Painting And Coating Inspection

International Codes & Standards

• ISO 8501 – Surface Preparation Standards
• ISO 8502 / ISO 8503 – Surface Cleanliness & Profile
• ISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection by Paint Systems
• NACE / AMPP Standards – Coating Inspection & Corrosion Control
• SSPC Standards – Surface Preparation & Coating Application
• ASTM D7091 / D4414 – Coating Thickness & Inspection Methods

Scope of Inspection

• Surface preparation inspection for cleanliness and profile verification
• Monitoring of ambient conditions including temperature, humidity, and dew point
• Coating material verification and batch traceability control
• Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements
• Holiday and pinhole detection testing
• Coating adhesion and curing verification
• Final inspection, reporting, and QA/QC documentation

Inspection Stages

Pre-Coating Inspection

• Verification of surface cleanliness and preparation standards
• Surface profile assessment and environmental condition monitoring
• Inspection of substrate condition before coating application

During Coating Application

• Wet Film Thickness (WFT) monitoring
• Verification of coating application methods and procedures
• Environmental control during coating application activities

Post-Coating Inspection

• Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements and curing verification
• Holiday detection and adhesion testing
• Final inspection acceptance and reporting

Inspection Techniques & Tools

• Surface profile gauges
• Dew point meters and environmental monitoring devices
• Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges
• Wet Film Thickness (WFT) combs
• Holiday detectors (low and high voltage)
• Adhesion testing kits including pull-off testing equipment

Safety & Compliance

• Compliance with project specifications and coating system requirements
• Calibration and verification of inspection instruments
• Proper storage and handling of coating materials
• Continuous monitoring of environmental conditions during application
• Documentation and reporting as per QA/QC and client requirements

Inspector Qualifications

• BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector certification
• NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector Level 1, 2 & 3 certifications
• SSPC Coating Inspector certification
• Extensive field experience in industrial coating inspection and corrosion control

Applications

• Storage tanks and pipeline systems
• Offshore platforms and marine vessels
• Structural steel, bridges, and infrastructure projects
• Refineries and petrochemical facilities
• Power plants and industrial assets

Why Choose Our Coating Inspection Services?

AIE delivers reliable and code-compliant coating inspection solutions focused on ensuring coating quality, corrosion protection, and long-term asset durability. Our inspection methodology minimizes maintenance costs, improves operational reliability, and enhances the service life of critical industrial assets.