Situation A heavy machinery manufacturer needed a solution for the damage caused inside the hydraulic equipment they manufactured when the equipment is put into use. The quick and inconsistent movement of the machine causes the ram to collide with the cylinder in certain spots, resulting in wear and damage to both pieces. The manufacturer was…

Situation A construction company was in need of a new heavy equipment trailer. The trailer they owned had been exposed over a long period of time to heavy wear and corrosion. Unfortunately, the company’s budget did not allow for new purchases. As an alternative to purchasing a new heavy equipment trailer, the company decided to…

Situation Seven gold mine leachate tanks manufactured in Argentina; Newfound-land were being corroded due to the hard chemicals used in mining. Aggregates in the tanks, such as heavy metal, rocks and ore were causing abrasion to the tanks. Client specifications demanded a high performance protective coating that included chemical and abrasion resistance, durability, tensile properties,…

Situation Several fan shrouds were located in an open warehouse. The exposed sharp edges of the shrouds created a risk of injury to people in the warehouse. Because the shrouds were black they blended into the background, accelerating the risk for accidental injury. OSHA considered the fan shrouds to be a workplace hazard. Procedure The…

Situation A service company used a fleet of dump trucks but found that the materials being hauled in the trucks caused serious damage to the truck beds. The materials eroded the paint and exposed the bare metal underneath to the risk of rust. The contents of the loads also dented the floors, making it increasingly…

Situation Dump and spreader bodies look great when they’re brand new, but they quickly deteriorate under normal use. Aggregate and other haul material exits the spreader body and lands on the sloping edges, chipping the thin paint and exposing the steel underneath to rust. The rusty, damaged look of the body also weakens the company…

The Situation The oil and gas industry often uses chromium piping (also referred to as corrosion resistant alloy tubing or CRA tubing) in wells that extract oil or gas. This piping is susceptible to dissimilar metal corrosion, meaning that it oxidizes or corrodes simply by being in contact with another metal such as steel. At…

Situation Commercial HVAC units are a major investment for businesses. Over time, drip pans rust, corrode and eventually leak. “Ponding” and seepage lead to leakage into interior spaces. The resulting structural and cosmetic damage can cost a fortune to repair. Mould removal and abatement, lost time and use, all take their toll on your Bottomline.…