50 years of coatings testing at SA water Paul Vince, Principle Materials Engineer, SA Water Background SA Water owns and has managed South Australia’s water infrastructure for over 150 years and provides water and wastewater services to 1.6 million people. With 43 water treatment plants, 24 wastewater treatment plants, 26,000 km of water mains and...
11th September 2016University galvanized to face the future The Galvanizers Association of Australia represents many of the leading galvanizing companies throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Established in 1963, the Association works with companies like IG to ensure the highest standards in design and quality of galvanized products. GAA’s objectives are to provide technical consulting services on...
11th September 2016Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings Rob Francis The single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems available. Properly applied, it will provide many years durability in even the most severe environments, such as off-shore platforms and other marine applications. It is also widely used in...
11th September 2016Spotlight on Polyurea in NZ This Project Profile was submitted by ACA member, NZ Application Service Ltd, a plural component mobile application company, specializing in Polyurea. For further information visit www.nzas.biz Introduction In 1996 when the Earth had had just about enough substance abuse, the New Zealand HSNO Act (Hazardous Substances & New Organisms) outlined the...
11th September 2016Pickling and Passivation Extract from the Pickling and Passivation section of the Australian Stainless Reference Manual (2012) published by Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) The chemicals used in pickling and passivation are acidic and must be handled with due OHS and environmental precautions as well as neutralisation and suitable disposal of waste. In addition,...
11th September 2016
The nature of today’s working environment is changing as budgets become more constrained and the political landscape transforms around the world. Whatever the economy or politics of a country, corrosion will be an economic threat to industry and the wider community, as well as a physical threat to infrastructure and personal safety. While there are...
8th September 2016
What is the Rust Award? The Rust Award was established by Blast Cleaning & Coating Association, now a part of the ACA’s Applicators Technical Group. The purpose of the award is to honour a protective coatings contractor for their meritorious and/or innovative performance in the field, or in recognition of significant contribution to their industry....
9th January 2016
Miles Buckhurst - Jotun, Norway. Plenary Speaker, Corrosion & Prevention Monday 16 November 2015
15th November 2015
Minimisation of water treatment plant degradation and chemical spills For further information, please visit the web site: www.rhinolinings.com.au or contact: Michelle Gunn Telephone: +61 (07) 5585 7000 E-Mail: info@rhinolinings.com.au For more than half a century, municipal councils, as well as industrial and mining companies throughout Australia and New Zealand have invested billions of dollars into...
11th September 2015