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The Red Bucket

The Red Bucket

The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industrial coatings industry. Decision-makers and SMEs from throughout the world of coatings share their processes, practices, and passions with hosts Paul Atzemis and Toby Wall.

Available Episodes 10

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 explains the critical importance of seeking the knowledge of material manufacturers.    Also, Richie shares his plans for Black Friday.  

  • 00:00 – Intro 
  • 02:27 – This topic is misunderstood 
  • 04:05 – How static electricity is generated 
  • 08:01 – Resistivity ranges 
  • 10:01 – Where does the electricity go? 
  • 11:48 – Coating fillers carry the current 
  • 12:48 – When to apply conductive vs. dissipative floor coatings 
  • 15:45 – The same facility might require both types 
  • 17:20 – ESD/conductive coating performance vs. general purpose toppings 
  • 19:41 – How coating manufacturers help engineers/specifiers 
  • 22:00 – Installed cost comparison 
  • 23:28 – Four questions 

Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

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. But, according to Chris Burst, the composition and contents of our built environment today prove its time has run out.

Also in the episode, Toby isn’t sure he’s never seen a ghost, and Chris tells a bad joke.

This episode contains references to a three-part article series we recently published about modern fire loads. Read them here: Part 1Part 2Part 3.

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 01:07 – What we mean by "modern"
  • 05:04 – Old, old standards
  • 06:03 – Proliferation of rechargeable batteries
  • 07:18 – Visualizing time/temperature curves
  • 12:24 – These fires are harder to extinguish
  • 15:24 – Structured parking complicates matters
  • 20:26– Don't blame EVs
  • 22:27– Similarities to tunnel fires
  • 24:35– Leveraging existing alternatives
  • 26:12– Ramifications of adopting code changes
  • 30:53– Modern spaces require modern material safety testing
  • 32:53– The four questions: Spooky Halloween edition

Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

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
  • 02:16 – The purpose of protective coatings
  • 04:27 – When sustainability impacts coatings
  • 08:00 – Addressing pollution as a chemical company
  • 18:47 – Water-based coating claims
  • 32:56 – Where do we go from here?
  • 36:47 – Kristen's four questions

Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

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 temperatures 
  • 01:43 – Summarizing recent Carbomastic 15 use cases 
  • 04:00 – Understanding curing shrinkage stress 
  • 08:16 – The good (and bad) of slow dry times 
  • 10:17 – Importance of low solvent load 
  • 12:55 – Dan’s weirdest Carbomastic 15 experience 
  • 13:58 – Advice to owners/specifiers comparing surface-tolerant epoxy mastics 
  • 15:16 – Paul’s four questions

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. And, Dan imagines a walk along the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 02:19 – How mastic coatings developed
  • 04:39 – Length of carbon chains influence application characteristics
  • 07:29 – Introduction and characteristics of aluminum pigmentation
  • 13:39 – Galvanic protective effects
  • 15:29 – Aluminum pigmentation effect of chalking of epoxy
  • 17:20 – What owners/specifiers need to know
  • 19:15 – The four questions

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? Jeremy Sukola and David Dingler of Prime Resins, a division of Carboline, explain. Spoiler: magic in a cup.

Want to schedule a demo? Contact Prime Resins here, or Carboline here.

  • 0:00 – Introduction
  • 03:23 – Defining I&I
  • 05:49 – It doesn’t only afflict aging infrastructure
  • 08:39 – Calculating the cost of I&I
  • 12:12 – Proactive or reactive? Some owners can only triage
  • 13:46 – Where Prime Resins fits in
  • 16:44 – Owners need to update master specs, and we can help
  • 23:14 – Building up the contractor pool with demos and education
  • 26:40 – The four questions

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. Paul introduces a new voice to the podcast. 

  • 00:00 – Intro 
  • 03:10 – Setting the scene in Becancour, Quebec 
  • 05:55 – Record-breaking rain  
  • 08:05 – Immediate impacts to application schedule 
  • 09:08 – Ripple effects 
  • 11:50 – Benefits of single-component application 
  • 13:08 – Qualities of Thermo-Sorb VOC 
  • 14:24 – A hybrid shop + field application approach is ideal for fast-track EV facility construction 
  • 18:19 – Ways applicators are valuable resources during pre-construction 
  • 20:25 – Did Nor-Lag finish on time? 
  • 21:59 – The four questions (non-technical) 
  • 26:11 – Closing remarks

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 and immersion services, the debate on allowable soluble salt limits, and how additives can help. All of this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 1:36 - Introduction to Kon Rossy
  • 3:17 - Introduction to HoldTight Solutions
  • 6:34 - Why are Salts Detrimental to Steel?
  • 8:38 - “Invisible” Contaminants and How to Find Them
  • 13:18 - Cleanliness in Immersion and Atmospheric Service
  • 19:51 - The Debate on the Amount of Allowable Soluble Salts
  • 25:59 - Using Additives to Remove Salts and Hold Cleanliness
  • 35:46 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 39:54 - "Tech Tips"
  • 40:21 - Closing Remarks

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 contributing factor. We talk about all of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:33 - Introduction to Pete Mitchell
  • 4:39 - Introduction to GMA Garnet
  • 6:08 - The Advantages of Garnet as an Abrasive Blast Media
  • 9:36 - Friability
  • 15:58 - Blast Cleanliness vs. Profile
  • 22:40 - Density vs. Depth
  • 28:51 - What Engineers and Specifiers Need to Know About Abrasives
  • 35:08 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 38:00 - "Tech Tips"
  • 39:16 - Closing Remarks

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. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:58 - Moisture and Concrete
  • 6:02 - ASTM F1869: The Calcium Chloride Test
  • 9:03 - ASTM F2170: The in situ Humidity Probes Test
  • 13:08 - Visually Inspecting Concrete
  • 17:26 - CSP Standards
  • 20:18 - When to Coat Concrete
  • 23:50 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 26:04 - "Tech Tips"
  • 26:45 - Closing Remarks