Insulative coatings are essential for safeguarding personnel from hot surfaces in various industrial environments. Accurately determining the substrate and surface temperature limits of these coatings ensures their effectiveness in providing the necessary thermal protection. Excessive surface temperatures can lead to first-degree burns and other heat-related injuries, making precise assessment and validation of these coatings crucial. Test Capab NACE TM21423 NACE …

Taber Abrasion testing determines the resistance of organic coatings to abrasion produced by the Taber Abraser on coatings applied to metal panels. Taber Abrasion Testing During a Taber Abrasion Test, the coating is applied at a uniform thickness on the test panels and after curing, the surface is abraded by rotating the panel under weighted abrasive wheels. The load on …

The Salt Spray Test, also known as a Salt Fog Test is an accelerated corrosion test and a standard in the industry examining the resistance of a coating to a high humidity and high salt content environment. Salt Spray Testing This test is particularly valuable for examining coatings that are going to be used in marine applications where there is …

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) testing is a chemically-specific analysis used to obtain an infrared spectrum of absorption/emission of a solid, liquid, or gas. FTIR Testing FITR testing can be used to identify chemical compounds and substituent groups. FTIR is an absorption technique where an infrared radiation interacts with a molecule. The term Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy originates from the …

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) testing is a thermoanalytical technique used to determine the transition temperatures and enthalpies and other thermal properties of polymers. DSC Testing DSC typically measure the glass transition temperature and enthalpies to determine the degree of cure and cross-link density of thermosetting polymer, which are relating to the physical/chemical properties of the applied coating products. The cross-link …

The Atlas Cell test is an accelerated laboratory method used to evaluate the corrosion controlling properties of an organic coating exposed to a chemically aggressive environment. The test method also evaluates a coating’s ability to withstand a temperature gradient that exists between the internal and external surfaces of a coated substrate as found in the interior of non-insulated industrial tanks …

There are few things as important as a coating inspection for your pipeline to ensure its integrity and safety in the field by reducing corrosion. In addition to oil and gas inspection services, Charter Coating offers pipeline inspection services that keeps your company up and running at all times. A Pipeline Coating Inspection Reduces Failure According to many recent studies from pipeline inspection services …

Do you need the services of an autoclave laboratory to ensure the integrity and safety of your equipment or products? Specializing in the ability to test and inspect coatings for their ability to prevent corrosion and performance failure in the field, Charter Coating Service provides an autoclave lab, adhesion lab and coating lab to help your business stay safe and profitable. Tests Performed in Our Corrosion Testing …

What went wrong? That’s the question business owners ask themselves after experiencing an equipment or product failure in the field. At that point, time and money are already lost. Rather than take a “wait and see”, reactive approach to problem solving, why not be proactive and schedule a coating failure analysis? Why Failures Occur No matter how careful you are about …

For companies that are plagued by corrosion problems and wish to keep products safe and problem-free, Charter Coating Service offers a coating laboratory and/or coating inspection service. We provide the knowledge and expertise necessary to fight the battle against corrosion that affects so many parts of your business. In addition to advising you on the proper coatings, mastics and paints to protect your …