Coating inspections
At Altila we are also specialized in coating inspections, in which we have more than 10 years of experience. NACE has been setting the standard for the protective coating industry for the last 30 years and at Altila we comply with all their standards. This means that our coating inspectors know all the aspects and norms that are crucial for qualitative and safe coatings. At Altila we offer specialized quality control before, during and after the coating application. It’s crucial that inspections occur at all three of these moments because at each time, different aspects will be checked. Moreover, our inspectors also perform both destructive and non-destructive readings. This can range from readings on the climatic conditions, surface cleanliness, roughness, thickness, attachment, glow, color and more. Our inspectors are trained to know exactly which readings should be done during which point of the coating process. Thanks to their expertise and certificates, they can guarantee qualitative inspections. Our company does not only do the inspections, we also take care of all the reports, method statements and specifications that come with coating inspections. Furthermore, we always do a complete follow-up on all our projects. This way our clients don’t have to worry about anything.
Altila provides their coating inspection services in four different sectors:
The civil sector
In the civil sector, coating inspections are necessary for a lot of things and it can vary immensely. It can range from inspecting buildings and facades to bridges, monuments and more. Proper coating inspections for these buildings are very important because coatings protect the structure of the building. If the coatings are done incorrectly then this can cause complications in the future.
The industrial sector
Coating inspections for the industrial sector are also very important considering that the coatings have to protect the installations. If these installations are not protected properly then this can lead to very high reparation costs. An example of coating inspections in the industrial sector is inspections on the painting coat in silo’s.
The petrochemical sector
In this sector the inspections are needed to check the coatings in laboratories and other chemical places. A qualitative coating within these spaces is extremely important because they have to be able to withstand corrosive products and heavy environmental exposure.
The offshore sector
For the offshore sector good coatings are also important because the machinery and structures have to be able to withstand quit a lot. A coating inspector is needed to inspect the coatings of the machines, oilrigs and more.