Coating Inspections
How It Works
DIXON evaluates the contractor’s performance using the most current methods and inspection tools to maximize the coating system’s long-term efficiency.
New Construction Coating Inspections
New water tank coating inspections requires careful planning, engineering, and quality control to provide long-lasting water storage service.
Rehabilitation Coating Inspections
Water tank rehabilitation involves the process of restoring and upgrading an existing water tank to ensure it continues to function efficiently and provides long-lasting service.
Shop Inspections
Shop coating inspections evaluate the surface preparation and initial prime coat application to water tank materials and/or components in a shop fabrication facility.
New Construction Coating Inspections
DIXON has worked successfully with many consulting engineers on new construction projects to ensure thorough and professional inspection of welding, surface preparation, and coating application systems. Utilizing DIXON’s expertise has allowed many consulting firms to satisfactorily address the quality control issues that may occur during new tank construction.
Our trained National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coating inspectors use the latest inspection equipment and techniques to evaluate surface preparation, measure coating thickness, verify coating application and any flaws are remedied, and confirm that the contractor is using the necessary tools and supplies with the goal of optimizing the long-term effectiveness of the new coating application system.
The DIXON project manager, inspector, contractor, and the owner communicate objective analysis of project schedules, conditions, and concerns along with facilitating planning and coordination of project completion.
Please note, DIXON does not prepare new storage tank designs and does not compete with consultants for these projects.
Rehabilitation Coating Inspections
DIXON has worked successfully with many consulting engineers and contractors on rehabilitation projects to ensure thorough and professional inspection of surface preparation and coating application systems. Utilizing DIXON’s expertise has allowed many consulting firms to satisfactorily address the quality control issues that may occur during tank rehabilitation projects.
DIXON uses the latest inspection equipment and techniques along with designated technical specifications to determine the contractor’s performance with the goal of optimizing the long-term effectiveness of the coating application system.
Our trained National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coating inspectors use the latest inspection equipment and techniques to evaluate surface preparation, measure coating thickness, verify coating application and any flaws are remedied, and confirm that the contractor is using the necessary tools and supplies with the goal of optimizing the long-term effectiveness of the new coating application system.
The DIXON project manager, inspector, contractor, and the owner communicate objective analysis of project schedules, conditions, and concerns along with facilitating planning and coordination of project completion.
We also work for consultants on special coating projects on existing storage tanks. We provide consultants with coating failure analysis investigations, rehabilitation recommendations, and updated technical specifications for a variety of coating projects.
Shop Inspections
DIXON uses the latest inspection equipment and techniques to determine the contractor’s shop performance with the goal of optimizing the long-term effectiveness of the initial prime coating application.
Our trained National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coating inspectors observe the initial shop abrasive blast cleaning for surface cleanliness, preparation and surface profile prior to the shop prime coat application.
Inspectors document coating applied, ambient conditions of the environment, and after prime coat application, inspectors measure dry film thickness of the applied coating prior to delivery. Shop inspections help to assure the product is protected as it is moved to the field location for construction.