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CORROSION COLLEGE

NEWSLETTER June 2022

Robroy Industries Takes Home Two EC&M Awards Robroy Industries has won two 2022 EC&M Magazine Product of the Year Awards. The first is for Rocket Rack® Roof Top Post Mounts in the Fasteners, Hangers & Accessories category. Rocket Rack Roof Top Post Mounts, with modified tented angle racks, provide adjustable support for conduit and cable tray and can accommodate multiple levels of support. Typical applications include use with ladder or basket tray or rigid conduit to support and protect cables and conductors. They are provided with a slip resistant rubber mounting pad which helps protect the roof's surface. Robroy Stainless took home the award for the Fittings (Conduit and Cable) category with its stainless steel conduit hubs. Robroy Stainless conduit hubs are used to terminate stainless steel rigid conduit safely and securely to a box or enclosure. Available in traditional and hygienic designs, the 316 stainless hub provides long dependable service in applications where corrosion resistance and/or compliance with hygienic principles are required. Additionally, Robroy Stainless conduit hubs are available in 1⁄2”, 3⁄4” & 1” trade sizes with a grounding locknut and are third party certified for bonding and grounding.

GOING VIRTUAL

The new interface offers virtual, but interactive learning with access to the same content offered at "in-person" Corrosion College.

CORROSION COLLEGE INTRODUCES VIRTUAL PLATFORM COVID-19 effected many industries and programs, including Corrosion College. However, we pivoted in order to make our course available online to the masses. Still accredited for 15 Professional Development Hours, Corrosion College can now be completed from any device, including mobile devices. The course can be completed at your own pace as long as it is completed within 30days of registration. Although it is now virtual, Corrosion College remains interactive and one-on-one access with an instructor is also available for questions and guidance.

TO REGISTER VISIT: www.corrosioncollege.com

INNOVATION STATION New Products Providing Solutions

PVC REPAIR KIT The PVC coating repair kit is a twopart epoxy cold weld system, formulated to bond to steel, aluminum and PVC substrates. The kit includes all tools necessary for a quality, long-lasting repair to small areas with the application of an epoxy patch.

SEALING LOCKNUT PVC Coated Sealing Locknuts provide a consistent seal over uncoated, exposed conduit threads. Plus, the built-in gasket positively seals out water, oils and other liquids.

SPEED COUPLE The PVC Coated SpeedCouple is used to quickly and easily install PVC coated rigid conduit and elbows. The PVC coated SpeedCouple allows you to make connections without having to turn the conduit or elbows. It is concrete tight and suited for direct burial.

UL 1203 HAZ LOC In an industry first, Robroy’s line of PVC-coated hazardous location (classified) fittings are UL 1203 listed, including Sealing Fittings, Conduit Unions, GUA Outlet Boxes and EC Series Flexible Couplings. Robroy Haz Loc products also feature the smart UL certification mark and badge that offer convenient access to product information. The imprinted QR code instantly connects to the UL Smart Marks hub, providing vital information immediately on site.

ROBROY STAINLESS Robroy Stainless® offers the first stainless raceway solution to address both corrosion and contamination. In additional to a traditional offering, there is also a hygienically designed option for environments where hygiene is critical.

ROCKET RACK Rocket Rack® is a pre-engineered, factory fabricated sanitary support system for process pipe, electrical conduit, and other mechanical installations. It is specially designed for use in FDA or USDA regulated facilities such as Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical Plants.

THREE GOOD REASONS FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TO ATTEND CORROSION COLLEGE JERRY JOHNSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF CHEWNING & WILMER, INC. The Key Three Benefits for Electrical Contractors Include: 1. Corrosion College course teaches the chemistry behind what can cause corrosion. Alumni can walk into any environment and determine if there is a need to help protect the project and owners’ investments against corrosion. 2. The course also teaches all of the main prevention methods for corrosion that are commonly used to protect electrical projects. One method taught was the use of protective coatings. 3. Lastly, attendees become a certified installer of PVC Coated conduit by the end of the course. As a certified installer contractor, Alumni will be officially certified to install top quality PVC-Coated conduit products.

At Chewning & Wilmer, Inc., a firm specializing in electrical, instrumentation and mechanical contracting, we believe that learning is critical for excelling in our industry and maintaining a solid reputation. When I was approached to attend Corrosion College in Gilmer, TX, I signed up, as corrosion is something we often run into on our projects. I knew that our firm could benefit from having additional knowledge on this topic. After the two-day course, I was able to head back to the office with three concrete benefits that I could begin using on my job right away, and all other electrical contractors would benefit from gaining the same advantages.

Additional Benefits Plus, there are additional benefits from attending Corrosion College in Gilmer, TX. Many training courses drag on, but this is not so at Corrosion College. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, they make the learning process of understanding corrosion very interesting.

About Chewning & Wilmer, Inc. Chewning & Wilmer, Inc. since 1924, has been a leader in the electrical industry. We focus on industrial and commercial work in the electrical, instrumentation and mechanical contracting fields

I was never bored in the class. I came away with a lot of useful information that I’ll draw on for the rest of my career and it is a great “training course” to add to my resume. I recommend the course to all electrical contractors looking for additional training.

Interested in enrolling in Corrosion College?

More Information:

903.843.3461

www.corrosioncollege.com/enrollment

The Kids of Corrosion College

Molly & Thomas, Children of Nathan Salmon

Sutton, Son of Stephanie Ellis

New faces & lots of growth Through the years our Corrosion College Alumni have become like family. Often times we get asked about our family as well. We had a baby boom and the little ones aren't so little anymore. Here is a quick update on all the kiddos of Corrosion College in photo form.

Ava, Granddaughter of Steve Voelzke

Cooper, Son of Chris Caldwell

CHILDREN CREATIVITY

NEW

TRAININGS Educating our constituents has always been of the upmost importance. As new products emerge, we have developed new trainings to keep you up to speed on all the latest installation techniques and product offerings. New trainings are hosted virtually and include: Robroy Stainless Installation Rocket Rack Installation Hygienic Product Overview PVC Coated Innovations PVC Coated Hazardous Location Corrosion College Virtual

CASE STUDY

We LOVE hearing about your first hand experiences! Check out our newest case study on Rocket Rack. Click below to learn how this prefabricated support system for conduit and process piping helped a contractor solve the challenge of hygienic protection for an FDAregulated facility.