28. Is it time to replace traditional tank and pipe insulation? (feat. Michael Stelmach)
Summary
For decades, standard practice for insulating storage tanks and piping has been to wrap them in mineral wool, foam, or other low-conductivity materials before sealing them in cladding.
27. Landmark projects in Canada (Feat. Pedro Escudero)
Summary
Three mysterious binders once forgotten in a Carboline headquarters closet are opened for the first time in decades. In this episode of The Red Bucket, Toby and guest Pedro Escudero explore a small sample of their contents
26. The problem with using Shore D hardness for intumescent coatings (Feat. Michael Hollman)
Summary
An intumescent coating can be qualified or disqualified for use simply because it falls above or below a certain magical hardness level, usually as measured on the Shore D scale.
BONUS - Regulatory affairs in Europe
Summary
Nel nuovo episodio del nostro podcast, parliamo di un tema spesso percepito come tecnico e complesso, ma in realtà sempre più strategico: il mondo del Regulatory nei rivestimenti industriali.
25. Renovating the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (Feat. Juan Pablo Ortega [again])
Summary
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, is the iconic home of legendary soccer club Real Madrid. A recent five-year renovation has transformed the stadium into a modern engineering marvel.
24. Fluoropolymers: The unbeatable resin technology for water tank topcoats (Feat. Jeremy Sukola and Kristen Blankenship)
Summary Fluoropolymer-based finish coats are the premier performers for elevated water storage tanks in exterior exposures. The specialty FEVE resin on which they are based withstands intense UV radiation, high winds, and intense precipitation while holding gloss and color for decades.
23. Acrylamide leak sealing grouts (Feat. Michael Vargo)
Summary
Acrylamide grout technology dominates the underground wastewater collection leak sealing landscape. Legacy dry-granule and modern liquid variants give operators tremendous flexibility to address challenges of almost any
22. Protecting molten sulfur tank cars (Feat. Lupe Pavon and Steve Liebhart)
Summary
Sulfur, an instrumental commodity to global industry, is a highly corrosive commodity typically shipped via rail in a molten state. Shippers must take care to protect their rolling stock by applying linings that resist heat
BONUS - Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Con Juan Pablo Ortega y Emilie Musso)
En el episodio inaugural en Español de The Red Bucket, nuestros compañeros de Carboline España Juan Pablo Ortega y Emilie Musso hablan sobre la reciente renovación del icónico Estadio Santiago Bernabéu en Madrid, España. El alcance del proyecto incluyó la aplicación de materiales ignífugos cementosos e
21. Zinc and a comparison of painting, galvanizing, and metalizing (Feat. Kristen Blankenship)
It's taken for granted in the corrosion industry that zinc protects steel. But there's more than one way to put zinc on steel and more than one mechanism at work that makes it so protective. Kristen Blankenship returns to The Red Bucket to answer some big questions with even bigger implications:
20. No magic paint (Feat. Eric Zimmerman and Jeremy Sukola)
Water/wastewater operator customers are asking some strange questions lately. To experts Jeremy Sukola and Eric Zimmerman, it’s as if they’re asking for magic paint. In this episode, we identify an emerging demographic trend and the knowledge gap it’s created.
19. Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive flooring (Feat. Richie Cropp)
Understanding electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive floor coatings is one of the industry’s most persistently misunderstood topics. In this episode of The Red Bucket, subject matter expert Richie Cropp of Dudick discusses the purpose of these specialty products, provides use cases for each type, and
18. "We don't have it quite right." Modern fire loads (Feat. Chris Burst)
Shortly after the turn of the last century, the cellulosic fire time/temperature curve was developed to assess the performance and safety of building materials and passive fire resistive materials. It was the cutting edge for its time.
17. Coatings as sustainability (Feat. Kristen Blankenship)
Kristen Blankenship discusses whether coatings manufacturers can truly impact product sustainability – minus the greenwashing. Then, we learn whether she sees molecules The Queen’s Gambit style.
- 00:00 – Introduction
16. Deconstructing Carbomastic 15 - Pt. 2 (Feat. Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis)
Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration of the unique technology and wide range of use cases for surface-tolerant epoxy mastics like Carbomastic 15. Then, Paul likens himself to a cross between Rapunzel and Gandalf.
- 00:00 – Carbomastic 15 performs at high
15. Deconstructing Carbomastic 15 - Pt. 1 (Feat. Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis)
Why do some surface-tolerant mastic epoxies work so well in so many different services? Paul Atzemis and Dan Baribault deconstruct Carbomastic 15, explaining why its resin technology and added pigmentation combine to make it one of the industry’s best performers.
14. "You're about to watch magic." Controlling inflow & infiltration (Feat. Jeremy Sukola and David Dingler)
Inflow & infiltration (I&I) is a serious challenge to water and wastewater infrastructure owners, who usually don’t know they have an I&I problem until it’s too late. What is I&I? What does it cost? How do you stop it? How does controlling I&I fit into a holistic asset management and maintenance program?
13. EV facility intumescent applicator overcomes record-breaking rainfall (Feat. Jeffrey Lagendyk)
After some time off the air, The Red Bucket returns with a narration of a complex electric vehicle (EV) facility construction project in Canada, with Jeffrey Lagendyk of Nor-Lag Coatings helping tell the story. The project included applying intumescent fireproofing under tight deadline pressure in foul weather.
12. Soluble Salts (Feat. Ken Rossy)
Controlling soluble salts is one of the largest challenges faced during the surface preparation portion of a coating project. Failure to remove soluble salts can drastically shorten a coating’s lifecycle. On this episode, Ken Rossy, President of HoldTight, joins us to discuss the differences between atmospheric
11. Abrasive Blasting (Feat. Pete Mitchell)
On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new study suggests that peak density could be the largest
10. Coating Concrete - Pt. 2 (Feat. Paul Kennington)
Previously on The Red Bucket, we began our exploration into all things concrete with our friend and AMPP Instructor, Paul Kennington. This month, we continue our conversation with Paul, discussing moisture effects, inspection, testing standards, and when to coat the concrete.
9. Coating Concrete - Pt. 1 (Feat. Paul Kennington)
It's been said that if you want to have problems, coat concrete. But if you know the intricacies of the concrete and the surrounding environment, the job should go smoothly. Join us this week for part one of our talk with Paul Kennington, AMPP Instructor and Coatings Consultant, about concrete.
8. The Impact of Geography on a Coating Project (Feat. Matt Morris)
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
7. Corrosion Under Insulation (Feat. Michael Pardo)
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.
6. The Complexities of Painting Elevated Water Tanks (Feat. Steve Birchmeier)
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.
5. Understanding Coating Additives (Feat. Ron Brashear)
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.
4. Coating Applications in Varying Service Environments (Feat. Tanner Brooks)
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
3. Renewables & Coatings (Feat. Marcus Foston)
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
2. Resinous Flooring Systems for Cannabis Facilities (Feat. Michael Greenblatt)
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.
1. Coating Inspections and Drones (Feat. Drayton Adkins)
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?