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Choosing Offshore Painting Solutions for Corrosion Management

Admin2024-09-26T13:12:08+00:00September 26, 2024|

Choosing Offshore Painting Solutions for Corrosion Management Selecting a protective coating system for an offshore structure is a decision which should never be taken lightly. Yet, it’s still incredibly common for any coating with an ISO 12944-9 or NORSOK M-501 stamp of approval to be treated as just as good as any other coating that passed the test. The reality is that those standards merely set the bar– and frankly, that bar is set below sea level. Offshore coating specification may be important, but there's more to look for when choosing a protective coating for [...]

Eliminate Stripe Coating with TESLAN

Admin2024-11-07T07:49:20+00:00January 25, 2024|

Eliminate Stripe Coating with TESLAN The Challenge: Edge Retention When it comes to protective coatings, one of the biggest challenges of the application process is the principle of edge retention. Loosely defined, edge retention is the notion of sufficient, evenly distributed coating thickness over sharp edges and inside of crevices. These shapes are incredibly common in steel structures, in the form of welded joints, angle steel, and many more. These corners, while not necessarily difficult to apply a coating to, tend to be the source of many offshore paint system failures. Why is that? The application [...]

Improve Sustainability with Low-VOC Epoxy Primers & Topcoats

Admin2025-01-02T05:39:18+00:00October 25, 2023|

Enhance Sustainability with Low-VOC Coating Solutions Sustainability can be an intimidating notion for our customers in the oil and gas industry. As environmental concerns regarding fossil fuels from the general public seem to increase exponentially every year, many oil, gas, and other industrial companies have begun setting sustainability initiatives. Some are choosing to pivot away from their oil and gas roots altogether. However, a drastic or rushed solution can lead to unforeseen pitfalls. In order for companies to effectively transition to more sustainable practices, it is imperative that they work steadily toward realistic, achievable goals, rather than rushing [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Applying TESLAN®

Admin2025-01-02T05:40:29+00:00October 12, 2023|

Applying TESLAN: Everything You Need to Know in One Guide Here at Tesla NanoCoatings, we get lots of questions regarding the application of our products. From the application process itself to training and certifications, we’ve heard all of your concerns. To answer some of our most common customer queries, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about applying TESLAN® in today’s article. We understand that it can be daunting to begin working with a product that’s new to you and your team. However, many of our customers have found TESLAN® coatings to be worth learning more about to [...]