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Table of Contents

3 Abrasive Blasters: Mackay Industries Prove That

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

5 Durability, Strength and Staying Power With Concrete

Protection Treatments

7 Business Advantages Of Cathodic Protection

9 Reinforce Workplace Safety And Accident Protection Through

Safety Colour Coding

11 Top 5 Benefits Of High Pressure Water Cleaning


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Abrasive Blasters: Mackay Industries Prove That

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Smart business owners and industry leaders

know that thorough planning and crisis

prevention is the best way to protect the

interests of their ventures, their employees

and the customers they serve. Even if you

have the most skilful problem solving team

at your disposal, its always better to have

the foresight to perceive problems before

they make an opportunity to present

themselves. This offensive position is said to

be a wise way to save costs, ensure safety,

promote productivity and build a great

reputation for the business.

This principle can be best observed when it

comes to the proper care, use and

maintenance of industrial equipment. The tools and machines that you use for

everyday production and operations can be one of the biggest investmentsyou have allotted for the business, and its a must that you maximise their

value by taking care of them and making sure they perform well and will

continue to do so for the years to come.

In the case of industrial-type operations where a majority of the equipment

are metal-based, cleaning and maintenance through abrasive blasters, Mackay

business leaders say, is a standard and essential protocol. Abrasive blasting is

the primary procedure for cleaning metal surfaces and for preventing its most

dreaded cause of deterioration: rust or corrosion. Through early detection and

removal of damaging grit, dirt, process scales and foreign particles using the

right type of abrasive blasting treatment, valuable equipment will remain in

tip-top shape for a long time.
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Aside from preventing or stopping active corrosion, abrasive blasting is also

done prior to the application of protective coatings. Preparation of the

surfaces is done through abrasive cleaning, and then making the surfaces

rough or smooth, depending on the requirements of the paint or coating

procedure. The right abrasive cleaning procedure will ensure that the coat

will adhere well and will be reliably durable.

For removing rust, loose mill scale and foreign particles, light to medium blast

cleaning is generally recommended. When there are visible residues, very

light shadows, discolouration or streaks on at least 95% of the surface, the

procedure known as near white blast cleaning will be applied. This is the

common method used in the maintenance of plant facilities, wherein grease,

oil, mill scale, dirt, oxides, paint and corrosion products on equipmentsurfaces can be unavoidable. Meanwhile, the ultimate corrosion method called

white metal blast cleaning will remove all dirty, foreign and damaging

particles through a very thorough ad extra-strong treatment that it will reveal

a uniform grey or metallic white colour afterwards. This is the best method of

maintenance for facilities exposed in extreme severe chemical and

environmental conditions.

The type of abrasive blasting procedure you need will depend on the unique

nature and operations of each business. Talk to an abrasive cleaning specialistlikeDiamondPCSto know all about your options for keeping equipment clean

and in good condition.
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Durability, Strength and Staying Power With

Concrete Protection Treatments

Concrete is said to be one of

the strongest and most reliable

materials in the world. And

with the focus now on more

sustainable, greener building

materials, concrete earns plus

points for being easy to

maintain, for its ability to keep

excellent thermal mass (thus

reducing energy requirements

of the building), and for the

minimum energy it requires to be produced. Concrete is also available locally,

keeping fuel and transport requirements at the lowest.

From the great ancient civilisations to todays cosmopolitan cities, concrete is

a dominant building, construction and facility foundation in most societies.

Bridges, roads, residential and commercial structures, runways, sewerage

systems, monuments and other vital infrastructure of a community are allmostly made of concrete. In the business and industrial sector, facilities and

important components are also made mostly of concrete. The availability,

reliability and price points of concrete make it a practical choice for

homeowners, business owners and industrial leaders.

Despite the strength and power of concrete, however, it is still critical that you

apply proper care and damage prevention to make it even more durable.

Concrete protection treatments are a standard maintenance procedure for

industrial operations, ensuring that the structural integrity of concrete tanks

and tank linings and guaranteeing longer life for the infrastructure.

Concrete tank protection services will first make sure all services are clean

and dry. The right abrasive blasting treatment will remove dust, dirt, grease,

oil and contaminants. The concrete protection team will inspect for cracks or


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cuts on the structures; if there are damages found, the proper repair and filler

procedure will be employed. After this, the surfaces are now ready to be

applied with the right specialised coatings for the lining. The concrete

protection specialist will be able to determine the right coating materials to be

used depending on the substances contained by the tank.

By preventing damages even before they happen, business and facility owners

can avoid costly repairs and replacement expenses. Maintaining stability of

concrete-based components will also beef up the safety levels of the facility,

ensuring the protection and wellness of their employees and avoiding harm to

the environment.

Taking care of your facilities means taking care of your organisation, your

surroundings and the community you serve. Employ the right damage

prevention and maintenance routines, and make your business as strong and

reliable as the finest concrete.

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Business Advantages Of Cathodic Protection

DiamondPCSIn business,

effective risk management

is a key component of

growth and success. When

youre the head of a

business, it pays to have

foresight and a focus on

planning for the future.

Making proper

maintenance checks,

imposing a constant andthorough monitoring system, and keeping a solid evaluation program can help

you manage the possible problems and issues that may come your way. This

attitude can save you a lot of money, boost the morale of the staff, enhance

your productivity, and basically help you work towards improvement to serve

your market better.

One of the critical areas wherein you can apply this principle is the care and

maintenance of your facilities and equipment. You want to maximise your

invested capital in the purchase and installation of your important structures

and machineries. You want them to be ever reliable and continue to stay in

good shape for a long time. Make sure you invest in state of the art treatments

such as abrasive blasting and cathodic protection so you can implement the

proper cleaning, use and maintenance routines that protect your company s

assets.

Cathodic protection is an essential treatment in most facility maintenance

regulations. As with most industries, one of the most dominant structuralmaterials in your facility would be steel and metal. Strong, durable and

practical, steel and metal are the foundation of pipelines, storage tanks, ship

hulls, tubular and foundation pilings, floating and subsea structures, jetties

and harbours.
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Since most of these infrastructures are constantly exposed to extreme

conditions such as sea salt, strong winds or strong chemicals, and are

depended upon for heavy-duty use, even the strongest steel can be prone to

corrosion and eventual deterioration. The basic three-step procedure of

surface cleaning and preparation, galvanizing and inspection should be

sufficient in making sure all damaging substances are removed and all

surfaces are well protected.

During surface preparation, the surfaces are removed of dirt, rust, oil, grease,

and other foreign particles. Then, the galvanizing process will be done in

order to create a protective barrier that will make the surfaces tough and

durable despite heavy duty use and rough environments.

Cathodic protection will leave all structures tougher and more durable and

surfaces clean and presentable. You can then repaint efficiently after the

treatment, or apply safety marking and colour coding as per your occupational

work and safety regulations. Cleanliness, aesthetic appeal, safety and

performancethese are just some of the major benefits of cathodic

protection.


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Reinforce Workplace Safety And Accident Protection

Through Safety Colour Coding

Colours have always been known torepresent a number of things for

people. In the song Red and Black

from the Schonberg-Boublil musical

interpretation of Les Miserable, these

two colours easily represented the

strong emotions of the group of

French students fighting in the

revolution; red was the colour ofdesire and black stood for despair.

Anyhow, this only goes to show that

colours serve many functions in a

wide range of scenarios; be it a revolution or industrial site, colours play a

significant role.

Construction sites and basically, every work place where theres heavy worker

traffic and machinery requires safety provisions. These do not only elevate thesafety of the area and protect workers from accidents, but they also improve

operations and productivity. Safety colour coding is especially functional because

people who are illiterate or who may not be particularly familiar with certain

images for signs can easily distinguish colours and associate them to their

respective warning representations. Safety colour coding is used in chemical

plants, manufacturing factories, headquarters and processing zones.

It cannot be denied that many of todays manual workers especially in third worl d

to fifth world countries have very little educational attainment and may have

limited understanding of certain codes. Safety colour coding is an effective way

of ensuring their safety in the workplace because colours are definitely easy to

identify. By seeing the colour, workers, be they educated, foreign or not, can right


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away make the proper association with the meaning it represents, and they are

able to modify their behaviour instantly.

Here is a list of colours and their corresponding meaning or purpose in high-risk

work areas.

1. Red stands for prohibited or dangerous area. As an alarm it means thattheres an emergency and people need to promptly evacuate the scene. It

can also mean stop for theres danger ahead or fire. This same colour is also

used to indicate location of fire fighting equipment.

2. Yellow or amber stands for warning, meaning be careful, slow down, takeprecautions and examine surrounding.

3. Green stands for go and signs that are in this colour indicate that the placeis safe to enter in case of emergency. Typically, this colour is used for doors,

exits and escape routes. It also indicates safety to return to normal

operations.

4. Blue stands for mandatory which pertains to behaviour and equipment.Making use of safety colour coding in work areas always requires the services of

facility engineers and industrial planners because thorough study is required to

gauge the level of safety an area has for proper colour assignment. Visit

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Top 5 Benefits Of High Pressure Water Cleaning

Cleaning spaces and craggy surfaces can be

tedious work and many do not look forward to

doing this job for it usually means achy backs

and pruney skin afterwards. Typically, the job

would require a set of different cleaning

materials such as sponges and brushes of

different sizes to properly tackle difficult areas

where dirt deposits. Switching from different

cleaning materials and finding the best body

position to target hard to reach spots can be

very tiring; however, with the availability ofhigh

pressure water cleaning, people can get the job

done better and faster.

Listed below are the top 5 benefits of this

cleaning method.

1. First of all this is a non-polluting method of cleaning. There are times whenpeople do not really require a chemical cleaning agent to get rid of dirt.Typically, dirt just needs to be displaced. Synthetic cleaning agents are

known to pollute soil so cleaning without them is the more environmental

friendly method of ridding surfaces of different types of dirt. Another

benefit to doing without synthetic cleaning agents is cost-efficiency

cleansers do not come cheap; not having to use them can save people a lot

of money.

2. The high pressure of the machine is greatly helpful in removing loose paintand other sticky substances like gum and even lichen. People who are

going to repaint their gates, building exteriors and even cars, just need touse the high pressure water blasts to chip off loose paint and get the

surface clean and ready for repainting.

3. Its easy to reach high surfaces. Strong streams of water can precisely aimat high areas, theres no need for ladders to clean areas that are too high.
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By increasing the pressure, the stream or jet of water can reach and clean

really high places such as ceilings, poles and gutters.

4. Because of the high pressure of the water, theres also no need for peopleto place themselves in danger in cleaning structurally or chemically

contaminated areas.5. Its provides an opportunity for business - that is, if you own the right

machine. So many car washes make use of high pressure water cleaning for

a wide range of their services. Since the pressure can be controlled, the

machine used for it can tackle everything from glass elements, to getting rid

of chipped paint from a cars exterior, to thoroughly cleaning tires. Using

high pressure blasts of water can also easily create the lather required for

thoroughly washing car upholstery and mats.

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