Training
Why training?
The wrong specification can cause coating failure. A good coating specification will include all steps to be followed to obtain the best result.
- Information about powder paint / powder coating
- Planning the setup and application
- Application process (where to start, how to tackle corners, thickness of material, expectations of powder coating)
Quality and training for coating applications
- All personnel are trained in-house with Chemco Internationals extensive “Polymer Technology – Application Modules”.
- This course outlines all there is to know from the 8 major groups of corrosion. It also includes an extensive course in spray application.
- In addition to this training we recommend all staff attend the TAFE Course Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application.
- As part of our continued improvement program, we are also working towards ISO 9001:2008 accredited Quality Management System.
- All of our project management staff are certified ACA or NACE Coating Inspectors.
Considerations
To achieve low life cycle, costs include:
- Substrate Material
- Environment i.e. chemical concentrations, salt water
- Process temperatures, including excursions
- Time frame allowable for refurbishment or project schedule
- Expected life before next maintenance schedule
Quality Control
Quality Assurance Procedures we carry out the following;
- In-house salt testing on all refurbishment projects.
- In-house surface profile testing and recording.
- In-house High Voltage Holiday Detection
- In-house Adhesion Testing where required.
- In-house Dry Film Thickness and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge