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One of the most important tank components that water tank inspection services help maintain are the metal coatings used to prevent corrosion on this expensive equipment.
Because metal coatings developed by corrosion engineers play such an important role in protecting this equipment, assuring quality control in the development and application of coatings is critical.
For this reason, quality control starts long before actual water tank inspections, it begins at the point of applying the coating to ensure the coating adheres and lasts as it should.
Why Is Quality Control With Tank Coatings So Important?
In dealing with any type of metal structure that has constant contact with water such as a metal water tank, corrosion prevention is the prime focus in these designs and the development of effective metal coatings.
Corrosion specialists look at the construction and design of the tanks as well as how the coatings are developed and applied and whether the application is properly done to ensure effectiveness.
Quality control in the coating application process as well as continued water tank inspections are both critical for monitoring coating condition and determining whether there were any issues during the application.
Without proper application, coatings may not adhere correctly or be as durable as designed, putting the entire tank at risk of corrosion.
The High Cost of Corrosion Repair
The chief duty of water tank inspectors is to detect corrosion problems that require addressing to keep a tank in safe service.
According to industry studies, 85% of all water tank issues discovered during these inspections are due to tank coating failure, this figure beside the fact that nearly $110 billion annually is spent on anti-corrosive coatings.
Corrosion engineers also find that half of these costs are avoidable, caused by coating failure due to poor quality control and assurance.
How Is Quality Control With Coatings Executed?
Industries that use anti-corrosive coatings on their products depend on those coatings to provide long-wearing, passive protection against corrosion.
When water tank inspectors find problems with the coatings, this sometimes indicates a problem with quality control at the point of application.
Carrying out correct quality control in the metal coatings industry is critical.
It is a process performed by trained specialists who carefully inspect coatings as and after they are applied.
They document a series of measurements and collect data to be certain of proper adhesion and thickness, which is the basis of whether or not that the coating will be able to perform as it has been designed.
The process should be performed by an organization that also has a good quality assurance plan in place to resolve production and application issues in the coatings process.
Avoid Corrosion Issues with Good Coating Quality Control
Corrosion is a key concern that water tank inspectors look for with every inspection done.
Corrosion engineers find that a significant cause of these issues is metal coating failure.
Considering the cost of these coatings as well as the cost of preventable corrosion repairs, water tank companies must partner with experts who can apply coatings properly as well as utilize an effective quality control system to detect coating problems before they become a bigger problem later on.
When looking to ensure the serviceability of any metal coating and detect any corrosion due to bad coatings, skilled water tank inspection experts are an important third-party for tank owners to bring into the process!
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