Carboline Tech Service Podcast

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis interview Carboline's Technical Sales Manager for Rail in the Southeast, John Myers. John wrote an article for JPCL and PaintSquare.com about a baked phenolic tank lining used for hauling Phenol for over 24 years and shows no signs of stopping.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss ASTM A775. The discuss the benefits and concerns of using Inorganic Zinc on steel that will be buried in concrete. They discuss the systems used for coating Rebar.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the details of ASTM D5402, Solvent Rub test for organic coatings. They cover the how and why you need to know this standard.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by recurring guest, William (Billum) Seawell. The guys discuss the common problems found when urethane technology and isocyanates are exposed to moisture.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the purpose and process of Stripe Coating. What is it for and should you do it?

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis meet with Aimee Pergalsky, Central Region Business Development Manager for Euclid Chemical. The group discusses who Euclid Chemical is and what they do. They discuss the relationship of Euclid Chemical and Carboline, both RPM companies.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have a discussion with the Executive Vice President of Fireproofing and Engineered Sales, Jim Rippe. The three discuss the CarboCare charity event of donating toys to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis. The have an adventure picking the next topic and discuss Carboline's soon to open new Fireproofing Testing lab.

Happy Birthday CTSP- Part Deux! In this birthday celebration followup, Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis record in front of a live audience with Jeff Anderson, Vice President of Research, Development, and Innovation for Carboline. The trio talk about what it takes to bring products to market.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss adhesion values and what they mean. How do we get maximum adhesion and how low should be acceptable.

Happy Birthday CTSP Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carobline's president, Chris Tiernay, for a special live recording of the podcast. The three guys talk about Carboline's "why" and how the podcast came into existance. Thanks for a great first year!

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss and debate the ability to achieve SSPC-SP10/NACE 2 vs SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 when performing surface prep. They debate the visual standard (VIS 1) vs the written standard and they pass around a few "Thank You's" in their final episode of the first season of the Carboline Tech Service Podcast.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined once again with Carboline's Color Lab Manager, Kate Rogers. Kate discuss color with the guys. They talk about what is needed to see it and how it can change.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Amine Blush, where it comes from, how to prevent it, and what to do after you have it.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss cold weather coating cure process. They discuss what effects accelerators have on coatings and if they actually lower the acceptable cure temperature minimum.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Ronald Brashear. Ron is the End Use Manager for Protective Coatings Additives in North America for BYK. The 3 discuss the important role BYK plays in coating formulation and how BYK can help.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by Carboline's award winning Mary Roley as they answer a listener email. The group discusses the reasons for baking or force curing needed for linings in direct contact with food. They discuss the FDA, 21CFR 175.300, and most importantly Taste and Odor.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis feel the pressure. This week the guys discuss Hydrostatic Pressure and its effects on coatings.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the joint SSPC/NACE Water Jet standards WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3, WJ-4. They are joined by Carboline Tech Service Engineer Dan Baribault.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss acrylic resins and what they are used for and how they are blended to modify coating properties.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis talk about Alkyd resins, where they come from, and where they are now. They talk about uses, problems and benefits of alkyds.