The Red Bucket

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the different aspects of protecting steel with zinc. They discuss how galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings are similar, how they differ, and when appropriate to use each. 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – Galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings 2:29 – Why we compare galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings 3:47 – “The Munger Book” – Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings Corrosion P...

Carboline Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss coating technologies used in wastewater treatment systems. They discuss epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea coatings. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Brian Cheshire 3:27 – WEFTEC Connect 5:00 – Corrosion causes throughout wastewater systems 5:38 – Coating technology used within a wastewater treatment system 6:56 – E...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the design of secondary containment coating systems. The duo discuss neat-coat systems, aggregate-filled systems, and aggregate-filled reinforced systems and the generic types of coatings used to compose these systems. 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Tech Service Chat and email address 1:53 – Secondary containment coating systems 3:20 – Epoxy, novolac epoxy, and vinyl este...

Carboline Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst joins the guys to discuss the process of making a passive fire protection product recommendation. They discuss the different types of passive fire protection coatings and when to use an intumescent or a cementitious product. 0:00 – Intro 1:19 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst 2:32 – Making a passive fire protection coating rec...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss a brand new technology brought to you by Carboline, Supoxy based coatings. The duo discusses the latest technology while introducing the first product in the line: Plasite XHT 400, designed to coat fire tubes on upstream process vessels. Paul and Jack also explain how fire tubes work and why coating them is challenging. 0:00 – Intro and second takes 1:25 – The...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by new Carboline Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew. Before joining Carboline, Blayn was a coating inspection. Listen in as the guys have an honest chat about the value of third-party coating inspection. 0:00 – Intro 2:38 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew 3:30 – The role of the coating inspector 5:14 – The removal of bias 6:40 – Hold...

Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss SSPC Technology Guide 27 - Recommended Performance Properties for Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities. Listen as the trio discuss the factors that challenge coating systems in a wastewater treatment plant. 0:00 – Intro 0:51 – Brian Cheshire and Chumbawumba 3:10...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the moisture content tests used in the coatings industry. The duo also discusses the importance of these tests and the phenomenon that requires them to be performed. 0:00 - Intro- concrete and the weather 2:51 – Surface preparation of concrete 3:45 – Moisture vapor tests for concrete before the application of coating systems 5:03 – The science behind moisture v...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the many factors of secondary containment design and the construction of coating systems for secondary containment. 0:00 – Intro and the AER Podcast https://air-equipment.com/podcast 2:38 – Secondary containment coating systems 3:15 – EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Guidance for Regional Inspectors – Chapter 4 https://www.epa.gov/oil-sp...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the AWWA C222 standard. This standard relates to the use of polyurethanes and polyurea for the interior and exterior of steel water pipe, valves, and fittings. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Introduction to AWWA C222 - Polyurethane Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings 4:40 - AWWA C222 for the exterior of steel pipe 5:44 - History of polyurethane use with...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss coatings under insulation in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries by exploring the standard ISO 19277. 0:00 – Intro and the crutch 1:48 – The element of surprise 2:03 – Coatings Under Insulation – NACE SP 0198 “Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials—A Systems Approach” https://store.nace.org/sp0198-2016 2:37...

Sean Younger joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the differences between standards ASTM E84 and ASTM E119. The two standards are readily used in the fireproofing industry, listen as they discuss the critical factors of these two standards. 0:00 – Intro and technical difficulties 1:54 – Kidnapping the CFO 2:51 – Reintroduction to Sean Younger, Carboline Fireproofing Sales 3:21 – ASTM E84...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss some common standards and common misconceptions related to those standards, and how they are different from each other. 0:00 – Intro 1:40 – Standards, regulations, and policies 2:57 – FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved linings 3:49 – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) approved coatings 5:00 – FDA 21 CFR 175.300 – Resinous Polymers and Coati...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline Rail Salesman Joe Foster. They discuss all the factors associated with the selection of exterior coatings for rail cars, from benefits of the different coating technologies to factors that are important to shops and rail car owners. 0:00 Audience of one 1:13 The van 2:00 Introduction to Joe Foster, Carboline Rail Sales \ 2:51 Selecting an exteri...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Matt McDonald, Carboline's Director of Sales for the rail industry. The trio discusses the process of selecting a lining for a rail tank car, and problems that are associated with incorrect lining selection. 0:00 – Thirteen feet 1:55 – Intro to Matt McDonald – Director of Sales - Rail 2:08 – Matt dodges the odds 4:00 – The decision-making process for rail...

Brian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss changes coming to the coatings industry due to NSF/ANSI 600. The trio discusses how the standard changes the water tank industry. 0:00 - Intro & Murdoch update 2:31 - Introduction to Brian Cheshire 3:32 - All the memberships 4:10 - NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking water system components - Health effects 6:05 - NSF/ANSI 600 Health Effects Evalua...

Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker discuss the evolution of coatings under insulation. They explore the early practices and what is commonly performed today. 0:00 Intro 1:07 Creative topic selection 2:05 Coatings under insulation, the beginning 3:16 Coatings under insulation compared to immersion service 3:45 The effects of heat, oxygen, and moisture on the corrosion of assets under insulation 4:00 The...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the factors in choosing a thick-film coating system versus choosing a thin-film coating system. Abrasion, flexibility, substrates, and application equipment are all discussed. 0:00 Paul’s curveball 3:15 Coating recommendation categories 3:52 Thick film coating systems and thin-film coating systems 5:12 Substrate can determine coating system 7:09 Pitted storage...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion on cost considerations for coatings projects. They discuss the differences between applied cost and price per gallon. 0:00 – Murdoch and the Room 1:35 – Alexa plays the podcast 3:15 – Coverage of coatings 4:11 – Per gallon cost 5:05 – Nail polish versus acrylic paint cost 7:10 – Solids by volume effects on coverage 7:50 – Mil/feet2 per gallon...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration in the costs of coatings projects. This week the duo explores immersion grade linings and the factors that affect their value. They explore everything from coal tar epoxies to 100% solids polyurethane linings. 0:00 – Intro – Murdoch and the Helicopter 1:15 – Cost of Coatings – Immersion Linings 2:30 – NACE Paper 10673 – Expected Service Life...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion about the Cost of Coatings. They explore how coating systems are designed, and how that could affect the cost. They compare systems to the standard zinc, epoxy, urethane system. Subscribe via iTunes , Google Play , or Spotify . Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the cost of different coating technology. This week the duo focuses on topcoats as they explore polyurethanes, siloxanes, polyureas, and more. Subscribe via iTunes , Google Play , or Spotify . Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis begin to discuss the cost of different coating technologies. The duo compares the cost associated with a coating technology and the expected life cycle from that technology. Subscribe via iTunes , Google Play , or Spotify . Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the factors that affect costs with industrial coatings projects. In this episode, Paul and Jack explore the environment classification of ISO 12944 and discuss how this standard is used relates to evaluating coating technology. Subscribe via iTunes , Google Play , or Spotify . Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinec...

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the cost of coatings projects. They review ASTM B117 as a standard of coating evaluation as they begin to compare coating technology. Subscribe via iTunes , Google Play , or Spotify . Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co