Pictorial Surface Standards

SSPC-VIS 1 | Surfaces Cleaned Using Metallic & Non-Metallic Abrasives

Similar to the Swedish and British standards, but the pictures of the required final appearances match the written descriptions in the USA standards. VISI 1-89 includes photographs of surfaces cleaned using metallic and non-metallic abrasives. Specified by ASTM D2200 Method B

SSPC VIS 3 | Hand & Power Tool Cleaning

Contains 44 photographs to supplement the written SSPC specifications for hand and power tool cleaning

SSPC-VIS 2 | Rusting On Painted Steel Surfaces

Standard method of evaluating the degree of rusting on painted steel surfaces

SSPC-VIS 4 | Steel Surfaces Prepared By Waterjetting

Guide and reference photographs for steel surfaces prepared by waterjetting

SSPC-VIS 5 | Steel Surfaces Prepared By Wet Abrasive

Guide and reference photographs for steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive

BS EN ISO 8501-4:2020

The new BS EN ISO 8501-4:2020 is now available. Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. Visual assessment of surface cleanliness. Initial surface conditions, preparation grades and flash rust grades in connection with high-pressure water jetting

Elcometer Fitz’s Atlas 2 of Coating Defects

The Elcometer Fitz's Atlas 2 of Coating Defects (EFA) takes the reader through a comprehensive range of problems and discusses each in detail.

The EFA provides the User with a greater understanding of the defect, the probable cause and possible solutions. With in excess of 180 color photographs, the user can quickly gain an insight into the coatings industry and the possible pitfalls.