Surface Modification Technologies

Salt Kill Mechanism of Treated Wood Degradation

agreig — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:19:05 +0000

The scientific community has long studied “salt kill” as a process that degrades even pressure treated CCA/ACQ wood, especially in marine or brackish water environments. Given the increasing rate and extent of wood damage being observed in the eastern United States and the Caribbean, there is renewed interest in studying this mechanism and finding means of reducing the process of salt-laden water being absorbed into treated wood, evaporating, and leaving sharp salt crystals that shred the wood.

Two recent articles are posted here for information and discussion purposes.

To download or view pdfs of these articles, click below:

MSU Salt killed wood informational

Salt Kill

The paper by the Mississippi State Extension Service can also be seen by visiting the following link: http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p2662.html

Surface Treatments for Vehicles

abrudtkuhl — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:29:17 +0000

Vehicle Applications: Mean Dog Ceramic Polymer Treatments can be applied to any clean (grease-free) surface:

* Vehicle exteriors to preserve high visibility, prevent graffiti, and to speed cleaning

* Computer key boards, stretchers, radio handsets, and gurneys which are among the most contaminated surfaces

* Engine compartments to reduce corrosive deterioration and preserve belts and hoses

* Wheels and wheel covers to reduce corrosion and ease cleaning of brake dust

* Chrome to enhance and preserve shine with less work

* All surfaces found in forward cab, patient or prisoner transport compartments including plastic panels, vinyl or cloth seats, fabric, plastics, glass, or metal surfaces- all areas where blood and body fluids are present, including wastes and IV solutions.
* Equipment compartments and control panels such as IV pumps and ventilation equipment.

* Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit components, ductwork, grills, and filtration systems to mitigate transmission of bacteria, fungus, and mold.

If you manage a vehicle fleet and would like a free consultation on how Mean Dog products can mitigate the spread of infections while also improving operator comfort and reducing maintenance cleaning costs, please contact Tony Gedeon at TGedeon@surfacemod.com . (Mean Dog is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMT, Inc.)

Engineered Inorganic Surface Treatments

abrudtkuhl — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:24:45 +0000

Residential Air Glass Coating HVAC Corrosion Protection

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