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Using Protective Coatings To Maintain Quality

When Storing And Handling Liquids 3

Restoring Industrial Coatings On Facilities And

Structures 5

Looking Good As New: Corrosion Protection

Services For Industries 7

Hire Expert Painting Contractors And Give Your

Establishment A Welcome Facelift 9

Concrete Repair: Sealing Solutions That Prevent

Further Deterioration 11


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Using Protective Coatings To Maintain Quality When

Storing And Handling Liquids

Drinking water is essential to good

health; ever since a child has been

taught the rudiments of maintaining

a healthy lifestyle up until his

elderly years, health professionals

have been and will continue to

advocate the consumption of

sufficient amounts of water to

support proper body functions and

to stay healthy. According to the

Mayo Clinic, hydration needs can vary from person to person, but the

recommended amount of water per day is roughly 3 litres or 13 cups for males

and about 2.2 litres or 9 cups for females.

That said, it's also important to note that individuals must have access to safe and

clean drinking water for their hydration needs. In highly industrialised areas, thereis a wide range of bottled drinking water variants to choose fromthere's

mineral, sparkling, distilled, sterilised, and purified. Of course, drinking from the

tap is perfectly acceptable in many commercial areas, and industrial organisations

are responsible for the proper processing of this drinking water. Having quality

protective coatings on all drinking water tanks and containers is a priority in

ensuring that water does not come into contact with corrosion and toxic

materials that can compromise the water safety.

Australian Standards 4020 sets specific criteria that must be followed by

companies that process drinking water. Water tank and container linings must be

constantly inspected to see whether they affect the odour, taste, and appearance

of the water. The tanks must also be tested for an ability to support the growth of
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aquatic microorganisms and for quantities of non-metallic substances as well as

toxic metals that can be leached from the product.

Facility management teams must take

several factors into consideration when

choosing protective coating service

providers to apply coatings to their

industrial equipment. The quality of

corrosion protection must be excellent, of

course, and it must comply with the

potability requirements of Australian

Standards 4020. The coating applications

must also have effective adhesion

properties and should be easily applied

under a variety of environmental conditions.

Service providers are also expected to practice good repair solutions in the event

that repairs, replacements, or restorations of the industrial coatings are required.

Protective coatings for water tanks, containers, and processing equipment are

commonly composed of various resins such as epoxy, polyester, andpolyurethane. For more advanced applications, though, a polyurea resin blend

has been found to be an ideal coating solutionit is highly elastic, fast-setting,

and impermeable. A resin blend reinforced with glass fibre, on the other hand, is

sure to last for years as it provides optimum corrosion protection.

Industrial water processing facilities must observe top-level standards in

maintaining the quality of drinking water for all the individuals who will be

consuming the product. With expertly coated water handling equipment,Australia's residents can rest easy that the water they drink each day is safe,

nourishing, and clean every day.


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Restoring

Industrial Coatings

On Facilities And

Structures

For architecture

enthusiasts, the "aged"look of certain buildings or

structures is something

that can be readily appreciated. Acquired naturally over time from being exposed

to weather and the elements, people can come to think that the stains, faded

paint, and crumbling materials of a building are charming or even romantic--these

are signs that the building has seen long years, been visited by generations of

people, and been witness to all kinds of events and circumstances in recent

history.

This aged effect may be fine for public structures that may be considered

historical buildings or landmarks and are preserved to maintain that weathered

look, but for industrial buildings that serve as considerable investments for

several industries, these signs of age and damage are not positive signs at all.

Factories, plants, and warehouses are specifically built to manufacture products,

handle materials, and store valuable items, and damage to these structures can

affect the operations taking place within the premises and can translate to serious

revenue losses. To maintain the structural integrity of these buildings, it's

important to treat them with quality industrial coatings.
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Metal structures, when exposed to water and oxygen, experience a chemical

reaction known as corrosion. With regular exposure to the sun, rain, and wind,

rust forms on the metal surfaces and can spread unless measures are taken to

prevent this. It's important for facilities management teams to make regular

inspections for rust and to hire protective coating service providers who can

remove the rust formations through abrasive blasting and reapply corrosion

protection coatings to prevent further deterioration of the property.

Abrasive blasting is the process that cleans,

smoothens, or roughens a surface to prepare it for the

application of protective coatings. This process can

effectively remove rust as well as foreign particles, oil,

grease, mill or process scales, and corrosion products

from a structure. The levels or severity of surface

preparation can vary among the type of surface and

the nature in which the surface or structure is used.

Near white blast cleaning, for example, is ideal for

plant facility maintenance work, while white metal

blast cleaning is recommended for materials exposed

to severe conditions, such as tanks and containersconstantly immersed in or handling water or liquid chemicals.

Water stains, patches of rust, and a general weather-beaten look may add a

certain decorative charm to historic or sentimental buildings, but for industrial

facilities, the maintenance of quality is of utmost importance. Damage-free

structures and equipment with sufficientindustrial coatingsensure safe and top-

quality products as well as uninterrupted operationsall very good signs of

efficient company management.
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Looking Good As New:

Corrosion Protection

Services For Industries

The construction of new facilities for

industrial applications is always a

welcome event for businesses. It is a

common and positive sign that the

business is growingnew retail

outlets, new factory branches, new

processing facilities typically pertainto the need to accommodate more

customers or employees, increase

production of a quality product, or

explore the processing applications

of an entirely different nature for additional products or services. Of course, with

the promise of increased business brought about by these new industrial

structures, business owners are keen to hire expert contractors to build them

using top quality materials and to supply the plants or factories with the most

advanced machinery and equipment that can be sourced.

Acquiring the best builders and top-of-the-line equipment for an industrial facility

entails spending serious amounts of money. The key to protecting such a

substantial investment, therefore, is to observe the maintenance of the good

working condition of each structure and piece of equipment as years go by. It's

inevitable for factories, plants, and machines to suffer wear and tear from being

exposed to the sun, wind, rain, and other elements; facility management

personnel must then see to it that warning signs of damage are addressed before

they become irreparable. Corrosion protection services can effectively restore

facilities and equipment to their top working condition.
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Exposure to wind and rain can cause metal surfaces and structures to develop

patches of rust. The build-up of dirt, oil, grease, and other residues can also clog

passageways and muddle up paint jobs. By eliminating the rust through abrasion

techniques and restoring the layers of protective coatings, corrosion protection

service providers can help extend the lifespan of business owners' assets.

Different industries can benefit from these

painting and coating services; from

manufacturing to export and import, to

transport and materials handling, to milling

as well as food and water processing

operations, etc. equipment and facilities are

constantly subjected to different

environmental and overuse conditions that

can come in many forms. Expert service

providers can perform abrasive blasting on

surfaces, applications of protective

industrial coatings, removing damaging graffiti, and commercial painting.

After years or decades of use, factories and machineries won't always look theway they did during their first day of operation. The investment need not go to

waste, though; rather than throwing away damaged supplies or rebuilding

entirely new facilities, business owners must learn to expertly maintain these

assets each time a corrosion problem exists in order to eliminate risks of

breakdown and prolong their lifespan in continued good condition. Smart

preservation and restoration techniques can go a long way in helping industries

maximise their investment and remain competitive in the market.
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Hire Expert Painting Contractors And Give Your

Establishment A Welcome Facelift

When a family moves into a new or used home,the first thing they often take note of is whether

the place is in need of a fresh coat of paint. The

interiors and even the exteriors of most new

houses are often painted in neutral hues; this is

said to allow potential buyers to see the clean,

bare space as a blank canvas where they can

visualise their own preferred customisations

once they move in. For used houses, on the

other hand, the new family may discover that

the wall colours chosen by the previous

occupants are not to their liking and do not

exude the aura of a comfortable home; thus, a

visit to the hardware store to pick up cans of

paint and paintbrushes would be the first project

of their moving-in process. Once that's done, the family can step back and admire

their handiwork and revel in the almost-as-good-as-new atmosphere the house is

suddenly bathed in.

A commercial building, likewise, can experience a number of benefits from the

services of expert painting contractors. Years after a retail store's grand opening,

for example, the exteriors may look dull and faded from constant exposure to

sun, wind, rain, and pollution from everyday traffic. Faded paint and cracks on

walls and ceilings can give a structure an old, tired appearance. If there are noother damages that need to be addressed, all a building may need is a fresh coat

of paint and it will look as good as brand new in no time at all. In addition, a paint

job is a substantially inexpensive service, but it would appear as if much more

work had been done to the place once it becomes brighter, cooler, and more

spacious thanks to new paint.
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Customers will immediately be drawn to a recently renovated commercial areawhich once looked drab and uninteresting. The right colours in the right exterior

walls and interior rooms may already appear bright and inviting without requiring

much lighting, and this can give customers a positive impression of the business.

Even corporate offices can benefit from new paint services. It's no secret that

different paint colours can stimulate different moods and energies in people. It

would be a wise and strategic move, therefore, to have intellectually-stimulating

wall colours on work areas to inspire creativity while more relaxing tones can be

used in casual break areas. Employeesand generally all peopleare also

motivated to spend time or work in spaces that are well-lit, clean, and safe with

few safety hazards and distractions. A simple paint job can transform a place into

a fun or a professional space, as appropriate.

Renovation and restoration work on commercial establishments need not be

expensive. Sometimes, all it takes are an eye for colour, a can of paint, and a team

of professional painting contractors to get a building looking as professional and

inviting as ever.


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Concrete Repair: Sealing Solutions That Prevent Further

Deterioration

Concrete structures may lookdurable and impenetrable by a

number of external factors.

Often present in public spaces

that require sheer durability

especially in high-traffic areas

such as commercial and retail

areas, parking spaces, and

product showrooms, concrete

is the common material of

choice when the ability to withstand weight and external pressure is necessary for

a construction project.

However, concrete isn't immune to damages either. This material can still suffer

from cracks. Cement shrinkage, tensile stresses, and the heaving and settlement

action of underlying substrate (such as actions that occur during a natural

earthquake) can all cause these cracks to develop. In addition, there are also

events like thermal expansion, corrosion of reinforced steel, water erosion, and

freezing of water trapped within the concrete that can result in these same

cracks. If neglected, these cracks can extend to other previously undamaged

areas, compromising the strength and integrity of the structure. To prevent

further deterioration, building protection and corrosion prevention service

providers must be called in to perform concrete repair services that can

ultimately save the structure.

The latest repair technology allows professional contractors to fix cracks by

injecting them with substances such as epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea. These

elastomeric materials are fast-acting; epoxy's superior strength makes it ideal for

structural repairs while polyurethane and polyurea resins harden within minutes
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of application and are more suitable for basic crack sealing and waterproofing

purposes.

Corrosion prevention contractors have the knowledge and skills for cleaning

concrete surfaces and preparing them before any repair project to ensure

superior bonding and prevent further damage. Crack injection procedures are also

suitable for concrete applications such as walls and floors in high-traffic structures

like hotels and office buildings, making the structures safe for people who go in

and out of the premises on a daily basis.

The concrete repair

products also work well in

fixing cracks in concrete

tanks which are used to

store a variety of liquids

and chemicals. Epoxy and

polyurea coatings serve

as excellent tank linings

and possess superior

resistance to petroleum,salt solutions, detergents,

lubricants, and other

fluids.

Concrete is a preferred building material because it demonstrates strength while

providing a clean, structurally appealing appearance for commercial applications.

It will surely continue to demonstrate its durability over time as long as concrete

repair service providers are regularly hired to perform maintenance andrestoration solutions like crack injection and crack refurbishment on these

structures.
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