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Nozzle type affects blast pattern and productivity, so guidance on the different types ensures optimum performance. There are two main nozzle design types currently in use – the straight bore type and the venturi type – and it’s important to remember that the type and...

It’s important to recognise and understand the international abrasive blast cleaning standards that cover the preparation of steel substrates in readiness for protective coatings applications and other surface treatments. Essentially, there are two key abrasive blast...

Choosing the correct type of abrasive media is paramount for a successful and profitable surface blasting job. While abrasives come in many sizes and shapes and feature different properties, they are an essential part of the blast cleaning process, used to remove mill...

Corrodere Academy is pleased to announce Straight Outta Surface Training (S.O.S.T.) as its first official training partner and representative in the United States. Under the partnership, S.O.S.T. will represent Corrodere Academy throughout the USA, promoting, selling...

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is a specialist discipline within the oil, gas and energy industries, requiring technical knowledge that extends far beyond conventional coatings inspection. Recognising the need for dedicated inspector training, Corrodere Academy...

We are delighted to welcome Novus Solutions to the Train the painter network. As one of the UK’s leading providers of property maintenance, refurbishment and specialist coatings services, Novus Solutions has chosen to invest in the development of its workforce through...

Congratulations to Colin Thomson, our June Student of the Month, who achieved fantastic results on our ICorr Level 2 Coating Inspection course. Currently working as a Fabric Maintenance Lead at Bilfinger, Colin is responsible for the quality and delivery of fabric...

The close familiarity of coatings used to protect steel against corrosion in the marine, offshore, petrochemical, and construction sectors is critical for those involved in conducting surface preparation work and coatings applications.

Insight From an Assessor Following a successful programme of QCA assessments with KAEFER UK & Ireland at Rosyth Dockyard, we spoke with independent assessor Stuart Fitchet about his experience, what stood out, and the wider value of certification across the industrial...