Coating inspection
Witnessing and recording the work against the specification and the manufacturer's data sheet, at every hold point.
New work
Coating inspection and condition assessment
Independent coating inspection. Clear findings, no grey areas.
Protect steel assets by getting the coating right the first time and knowing exactly where an existing coating stands. Every reading is measured, recorded and reported against the specification.
Services
Inspection while the coating goes on, and assessment of the coating already in service.
Condition assessment
Rating coatings already in service: rust grade, blistering, cracking, delamination and corrosion under the coating.
Existing assetsSurface preparation checks
Blast cleanliness, surface profile, salts, dust and oil, checked before the first coat is applied.
Hold pointFilm thickness and holiday testing
Wet and dry film thickness readings, plus spark testing to find pinholes and thin spots.
MeasuredAdhesion testing
Pull-off tests to confirm the coating is bonded to the substrate as specified.
MeasuredReports and repair advice
What was found, where, how severe it is and what repair is needed, with photos and readings attached.
Deliverable
Industries
Anywhere steel is coated to resist corrosion.
Oil and gas
Vessels, pipework and process plant
Mining and minerals
Structures, conveyors and processing plant
Marine and ports
Wharves, hulls and offshore steel
Water and wastewater
Tanks, pipelines and treatment plant
Infrastructure
Bridges, towers and structural steel
Storage tanks
Internal linings and external coatings
Process
Each stage must pass before the next one starts.
1
Scope the job
You send the asset, coating system, location and dates. BLK & WHYT confirms what inspection is needed and the cost.
2
Review the specification
The specification and product data sheets are reviewed, and the hold points and acceptance limits are set.
3
Inspect on site
Surface preparation, application and cure are checked and measured, and defects are recorded as they appear.
4
Report and close out
You receive a punch list, a final report with photos and readings, and repair recommendations where needed.
About
BLK & WHYT provides independent inspection of protective coatings on steel assets, from surface preparation through to the final report.
Need a coating inspected or assessed?
Send the details of the asset and you will receive a reply with what is needed and when an inspector can attend.
Contact
Tell us about the job
Include the asset, the coating system, the location and the dates.
- Abhishek.khanwal@blkwhyt.com.au
- Phone
- 0421 638 233
- Based in
- Melbourne, Victoria