Carboline Tech Service Podcast

We all know that environmental factors affect a coating project. But it's important to remember how diverse geographic locations can complicate those factors. Today, we talk with Matt Morris of Gulf States Protective Coatings about these challenges and the impact that have on an applicator's day-to-day business. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Introduction to Matt Morris 4:03 - Introduction to Gulf States Protective Coatings 4:49 - Painting Tanks in a Coastal Environment 6:57 - Wind Complications on a Coating Project 9:32 - Shrouding and Salts 14:44 - Surface Preparation for Different Areas in a Tank 19:25 - Crow's Nests and Complex Angles in Storage Tanks 24:26 - Elastomeric Coatings: The Best Friend of a Bolted Ground Storage Tank 25:45 - Elastomeric Coatings vs. Epoxy Coatings 29:32 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical] 33:04 - "Tech Tips" 33:57 - Closing Remarks

During this episode, we discuss CUI, its true meaning, and the various factors that influence corrosion with our good friend, Michael Pardo of S&B Engineers & Constructors. We also touch on the value that mentorships bring to the coatings industry. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Introduction to Michael Pardo 3:56 - The Importance of Mentors in the Protective Coatings Industry 6:23 - Why Michael Stayed in Coatings 9:39 - Introduction to S&B Engineers and Constructors 10:00 - Corrosion Under Insulation 13:05 - What Does "CUI" Mean? 18:43 - Factors that Impact the Design of Insulation and Fireproofing Systems 22:06 - What Coating Types to Use to Protect Steel 23:16 - Additional Factors that Impact the Design of a System 27:39 - The Importance of a Maintenance Plan 29:05 - The Cost of Corrosion 30:06 - Coating Specifications for Partially Insulated Assets 32:17 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical] 35:41 - "Tech Tips" 36:18 - Closing Remarks

Elevated water tank painters face several unique challenges every day when working on the job site. The intricacies of a coatings project become exponential, and safety becomes even more paramount when crews are several hundred feet in the air. During this episode, we will talk with Steve Birchmeier, owner of Semper Fi Industrial Coatings, about the success of such projects. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Introduction to Steve Birchmeier and Semper Fi Industrial Coatings 3:59 - The First Step in the Elevated Water Tank Coating Process 5:32 - Surface Preparation Considerations for Elevated Water Tanks 7:13 - Containment for Elevated Water Tank Exteriors 8:18 - Spray Applications vs. Brush and Roll 10:02 - Creative Designs on Elevated Water Tank Exteriors 10:49 - Primers and Intermediate Coats 12:22 - Adjustments for Elevated Water Tank Applications 14:47 - Coating Applications for Elevated Water Tank Interiors 17:52 - What Can Go Wrong When Painting Elevated Water T

On this episode of The Red Bucket, we are joined by Ron Brashear of BYK – a global supplier of specialty chemicals and additives. Together we discuss the chemistry behind additives and their use in the paint formulation process. We also cover how additives can be designed to help the coating perform to the end user's specifications. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Introduction to Ron Brashear and BYK 5:22 - The Role Additives Play in Coating Formulations 9:14 - Wetting and Dispersing Additives 13:52 - The Relationship Between Coating Manufacturers and Additives Suppliers [Part 1] 16:39 - Surface Additives 20:59 - Flow Additives 24:30 - Defoamers 27:34 - Anti-Corrosive Pigments 30:04 - The Relationship Between Coating Manufacturers and Additives Suppliers [Part 2] 33:50 - The Misnomer That It's All the Same Thing in the Bucket  35:30 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical] 36:54 - "Tech Tips" 37:54 - Closing Remarks

This week on The Red Bucket, we are joined by Tanner Brooks of Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings. We discuss the subtle differences of applying a diverse range of industrial coatings in varying types of facilities. Join us as we cover the challenges associated with coating technologies and service environments. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Introduction to Tanner Brooks and Peak Industrial Coatings & Linings 4:32 - Working in Diverse Markets 9:16 - The Importance of Education in the Coatings Industry 10:07 - Surface Preparation and Providing Value 12:09 - Applying Coatings Without Causing Facility Downtime 14:43 - Tanner's Favorite Industries to Work In 15:28 - The Challenges of New Construction 17:41 - Secondary Containment Applications 20:04 - Tank Lining Applications 21:55 - Unique Challenges in the Coatings Industry 23:07 - Writing Specifications 25:00 - Saponification 26:24 - Why It's Not Just Paint 28:14 - Safety Considerations in the Coatings Indus

Joining us on The Red Bucket is Dr. Marcus Foston of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In our discussion with Dr. Foston, we look forward to the future of the coatings industry. We examine the various renewable raw materials that could impact our industry, what they are, why we chose them, and how they are used. All of that and more on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Introduction to Dr. Marcus Foston & Washington University’s Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Department 3:57 - Renewables 8:28 - How Coatings Can Go Green 11:03 - Vegetable Oils for Use in Coatings 12:34 - Waste Feedstocks 13:40 - How to Go Green by Changing the Parts 14:41 - The Challenge of Going Green in a Large-Scale, Commercially-Viable Way 16:53 - What is Lignin, and How Can It Be Used in Coatings? 21:43 - Renewables in Fire-Retardant Coatings 27:36 - Cellulose in Coatings 28:58 - How the Coatings Industry and Academia Can Help Each Other 31:04 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical] 36:26 - "Tech Tips" 3

Due to changing laws and regulations, the cannabis industry has seen massive growth in the last several years. This growth has led to major capital investments and new construction as producers look to build new facilities in which to produce cannabis. During this next episode, we talk about all the factors that are needed to make a good resinous flooring recommendation for one of these facilities. All this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Introduction to Michael Greenblatt and Surface Technology 2:48 - The Cannabis Industry and Its Similarities to the Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage Industries 5:43 - The Construction Process Knowledge Gaps in the Cannabis Industry 8:06 - Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industy 10:55 - Why You Shouldn't Just Buy a Flooring System off the Shelf 12:26 - Security Regulations on Projects in the Cannabis Industry 14:54 - The Requirements for Cleanroom Floors and Walls 15:57 - The Benefits of Resinous Floor and Wall Systems 18:06 - Floor an

Summary Have you ever wondered what the role of a coating inspector is and why they are essential to a successful coatings project? Are you interested in the tools that an inspector uses and the advancements that have been made through technological innovation? Have you wondered how drones are being used to not only increase the speed of inspections but also increase safety for workers? The answers to all that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast 4:42 - Introduction to Drayton Adkins and Team Bulwark 6:29 - Drayton’s connection to Carboline 10:14 - What Does “Coating Inspection” Mean? 12:09 - What are the Best Practices for Coating Inspections? 15:17 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Type One Gauge 18:30 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Type Two Gauge 19:58 - Why a Coatings Inspector Must Understand the Vocabulary 22:57 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Sling Psychrometer 25:12 - The Inspector’s Gadgets: Digital Hygrometers 27:35 - The Ins

Carboline's President and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Tiernay, joins Jack and Paul to discuss the company's past, present, and future in this very special episode. Oh, and the trio also announce the podcast's new name and direction! 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Introduction to Chris Tiernay 2:00 – Carboline’s history 4:23 – Raw materials and supply chain 7:05 – Carboline’s future 11:53 – The future of the Tech Service Podcast 14:48 – Outro Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

In this special episode of the Carboline Tech Service Podcast, Jack and Paul celebrate reaching 200 episodes by taking a look back at some of the on-air highs (and lows) throughout the past few years. 0:00 – Intro 2:05 – Highlight #1: Shooting Jim Rippe out of a cannon 5:53 – Highlight #2: Galvanizing vs. inorganic zinc 9:03 – Highlight #3: The spheres are pretty 9:58 – Highlight #4: The differences between fire protection standards 12:35 – Highlight #5: Alien acid and baked phenolics 13:50 – Highlight #6: AWWA D102 - Inside coating systems 17:59 – Highlight #7: A voicemail from HR 19:27 – Highlight #8: CUI and ISO 19277 22:08 – Closing thoughts 23:22 – Highlight #9: A voicemail from EHS Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Cortney Chalifoux, PhD, PE, PCS, Coatings Program Manager at Pond & Company, joins Jack and Paul to close out their series on specifications. They discuss the significance of having the right specification and explore what engineers see as the most crucial part of a specification (SPOILER ALERT: It's the whole thing). 0:00 – Intro and important announcement 1:53 – Introduction to Cortney Chalifoux and Pond Engineering 3:27 – Why specifications are necessary 4:32 – Why following the proper specification is critical 5:24 – The most important part of a specification for engineers 6:28 – The general portion of a specification 7:00 – The products portion of a specification 8:37 – The execution portion of a specification 9:33 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Kevin Kipp, Co-Owner, Project Manager, and Estimator at Hardig Industrial Services, joins Jack and Paul to weigh in on their ongoing discussion on specifications. They explore the process of matching contractors with projects and products based on their competencies and the importance of talking through specifications during pre-job conferences. 0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Introduction to Kevin Kipp and Hardig Industrial Services 2:31 – What contractors look for in specifications 4:41 – Frequent issues with specifications 6:37 – The importance of contractor selection based on specifications 8:57 – Matching contractors with products 10:21 – Standards and training protocols for contractors 12:47 – The importance of pre-job conferences 15:06 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Jeremy Sukola is back to cover the basics of specification writing with Jack and Paul. They discuss the three primary parts of a specification and the benefits of including manufacturers in the writing process. 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - The main authority for specification writing 4:20 - The three parts of a specification 4:58 - Specification Part 1: General & scope of work 7:01 - How improper specifications impact coatings 8:02 - The 4 C's of writing a specification 8:53 - Specification Part 2: Products 13:08 - The value of including manufacturers in the specification writing process 14:05 - Specification Part 3: Execution 17:01 - Wrap up

Vice President of Marketing Melissa Molitor joins Jack and Paul to discuss Carboline’s new young professionals' program, CarboNext. The trio explores the need for more education and networking opportunities for young professionals in the corrosion industry and how CarboNext can be a valuable resource. 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Intro to CarboNext 1:52 – Why we started CarboNext 3:03 – Carboline’s dedication to education 3:38 – The need for programs like CarboNext 4:42 – How to get involved in CarboNext 6:04 – How CarboNext is different from other programs 6:59 – CarboNext on LinkedIn 7:38 – CarboNext at trade shows 8:34 – More exciting Carboline marketing news 10:03 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.

Carboline Market Manager - Water & Wastewater, Jeremy Sukola joins Jack and Paul to discuss saturated surface dry (SSD). The trio discusses the factors that make SSD crucial to a successful concrete resurfacing job. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - The definition of Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) 2:00 - Why SSD is essential to a concrete coatings project 3:20 - Clarification on coatings that require SSD 4:40 - The science behind SSD 8:10 - Project factors that drive SSD 9:51 - Onsite testing for SSD 11:05 - Natural or accidental achievement of SSD 13:06 - Summary Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Jack and Paul to discuss the challenges facing the water and wastewater industries today. They discuss the current status of infrastructure and the large investment that was just passed by the federal government. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.

Cabot Wilkinson and Dwayne Lum of Carboline join Jack and Paul to discuss a recent discovery about one of our legacy products. Listen as they discuss what makes this fireproofing project so unique. 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – Dwayne Lum and Cabot Wilkinson 3:45 – Introduction to the fireproofing project 6:00 – Service environment concerns 10:45 – The product 11:45 – Testing to validate the product’s performance 16:00 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.

The CEO of Apellix Robotics, Robert Dahlstrom, joins Jack and Paul to discuss how drones make a difference in the coatings industry. The trio discusses the latest advancements in drone technology as it refers to coatings. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Introduction to Apellix Robotics 3:00 – Safety advantages of drone use 4:30 – Drones versus jobs 6:10 – How do drones measure dry film thickness? 10:10 – Data, data, and more data 11:20 – Inspection versus paint application through drone robotics 15:00 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

Russ Nakoneshny, the Director of Canada for Carboline, joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss Carboline's expansion for Canada. The trio explores the changes and discusses ideal candidates for new open positions. 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – Changes on how Carboline conducts business in Canada 4:45 – Staffing challenges 7:45 – Industrial coatings growth in Canada and the ideal Carboline Canada Sales candidate 10:15 – Other openings as a part of the Canada expansion 12:30 – Wrap Up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.

Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere of Carboline join Paul and Jack to discuss corrosion causes and coating solutions for Midstream Oil and Gas assets. They'll discuss pipelines, storage tanks, and more. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Part 1 recap 3:50 - Biggest corrosion challenges in pipelines 4:40 - Coating solutions for corrosion challenges in pipelines 6:50 - Corrosion protection for above ground storage tanks 8:00 - Corrosion protection for storage tank roofs 9:00 - Tank ring corrosion protection 10:00 - Coating solutions for spherical storage tanks 11:30 - Corrosion protection for LNG facilities 15:00 - Coating application considerations 18:50 - Coatings for the internals of pipe 20:00 - Coatings for solar panel structures 21:00 - Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.