Coating Types, Failure Modes, & Inspection Criteria Flashcards
What are the types of curing mechanisms?
- Convertible (chemical change during cure cycle)
- Non-Convertible (no chemical change during cure cycle)
What is a convertible curing mechanism?
Chemical change during cure cycle
What is a non-convertible curing mechanism?
No chemical change during cure cycle
What are some examples of non-convertible coatings
- Chlorinated rubber
- Vinyl coatings
- Acrylic coatings
- Bituminous coatings
What are common failure modes for chlorinated rubber?
- Blistering
- Pinholes
Name critical inspection criteria for chlorinated rubber.
- Thickness tolerance
- Substrate temperature
What are common failure mode(s) for vinyl coatings (non-convertible)?
- Blistering
Name critical inspection criteria for vinyl coatings (non-convertible).
- Thickness tolerance: minimal
- Substrate temperature
- Ventilation: adequate
What are common failure mode(s) for bituminous coatings?
- Cracking
- Delamination
Name critical inspection criteria for bituminous coatings.
- Thickness tolerance
- Application technique
What are common failure mode(s) for epoxy coatings (two component)?
- Failure to cure
- Pinholes
- Sagging
- Delamination
- Chalking
- Blushing
What are common failure mode(s) for zinc rich epoxy?
- Failure to cure
- Pinholes
- Sagging
- Delamination
- Chalking
- Blushing
same as regular epoxy coatings
Name critical inspection criteria for epoxy coatings (two component)
- Mixing
- Thinning
- Thickness tolerance
- Enivronmental conditions
Name critical inspection criteria for zinc rich epoxy
- Mixing
- Thinning
- Enivronmental conditions
What are common failure mode(s) for polyester and vinyl ester coatings?
- Failure to cure
- Blistering
- Delamination