Corrosion Protection at Northpoint Ltd: Surface Preparation
Method and Quality Grade of Surface Preparation ISO 8504 parts 1 – 3 and ISO 12944 part 4 describe the methods used for metal surface preparation. Choosing the right/best method is generally decided on according to; working conditions; state of the metal surface; any...
Corrosion Protection at Northpoint Ltd: ISO 12944
Introduction ISO 12944 is one of the most important international standards that can be used as a reference point for the protection of steel against corrosion by a protective paint or coating which was last revised 2018. ISO 12944-1: Durability Part 1 of the standard...
Top Two Considerations When Writing a Coating Specification
What is a coating specification? A coating specification serves several purposes. At its most basic it’s a plan for how a coating will be applied by the applicator company. It may refer to any number of international standards concerning preparation and application of...
Corrosion Protection at Northpoint Ltd: FBE the Anti-Corrosion Coating Solution
FBE coatings have been in use for more than 40 years and are often thought of as an established and unchanging technology. Is this true? No, it couldn’t be further from the truth. FBE coatings today are substantially different from previous iterations. Environmental...

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