The Red Bucket

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The Red Bucket

The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industrial coatings industry. Decision-makers and SMEs from throughout the world of coatings share their processes, practices, and passions with hosts Paul Atzemis and Toby Wall.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    21. Zinc and a comparison of painting, galvanizing, and metalizing (Feat. Kristen Blankenship)

    It's taken for granted in the corrosion industry that zinc protects steel. But there's more than one way to put zinc on steel and more than one mechanism at work that makes it so protective. Kristen Blankenship returns to The Red Bucket to answer some big questions with even bigger implications:  What's zinc actually doing on painted, galvanized, and metalized surfaces?  How do these corrosion protection methods compare in terms of performance?  Does the standard "zinc-epoxy-urethane" coating system hold zinc-rich primers back from performing as well as they could on their own?  How many ISO 12944-9 testing cycles will it take before any corrosion appears on panels coated in a two-coat inorganic system?  Kristen also contemplates the deathbed of a lonely scientist.  00:00 – Intro  02:13 – A very brief history of cathodic protection  04:05 – Electron chemistry explains behavior  06:15 – Summarizing galvanizing, metalizing, and painting  14:15 – Silicate resin technology is understudied  15:47 – Comparing adhesion of each method  17:09 – Engineers understand paint differently than the other methods  20:16 – Surprising results from cyclic aging testing of a two-coat inorganic system  23:43 – Why is paint held to a higher standard?  26:48 – Zinc loading and a sustainability comparison  Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

    32 min

  2. 12/18/2024

    20. No magic paint (Feat. Eric Zimmerman and Jeremy Sukola)

    Water/wastewater operator customers are asking some strange questions lately. To experts Jeremy Sukola and Eric Zimmerman, it’s as if they’re asking for magic paint. In this episode, we identify an emerging demographic trend and the knowledge gap it’s created. Then, Jeremy and Eric explain why the best ways to close that gap are to have hard conversations early and be involved in educating the next generation. Also, Eric imagines a driving range on the Mayflower and takes a bold stance against eggnog. 0:00 – Introduction 03:08 – Strange questions from customers 05:44 – Understanding capabilities and tackling misconceptions 08:00 – A generation of seasoned professionals is retiring out 10:18 – Part of a familiar trend 12:20 – The influence of project schedule pressure 14:18 – Capabilities of coatings/linings are limited 18:34 – Economic decline brings new contractors into industry 20:04 – Manufacturers as problem solvers and honest brokers 24:11 – Breaking barriers to knowledge sharing 29:35 – Benefits of industry involvement 33:12 – Gaining credibility by saying no 37:57 – Avoid 99% of problems with early collaboration 40:00 – Four questions

    45 min

  3. 11/18/2024

    19. Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive flooring (Feat. Richie Cropp)

    Understanding electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive floor coatings is one of the industry’s most persistently misunderstood topics. In this episode of The Red Bucket, subject matter expert Richie Cropp of Dudick discusses the purpose of these specialty products, provides use cases for each type, and explains the critical importance of seeking the knowledge of material manufacturers.    Also, Richie shares his plans for Black Friday.   00:00 – Intro  02:27 – This topic is misunderstood  04:05 – How static electricity is generated  08:01 – Resistivity ranges  10:01 – Where does the electricity go?  11:48 – Coating fillers carry the current  12:48 – When to apply conductive vs. dissipative floor coatings  15:45 – The same facility might require both types  17:20 – ESD/conductive coating performance vs. general purpose toppings  19:41 – How coating manufacturers help engineers/specifiers  22:00 – Installed cost comparison  23:28 – Four questions  Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

    26 min

  4. 10/11/2024

    18. "We don't have it quite right." Modern fire loads (Feat. Chris Burst)

    Shortly after the turn of the last century, the cellulosic fire time/temperature curve was developed to assess the performance and safety of building materials and passive fire resistive materials. It was the cutting edge for its time. But, according to Chris Burst, the composition and contents of our built environment today prove its time has run out. Also in the episode, Toby isn’t sure he’s never seen a ghost, and Chris tells a bad joke. This episode contains references to a three-part article series we recently published about modern fire loads. Read them here: Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. 00:00 – Introduction 01:07 – What we mean by "modern" 05:04 – Old, old standards 06:03 – Proliferation of rechargeable batteries 07:18 – Visualizing time/temperature curves 12:24 – These fires are harder to extinguish 15:24 – Structured parking complicates matters 20:26– Don't blame EVs 22:27– Similarities to tunnel fires 24:35– Leveraging existing alternatives 26:12– Ramifications of adopting code changes 30:53– Modern spaces require modern material safety testing 32:53– The four questions: Spooky Halloween edition Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

    39 min

  5. 09/25/2024

    17. Coatings as sustainability (Feat. Kristen Blankenship)

    Kristen Blankenship discusses whether coatings manufacturers can truly impact product sustainability – minus the greenwashing. Then, we learn whether she sees molecules The Queen’s Gambit style. 00:00 – Introduction 02:16 – The purpose of protective coatings 04:27 – When sustainability impacts coatings 08:00 – Addressing pollution as a chemical company 18:47 – Water-based coating claims 32:56 – Where do we go from here? 36:47 – Kristen's four questions Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co

    40 min

  6. 08/23/2024

    16. Deconstructing Carbomastic 15 - Pt. 2 (Feat. Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis)

    Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration of the unique technology and wide range of use cases for surface-tolerant epoxy mastics like Carbomastic 15. Then, Paul likens himself to a cross between Rapunzel and Gandalf.  00:00 – Carbomastic 15 performs at high temperatures  01:43 – Summarizing recent Carbomastic 15 use cases  04:00 – Understanding curing shrinkage stress  08:16 – The good (and bad) of slow dry times  10:17 – Importance of low solvent load  12:55 – Dan’s weirdest Carbomastic 15 experience  13:58 – Advice to owners/specifiers comparing surface-tolerant epoxy mastics  15:16 – Paul’s four questions

    22 min

  7. 08/01/2024

    15. Deconstructing Carbomastic 15 - Pt. 1 (Feat. Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis)

    Why do some surface-tolerant mastic epoxies work so well in so many different services? Paul Atzemis and Dan Baribault deconstruct Carbomastic 15, explaining why its resin technology and added pigmentation combine to make it one of the industry’s best performers. And, Dan imagines a walk along the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. 00:00 – Introduction 02:19 – How mastic coatings developed 04:39 – Length of carbon chains influence application characteristics 07:29 – Introduction and characteristics of aluminum pigmentation 13:39 – Galvanic protective effects 15:29 – Aluminum pigmentation effect of chalking of epoxy 17:20 – What owners/specifiers need to know 19:15 – The four questions

    22 min

  8. 06/25/2024

    14. "You're about to watch magic." Controlling inflow & infiltration (Feat. Jeremy Sukola and David Dingler)

    Inflow & infiltration (I&I) is a serious challenge to water and wastewater infrastructure owners, who usually don’t know they have an I&I problem until it’s too late. What is I&I? What does it cost? How do you stop it? How does controlling I&I fit into a holistic asset management and maintenance program? Jeremy Sukola and David Dingler of Prime Resins, a division of Carboline, explain. Spoiler: magic in a cup. Want to schedule a demo? Contact Prime Resins here, or Carboline here. 0:00 – Introduction 03:23 – Defining I&I 05:49 – It doesn’t only afflict aging infrastructure 08:39 – Calculating the cost of I&I 12:12 – Proactive or reactive? Some owners can only triage 13:46 – Where Prime Resins fits in 16:44 – Owners need to update master specs, and we can help 23:14 – Building up the contractor pool with demos and education 26:40 – The four questions

    32 min
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The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industrial coatings industry. Decision-makers and SMEs from throughout the world of coatings share their processes, practices, and passions with hosts Paul Atzemis and Toby Wall.

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  • Creator
    Carboline
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Carboline
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