® NX, was that it must have a minimum Medium scale jet fire test to ISO 22899-1.

of 30 minutes’ jet fire resistance. This ties into the API standard 520-1 which recommends that an operator should be able to de-pressurize their

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ANALYSIS

plant quickly enough to halve working pressure in 15 minutes.

from some simple observation providing a basic recognition to a

Designing a good jet fire system requires a highly robust char which

minimum of three samples of each type of certification sought.

is still open and lightweight structure for optimal insulation.

The test standard includes diﬀerent configurations for structural

PITT CHAR NX sits in a ‘sweet spot’ with very eﬀective insulating char

steel, piping, walls, decks and bulkheads, each requiring a series of

at a lower thickness than pool fire-only products, but still providing

tests. When preparation of test specimens, witnessing of the test,

good jet fire resistance. By using very high temperature resistant

assessment and certification are included the total could easily cost

carbon fibre mesh, we were able to extend the jet fire resistance of

$50,000 per test. It’s a process that requires a large investment to be

PITT CHAR NX to up to four hours while keeping the thickness and

done properly and it’s only by completing a full series of such tests

weight of the system very low.

that PPG gained the very comprehensive level of certification that PITT CHAR NX has achieved. The test result recognizes that it is not necessary to select one mesh

Jet ﬁre ﬁrst Mostly recently, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) which underwrites

type for jet fires and another for pool fires and the UL approval for jet

safety standards at US onshore chemical and energy plants has

fires means PITT CHAR NX future-proofs customer choices because it

agreed to adopt the ISO 22899 standard for jet fire testing. PPG

is compliant with the latest revision 5 standard and the ISO is the only

began discussions with UL to test PITT CHAR NX to the UL 1709

jet fire test standard recognized by UL. In addition, PITT CHAR NX is

Revision 5 and has achieved the first full listing of a fireproofing

designed to withstand explosion forces that may preceded jet fires,

product against jet fire from multiple durations and multiple jet fire

even though this is another area where currently there is no recognized

scenarios.

test standard, though one is being developed within an ISO working

The process of testing for jet fires has undergone its own evolution

group.

Large Scale Jet Fire Test at Spadeadam research facility.

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A new way forward Developments in safety that have taken place in the oﬀshore industry over decades have demonstrated how standards can help to eﬀectively manage risk but this needs to happen more and faster in the onshore market. It remains an issue of concern that 31 years after the Piper Alpha disaster, the industry is still only at the drafting stage of an explosion resistance test method for onshore fire protection materials. Energy is an industry that sometimes moves slowly in adopting new or best practices but development of new standards and recognition by US agencies of international standards for resistance to jet fires is an encouraging step forward. The fact there has been, until recently, no published guidelines for jet fire resistance is not a defence that asset owners can use when it comes to protecting their people and assets to the highest degree possible. ‹

Multi-directional jet fire release from leaking flange joint.

BRAND-NEW

Inocoat, A Wind of Novelty in Powder Solutions Sames Kremlin is launching Inocoat, a completely renewed range of

Emphasis has been placed on the robustness of the equipment, its

powder coatings covering manual and automatic installations, and

components and wear parts. All products in the range are warrantied

compatible with multi-axis robots. It includes several innovations,

2+1 years (except wearable parts).

protected by three patents. Its main assets: productivity, application quality and ease of integration.

A top-of-the-line local service, anywhere in the world In 1962 Sames Kremlin invented the application of powder paints

AMES KREMLIN developed the new Inocoat Powder range in four

(then known as “Sametisation”). SAMES KREMLIN had not launched any

years. It has led to filing 3 patents and 17 beta testing sites in

novelty for this market since 2008 with its rotary bell. The company

Europe and Latin America.

is coming back with renewed ambitions and has chosen a price positioning aligned with that of its main competitors.

Faster colour changes, less retouching

To accentuate its diﬀerentiation, it is training 120 powder distributors

SAMES KREMLIN targets the high-end segment of the powder market.

in 29 Countries on five continents to provide advice and service that

Inocoat Powder range diﬀerentiates itself from competing solutions by

includes: configuration of automatic installations, handling, start-up,

its productivity: instantaneous adjustment of gun position, rapid color

maintenance, etc. The Company’s objective is to oﬀer top-of-the-range

changes, high transfer rate, application quality that requires fewer

local service globally.

pre-touching and re-touching operations, etc.

SAMES KREMLIN is also counting on its installed base - thousands of sites around the world - to which it will oﬀer a retrofit of existing

Compatible with all ﬁeldbus systems

equipment.

Another advantage of the new range is that it is easy to integrate and use. It is compatible with all major fieldbus standards.

For further information: www.sames-kremlin.com

EMLIN

The Inocoat Powder application quality requires fewer pre-touching and re-touching operations.

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Manual powder coating device.

BRAND-NEW

Environmentally Responsible Emitting Devices Powered by Nano VpCI® provide Multimetal Corrosion Protection Cortec’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility resulted in expanding portfolio of sustainable products.

ortec’s VpCI® devices protect metals by conditioning enclosed environments

with corrosion inhibiting vapour molecules. Molecules are attracted to and

adsorb onto metallic surfaces resulting in the formation of nanofilms, very thin

microscopic molecular layers of corrosion protection. These devices do not adversely aﬀect or alter the appearance, conductivity, mechanical integrity, or optical functionality of the components protected. Emitting devices are environmentally responsible, economical and compact. First in line, EcoEmitter® is a non-hazardous and highly engineered, biodegradable device designed to provide corrosion protection for most sensitive assets such as electronic and optical equipment and components. VpCI’s emit from the device and saturate

Eco Emitter is a non-hazardous and highly engineered, biodegradable device to provide corrosion protection.

the enclosure via diﬀusion, filling all void spaces and recessed areas with protective vapor molecules. EcoEmitter® was designed with the environment in mind in a concerted eﬀort to reduce our carbon footprint. The polymeric cup has been selected to replace polyethylene and is constructed from OK Biobased 3-Star rated resins containing 60-80% renewable carbon content. The breathable membrane that emits VpCI® is constructed from biobased fibres. EcoEmitter® is extremely simple and convenient to install. Simply select an enclosed space where corrosion protection would be useful and stick the EcoEmitter® inside. Another sustainable option is BioPad®, Cortec’s unique flexible corrosion inhibiting device constructed from biobased non-woven material. It is an

excellent environmentally responsible packaging option for corrosion inhibition. Its high VpCI® concentration, in combination with a thin design, results in material reduction by up to 94% in comparison to similar polyurethane foam

BioPad® is an excellent environmentally responsible packaging option for corrosion inhibition.

emitting devices. It is very easy to use simply by placing the correct size of Bio-Pad® into your package. Bio-Pad® is specially designed with VpCI® impregnated throughout the substrate. A third eco-friendly and sustainable solution for corrosion protection is Cortec’s EcoDevice®, constructed from biobased fibres. Convenient to install, it is especially designed to provide corrosion protection for small enclosures such as tool boxes, control panels, electrical cabinets, instruments, and other electronic/ electrical enclosures. Each individual EcoDevice® protects up to 42 L (1.5 ft³). It is very eﬀective in polluted and humid environments and does not interfere with electrical, optical, or mechanical performance. Cortec’s emitting devices will provide excellent corrosion protection to your assets while being safe for the © Cortec

environment making them one of the best options on the market. For further information: www.cortecvci.com

EcoDevice® is constructed from biobased fibres and it’s a sustainable solution for corrosion protection.

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BRAND-NEW

Vestas and Hempel work on sustainable solutions for surface protection of wind turbines.

Vestas and Hempel Sign Partnership Agreement to Improve Sustainability Vestas and Hempel have signed a new strategic partnership to cooperate

“We are pleased to extend our long-term relationship with Hempel with

around innovative solutions for surface protection of wind turbines, with

this partnership. It is a great example of how we make sustainability part

the aim of reducing the CO2 footprint of the production of wind turbines.

of everything we do and how we strive to engage in close and mutually

beneficial partnerships across our value chain to improve both our

he new partnership established between Vestas and Hempel aims

operational eﬃciency and sustainability performance,” says Vestas COO

at reducing surface treatment costs and supporting sustainable

Tommy Rahbek Nielsen.

coating solutions. Vestas and Hempel will begin their collaboration in

“At Hempel, we help our customers reach their sustainability targets.

Colorado (USA), where Vestas is operating one of the world’s largest

We have a long-term relationship with Vestas and are excited to take it

facilities of wind tower manufacturing. Here, the two companies will

one step further with a shared ambition of developing more innovative

work to bring down costs and explore new digital solutions to improve

and sustainable coating solutions to help reduce our customers’ CO2

quality control and the CO2 footprint of the production of wind turbines, which falls withing Vestas goal to become CO2 neutral by 2030.

Initial calculations demonstrate that changing the processes

footprint. This strategic partnership will allow Vestas and Hempel to

elevate each other’s strengths with the aim of innovating and unlocking future value together,” says Hempel CCO Michael Hansen.

surrounding the surface treatment application will potentially generate a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions, equal to 1,100 tonnes CO2 per year.

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For further information: www.hempel.com

BRAND-NEW

Zincolor Inaugurates a New 400A AntiCOR Electric Arc Spraying Plant On 30 September, Zincolor oﬃcially inaugurated its electric arc spraying system type 400A AntiCOR, supplied by Colimet.

n 30 September 2020, Zincolor S.r.l. started a new electric arc galvanising system in its portion of the large surface previously

covered by Oﬃcine Calabrese (Bari, Italy), which once employed

SPRAYED MATERIAL

PRODUCTION in kg/h

COVERAGE in m2/h with a 100 μm thickness

11,6

Zn/Al 85/15

AlMg

CrNi

13,5

2,000 workers. Already active for years in the field of surface anti-corrosion treatments, from sandblasting to powder and liquid coating, Zincolor installed its first 400A AntiCOR plant supplied by Colimet S.r.l.

The main features of the 400A AntiCOR system This 400A AntiCOR plant is the first of a series that is going to constitute an automatic robotic spraying system for beams, purlins, scaﬀolding, cranes, and lorry rails that are longer than 10 metres. Prepared for the treatment of all metals, including copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, weathering steel, nickel, and molybdenum,

The new 400A AntiCOR plant’s data.

this can meet the current needs of both Apulian companies and those of the neighbouring regions of Basilicata and Molise.

The advantages of electric arc galvanising Compared with hot dip galvanising, which is one of the treatments with the most similar characteristics, the electric arc galvanising process oﬀers the following benefits: • work speed (upon reservation, processing is carried out within the day); • low energy consumption, equal to 10 kWh; • thicknesses from 25 μm to 500 μm, impossible to achieve with any other protective system; • metal parts ready for coating, without the need to eliminate any slag, flakes, leachate, or mattes; • slightly porous surfaces, which facilitate the subsequent coating and/or machining operations; • competitive costs because the system turns on and oﬀ as needed; no plant stops or waiting times, because work is done on request; • absence of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). For further information: www.colimet.it

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BRAND-NEW

Cortec® Fills Critical Industry Need with New Guide to ‘Layup of Land Based Drilling Rigs’ Cortec® Corporation has published a detailed guide to “Layup of Land Based Drilling Rigs” to help operators providing them practical solutions for the preservation of their assets.

ith the major shocks the oil and gas industry has experienced in

• Hydraulic Catwalks

recent months, today’s rig count is significantly lower than last

• AC Traction Motors

year. Land-based oil drilling rigs are typically the first to be aﬀected

• VFD and MCC Houses

and shut down during market lows, leaving operators in critical

• Mud Pits

need of practical solutions for preservation. To help rig operators

• Water Tanks

avoid loss from equipment corrosion during extended shutdown,

• Choke Manifolds and Gas Busters

Cortec Corporation has published a detailed guide to ‘Layup of Land

• Air Compressors

Based Drilling Rigs’. This guide oﬀers step by step instructions using

• Drill Pipes

preservation materials that in many cases do not require extensive

• Winches.

removal prior to startup, simplifying preservation and minimizing or

Recommended protective materials include Cortec® oil additives, VpCI®

eliminating disposal concerns.

Emitters, VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink Film or MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film,

The layup guide goes into detail about how to use VpCI® Technology to

VpCI®-649, and VpCI®-337. CorrLube™ VpCI® Lithium EP Grease serves

protect mud pumps and boilers, top drives and draw works, diﬀerent

as an all-purpose corrosion inhibiting lubricant for the many grease

sizes of HPUs and electricals/electronics, and much more:

purge points found on equipment, while CorShield® VpCI®-369 is a

• Diesel Engines

versatile wet-film corrosion inhibitor that can be used on a variety of

• Roughnecks

connectors or moving components. One common strategy outlined

VpCI® Technology can be used to protect mud pumps and boilers, top drives and draw works, diﬀerent sizes of HPUs and electricals/electronics.

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in Cortec’s land rig layup guide is to spray ElectriCorr® VpCI®-239 inside electrical/electronic enclosures and apply VpCI®-105 Emitters, VpCI®-111 Emitters, or VpCI®-308 Pouches according to the space’s volume. These materials are useful for protecting the many sensitive and critical components such as computers, touch screen HMIs, battery packs, and AC drives found on a drilling rig. Products are extremely easy to remove at startup, if they need to be removed at all, and some may continue to be used for corrosion protection during operation. For the pervasive lube, oil, and gear systems of drill rig equipment, the guide repeatedly references Cortec’s range of corrosion inhibiting additives for compatibility with diﬀerent oil types: PAG, PAO, or mineral-oil based. These additives play an important role in eﬀective preservation for hidden but critical systems and can be easily removed if required. Other corrosion-inhibiting additives, coatings, or injectable products listed in the guide address the needs of cooling systems, fuel systems, and both insulated and non-insulated piping on a drilling rig. For anyone who finds themselves in a time of crisis in the oil and gas industry, wondering what to do next and how to protect assets in the meantime, this guide will be an important tool to successful asset value preservation amidst uncertainty. For further information: www.cortecvci.com

The “Layup of Land Based Drilling Rigs” can help rig operators avoid loss from equipment corrosion during extended shutdown.

BRAND-NEW

CIN Launches New Fire Protection Products for Steel Structures up to 150 Minutes The new intumescent products designed by CIN reinforce the range of products for passive protection of structures in the event of fire.

IN, a Portuguese brand and Iberian leader in the paint and

workshop or on site. Both CIN products are distinguished by their

varnish market, launched two new products to protect steel

ease of application, high thickness per coat and high solids content.

structures against fire. C-THERM S110 and C-THERM S111 FD

C-THERM S111 FD is also a fast-drying solution.

are distinguished by their long fire resistance times, protecting

According to João Luís Serrenho, General Director of Protective

structures up to 150 minutes. The technology present in the

Coatings Business Unit at CIN, the new range of C-THERM

C-THERM range increases the safety of the structures, by postponing

intumescent products “reinforced this business area in the passive

the time of collapse in case of fire, safeguarding lives and material

fire protection segment”. For João Luís Serrenho, it was mandatory

goods.

that CIN Coatings, a centenary company fully committed to

The two new products in CIN’s new generation range of

innovation and present in sectors such as Industry and Construction,

intumescents are solvent-based coatings that, under the action of

“was involved in developing state-of-the-art products that can

heat, produce a foam with very low thermal conductivity, giving them

actually minimize the risk and impacts of a potential fire, allowing

excellent insulating properties.

more time for the protection of people and property.”

C-THERM S110 and C-THERM S111 FD are used by professionals in passive fire protection and are designed for application in the

For further information: www.cin.com © CIN

C-THERM S110 is part of CIN’s new intumescent products range to protect structures in the event of fire.

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HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Teknos Launches a New Version of its Teknoblade Repair Solution Clare McDermott Teknos Group OY – Helsinki, Finland

clare.mcdermott@teknos.com

Teknos has launched Teknoblade repair 9000-20, the new version of its

to repair a blade with a traditional system, Teknoblade repair

leading edge repair solution for wind turbine rotor blades.

9000-20 makes it possible to repair three blades in one single day.

aint manufacturer Teknos has launched Teknoblade repair

The features of Teknoblade repair 9000-20

9000-20, an enhanced, white version of the colourless product

Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is an elastomeric-based high-build

version launched in 2018, to repair the leading edge of wind turbine

coating with 100% solids content. In a single coat it forms a

rotor blades.

protective, elastic layer with a thickness of up to 2.500 μ, and it cures

The new version of the Teknoblade repair solution shows

in a few minutes, without the need of additional priming or filling.

even better rain erosion test (RET) results according to

Due to its special elasticity, the elastomeric layer can absorb high

DNVGL-RP-0171_2018 test standard and is available with an

energies in collision with objects.

improved system for easy and safe application. The one-product,

In the new white version, the resistance has been further improved.

one-layer solution enables six times faster leading edge repair

In rain erosion tests (RET) according to DNVGL-RP-0171_2018,

compared to traditional repair systems: while it takes about two days

leading edges coated with Teknoblade repair 9000-20 withstand the ©Teknos

Teknos has launched Teknoblade repair 9000-20, its leading edge repair solution for wind turbine rotor blades.

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HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

exposure at 130 m/s speed for more than 10 hours. After accelerated UV-light aging the edges withstand defined impact 270 minutes, longer than required by DNVGL. Application has been improved, too. Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is applied manually using a battery powered caulking gun and a unique spatula that has been further optimised. The new design ensures the uniformity of the layer thickness and serves as a wind shield during application. Looking to the near future the simplicity of the application process makes it an ideal product when considering robot

©Teknos

applications. The product cures very fast, and both layer thickness and hardness according to Shore A can be measured on site at once. Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is solvent-free and contains no volatile organic components (VOC), enabling safe application with minimal personal protective equipment (PPE) required. “Leading edge repairs for wind turbines need to be done quickly and easily. Teknoblade repair acting as both filler and LEP, is a single product solution that provides fast curing, easy and safe application, whilst delivering a long service life”, says Clare McDermott, Business Development Director Wind Energy at Teknos. “Our first version met all of these demands however the new white version oﬀers improved

©Teknos

durability results against the industry test standards and a simpler and more eﬀective application system. Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is a highly advanced, unique solution with even more convincing benefits for both repair contractors and plant operators.”

Key speciﬁcations of Teknoblade Repair 9000-20 • Application with battery powered caulking gun; • Single layer of 2000 μm +/- 500 μm, re-coatable when needed; • Cures within minutes to an impact resistant coat; • Wide application window 5°C - 35°C, air and substrate temperature; • Elongation (ISO 527-2) > 500 %; • Adhesion to GFRE (ISO 4624) > 5 MPa; • Ultra-low water up-take (up to 70°C) < 2%; • RET, time to breakthrough (DNVGL-RP-0171_2018) > 10 hours@130m/sec. ‹

©Teknos

From top to bottom: Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is used to repair the leading edge of wind turbine rotor blades. Teknoblade repair 9000-20 is an enhanced, white version of the colourless product version launched in 2018. The resistance of the white version has been improved.

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INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE

Scientist at Fraunhofer Develops Coating that Protects Steel from the Penetration of Hydrogen Katharina Hien Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM - Freiburg, Germany

katharina.hien@iwm.fraunhofer.de

Lukas Gröner of the Fraunhofer IWM, MikroTribologie Centrum μTC,

To provide a solution to this issue, in his doctoral thesis physicist Lukas

has developed a coating that eﬀectively protects steel from the

Gröner1 developed and tested special coatings for steel components

penetration of hydrogen. The barrier eﬀect of this so-called Al2O3/MAX-

that virtually prevent the penetration of atomic hydrogen, and

phase layer is 3500 times greater than that of untreated steel.

succeeded in producing thin MAX-phase coatings2 that protect steel

very well against corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement. egeneratively produced hydrogen is an environmentally friendly

“MAX-phases have amazing properties because they combine

energy carrier, which can be used as fuel in cars or to generate

characteristics of both ceramics and metals”, explains Gröner.

electricity and heat in fuel cells. It can also be mixed with natural gas

In fact, MAX-phases, like ceramics, are insensitive to attack by oxygen

and used in gas-fired power plants to generate energy.

and very heat-resistant, but unlike pure ceramics, they are not brittle,

However, atomic hydrogen often induces brittle behaviour in metals

so they do not break. Moreover, they are electrically conductive like

at high temperatures, which can lead to component failure.

metals.

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The development process

that had been heated and formed an α-Al2O3 layer. These blocked the

In a vacuum chamber, Gröner first deposited very precisely alternating

hydrogen from entering the metal roughly 3500 times better than with

layers of aluminium nitride, an aluminium-nitrogen compound, and

the untreated steel.

titanium on a steel surface using physical vapour deposition (PVD). This sandwich structure, which is only about three micrometres thick,

New testing underway

was then heated to form a very thin MAX-phase layer of titanium,

In collaboration with cooperation partners such as the

aluminium and nitrogen (Ti2AlN).

Forschungszentrum Jülich, Gröner is currently testing how well the

The challenge for Gröner was to control the deposition of titanium

MAX-phase layers work when applied, for example on high-temperature

and aluminium nitride in such a way that parallel Ti2AlN platelets were

fuel cells (SOFC) that operate at temperatures of approximately 600

formed during subsequent heating.

degrees Celsius.

“The platelets are close-packed like bricks in a wall”, is how Lukas

“The MAX-phase coatings are ideal for these types of applications

Gröner described the success in overcoming the challenge.

because they protect the metallic components from heat and at the

In his doctoral thesis, Lukas Gröner also investigated how the

same time can dissipate the electric current that is generated inside the

MAX-phase coating behaves when it is intensively heated, as it would

fuel cell”, says Gröner.

happen with future gas turbines or fuel cells. To simulate normal

The results of Lukas Gröner’s work have been recently published in the

operating conditions, he heated the material to 700 degrees and left

journal ‘Materials’3. ‹

it in the furnace for up to 1000 hours. This created a thin layer of a special aluminium oxide on the top side of the coating – α -Al2O3, which considerably increases the barrier eﬀect of the protective layer against hydrogen. To test how well the MAX-phase layer prevents hydrogen from penetrating the metal, Lukas Gröner first developed a new test rig for thin metal sheets. In this test he compared uncoated steels with MAX-phase coated steels. The results are impressive: steels with a MAX-phase layer that were not heated withheld hydrogen 50 times better (PRF 50) than untreated steels. But the results were particularly impressive for the coated steels

REM image of the fracture edge of a Ti2AlN coating with platelet-like shaped grains.

Lukas Gröner, Untersuchungen zur Synthese und Mikrostruktur von Ti2AlN-Dünnschichten sowie deren Schutzwirkung auf ferritische Stähle, Fraunhofer IWM Forschungsberichte, Band 24, Fraunhofer Verlag, Freiburg, 2020, ISBN 978-3-8396- 1619-2. The doctoral thesis is available at the following link: http://publica.fraunhofer.de/dokumente/N-593436.html

MAX phases (Mn + 1AXn, where M is an early transition metal, A is a group A element, X is carbon or nitrogen and n = 1–3) are layered ternary carbides and nitrides exhibiting combination of properties of metallic and ceramic materials, Ed.

Gröner, L.; Mengis, L.; Galetz, M.; Kirste, L.; Daum, P.; Wirth, M.; Meyer, F.; Fromm, A.; Blug, B.; Burmeister, F. Investigations of the Deuterium Permeability of As- Deposited and Oxidized Ti2AlN Coatings. Materials 2020, 13, 2085, https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/9/2085 3

REM images of a Ti-AlN multilayer stack of the surface (a) and the fracture edge (b), as well as the surface (c) and fracture edge (d) of a resulting MAX-phase Ti2AlN layer.

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Coating of the shell surface for colour standard marking. © Venjakob

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Fully Automated Sleeve Coating for Diﬀerent Requirements Kornelius Berg Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG - Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

kberg@venjakob.de

The complex system solution, developed by the German mechanical engineering company Venjakob, fulfils a wide range of criteria for the fast and flexible coating of pipe couplings. It fits seamlessly into the automated manufacturing process of pipeline pipes.

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he Russian company OMK Vyksa is one of the largest manufacturers of pipeline pipes in the world. Previously, Vyksa had partially

purchased required pipe couplings for the production of its pipes. In order to produce faster and more flexibly and to be able to oﬀer the

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complete product range from a single source, Vyksa built a modern

The colouring of the shell surface and the ring marking as well

production line for manufacturing pipe couplings. The two fully

as the signing of the socket comply with the valid API and GOST

automatic coating lines for coating, signing and marking pipe sleeves

standards. To ensure that the system can be set up quickly and

on an area of 15.8 x 29 meters fit seamlessly into the newly built

easily for diﬀerent types of couplings, the Venjakob team has created

production hall. The complete manufacturing process of pipe sockets

a separate program menu for each type of coupling. This menu

can thus take place in one production hall. “When planning the new

is stored in the control system and can be easily accessed by the

plant technology, it was important for us that all manufacturing

machine operator. For individual signatures, the machine operator

processes are integrated in one hall. Short distances for maximum

has an easily accessible keyboard panel directly on the marking

eﬃciency. The engineers of Venjakob fulfilled this important criterion

system (Jet System), into which he can independently enter the

with this compact system”, says Dimitriev Alexander Michailowitsch,

desired data for the next batch of couplings.

project manager OMK Vyksa.

Coating in intervals of a second The right program for each coupling type

The entire coating process - from loading at the feeding station

The self-manufactured pipe sockets are not only to be used for the

through the individual processing stations to removal - takes place

company’s own needs, but also to be sold to enterprises that do not

completely without external intervention. The conveyor technology

have their own socket production. “This requires a certain flexibility

used for the fully automatic handling, including the control

of the finishing line. On the one hand, the workpiece carriers had to

technology, was planned, developed and manufactured by Venjakob

be designed in such a way that they could accommodate diﬀerent

and installed at Vyksa. The plant is designed for a wide range of pipe

sizes of couplings. On the other hand, the automated marking

socket types. Round pipe sockets with an outer diameter of

and signature process had to take into account diﬀerent standard

73 mm to a maximum of 450 mm, a length of 100 mm to a maximum

specifications and the possibility of individualization,” says Kornelius

of 330 mm and a weight of 2.34 kg to 47 kg can be processed. The

Berg, sales engineer at Venjakob Maschinenbau, describing the

capacity of the machine is in relation to the diameter and length of

challenge.

the couplings. The maximum output is 225 couplings per hour, which

From loading to unloading, the pipe couplings are conveyed through the fully automatic coating system without manual intervention. © Venjakob

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Signing in the jet process.

corresponds to a cycle time of 16 seconds per coupling. With the largest coupling type, the output would be 60 couplings per hour, which corresponds to a cycle time of 60 seconds per coupling. The average cycle time for a coupling of 300 mm diameter and 250 mm length is 25 seconds.

The process Loading and placing on workpiece carriers: in the first step, the pipe sockets are automatically arranged in several layers one above the other in a container. The sockets are removed from the container in rows, placed on the turning station and then placed vertically. They are then transported to the loading portal via a chain transport system. From here the pipe sleeves are placed individually on the workpiece carriers. These can be infinitely adjusted to the desired size of the pipe sockets - the spindle holders are positioned closer or further together. Coating, marking and signing process with preparation of the couplings: preheating, external and internal coating and hot air drying take place in closed systems on a spindle chain conveyor. During preheating, the temperature is © Venjakob

increased to 10 °C up to 15 °C. Afterwards follows the shell coating with a solvent-based lacquer. A total of 11 colours are available, which are applied with spray guns. The View into the UV dryer: curing of the UV clear coat within seconds.

couplings pass through a drying section and are again fed to the spray coating machine for the ring strip marking. Here each colour has a diﬀerent meaning, which is defined in the corresponding API or GOST standard. After another drying process, the couplings are transported to the jet system for signing the outer surface. The marking in black or white can be entered individually via a keyboard panel. After a further drying phase, a UV clear coat is applied to protect the signature during transport. The clear lacquer is cured by means of UV lamps. Internal threads are protected against corrosion: After the external coating is completed, the pipe sleeves are placed on the workpiece carriers for the internal coating. The couplings are then transferred to another spindle chain conveyor for the internal coating. Also in a closed system, the thread conservation is carried out with an oil-water emulsion. Unloading and loading directly next to each other: After the subsequent hot-air drying, the finished pipe sleeves are

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placed on the outfeed conveyor belt and fed to the turning

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station for collection. Finally, the turned pipe couplings are deposited in rows - by means of a magnetic gripper portal - in several layers into the removal container.

Special features of the pipe coupling coating line at a glance • Fully automated handling; • Flexible design to suit diﬀerent types of pipe sockets; • Individual signing and marking options - in accordance with the standard specifications; • UV clear coat application for corrosion and protective coating of the shell surface thread conservation with oil-water emulsion; • Thread coating as corrosion and sliding finish; • Fast throughput of the pipe couplings; • Seamless integration into the entire manufacturing process;

• Compact, modular design. ‹

Q U A EXCELLENCE I T Y

C O R P O R AT I O N Environmentally Safe VpCI ®/MCI ® Technologies

Paints supply system for coating pipeline couplings.

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How Much Does the Paint and Coatings Industry Contribute to Ocean Pollution? Barbara Pennati ipcm

from an article by Declan McAdams and Tore Angelskår* Pinovo, Bergen – Norway *

info@pinovo.com

www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/how-to-reduce-microplastics-from-paint/

(12 October 2020)

Recent studies show that the volume of microplastics from paint on steel

bridges, there is considerably less waste collection.

surfaces that enter the ocean every year could be as high as 1.5-2.25

The most quoted source of data1 on how much microplastics from paint

million tonnes, equivalent to 150-225 billion empty plastic bottles.

enters the ocean each year gives a figure of 60,000 tonnes/year, which

is the equivalent of six billion empty plastic bottles being dumped in the ntil recently, microplastics that enter the ocean from paint have not

ocean every year. However, recent research found that despite it being

received a lot of attention but unless paint residuals are collected

a big figure, it falls short of the real size of the problem for two main

during surface preparation and the maintenance process, they will

reasons:

largely end up in the ocean as microplastics.

• It only includes marine coatings, representing 4% of all paint volume,

Microplastics come from the impact of corrosion, wear and tear and,

and does not include Industrial Maintenance (IM) and Protective Coating

most significantly, from the traditional open-blasting methods used to

(PC) which represent another 11% of all global paint volumes sold2;

maintain steel surfaces. In fact, open sandblasting and water jetting,

• It works with the 2009 OECD estimate3 that assumes 1% of paint

which are the predominant methods of surface maintenance used

applied falls oﬀ each year (meaning an average paint life of 100 years),

at an industrial scale worldwide, count various but limited degrees of

while industry experience shows that, in fact, industrial and marine

waste collection and recycling. There is a certain level of collection inside

paints have an average life of approximately 20 years or about 5% of

controlled environments like shipyards. However, oﬀshore, on oil rigs,

paint falls oﬀ each year.

ocean wind farms and ships, and in many situations on-shore, such as

For these reasons, the real level of paint microplastics entering the

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environment and ocean each year could be higher than 60,000 tonnes,

ingested microplastic particles can physically damage organs and leach

to the point that other reports4 conclude that paint is the second-largest

hazardous chemicals – from the hormone-disrupting bisphenol A (BPA)

source of microplastics in the ocean. It has to be noted though, that the

to pesticides – that can compromise immune function and stymie

volume is associated with uncertainty, while the data and information

growth and reproduction.

available for the pollution coming from car tyres, which is the primary source of microplastics in the ocean, is more reliable.

A possible solution to reduce microplastics from paint

Other data that suggest that 60,000 tonnes is a much lower figure

Even though there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the extent

than expected takes into consideration the amount of paint applied to

of emissions of microplastics from paint into the ocean, it still represents

industrial and marine steel structures every year, which is more than six

a significant problem that deserves a lot more research and regulatory

million tonnes.

and policy-maker attention.

Based on this, it is estimated that the real level of paint microplastics

“One of the things that the industry can do to help solving the issue is

emissions to the ocean every year could be as high as 1.5-2.25 million

collecting the used blasting material with its heavy metals and other

tonnes. This is based on the assumption that 50-75% of the paint

toxic components, and most importantly, the rust and paint residuals

residuals are not collected.

as they are blasted oﬀ the steel assets, which will otherwise find their

“Given we know that open blasting without collection holds a higher

way, directly or indirectly, into the ocean”, explain McAdams and

market share of surface maintenance than this, the actual level of

Angelskår. “Finally, innovative solution in surface maintenance, such

emissions is probably at the higher upper end of the range”, declare

as circular sandblasting, can reduce the emissions of microplastics to

Declan McAdams and Tore Angelskår, respectively the Chairman and

zero. In addition, the circular solution also recycles the blasting material,

CEO of in the article published on the World Economic Forum’s Agenda.

reducing grit consumption by 80-90%, which generates significant

If we put these figures into context, we can conclude that microplastics

reductions in CO2 emission”. ‹

from paint represent a meaningful percentage of the 8 million tonnes of plastic that enters the oceans each year. In addition, it can also help us better understand where some of the estimated 12-21 million tonnes of microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean, as highlighted in a recent study5, have come from.

https://www.iucn.org/content/primary-microplastics-oceans (12 October 2020)

https://www.coatingsworld.com/issues/2019-08-01/view_features/asia-pacific-coatings-market/

http://www.oecd.org/oﬃcialdocuments/publicdisplaydocumentpdf/?cote=env/jm/ mono(2009)24&doclanguage=en (12 October 2020)

The risks Recent studies6 show that microplastics have seeped into soil, fish and air, posing a threat to both animal and human health. In fact,

4 https://www.miljodirektoratet.no/publikasjoner/2015/februar/sources-of-microplastic-pollution-to-themarine-environment/ (12 October 2020) 5

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17932-9 (12 October 2020)

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/from-fish-to-humans-a-microplastic-invasion-may-betaking-a-toll/ (12 October 2020) 6

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Cycle Times Halved in One of the Few Anti-Corrosion Powder Coating Lines of Northern Italy Monica Fumagalli ipcm

When a manufacturer of coating systems also works as a coating

powder coater that treats not only its own plants’ components, but also

contractor, it can fully understand its users’ issues, thus being able to

medium and large-sized parts for companies from the most diverse

better solve them and take them into consideration in the design and

sectors, including machine tools, furniture, outdoor architecture, car

construction of its own plants. This is how Eurotherm faced and solved

wash systems, and elevators. “Such corporate structure,” explains

the production problems of Colortec, its own contracting coating firm,

Eurotherm CEO Paolo Ghiazza, “gives us the ability to identify the

currently specialising in anti-corrosion powder products.

production diﬃculties of any paintshop, solve them, and then take them

into account in the design and construction of our systems.” Colortec’s n the surface treatment sector, it is rare to find a manufacturer

first plant was implemented and improved with the technical measures

of painting systems with a division devoted to contracting coating

described in an article published on the ipcm® issue of January 2018.

activities, as is the case with Eurotherm, a company that has specialised

The second plant owned by the company, however, had some critical

in the construction of complete industrial coating lines for over fifty

problems in terms of cycle times and quality results. “When we decided

years. In 2009, it acquired contracting business Colortec (Volpiano,

to intervene to improve the operation of Colortec’ second line,” says

Turin, Italy)1, thus transforming it into an international benchmark

Ghiazza, “together with our technical staﬀ, we thought that this could be the right opportunity to diversify the two plants, thus exclusively

M. Fumagalli, “The key role of sheet metal preparation in the manufacture of coating systems and outdoor structures” in ipcm® International Paint&Coating Magazine no. 49 (January/February 2018), pages 82-91. 1

devoting the second one to anti-corrosion treatments for galvanised sheets.”

Loading area and pre-treatment plant.

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The coating line’s critical issues “Most of the workpieces treated by Colortec,” notes Ghiazza, “require a two-coat system, including a primer and a top coat. Therefore, after the initial surface cleaning and preparation phase, our cycle continued with the primer application and the curing phase at 140 °C. Afterwards, the two-rail conveyor’s bar returned to the starting point and the parts were subjected to a second finishing process, excluding the cleaning operation. Considering that the load bar could support 33 racks and that a cycle lasted for 5 minutes, our operators were only active for three hours out of six. This was an issue not only in terms of production, but also of staﬀ management. Moreover, the system has been designed to accommodate only one booth: therefore, it was diﬃcult to improve also for space reasons. Last but not least, its 3-stage pre-treatment cycle, which included cleaning, phosphodegreasing, and rinsing, did not meet our paint adhesion requirements.”

Loading operation: the racks number has been increased from 33 to 39.

A solution integrating a new pre-treatment and coating cycle The revamping of the plant entailed the integration of

an osmosis system for the production of high quality water for rinsing, a no-rinse passivation tank in the pre-treatment line, a PVC sandwich booth for the base coat application, and an RHT gelling oven (at about 900 °C), supplied by Infragas Srl (Turin, Italy) and located before the top coat application booth. “In order to improve our pre-treatment process, we followed the advice of Chemtec (Corbetta, Milan, Italy), a company specialising in the production of chemical products for industrial surface treatments and already one of our trusted partners for solving the problems encountered with the first Colortec’s system,” says Ghiazza. “Thanks to the technical measures suggested by Chemtec, we achieved the good cleaning results we expected without revolutionising the original configuration of the system. This can be a considerable advantage for any contractor with little space available and facing cleaning problems similar to ours.” The critical issues related to process times were solved with the use of AkzoNobel’s dry-on-fused coating system, which allows applying the powder finishing layer on the still hot primed substrate, thus eliminating the intermediate cross-linking step.

Sandblasting plant with stainless steel grits.

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From right to left: booth for application of primer, IR oven for gelation and application of top coat.

Application of the powder top coat.

The new coating process

be devoted exclusively to the application of anti-corrosion powder

In addition to the line integrations described above, Colortec

coatings on medium-sized components (3 x 1.80 x 1 m) even in

also installed an automatic belt sandblasting system provided by

large batches. We have already increased the number of our racks,

Cogeim, thus implementing a complete, traditional anti-corrosion

adding 6 to the existing ones. This gives us a significant competitive

coating cycle including as follows:

advantage in our area, as only a few coating contractors in Northern

• Sandblasting with stainless steel grits

Italy oﬀer anti-corrosion powder treatments.”

• 5-stage pre-treatment: cleaning, phosphodegreasing, rinsing, osmotic rinsing, and no-rinse passivation + drying

Conclusions

• Application of the zinc-rich powder primer

Colortec’s objective is becoming a benchmark company in the

• Gelation in the IR oven

anti-corrosion coating field, not only in Piedmont, but also in the

• Application of the powder top coat.

neighbouring regions. “In Southern Italy, due to the harsher climatic conditions related to the proximity to the sea, most structures

The advantages of the new coating cycle

exposed outdoors are treated with anti-corrosion systems including

“We can now perform a full cycle in just three hours, thus halving our

several layers; our customers’ awareness in the North, on the other

process times and freeing up a work shift to coat other products,”

hand, is still limited. Recently, we have even had to refuse orders

indicates Ghiazza. “Such a system has considerable advantages also

from public bodies requesting inadequate systems for structural

in terms of savings, because the coater has to bear only the costs of

elements such as road barriers. Colortec does not just want to fill

powders and of the gas used in the gelling oven. Finally, whereas the

a void in the anti-corrosion powder coating market, but also oﬀer

first Colortec plant can treat large parts (with a maximum dimension

quality systems obtained with optimised processes: this is the

of 7.5 x 4 x 3 m) in small batches, this second, enhanced system will

winning formula for any coating contractor.” ‹

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DO-OVERS ARE NOT AN OPTION. SPRAYING BAD FOAM OR POLYUREA WILL COST YOU. YOUR REPUTATION. YOUR FUTURE BUSINESS. MATERIALS AND LABOR.

With Graco’s new ratio assurance system, you can be sure that when you spray Foam or Polyurea it’s on-ratio. Call your distributor to order a retrofit kit or get one with a new Reactor 2 Elite.

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How to Recoat a Swimming Pool with Polyurea Saudi Jomana and AEMCO recently joined forces to recoat a leaking swimming pool, using polyurea and Graco’s Reactor 2 E-XP2.

Choosing the best equipment and material Representatives from the two companies decided that the best

he owner of a private swimming pool in Al Khobar, Dammam,

equipment to use was the Graco Reactor 2 E-XP2. “This particular

Saudi Arabia was facing the ultimate disappointment. Some of

machine was chosen because it is considered to be the most

the tiles had cracked and the water was leaking away. He asked

reliable and eﬃcient polyurea spraying equipment in the market,”

Saudi Jomana to completely renovate the pool. Based in Al Khobar

said Mr Biju from Saudi Jomana. “It’s a claim that we’ve validated.

but working throughout the Middle East, Saudi Jomana specializes

We’ve worked with the E-XP2 since 2018 and we’ve always been

in the application of seamless polyurea hot spray waterproofing and

satisfied with its performance. We’ve never had any problems with

coating systems. Their experience at solving complex challenges

it.”

with swimming pools, complemented by their polyurea application

The E-XP2 is designed to process and spray polyurea and other

knowledge, led the customer to select Saudi Jomana for this job.

coatings that require high pressures. Its hybrid heater and heated

They in turn joined forces with Graco’s authorized distributor

hose condition the materials to the right viscosity prior to mixing.

AEMCO. Established in 2007, AEMCO’s focus is on increasing

Other features include a quick knockdown lower pump for easy

professionalism and productivity in the arena of coating and surface

maintenance, easy-to-use controls, and rugged design.

preparation throughout Saudi Arabia.

Polyurea from Tecnopol in Spain was chosen as the ideal

1 - Removal of all the tiles to prepare the site.

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2 - A layer of concrete was added to the pool to prepare it for the recoating.

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waterproofing material. Saudi Jomana is the oﬃcial Saudi

helped to ensure a single seamless coating.

distributor for Tecnopol polyurea.

One of the key features of this Graco Reactor is that it measures material consumption. “We found that the E-XP2 used significantly

A 5-day job

less polyurea than expected,” added Mr. Biju. “We could see from

The job took five days to complete. The first three days involved

the data that only 2 kg of polyurea were needed to spray a layer

site preparation. This involved removing all the tiles, identifying

2 mm thick over every square meter of pool area.

and plugging the leaks, and adding a layer of concrete. The primer was sprayed on day four, and on the final, fifth day, the polyurea

Satisﬁed customer returns to the pool

and topcoat were sprayed. A team of six men were on site for the

As for the end result, the client was delighted. The quality of the

duration of the project.

work was outstanding, and no repeat or rework was necessary. As soon as the deep blue topcoat was dry, the pool was filled, and a happy client could once more enjoy his swimming pool.

Impressions of the Reactor 2 E-XP2 The operators found the E-XP2 comfortable to lift, hold and use. It was easy to operate, smooth to control, and was vibration-free.

For further information: www.graco.com

The operators were also impressed at how quiet it was during operation. The machine was operated from a truck parked outside the compound and hardly made any noise in the neighborhood. The E-XP2 sprayed both the primer and the topcoat smoothly. No blockages or bounce-back of material was experienced. Time savings were achieved because no premixing or heating were required. The Reactor’s computer control and preset parameters

3 - The E-XP2 sprayed the primer smoothly.

4 – The Reactor’s computer control and preset parameters helped to ensure a single seamless coating.

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Deﬁning Mechanical Surface Preparation Standards with Power Tools* Roman Dankiw Asset Inspection Consultants Pty LTd, Adelaide - Australia roman.dankiw@assetinspections.com.au

This article examines current mechanical surface preparation methods with power tools and standards to help define requirements for applicators using less costly and simpler methods of inspection.

ower tool cleaning of steel surfaces prior to coating application is permitted in certain circumstances on

shipbuilding projects. Particularly where abrasive blasting poses hazards to installed electrical and mechanical equipment in-situ, and where access is restricted for abrasive blasting, or for small spot repairs. The specification requirement for mechanically prepared (Power tool Clean) surfaces is for the surface to meet St3 of AS 1627.2 and to provide a consistent angular surface profile of 50-100 microns in critical areas (bilges, immersed tanks). This requirement is to ensure that the prepared areas are not polished as required by the paint manufacturer’s recommendation. The power tool cleaning standard specified in AS1627.2

St3 [1], does not specify a surface profile as such and refers to descriptions of cleanliness with pictorial standards as visual aids. To measure the surface profile with replica tape (Testex) [2] across numerous localised repair areas poses a costly and labour-intensive inspection process. Numerous spot repairs are necessary in bilge and immersed tank spaces due to coating damage sustained during construction and consolidation joints. Abrasive blasting is not practical in these spaces due to machinery and equipment installed and limited dust/abrasive extraction is possible in restricted spaces. Trials on diﬀerent material grade plates and diﬀerent power tool cleaning

* Dr. Prepper no. 3, October 2020

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preparation methods were used to compare replica tape readings with

• Grinder sanding disc – #36 grit

visual appearance and texture. A coating of approximately 200-300

• Flapper disc grinder – #40 grit

microns of abrasion resistant aluminium epoxy was applied, which

• Bristle Blaster®1 belt.

is used in the bilges and machinery spaces. This coating was later assessed with adhesion pull oﬀ tests to ascertain coating adhesion

All 3 diﬀerent material grade plates were subjected to the 3 diﬀerent

performance against diﬀerently prepared surfaces.

abrasive discs, noting a grit blast comparator placed to obtain an idea of the textural feel by hand rather than a visual one. After the

Surface preparation of test plates

surfaces were prepared they were coated with 200-300 microns of the

Test plates (approximately 200mm x 200mm x 5mm) were prepared

aluminium abrasive resistant epoxy coating. Three pull oﬀ testing dollies

from 3 diﬀerent material grades used on the project.

were glued to the cured coating (after one week).

They have diﬀerent hardness properties, which usually aﬀects the

The results

degree of cleaning required:

All 9 plates were subjected to pull oﬀ adhesive tests [3], with most

• 250 grade carbon steel - 250 Mpa yield

failures occurring cohesively in the coating, with a small percentile with

• DH 36 steel 355 - Mpa yield

less than <20% of the dolly areas exhibiting adhesive failures to the

• DH 55 steel 550 - Mpa yield.

prepared surfaces for each preparation method. The adhesion values were well above the minimum 5 Mpa requirement

The initial condition of the plates was Grade A-B according to AS 1627

for the coating using all preparation methods. The Bristle Blaster® gave

Part 4, and were prepared using rotating machine tools using 3 diﬀerent

less variation of pull oﬀ adhesion values than the other 2 methods.

abrasive discs, to achieve an approximate 50 micron surface profile ThebBristle Blaster®btechnology is abMontiPowerbpatented product that removes corrosion and coatings quickly and thoroughly.

using replica tape:

Figure 1: Chart of the adhesion values with Grit Die Grinder, Grit Flap Disk and Bristle Blaster.

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Figure 2A: DH55 pull oﬀ test on #36 Grit Grinder Wheel.

Figure 2B: DH55 pull oﬀ test on #40 Flapper Disc Grinder.

Figure 2C: DH55 pull oﬀ test Bristle Blaster®.

The Bristle Blaster® gave a variation of approximately 2-3Mpa,

replica tape to measure surface profile as detailed in section A.6. The

whereas the #36 grit grinder and #40 flapper disc grinder variations

visual standard (VIS-3) images are consistent with the descriptions,

were greater (approximately 5Mpa, Fig. 1).

with the quality of the preparation photographs being very good.

When comparing preparation methods and adhesion values across

The JSRA SPSS also provides good quality photographs that are

the 3 diﬀerent material groups, the DH 36 adhesion values appeared

consistent with the surface preparation descriptions, however with

in the lower adhesion ranges, with the 250 and DH 55 grade material

no mention of surface profile values. In comparing the surface

pull oﬀ adhesion values appearing in the higher ranges (Figs. 2A - 2B -

preparation methods used in the trial, the Bristle Blaster® belt gave

2C). The surface profile values of the Bristle Blaster® were consistently

the better surface profile and a more consistent surface texture than

above 50 microns. Whereas the other methods measured

the rotary flapper and sanding discs. The Bristle Blaster® is more

profiles ranging from 30-40 microns, below the manufacturer’s

suited to preparing welds and edges due to the wire prongs being

recommendation.

more flexible to follow shapes and contours.

However, the lower measured profiles of the grinding discs were still

The rotary and sanding discs gave a lesser profile compared to the

able to produce compliant adhesion values. The power tool cleaning

Bristle Blaster®, but visually appeared brighter and shinier, indicating

standards specified by the paint manufacturer list the following as

a more polishing eﬀect.

acceptable for spot or localised repairs: PT (JSRA SPSS:1984)-[4] and

The Pull-oﬀ adhesion test results do not show a clear correlation

SSPC-SP11-[5].

between the adhesion pull oﬀ values across the 3 preparation

However, some shipbuilding coating specifications list the

methods against profile height (microns), other than the range

applicable standard for power tool cleaning as AS1627.2 St3 (ISO

(spread) of adhesive values was narrower for the Bristle Blaster®

8501-1), which is not consistent with the coating manufacturer’s

compared to the grinding discs.

recommendations.

The adhesion values across the 3 diﬀerent material grades were not

When comparing the 3 standards, only the SSPC-SP11 specifies

showing distinctive groupings other than DH36 material showing

a minimum surface profile value of 1 mill (25 microns). The visual

the lowest band of adhesion values across all preparation methods.

appearances across the ISO 8501-1, SSPC-SP11 and JSRA SPSS

No clear explanation could be deduced on why the 250 grade and

mechanical preparation standards are significantly diﬀerent,

DH55 materials were producing higher adhesion values than DH36,

particularly ISO 8501-1, where the description for St3 preparation

considering that the 250 grade material is a softer hardness grade,

compared to the image is inconsistent with ‘very thorough cleaning

compared to the DH55 being the hardest grade.

producing a metallic sheen’.

The Bristle Blaster® surface appearance closely resembles the grit

SSPC-SP11 section 3.4 provides more definitive surface preparation

comparator and measured surface profile values on

methods for producing a surface profile and refers to the use of

the test plates.

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Conclusions The Bristle Blaster® was able to produce a consistent profile meeting the shipbuilding coating specification on bare steel and more consistent coating adhesion properties across a variety of material grades, and is more suitable for welds and contours. The comparison of the SSPC, AS/ISO and JSRA pictorial standards are widely diﬀerent from the appearances shown in the trials. The SSPC-SP11 standard and corresponding SSPC-VIS 3 pictorial images provide a greater ability for visual assessment of prepared surfaces due to better representational images and more detailed information contained in the pictorial standards. Shipbuilding coating specifications need to be written to be consistent with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure consistency and clarity on acceptance criteria of surface preparations. The ISO 8501-1 pictorial standard is not considered appropriate to use in lieu of SSPC-SP11 or JSRA SPPS due to the pictorial quality of the St3 power tool cleaning not consistent with its description of ‘very thorough cleaning producing a metallic sheen’. The Bristle Blaster

texture closely resembles the grit comparator and can be used in lieu

References: [1] AS1627.2- Metal Finishing- Preparation and Pre-treatment of Surfaces Part 2: Power Tool Cleaning. [2] AS3894.5- Site Testing of Protective Coatings, Method 5: Determination of Surface Profile. [3] ISO 4624- Paints and Varnishes- Pull-oﬀ Test for Adhesion. [4] Japanese Shipbuilding Research Association (JSRA) Standard for the Preparation of Steel Surface Prior to Painting. [5] The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)-Surface Preparation Specification no. 11- Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal.

of using replica tape for surface preparation profile assessment for localised or spot repairs on bare steel. ‹

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SUCCESS STORIES

Great Plains Manufacturing Selects Pangborn for Company-Wide Initiative to Optimize Assembly Process Pangborn helped Great Plains Manufacturing, a manufacturer of

To optimize the assembly process, one of the obstacles they needed

agricultural implements, optimizing its product assembly process to

to overcome was the rigorous, time-intensive cleaning, descaling,

increase speed-to-market and oﬀer additional value to its customers,

and preparation of the steel components of its products before

dealers and the bottom line.

painting and assembly. A cross-functional team of Great Plains’ engineers, supervisors, and management personnel were tasked

Challenge

with researching and identifying potential partners and solutions

Great Plains Manufacturing is one of the foremost manufacturers of

to address these challenges in its assembly process. The solution

agricultural implements in the U.S., as well as a leading producer of

selected would be installed in two of its plants.

dirt working, turf maintenance, material handling, and landscaping equipment in North America. The demand for its products is high,

Solution

and they have an extensive range of steel products. Senior leaders at

This was a company-wide initiative for Great Plains, and the selection

Great Plains recognized that its product assembly process could be

committee spent approximately eighteen months conducting

more eﬃcient, which would increase speed-to-market and result in

research. Key decision criteria influencing Great Plains’ selection

additional value to its customers, dealers, and the bottom line.

process were production rate, line speed, maintenance/operating

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costs, and the service and support they could expect to receive –

The ES-1848 would also give Great Plains the proper surface for a

including readily available parts. The Great Plains team visited several

high-quality paint finish and result in the clean, rust- and scale-free

of Pangborn’s customers. They were impressed by Pangborn’s

surface that is a fundamental requirement for anti-corrosion and

high-performing equipment, the total cost of ownership, and the fact

weathering.Pangborn’s ES-1848 was installed in its largest tillage

that Pangborn machines have a reputation of being easy to maintain

plant located in Ellsworth, Kansas, in the first quarter of 2019. The

and operate, are safe, reliable, and durable.

second ES-1848 was installed during the fall of 2019 in Abilene,

Pangborn’s sales and engineering teams conducted a thorough

Kansas. The implementation process went as planned with minimal

audit of Great Plains’ facilities, ensuring that they understood the

disruption to the manufacturing processes.

customer’s current needs, as well as its future requirements. This was especially important because Great Plains was expanding its product

Beneﬁts

line and its customers were requesting that any future equipment

The capital expenditure required for this project is significant.

maintain or enhance the company’s high-quality paint finish which is

Pangborn’s Vertical Descaling Systems are already providing

resistant to weathering and corrosion typically found on materials,

Great Plains with a cost-eﬀective means of reducing its overall

machines, and equipment being used outdoors. After evaluating the

manufacturing expenses while improving the quality of its work.

data and insights gained during the audit, Pangborn was confident

Additional benefits include:

that its Vertical Descaling Machine (Model ES-1848) could be easily

• Improving Great Plains time-to-market;

integrated into Great Plains’ existing production lines, would improve

• A clean and safe process that meets current production needs and

its current assembly process, and it would address the long-term goal

allows for future growth;

to proactively manage this process in the future.Pangborn’s Vertical

• The clean surface required for a high-quality paint finish;

Descaling Machine would provide Great Plains with faster production

• Extending the life of Great Plains products.

time and maximum blast coverage for a continuous flow of work pieces. Designed for maximum flexibility, the ES-1848 would easily accommodate the extensive range of Great Plains’ steel products.

For further information: www.pangborn.com

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Corrosion Test of Painted Weathering Steel Samples Robert F. Wesdijk and Esa Virolainen SSAB, Stockholm - Sweden

robert.wesdijk@ssab.com - esa.virolainen@ssab.com

Article by SSAB with permission of the Finnish Standards Association SFS

SSAB, the Nordic and US-based steel company, tested its painted weathering steel over six years. During these trials it was exposed to corrosive salt air and extreme weather conditions.

Weathering Steel Weathering steels comprise of a group of high strength, low alloy carbon steels, containing elements (Cu, Ni, Cr, P) which, under normal atmospheric conditions, provide an increased resistance to atmospheric corrosion. In any normal atmospheric environment, with alternating wet and dry weather conditions, weathering steels develop a protective oxide layer (patina) that seals oﬀ the surface of the steel. Weathering steels are widely used for building facades, bridges, railway equipment and poles in the electrical grid, just to name a few examples. The increased atmospheric corrosion resistance of weathering steels

enables them to be used in an unpainted condition in many structural, industrial and architectural applications. Weathering steels can also be used in a painted condition. Any scratch

that breaks the paint coating of the steel surface will quickly be covered-up by the protective patina, thus preventing oxidation from forming and creeping under the paint. As a rule of thumb, it can be said that the use of weathering steel in painted conditions will extend the intervals between re-painting by 1,5 to 2 times. In order to compile more concrete information about this phenomenon, SSAB performed comprehensive and extensive tests.

Bohus Malmön’s test site These tests were performed on the island of Bohus Malmön, around 100 km north of Gothenburg, oﬀ the west coast of Sweden. The test site is administered by RISE Kimab (Research Institutes of Sweden). The seawater has an ocean-like salt content (~3.5 %). The corrosivity class is ruled by climate conditions and it can alternate from year to year.

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RISE follows the corrosivity class of the test site yearly. According to information given by RISE, the corrosivity class was C4 in 2013. During 2012 and between 2014–2018, it was C5.

Test procedure 100 x 150 mm test pieces of five diﬀerent weathering steels and reference steel without weathering steel alloying were painted with an epoxy-polyurethane paint system. Weathering steels included SSAB Weathering 355, 550, 700, 960. S420 was chosen to represent normal carbon steels without weathering steel alloying as a reference material. The following painting system was used: FeSa2½ 1 x 80 μm epoxy primer 1 x 40 μm epoxy primer 1 x 40 μm polyurethane paint Total whole coating thickness: 160 μm The corrosivity/durability class of the paint system was C3/M (as stated by the paint manufacturer) Three samples of each steel grade were painted and then scratched (3 x 50 mm) through the paint layer. The sample pieces were set to a test rack at the Bohus Malmön test site in April 2012 and brought back in October 2018. The test period lasted 6 years and 6 months. Corrosion testing on steel samples painted with a zinc silicate-polyurethane paint system (suitability for C5 corrosivity class) continues. This test also began in 2012.

Test results A clear diﬀerence between the basic carbon steel sample and the weathering steel samples can be seen, in terms of corrosion and

CODE

STEEL GRADE

NOMINAL YS/

MPa

S420

420

delamination of the paint layer, around the scratched area. This is after six years of exposure to the elements on Bohus Malmön. Visual inspection showed that corrosion destroyed a large area of the paint layer on the reference carbon steel sample, whereas the weathering steel samples looked almost unchanged.

355W

SSAB Weathering 355

355

550W

SSAB Weathering 550

550

700W

SSAB Weathering 700

700

Samples were evaluated according to standard ISO 4628, after visual inspection. A few blisters could be seen in the paint layer near the scribe of the SSAB Weathering 550 and 700 samples. Otherwise, the paint layer looked intact. Rust, blistering, cracking, flaking or filiform corrosion could not be seen on the paint layer of the weathering steel samples. In order to evaluate the corrosion under the paint layer, the paint layer was removed from all samples. The paint on the S420 carbon steel

960W

SSAB Weathering 960 Table 1 - Steel grades in the chart.

960

reference sample was very loose and easily removed from the corroded area. Some rust could also be found under the paint on the weathering steel samples, but there was much less penetration under the paint

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compared to the reference sample. The paint adhesion to the rust on

samples were then placed onto the test racks on the Bohus Malmön test

the weathering steel samples was still good and force had to be used to

site.

remove the paint from the corroded areas. The rust formation under the

Visual inspection showed serious corrosion and a loose paint layer

paint layer was evaluated according to ISO 4628-8 and the results are

around the scratch on the basic carbon steel reference sample. Only

illustrated on the chart. There are merged results from three diﬀerent

minor corrosion could be found on some of the weathering steel samples.

samples for each steel grade, which means 36 measurements for one

These samples remained almost unchanged.

sample (Table 1).

The paint layer was removed, around the scratch, from all samples. Some rusting could also be found under the paint on the weathering steel

Conclusions

samples. The paint on the basic carbon steel sample was loose and easily

A series of painted steel samples were tested under C5 corrosion class

removed from the rusted area on the basic carbon steel sample. The

conditions on the island of Bohus Malmön for six years and six months.

paint adhesion to the rusted area of the weathering steel samples was still

The sample series contained four diﬀerent weathering steel samples

good and force had to be used to remove the paint. The corrosion on the

and one basic carbon steel sample as a reference. The samples were

basic carbon steel sample had spread approx. 4–5 times further from the

painted using an epoxy-polyurethane paint system. The thickness of the

scratch compared to the weathering steel samples.

paint layer was 160 μm. The corrosivity class suitability was C3 as stated

Corrosion tests on steel samples, which have been painted with a zinc

by the paint manufacturer. 3x50 mm scratches were applied on the

silicate-polyurethane paint system (suitability for C5 corrosivity class), are

steel samples, penetrating the paint layer down to the steel surface. The

to be continued. ‹

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INSPECTION LOGBOOK

Coating Inspections – Basic Inspection Practice Massimo Cornago NACE International Certiﬁed Coating Inspector, NACE CIP PEER Reviewer

cornago@ipcm.it

n our previous articles, we have had the opportunity to analyse all the

specifications and their related documents, such as the Quality Control

documents that an inspector should prepare before, during, and after

Plan (QCP), are used as guidelines for any special inspection requirement

a coating job based on customer procedures. In general, the inspections

and for the definition of the inspector’s responsibilities. At the risk of

that must be carried out in the course of a coating project are numerous

being boring, we would also like to repeat that “the latest reviews, the

and complex, as are the equipment required, the tools to be used, and

latest issues” of international standards should always be indicated and

the regulations to be applied and, above all, assessed and understood in

specified.

detail. These will be described thoroughly in further articles that will be published in the next issues of this magazine.

1. Preliminary inspection responsibilities

We will now start with an introductory summary aimed at familiarising

The Coating Inspector (CI) has specific responsibilities during the phase

with the basic procedures for site inspections (e.g. on materials),

that precedes the coating operations (pre-job activities), including

for preliminary inspections, and for the final tests performed on the

perfectly understanding the client’s specifications and all the associated

paints and coatings applied (e.g. DFT, adhesion, hardness, etc.). These

documents relevant to the project, namely as follows:

procedures are used with both metal (carbon steel, stainless steel, special

• Project drawings, photo and video documents, and floor plans;

alloys, etc.) and cement-based substrates, although diﬀerent surface types

• Reference documents, such as industry and legal standards, pictorial

call for diﬀerent preparation and passive protection application systems.

standards, and municipal, state, and government regulations;

For better understanding, we will segment these processes as follows:

• Work plans, quality control plans, time schedules, coating analyses,

1 – preliminary inspection responsibilities;

manufacturers’ technical data sheets (TDS), application instructions, and

2 – surface preparation inspection (for both metal and cement-based

material safety data sheets (MSDS);

materials);

• Order changes and addenda;

3 – paint mixing, dilution, and application activities’ inspection;

• Reports (data logbook).

4 – final post-application inspection.

With such a high amount of papers, it is extremely important for the CI to adopt a proper approach based on their special training – let us

The following recommendations are aimed at guaranteeing the minimum

remember that we are talking about highly specialised professionals,

acceptable quality level for basic inspections. In any case, as already

with technical-inspection knowledge of the highest level. Such approach

mentioned in previous articles, it is extremely important that project

includes as follows:

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• Being self-responsible and getting to know all the surfaces that are going

done through both control tests checking the cleanliness level of the

to be coated (weather they are simple metal bulkheads for containers,

compressed air used by the compressor and tests assessing the presence

external surfaces of large tanks, parts required in a refinery, or complex

of any surface contamination.

components for oil platforms), by both reading documents and physically

In the next article, we will describe in detail the surface preparation

going on site.

methods required for metal and concrete, which are very diﬀerent.

• Familiarising with the specific properties of the individual coatings that will be used, their characteristics, and their application methods, as reported in the technical data sheets of each product.

3. Paint mixing, dilution, and application activities’ inspection

• Attending the pre-job meeting (PJM) and discussing any issues so

The CI should monitor the mixing and diluting steps as follows:

that all the parties involved clearly understand the meaning of project

• Checking and reporting all batch numbers;

specifications and job requests. During this meeting, the client should also

• Making sure that the material used complies with specifications;

oﬃcially clarify the CI’s degree of authority during all project phases.

• Reporting mixing times and temperatures;

• Knowing the potential safety risks related to all project phases. To this

• Checking that the mixed coating is homogeneous and that the paint

end, before starting work, CIs should clarify their position regarding their

manufacturer’ instructions are followed exactly as regards product

own responsibilities and those of other parties involved. They must also

addition, mixing, dilution, and stirring speed;

be prepared to recognise any safety risks and take reasonable steps

• Verifying that the products’ pot lives are not exceeded;

to minimise them wherever possible. Moreover, CIs should make sure

• Making sure that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent any

that they are not involved in the monitoring of activities outside their

contamination of the mixed materials.

responsibility and that they do not make any decisions that could aﬀect

During the application of the coatings (primer, intermediate, and top coat

other professionals.

layers), the CI should act as follows:

• Checking that all safety-related warning signs are correctly positioned

• Monitoring environmental conditions and verifying that they fall within

and easily visible to all workers, that entry tests are safe, and that

the parameters required by the specifications;

adequate work permits are issued.

• Observing applicators at work;

• Verifying and inspecting all the equipment that is going to be used both

• Checking that the applied paint film is smooth, homogeneous, defect-

in the surface preparation phase and in the paint mixing and application

free, and within the required thickness range (DFT).

ones, as well as in other operations to be examined from time to time,

In the next articles, we will also explain in detail the CI’s responsibilities

while also constantly monitoring environmental conditions.

and tools during these three work phases.

2. Surface preparation inspection

4. Final post-application inspection

Before the surface preparation phase starts, the inspector should check

After application, the CI must measure the thickness of the applied film

and report the initial surface conditions and verify that all the necessary

(DFT) to make sure it falls within the parameters required by the project’s

preparatory work has been completed, including steel preparation if

technical specifications, as well as performing a continuity test (or Holiday

required.

test), an adhesion test, a cure test, and other checks.

After surface preparation, the CI must verify that the cleanliness level

Finally, the CI must verify that waste disposal takes place as required by

and the surface profile obtained comply with requirements. This is

current regulations. ‹

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SUSTAINABILITY

Five on Five Interview: Sustainability According to the Industry Players Series 2 - Part III

MAR CO

This issue concludes our second ‘Five on Five’ interview series.

Launched a year ago on the pages of our magazine, these were

conceived with the aim of providing our readers with a comprehensive overview of the sustainability-oriented strategies implemented by the main companies of our sector. The impact of industrial production on the environment is known: it is estimated that industrial and craft

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activities account for about 50% of the total VOC emissions, whereas

some research es show that almost 80% of the plastic that ends up at sea comes from waste produced on land and transported by rivers. The consequences are there for all to see and media report on them on a daily basis – shocking images of a Pacific Ocean area invaded by debris and waste of all sorts, pictures of melting glaciers, and news about environmental disasters caused by climate change and their devastating impact on people, animals, and nature. It seems a race is underway to find the most suitable and eﬀective solution

C E CIL

to a blatantly unsustainable and complex situation. However,

there is not only one solution. Actually, there exist many valid and applicable solutions. On the other hand, no one can act alone, from

SV EN

governments, companies, and organisations to research centres and

civil society representatives. This explains the growing number of summits that have recently marked the international political agenda, of alliances between multinational companies to reduce pollution, and of public gatherings in squares and meeting places to raise

REZ

awareness on this issue.

“Designing a sustainable future” through the progressive achievement of objectives is the conclusion that everyone comes to; based on the answers we have collected so far, it is also the programme proposed by our sector’s players. The most diﬃcult challenge is and will always be to meet the deadlines imposed by everyone’s increasingly demanding and less and less sustainable living conditions: the task that our magazine has given itself with its “Sustainability” project is to monitor the development of these programmes and report their results to our readers.

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For this third interview we were delighted to work with the following sector leaders: Rinske van Heiningen – Director Sustainability Integrated Sustainability Team AkzoNobel Marco Benen – BASF’s Coatings Division Sustainability Oﬀicer Gaetano Blanda – Evonik Senior Vice President and General Manager Coating Additives and Stefan Silber – Evonik Senior Vice PresidentInnovation Management Coating Additives Cecilia Svensson – Perstorp Holding AB EVP Communications & Sustainability Pedro Perez Vintaned – PPG EHS Director EMEA

1. Can you describe your sustainability program? Does it include every aspect, i.e. environmental, economic and social?

That means the products we bring to market have sustainability benefits – as Dulux Trade Evolve with 35% recycled content - not only for the environment, but also for our customers. By choosing AkzoNobel as their supplier, our customers can strengthen their own sustainability agenda.

Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel – “People. Planet. Paint.” is our holistic sustainability approach. It means that our eﬀorts are reflected

Marco Benen, BASF – We do take a holistic approach on sustainability.

in our products, innovations, customer benefits, supply chain and

That means taking all these pillars into consideration – along the

operations. This includes the positive benefits our products and

value chain. We are committed to source responsibly: the transparent

services bring to our customers in industries such as construction,

selection of the suppliers that ensure safe working conditions and

transportation, oil and gas and consumer goods:

environmentally compatible extraction of raw materials are key criteria

• People: How we treat our people, our suppliers and inspire and

for the purchasing process.

empower communities. It’s about the numerous local projects we carry

We are aiming to produce safely and eﬃciently, improving for example

out that make a significant impact. It also embraces our principles and

our logistics, packaging or avoiding transports.

approach to human rights and diversity. All of which helps to position

And of course, the oﬀering of sustainable products. Take an

AkzoNobel as an employer of choice and a good corporate citizen.

environmentally product for example. There must be also a market for

• Planet: How we protect the environment and preserve our planet. This

this product and it must be cost competitive. It also has to comply with

is how we reduce our environmental footprint to protect and preserve

all Health and Safety standards, so covering the social pillar. It is always

the planet. It includes the many steps we’ve taken – and continue to

about balancing the three dimensions.

take – to reduce it through reformed value chains. It incorporates our dedication to reducing energy use, lowering CO2 emissions, VOC

Gaetano Blanda, Evonik – Evonik’s sustainability activities cover

reduction and waste, while increasing our use of renewable energy. Not

environmental, economic, and social aspects. In spring 2019, we

only are we working to cut emissions and reduce waste to minimize

sharpened our profile with the new sustainability strategy, giving

impact, we’re also taking proactive steps to improve our ways of working

answers to central questions regarding sustainability. It comprises, for

to build better processes for the future. For example, restoring forested

example, ambitious new climate and water targets. By 2025, we aim to

areas at our sites. That’s just one of the ways we’re making sustainability

reduce our absolute GHG emissions by 50 percent compared to 2008

a priority every day.

as reference base. In the future, internal CO2 pricing will be an additional

• Paint: How we consistently innovate to supply sustainable, impactful solutions. Approximately 40% of our sales come from products with

criterion in the management of major investments. Moreover, Evonik will integrate sustainability further into its strategic management processes.

a sustainability benefit. We intend to use this strength and leadership position to grow this percentage significantly. Our eco-premium products

Cecilia Svensson, Perstorp – Our work with sustainability is conducted

(which represent around 20% of our sales) oﬀer better benefits than

on several diﬀerent levels and focuses mainly on the environmental and

competitor oﬀerings. Our product innovation is driven by sustainability.

social aspects of sustainability, since these are the areas where we think

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According to the glacier geologists of the Fondazione Montagna Sicura (Safe Mountain Foundation) the Planpincieux glacier on Mont Blanc in Italy has been sliding down the mountain at about 50 centimetres a day and its fall is possible anytime.

we can have a direct impact. Our program includes improvement work

in which we operate in. Through this signature initiative, our volunteers

within a broad variety of areas from health & safety, leadership, supplier

contribute time and PPG paint products to help transform community

management and compliance to the long-term ambition to become

areas – whether it’s painting classrooms, bringing colour to hospital

Finite Material Neutral. Everything counts and you can’t be successful in

wards or redesigning a playground. Last year alone, we invested $9

your long-term ambition unless you have your basics in order.

million in these programmes, protecting and beautifying communities in 30 Countries around the world.

Pedro Perez Vintaned, PPG – At PPG, our sustainability initiatives are categorised into diﬀerent programmes. We have a health and safety programme which focuses on keeping our employees healthy at work

2. Is there a project that didn’t work out?

and making sure they get home safely. Our environmental programme focuses on ensuring that we operate responsibly to protect our

Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel – As a company we are always

community. We run comprehensive programmes to better manage our

looking for interesting projects which have benefits for our stakeholders.

energy consumption, waste creation and water usage. Our wellness

Over time expectations, surroundings and other influences may change,

programme provides support for the overall health of our employees

influencing the outcome or a change in focus.

and aims to give them opportunities to improve their health and provide them with an understanding of what systems are in place to build their

Marco Benen, BASF – Of course, some projects don’t work out.

awareness around health concerns or address issues they might have.

Sometimes due to technical limitations, sometimes for other reasons.

We also do a comprehensive programme for occupational health to

But that does not mean that we do not keep trying. We are continuously

educate on industrial hygiene and limit employee exposure to chemicals

working on new processes, products and solutions. What might not

handled in our PPG facilities.

work today may be possible in a few years’ time.

Our sustainable initiatives also extend to our products and how we can make them more environmentally friendly and improve our customers’

Gaetano Blanda, Evonik – Looking back, sometimes we were ahead

sustainability. Finally, we’ve woven our commitment to sustainability

of the times and it was not easy to implement instruments such as

into our community programmes. Our Colorful Communities

abstract materiality analyses. Today, this has completely changed and all

programme is designed to raise our engagement and commitment to

sustainability activities enjoy high acceptance within our Group.

our communities, by protecting and beautifying the neighbourhoods

Cecilia Svensson, Perstorp – Being successful, by definition, also means

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that you have encountered a number of failures or not so successful

Education Fund and local activities that positively impact communities. In

endeavours. It is diﬃcult to single out a project that didn’t work, but, as

2018, 49 Community Program projects took place in 29 locations across

an example of a challenge, in 2010 we launched, perhaps ahead of its

16 Countries, with a 35% increase in employee participation (1537) -

time, the world’s first renewable Penta, Voxtar™, a product that can cut a

almost five times higher community outreach than in 2017. During 2019

carbon footprint by up to 80%. It took several years before sales took oﬀ,

we conducted over 900 projects, positively impacting

but now it is part of our successful Pro-Environment Solutions portfolio,

40 000 million people and trained 30 000 individuals enabling them to

and interest and sales are rapidly increasing.

become economically active. In 2018, we carried out 75 “Let’s Colour” projects (28 of the 75 were in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages)

Pedro Perez Vintaned, PPG – When it comes to our approach to

across 23 Countries, which involved nearly 1536 AkzoNobel volunteers.

projects we find that it’s often more about timescales. It’s about

We donated 220,000 litres of paint for the renovation of community

finding a compromise between priorities we have for the company. We

living spaces, benefiting millions of people.

encourage people to bring their ideas to the table. The challenge is to correctly prioritise these ideas in a world that is changing constantly, striking the right balance between priorities and execution.

Marco Benen, BASF – We do have a so-called sustainability team, that is the driving force behind sustainability eﬀorts at the Coatings division. But they alone can’t be successful. Everybody has a part to play. It starts with turning oﬀ lights and the heating and does not stop with changing

3. Do employees actively participate to these programs and activities?

internal processes to be more sustainable and developing new products. Gaetano Blanda, Evonik – Yes, sustainability finds a high degree of

Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel – Yes. We currently have four

acceptance among our employees. We discovered, however, that it

community programs running under the AkzoNobel Cares banner.

plays an even bigger role regarding possible future employees. Against

AkzoNobel Cares is the umbrella name for all our social impact

this backdrop, sustainability is an important element of our employer

programs and projects, including Community Program, Let’s Colour,

branding activities.

The Ocean Cleanup is developing a passive cleanup method, which uses the natural oceanic forces to rapidly and cost-eﬀectively clean up the plastic already in the oceans. The picture shows the plastic retention in System 001/B.

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Cecilia Svensson, Perstorp – Perstorp has a high engagement level across our sustainability work. One example is within the areas of health & safety, where we have a longstanding and successful program called Care 365 in order to engage both leaders and employees. Another example is how many employees and functions that are engaged on a daily basis in the journey to become Finite Material Neutral, from sales, operations and sourcing to communications and other. We have a committed leadership team and a very active cross-functional team that are together driving the sustainability agenda for the company. Pedro Perez Vintaned, PPG – PPG employees participate in all aspects of our sustainability initiatives in programmes that are specific to each area of our businesses. We have employees focused on technical and quality functions in the development of our sustainable products. In terms of health and safety our operational teams are instrumental in the development of these programmes. In our Colorful Communities community engagement programmes our people work with local communities, authorities and councils to organise events and oversee

This picture showing a child on a mattress that is surrounded by rubbish floating on the River Pasig in the Philippines has come third in the Environment category for the 2019 World Press Photos awards.

activities in their specific areas.

4. What is the role of third-party certiﬁcations in sustainability within the paint and coatings industry?

• Vigeo Eiris – Rated number one in the chemical industry by Vigeo Eiris (part of Moody’s) • Trucost S&P • Corporate Knights.

Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel – Rating agencies are important

Despite not actively participating in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

as they are used by our stakeholders to assess our performance. They

(DJSI) in 2018, we remained in the top ten.

also provide an independent assessment of our performance, giving confidence to the market, and identify areas for improvement.

Marco Benen, BASF – Third party certificates are important for creating

These agencies assess us holistically and look at environmental, social

credibility, transparency and trust. They do have a similar function as

and governance related topics, including:

seals and standards for products for end consumers. Our customers

• Carbon footprint

can use them for orientation.

• Waste management and energy and water consumption • HSE policy and practices

Stefan Silber, Evonik – Such certifications are quite often the rationale

• Diversity and inclusion, including the composition and independence

and essential driver for most of our current innovation eﬀorts in the

of our board

coatings industry. Needless to say, the big multinational companies

• Social programs.

down the value chain and ultimately all consumers around the globe

The number of rating agencies is rapidly growing, which forces us

have a big impact on setting the corresponding standards. As a critical

to focus on those with the greatest credibility and that create most

side-remark, we would appreciate a better global harmonization of all

value for the company and our stakeholders. In 2019, we evaluated

these initiatives and standards. We will see many more innovations

rating agencies based on their value, continuous improvement and

driving the further transformation towards environmentally friendly

pragmatism.

coating technologies. This trend will clearly sustain.

We decided to actively participate in the following surveys: • Sustainalytics

Cecilia Svensson, Perstorp – They definitely have a role to play to

• FTSE4Good

make certain standardized methodologies trustworthy and better

• MSCI

known. However, ideally, there shouldn’t be too many and they should

• ISS Oekom

represent industry standards.

• EcoVadis – Gold rating for the fifth consecutive year

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to limit our own impact on the environment and are ready to announce updated ambitions in this regard during the first half of next year. Marco Benen, BASF – Change is no longer optional. Every company has to do something, just as every individual does. That is why sustainability is an integral part of BASF’s strategy and why we created a roadmap to guide our actions in the coming years. Functional paints for the future mobility will be one of the most important topics for the coatings industry. E-mobility, lightweight cars and new mobility concepts do pose challenges but also create new opportunities for a sustainable development. Chromacool, for example, is a paint technology which combines colour and functionality. A special paint system ensures that the high-energy near infrared radiation (NIR) is reflected, thus reducing the temperature on the vehicle surface by up to 20° C. As a result, the vehicle interior stays cooler and the need to run the air conditioning is minimized. This in turn positively impacts the vehicle’s energy consumption and is particularly apparent in the electromobility sector through the increase in range. © Mário Cruz

Gaetano Blanda, Evonik – Looking ahead, the importance of sustainability as a crucial success factor will continue to rise. With its

Pedro Perez Vintaned, PPG – Sustainability certifications are like an

new sustainability strategy, Evonik is well positioned. In the years ahead,

endorsement that we’re doing things the right way and they’re a way for

our focus will lie on integrating sustainability even further into our

us to demonstrate that PPG is certified on diﬀerent areas and guidelines

businesses and into the management processes of our Group.

that provide an assurance to those we do business with. We’re proud of achieving certain standards. We have many diﬀerent certifications but

Cecilia Svensson, Perstorp – There are real signs from nature that

the ones most linked to sustainability are ISO4001 which is focused on

time is running out. To get global traction, I think the UN Sustainable

environmental concerns, ISO45001 which is on occupational health and

Development Goals are a brilliant initiative. However, I don’t think they

ISO50001 which is on energy. It’s important for us to demonstrate that

will be enough. As climate change and other sustainability issues have

we’re focusing on environmental improvements.

no borders, there is a need for global thinking and action. Our company will continue our journey towards becoming Finite Material Neutral by executing on our roadmaps. With regards to all the basics that define us

5. How do you see the future of sustainability? What are your next steps?

as the responsible company we are, we will continuously improve and keep striving to make a bigger and bigger diﬀerence.

Rinske van Heiningen, AkzoNobel – We are leading an exciting

Pedro Perez Vintaned, PPG – We need to be more creative and more

transformation of the paints and coatings industry with our call for

innovative. We need to challenge ourselves about what else we can do

collaborative innovation through our Paint the Future innovation

in terms of sustainability. We have enough knowledge now to have an

ecosystem. Paint the Future is the ecosystem for accelerating new

impact on everything that makes a diﬀerence from the sustainability

innovations in paints and coatings together with startups, suppliers

perspective. It’s now about how we can challenge ourselves, how we can

and academia around the world. Through our platform and programs,

bring in innovations to become more sustainable as a company. When

innovators get access to resources to help commercialize their solutions.

we put together our sustainability report we include very challenging

The ecosystem includes startups, suppliers and academia. We believe

and aspirational targets that provide a direction for PPG to proceed.

the only way forward is to safeguard our planet beyond generations by

This sends a very clear message to everybody that we want to get even

developing cross-industry solutions.

better on things that will benefit the environment, keep our employees

Our product innovations are built around sustainable solutions for our

safer and healthier and enable our customers’ sustainability eﬀorts.

customers and this is an area where we can make a real impact both in

Our sustainability report is key in challenging ourselves and driving our

our coatings and decorative paints businesses. We also strive to continue

operational excellence.

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OMC 2021 Chair Eng. Monica Spada, Senior Vice President Bio

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SUCCESS STORIES

INSPECTION LOGBOOK

INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE

INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE

SUCCESS STORIES

EDITOR’S LETTER

FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY

FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

BRAND NEW

INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE