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KTA-TATOR, INC.
Corporate Headquarters
115 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone: 412.788.1300
Fax: 412.788.1306
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PosiTest AT-Digital Adhesion Tester

Portable, hand-operated instrument requires no external power source. Large, easy-to-read LCD. Pull rate indicator- allows operator to monitor and adjust the rate of pull. Easily select dolly sizes, change measurement units or store readings, with touch of a button. Internal memory stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration and dolly size for up to 200 pulls. Optional PosiSoft software available for downloading to a computer. Each kit comes with everything needed for testing.

Specifications

  • Accuracy: +/- 1% Full Scale
  • Adhesion Strength: 0-3000 psi (0-20 MPa)
  • Conforms with ASTM D4541, ISO 4624 and others
  • Resolution: +/- 1 psi (0.02 MPa)

To order this or any inspection instrument, please call the KTA Instrument Sales Department at 1.800.KTA.GAGE or visit our Instrument Catalog online at www.ktagage.com.


NEW - Rapid RH™

The Rapid RH™ is a fast, accurate moisture test for concrete floors. This revolutionary Relative Humidity Probe has been proven to significantly decrease the time it takes to measure moisture in concrete floors. The Rapid RH™ revolutionizes concrete floor testing by combining a moisture sensor, power supply, and display all in one small device that is inserted into a concrete floor slab. This small, rugged, low-cost instrument allows flooring professionals and inspectors to quickly get accurate floor moisture and temperature readings. The Rapid RH™ eliminates guesswork, messy testing methods, is disposable and can be left in the testing area so you don't have to worry about removal.

The Rapid RH™ is easy to install and fits level with the testing area preventing damage to the probe. With the push of a button the Rapid RH™ liquid crystal display gives you an accurate relative humidity and temperature reading. The Rapid RH™ meets the requirements of ASTM F2170, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes.

Rapid RH™ Moisture Kit includes:

  • 5 Rapid RH Probes
  • 2 Custom Drill Bits
  • Cleaning Brush
  • Proline Concrete C575 Moisture Meter
  • Carrying Case

To order this or any inspection instrument, please call the KTA Instrument Sales Department at 1.800.KTA.GAGE.

Visit www.ktagage.com for all of your inspection instrument needs.


Using Coatings Inspection Instruments 2nd Edition, by W.D.Corbett

The first comprehensive publication on the proper use of over 40 coatings inspection instruments, visual guides and surface contamination analysis test kits is now available from KTA-Tator, Inc., the industry leader in inspection sales and service. The fully illistrated (over 350 full color images), 300 page handbook contains eleven modules, each with workshops describing the step-by-step use of instruments, visual standards and test kits for:

  • Measuring Ambient Conditions and Surface Temperature
  • Measuring Surface Profile Depth
  • Assessing Surface Cleanliness UsingVisual Standards
  • Assessing Surface Cleanliness - Soluble Salt Contamination
  • Calculating and Measuring Wet Film Thickness
  • Measuring Coating Thickness Nondestructively on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Surfaces
  • Using Instruments for Inspecting Concrete Coatings
  • Measuring Coating Thickness Using the Tooke Gage
  • Measuring the Adhesion of Coatings
  • Detecting Pinholes and Holidays in Coatings and Linings
  • Detecting Amine Exudate (Blush) on Polyamide and Polyamine-cured Epoxy Coatings by Elevated Surface Alkalinity

The handbook also includes instructions for administering each of the module workshops, and includes a glossary of terms and an index of industry standards.

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Compliance Programs

KTA's team of Certified Industrial Hygienists, Coatings Consultants, Safety Professionals, and Environmental Engineers have designed compliance programs to help industrial facilty owners and commercial painting/decorating contractors comply with OSHA and EPA requirements as well as SSPC PCCP QP-1 and QP-2 requirements. All programs are easily tailored to address site-specific conditions. Available programs include:

  • Corporate Worker Safety and Health Program
    • Addresses OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations relative to industrial painting. Also meets the safety program requirements for QP-1 & QP-2.
  • Corporate Worker Safety and Health Program 1910
    • Addresses OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations relatvie to petrochemical refineries. 29 CFR 1910 focuses on work performed in industrial facilities.
  • Corporate Deleading Compliance Program
    • Designed to help owners/contractors comply with OSHA, EPA, and QP-2 requirements regarding the safe and proper removal, containment and disposal of hazardous (lead) paint.
  • Corporate Respiratory Protection Program
  • Corporate Worker Lead Protection Program
    • Addresses OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations relative to industrial painting. Also meets the safety program requirements for QP-1 & QP-2. This program includes the updated respiratory protection requirements.
    • Individual supplements on silica, cadmium, etc. are available.
  • Quality Control Program
    • Designed to establish management, technical, and inspection capabilities regarding the removal and application of coatings in compliance with QP-1 requirements

For more information on KTA's Compliance Programs visit KTA's Services on this web site. Please contact Dan O'Malley at 412.788.1300, extension 138, or e-mail at domalley@kta.com to set-up a training class for your employees.

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