By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron National Sales Manager For more than 35 years, Induron Protective Coatings has manufactured ceramic epoxies for various corrosive environments, including potable water storage tanks and water treatment facilities. On July 31, 2023, the industry will undergo a change as the requirements NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 are adopted into the NSF Std 61 Health … Read More
Wastewater Industry
Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part III)
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager Water and wastewater treatment plants require a variety of industrial coatings due to their diverse service environments. From potable water immersion to aeration basins to exterior weathering systems, each service is different and requires a specialized coatings solution for corrosion protection.
Empowering Engineers: An Interactive Treatment Plant Specification Guide
By: Andy Odorzynski, Induron Protective Coatings National Sales Manager The infrastructure bill recently passed into law allocates $50 billion dollars to improve the nation’s drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure. The need is well documented as water systems throughout the country have been ordered to upgrade their systems via EPA Consent Decree.
Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part II)
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager Water and wastewater treatment plants require a variety of industrial coatings due to their diverse service environments. From potable water immersion to aeration basins, each service requires a specialized coatings solution for corrosion protection. The goal of this treatment plant coatings blog series is to inform owners and … Read More
What Do you Get When High Performance Coatings and Quality Craftsmanship Meet to Take on Settling Basins?
By: Paul Powers, Induron North Central Regional Manager In 2018, Induron teamed with Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) to develop specifications for their uncoated, aging settling basins. The basins were in critical need of refurbishment. After several inspections to assess the condition of the basins, and working within the regulations unique to the region, specifications were … Read More
Dirty Jobs: A Guide to Treatment Plant Coatings (Part I)
By: Bill Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager Water and wastewater treatment plants offer the greatest variety of coating needs of all industrial facilities. These facilities contain an enormous variety of service environments from potable water immersion, exterior weathering service (both the chemically stressed and “regular” varieties), secondary containment, solid chemical exposure, floors, pipe interiors, pipe … Read More
Why is Coating Steel Necessary?
By: William Seawell, Induron Technical Service Manager According to a study conducted by NACE in 2013, corrosion was responsible for roughly $2.5 trillion in damage, lost productivity, opportunity cost and maintenance cost globally–the equivalent of about 3.4 percent of the entire global GDP.
Protecting AQUA America’s Most Valuable Assets
By: Tex Enoch, Induron Water Tank Manager Throughout 2021, Induron had the opportunity to work with several different contractors to specify coatings systems for the restoration and repainting of potable water storage tanks of various sizes operated by AQUA America.
The Magic of Ceramic Epoxies
The ceramic spheres that make up part of the pigment package in Induron’s ceramic epoxies pack a lot of power to add “magical” layers of protection for both steel and concrete substrates. Ceramic epoxies are a perfect solution for water, wastewater, and treatment plants.