Published reports place the total cost of corrosion in the United States at $552 billion. The majority of the current coating formulations are not designed for extended maintenance support. This article introduces the concept of Lifetime Coating Systems (LCS), a program designed to match coating life with asset life.
Recently, a new micro-thin clear coating has been introduced that promises to expand the range of applications and improve the performance of factory finishes and industrial coatings.
Corrosion is a terrible waste of energy. During the last decade there has been increased awareness of how the coming energy crisis will affect industry. Buyers of protective coatings will soon find they have less money for painting after adjusting for rising energy costs. The following paper explains how advanced maintenance programs, developed by the airline industry, can reduce energy waste and lower costs for complete life coating systems.
