About this episode

Michael Krauss discusses bonded lining systems and materials considerations for long-term performance.

In this episode, Michael Krauss, sales director at Knight Material Technologies, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss bonded lining systems and the materials considerations that influence long-term performance. Michael explains the different types of fabric backings, adhesives, and their ideal applications, while outlining best practices for installing bonded sheets and verifying bond integrity through pull-off testing and nondestructive evaluation methods. The conversation also highlights MTI research on cap strips and current work examining temperature ramp rates for bonded liners, offering practical insights for engineers and plant operators seeking to improve reliability and extend equipment life. This episode is sponsored by Tricor Metals and Rolled Alloys. Corrosion Chronicles is produced by Association Briefings. Show notes Polymer Cap Strip Welding Project Final Report - https://access.mti-global.org/record/900?v=pdf FEA Based Analysis of Thermal Ramp Rate Effects on Thermoplastic Liner Adhesion (445) - https://www.mti-global.org/communities/community-home/librarydocuments?LibraryKey=7e6c78de-dcd7-4090-b9d8-019bb284a855

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather Allain, Marc Cook

Guest: Michael Krauss

Topics covered

• bonded lining systems
• materials performance
• installation best practices
• bond integrity testing
• engineering insights

Sponsors

Tricor Metals, Rolled Alloys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knight Material Technologies, Association Briefings

Books & works: Polymer Cap Strip Welding Project Final Report, FEA Based Analysis of Thermal Ramp Rate Effects on Thermoplastic Liner Adhesion

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