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SEP 2016

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COATINGSPRO SEPTEMBER 2016 31 adjustments using shims may be performed. After this step, the instru- ment is ready for use in measuring coating thickness. Conclusion Quality and continuous process improvement is paramount to success- fully providing a product or service, and the coatings industry is not exempt from this concept. Coatings are formu- lated to provide decades of corrosion protection and aesthetic value to industrial and commercial structures. But unless they are installed correctly (over properly prepared surfaces) and the installation processes are verified through quality control/assurance, they may not provide the long-term protection that is expected. It is imperative that contractors and their quality control personnel be able to identify deficiencies and correct them before they become non-conformities, resulting in costly rework. Reliable instrumentation that is calibrated and verified for accuracy can provide peace of mind that the deficiencies are real and that corrective actions result in conformance to the specifica- tion requirements. Contractor certification programs, as well as third party inspection company certification programs, require a formal inspection instrument management program that includes a documented calibration process for any instruments that are used to verify quality. Further, trained and certified coatings inspectors have an obligation to ensure the instruments they are using are accurate. e accuracy of the instrumentation is determined through formal calibration/certification and frequent verifications of accuracy. A quality program should always include an instrument calibration program, but these programs can be challenging to manage. Instrument sales and service companies now have formal programs to help contractors and others effec- tively and efficiently manage their instrument calibration program. CP M at t Fa jt i s a v ice president a nd t he m a n ager of t he I nst r u ment Sa les & Ser v ice Bu si ness Un it for K TA , a posit ion he h a s he ld for f ive yea rs. A NACE Coat i ng I n s pec t ion Prog ra m (C IP) L eve l I I a nd a n SSPC PC I L eve l I , Fajt lead s a st a f f of e x per ienced i nst r u ment sa les a nd ser v ice re present at ives who a ssi st c u stomers w it h pu rc h a se, re pa i r, a nd /or rent a l of coat i ng i ns pec- t ion i n st r u ment s a nd st a nd a rd s f rom lead i ng m a nu fac t u rers a nd orga n i z at ions w it h i n t he coat i ngs i ndu st r y. For more i n for m at ion , cont ac t : K TA , w w w. k t a .com Shore Hardness Durometer 1-800-448-3835 l www.defelsko.com D eFelsko Corporation l O gdensburg, New York USA Tel: +1-315-393-4450 l Email: techsale@defelsko.com Measures the hardness of non-metallic materials. Two models are available - S hore A and Shore D N EW n U ser-adjustable measurement time with onscreen countdown n Aut o Ignore mode disregards readings below 20 or above 90 n Internal memory, stat istics and USB port n Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing and reporting dat a n Advanced models connect to iOS or Andr oid Smar t devices n Conforms to national and international standards n Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included Wr i te in Re ad e r In q u ir y #34

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