NACE INSPECTIONS:
Our employees are qualified to perform advanced coating inspections using both nondestructive and destructive techniques. Our employees have the knowledge of specialized coating material and techniques for a variety of substrates including concrete, copper, aluminum, lead, galvanized, thermal spray metals, wood and polymeric materials.
We also understand the various types of coatings including powder, fireproof, anti-fouling, high-heat, and temporary protective coatings as well as concrete, pipeline, mainline, and field joint coatings.Our NACE Certified Coating inspectors ensure that coating systems are applied according to the coating specification, and they accurately and objectively report the results of all inspection observations.If environmental, time, or any other constraints make compliance with the coating specification impossible, S&S NACE Certified Coating inspectors will use their experience with coating material to determine when acceptable conditions exist.
SPECIFICATION WRITING & CONSULTING:
S&S can assist or write paint and related coating standards and specifications; which are instrumental in specifying and evaluating the physical and chemical properties of various paints and coatings that are applied to substrates to improve their surface properties and longevity.
Guides are also provided for the proper methods of applying these coatings, which also include enamels, varnishes, epoxies, pigments, and solvents.These paint and related coating specifications help end-users and clients in the appropriate testing and application procedures for the coating system of their concern.S&S Services can consult on Powder Paint Consulting, Paint Failure, Coil Coating, Lead Paint Litigation, paint solution, paint problem, coating problem, paint development, lead paint testing, paint testing, coating testing, ASTM testing, polymer, polymer science, general polymer, chemistry polymer, polymer synthetic, plastic polymer, additive polymer, coating polymer, electroactive polymer, natural polymer, polymer, Industrial Spray Coating, Industrial Protective Coating, Metal Coating, & Environmental Coating Concerns.
UNDERWATER ROV & DIVE INSPECTIONS:
S&S performs materials inspections and other diving related services. These services further our testing and inspection competencies and technical capabilities. Our diving activities provide clients with access to underwater structures and information necessary to complete their projects while aiding in assuring the integrity of structural elements below the waterline. All underwater activities are performed in accordance with safe diving practices specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Army Corps of Engineers, and Association of Diving Contractors International. Additionally, a thorough site-specific emergency action plan is prepared for each dive event.
S&S is composed of a team of experienced and well qualified professionals performing commercial diving services for Private, Municipal, Public Safety, Hydroelectric and Nuclear markets for over 20 years.