An interview with Gareth Hinds, President of the EFC
Protective Coatings Expert talks to Gareth Hinds, Senior NPL Fellow in the Electrochemistry Group at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory, President of the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) and Past President of both the World Corrosion Organization and the Institute of Corrosion.
No 1 pressure vessel corrosion protection
Pressure vessel protection When the existing protective coatings on a pressure vessel in Yorkshire, UK had reached the end of their service life, resulting in visible pitting, laminate corrosion and reduced long-term corrosion protection, Corroless Eastern was brought...
Primers with purpose: The No,1 overlooked power in corrosion protection
More than a basecoat, the right primer plays a decisive role in how long a coating system can stand up to the elements
Avoiding the pinholes and holidays in coatings
Pinholes and holidays are critical factors when selecting a coating system fit for purpose in combination with application techniques
Superior corrosion protection in the rail industry
Enhancing corrosion protection in the rail industry with Hexigone’s ‘smart’ corrosion inhibitor
How inorganic zinc-rich coatings work
Inorganic zinc-rich coatings: How they work, and how they can work better
