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Coating Evaluation  Services

More reliable processes and assets better protected against corrosion.

EIS and Spectral NDTs for coatings evaluation


Understanding the importance of an adequate characterization and conservation is the key factor when working with historical artwork and heritage. SFTec is specialised in portable handheld spectroscopy solutions for the Conservation and Heritage sector.


Our portable FTIR instrumentation combined with Artificial Intelligence solutions provide academics and conservators alike an unprecedented opportunity to analyze precious and fragile artefacts, artwork and exhibits using non-invasive and non-destructive analysis techniques where the object is placed. 


SFTec is able to help researchers across Europe analyze color in ancient sculptures, characterize pigments in manuscripts and improve monitoring of cultural heritage objects.


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Complex Data Assessment

Machine Learning algorithms can quickly analyze large amounts of multi-source data to identify or compare spectral data and chemical fingerprints of coatings and components.

These algorithms can automatically detect and classify defects or anomalies and predict potential material failures for predictive maintenance.

Innovative 
& cool NDTs

Portable Non Destructive Testing (NDTs) provides a wide range of benefits including on-site inspections, increased efficiency, and cost savings.

By utilizing real-time data, inspections can be completed quickly and accurately, without the need for time-consuming lab tests.

Tools
Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools provide speed, accuracy and precision in digital inspection and coating evaluation services.

Our customized tools can quickly identify issues without the need for human interpretation, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of human error.

The benefits of our approach


The use of digital evaluation with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) provides several benefits for coatings inspection, including: 

Comprehensive analysis

The combination of EIS and FTIR provides a comprehensive view of the coating's condition, including its electrical and molecular properties.

Non-destructive testing

EIS and FTIR provide information on the coating's integrity and performance without damaging the coating.

High accuracy

Both EIS and FTIR provide precise measurements, allowing for accurate assessment of the coating's condition and performance.

Multiple parameter analysis

EIS can measure several important electrical parameters such as impedance, capacitance, and resistance, while FTIR can identify molecular changes and degradation.

Improved data analysis

The digital nature of EIS and FTIR allows for improved data analysis, making it easier to identify performance trends and issues over time.

Time-saving

EIS and FTIR testing is faster than traditional methods and can be automated, saving time and increasing efficiency.

SF25+ Innovative Inspection & Monitoring Programs


Our monitoring services integrates the processes of selection and characterization of the anti corrosive coating with installation, production, and operation requirements, being the ideal choice for those applications where coating durability is required to meet the rest of the design criteria of desired service life (20-25 years). This monitoring takes place throughout the coating life cycle (SF 25+)


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Our monitoring process in four easy steps

SF C+

Coatings Characterization

SF I+

Installation Certification

SF E+

On-Site Evaluation

SF 25+

Characterization and classification of assets. Intervention decisions supported by AI

Coatings Characterization

Too often the coating evaluation procedures specified during the development phases of a project are limited to panels prepared in laboratories with controlled conditions and tested under specific salt spray cycles, ignoring the different application variables during the installation process which are the root cause of a large percentage of process quality deviations and future coating failures.

Our coating characterization program includes NDTs on a wide range of application variables and real service conditions, pushing the boundaries of the coating specification window and providing essential information to generate a reliable coating performance database.


​R & D 
Speed up

Speeds up your R+D activities by providing a better evaluation and future performance prediction tools.

Sele​ction
Confirmation

Confirms substrate compatibility and suitability of the selected coating for specific service conditions.

Database 
generation

for fast and accurate analysis in future field measurements (both installation or maintenance).

Installation Certification SF I+

A correct installation is critical to fulfill manufacturer specification and service requirements. Coating application works are usually monitored and certified by traditional methods (mostly based on visual testing). Those testing techniques do not provide proper information to fully evaluate coating application.


Our cutting-edge approach I+ using unconventional technology NDTs field measurements of the protective layer during installation (together with C+) ensures coating and application quality; and it will predict, identify and mitigate potential application problems (which may be unnoticeable by traditional inspection methods and will compromise future paint service) at an early stage before it is too late.


Quality
Assurance

SF I+ Installation Certification reduces uncertainty about the performance of coating application contractors. By improving painting works supervision:

  • bad practices or unseen errors are reduced
  • additional material and labor costs for reworks not foreseen in the initial budget are minimized
  • extension of manufacturing periods is avoided
  • installation reliability is increased
Cost
minimization

Installation Certification SFI+ minimizes future cost overruns for repairs or full replacement during or after the warranty period, identifying and predicting potential problems at an early stage before it is too late.

Premature corrosion failures due to coating defects are minimized as the integrity of the coating is fully characterized, increasing the lifetime of the coating and the profitability of the assets.

Warranty 
confirmation

Warranty problems due to poor coating conditions or discharge of responsibilities are minimized, since it is possible to know if coating has been installed fulfilling the specifications.


Damage and Integrity Evaluation SF E+

Anti-corrosion coatings on marine structures suffer premature failures or show defects that may lead to failure. When any of those defects appear, it is essential to set actual damage and its extension so that appropriate measures can be taken and works are not oversized or problems underestimated.Damaged coating evaluation using SFTec unconventional NDTs in regular or single inspections provides accurate and relevant information essential for a suitable survey of the coating integrity.​

Uncertainty 
reduction

 SF E+ obtains accurate information on the coating condition and provides useful assessments to decision makers, reducing uncertainty about coatings integrity.

Early 
Maintenance

SF E+ Evaluations allows to anticipate early maintenance actions by identifying premature failures which are not noticed by using traditional testing and visual inspection techniques.

Damage 
quantification

Deterioration degree and scope of repairs to be carried out are duly quantified, allowing better maintenance decisions and reducing costs and dry-dock times since only the necessary resources  are invested.

Digital Data-Driven evaluation tool for coatings


SFTec released our innovative digital data-driven evaluation tool for coatings DIGICOAT, utilizing advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) technology and machine learning (ML) algorithms.


By combining Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques, our tool provides precise and comprehensive analysis of coating performance and properties. With the power of ML algorithms, our tool can quickly analyze and interpret vast amounts of data, providing accurate and reliable results for coating evaluation.


This technology is a game-changer for the coatings industry, offering a more efficient, cost-effective, and accurate method for evaluating coating performance.


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