Metallizing, sometimes referred to as thermal spray coating, is the process of applying a thin metallic coating to a substrate for the purpose of protecting it against corrosion and physical wear. Most commonly, aluminum, zinc and their alloys are used. These are heated either electronically or using a flame, and are then sprayed onto a…
Plural component coatings are rapidly gaining popularity in the industrial coatings industry. These systems are becoming widely recognized for their ability to provide superior substrate protection for bridges, pipes, marine vessels, as tank coatings and linings, and more.
Projects involving the painting and coating of storage tanks yield some unique challenges. The sizes of tanks vary widely, and so do their elevations. Most tank projects involve the need for fall protection. Virtually all of them involve confined space and all the risks associated with operating within them.
A common misconception we encounter in the coatings industry is people thinking that we’re in the business of applying a fresh coat of paint on things just to make them a little easier on the eyes. Don’t get us wrong, that is certainly a part of what we’re trying to do. It was a big…
Often, a new year causes us to look back at some of our fondest memories of years passed. It’s no different here at Thomas Industrial Coatings. Bridge painting has played a key role in our company since we were incorporated in 1991.
When you’re building or renovating a warehouse, manufacturing plant, factory, storage facility or other commercial or industrial structure, it’s important to put yourself in your workers’ shoes.
It’s understandable to be concerned about the condition of your commercial or industrial facility’s roof when a heavy storm is raging against it. After all, you’ve got a lot going on under it, including productive employees and product stock that require protection on a daily basis.
Since 2008, Thomas Industrial Coatings has had the privilege of being a part of the Huey P. Long bridge widening project. Now that project is beginning to wind down, and soon the men and women of our NOLA crew will have finished their job.
A lot of careful work and planning goes in behind-the-scenes to make pipeline and penstock coatings projects both successful and efficient. At Thomas Industrial Coatings, we’ve learned the ins and outs of pipelines and penstocks. Here are some of the keys that help keep our projects running safely and smoothly.
As industrial painters, we’re unsung heroes. We’re often the partner, the sidekick, even the offensive line that steadily drives a football team up and down the gridiron on any given Sunday. Our work, that of painting and coating a massive structure like a storage tank, often ultimately determines the long-term success of that structure, coating…
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