Induron is excited to attend the 2016 IEEE ESMO
Conference and Expo, which is taking place September 12-15, 2016 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Stop by and see us at Booth #504!
Spanning four days, ESMO is the premier event for electric utility professionals, contracting, construction and consulting companies who are interested in hands-on solutions for the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of the world’s power delivery systems. The program will feature two days of outdoor field demonstrations and exhibits and a two-day technical program combined with an indoor exhibit area.
The IEEE is the world’s largest professional association, advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The organization publishes technical journals, sponsors conferences, develops technology standards, and supports the professional interests of 400,000 members. As we gear up for this year’s event, we thought it’d be fun to share an interview IEEE conducted with Induron President Davies Hood back in 2013:
IEEE: Please start by telling us a bit about Induron and your history.
Davies: Induron is an Industrial Coatings manufacturer that began making paint for the Post-War steel industry in Birmingham, AL in 1947. Over the past 69 years, our company has strived to produce reliable protection through innovative coatings. Induron has adapted over the years in order to compete against much larger competitors. We have transitioned from producing predominantly primers for steel to high quality architectural paints to the industry leading lining for ductile iron sewer pipe. To come full circle, we are currently focused on producing traditional coatings for the power market.
IEEE: Please tell us about the company’s main product for the Power market.
Davies: We developed Induraguard 9200 to be the most cost-effective coating (often one coat) to fight corrosion on weathered galvanized or corroded carbon steel T&D structures. This product is high build, easy-to-use, has excellent wetting properties and provides unrivaled barrier protection that is all based on a totally sustainable resin system derived from plant material. The barrier protection is so good because of the synergistic properties provided by the proven pigment package or ingredients, some of which date all the way back to paints used by the ancient Greeks!
IEEE: What features or benefits do these barrier pigments provide?
Davies: The micaceous iron oxide is a large lamellar-shaped pigment that provides a “labyrinth-effect” or “shielding” that slows the ingress of water, chlorides, and pollutants. Additionally, it reduces the effects of ultra-violet on the sustainable resin. Zinc is a second pigment that will inhibit moisture’s pathway by actually expanding in size with moisture contact. The ceramic microspheres help with the film-build on edges and bolts; often the first areas to fail on transmission structures. Without the synergistic effects of these three barrier pigments the coating could never last 25-30 years with just one coat.
IEEE: Is this coating safe for the painter?
Davies: It is a very health and safety-minded coating with 92% SBV = very low VOC, zero HAPs and a very low odor.
IEEE: Does Induron have other coatings for T&D?
Davies: We have a complete systems approach to all T&D coatings needs; including flow-coatings and moisture cured tower footings (below grade). We like to think our product line contains some old and some new technology.
IEEE: Are there locations one could see this coating in use?
We have projects nationwide; come visit one of our jobs today!
Induron is looking forward to attending the 2016 IEEE ESMO Conference and Expo. Stop by Booth #504 to learn more about our products! View the floor plan of the event here.