By: William Seawell, Technical Service Manager
In July 2023 Materials Performance Magazine published a white paper sponsored by Induron Coatings detailing various technical reasons that the common engineering understanding about the galvanic mechanism of action in organic urethane zinc primers deserves re-examining at the systemic level. Continue reading Questioning our Assumptions about Primers in Immersion and their Place in the Water Industry: A Brief, Plain English Summary
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager
Coatings for the water tank industry have undergone major changes in recent years. The implementation of NSF-600, supply chain woes, and new technological innovation have all come together to result in a more rapidly changing set of linings than the industry has seen for quite some time. While service life expectations remain fantastic with these newer technologies, many of these newer coatings (or poorly adjusted re-treads of existing technology) have resulted in real challenges for applicators. Induron’s TL-70 is a tried-and-true solution with decades of success under its belt, and some new capabilities that make it a leading choice in today’s water tank lining reality. Continue reading A New Look for TL-70
By: Rob Burckley, Induron Technical Sales and Service Manager
Recently, Induron partnered with G&L Sandblasting and Painting and Dixon Engineering to complete this 770,000-gallon tank for the City of Brighton, Michigan. Continue reading Project Spotlight: Brighton, MI Tank Rehab
By: Nick Jones, Induron Sales Representative
Recently, Induron had the privilege of partnering with Huntsville Utilities, Dixon Engineering, and G&L Sandblasting and Painting to renovate Huntsville Utilities 5-million-gallon ground storage tank in Huntsville, Alabama. Continue reading Restoring a 5 Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank for Huntsville, Alabama
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
Lately, in both the industrial coatings and water infrastructure industries, there has been much buzz about the upcoming changes to potable water lining standards. The standard we are all intimately familiar with, ANSI/NSF 61, is being replaced by ANSI/NSF 600. This change goes into effect January 1, 2023 and will have some effect on nearly all potable water linings installed in the United States. Continue reading Notes from the Field: NSF 600
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager
Water and wastewater treatment plants require a variety of industrial coatings due to their diverse service environments. From potable water immersion to aeration basins to exterior weathering systems, each service is different and requires a specialized coatings solution for corrosion protection. Continue reading Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part III)
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager
Over a decade ago, Induron was in the process of developing several new products for our water tank and water treatment plant clients. The nation was in the midst of adopting new standards for VOC emissions, and we wanted to make sure we were ready to deal with them. Continue reading NSF 600 is Old News
By: Tex Enoch, Induron Water Tank Manager
Throughout 2021, Induron had the opportunity to work with several different contractors to specify coatings systems for the restoration and repainting of potable water storage tanks of various sizes operated by AQUA America. Continue reading Protecting AQUA America’s Most Valuable Assets
By: Paul Powers, Induron Sales Representative
The right coatings and an experienced applicator brought an old-style “Cone – Top Tank” located in Formoso, Kansas out of the past and into the future! Continue reading Success Story: Formoso, KS Cone-Top Tank
By: Davies Hood, Induron President
In early October, I had the opportunity to attend a cooking class at the Viking Cooking Ranges facility in lovely Greenwood, MS. This event was part of a retreat for a professional group called Entrepreneurs’ Organization that I am proud to be a part of. Continue reading A Trip Back to Greenwood
