PeakTimes Moments: Wales, ready for coating

WALES, READY FOR COATING

In this Peak Times Moments, we visit an area with a mixture of cities, towns, villages and open countryside: Wales. Amidst this captivating backdrop, our latest field trial came to life, offering a profound analysis of a project that sought to explore the intriguing comparison of Bristle Blaster® VS Grit Blasting.

This field trial, led by Kevin Jones, formerly the Senior Technical Manager at Wales & West Utilities, ventured into real-life scenarios, gathering data and uncovering valuable insights. With a focus on practical applications, this comprehensive analysis offers a fresh perspective for professionals seeking innovative solutions.

Wales & West Utilities, a leading utility company headquartered in Newport, Wales, operates in both Wales and the south-west of England, bearing the vital responsibility of delivering gas to over 7.5 million people across its extensive service area. With a strong emphasis on safety and reliability, the company ensures that its customers  receive an uninterrupted gas supply and round-the-clock emergency services for any gas-related incidents.

The Bristle Blaster® field trial results, have yielded noteworthy outcomes. This innovative surface preparation technique has demonstrated its effectiveness, showcasing distinct advantages over traditional methods like grit blasting.

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Preparation is everything!

Preparation is everything

Coating Removal Guide: Surface Preparation for Coatings & Sealants

Every specific coating depending on it’s adhesion mechanism has it’s specific needs for surface profile. We like it uniform by density, regularity, and angularity. Via Keyence 3D analytical optic scans, the surface can be checked by hundreds of parameters. In this book we concentrate on Rpc, Rz and Ra values.

Surface Preparation ‘Bible’

Surface Preparation & Coating Application

In cooperation with Mr. Fitzsimmons and Corrodere UK, we are proud to show you our surface preparation book. This book is available on request and an absolute must-have. Grinding, chipping, sanding, scraping, gritblasting, waterjetting and bristle Blasting are covered topics in this book. Mr. Fitzsimmons is also famous for the Coating Atlas