Lecture of METALogic at the EUROCORR Conference
As a corrosion expertise center, we find it important to share our knowledge, insights and experience regarding corrosion research and investigation. At the European Corrosion Conference EUROCORR our...
View ArticleCorrosion testing: best practices for the pharmaceutical sector
The pharmaceutical industry has distinct needs concerning corrosion prevention that require an integrated approach. In the pharmaceutical field, new processes are developed with strict time...
View ArticleCoating tests: ensure that your coating reaches its full potential
The coating on your installation is essential since it serves several purposes, like protection and aesthetics. But how can you ensure good performance of the coating for your application? It all...
View ArticleAvoiding corrosion: a corrosion study, the answer to SIT/017
It is common sense that safety is an absolute priority in an industrial plant. Looking back at when safety procedures were still in its infancy, there are cases where things went wrong, often with dire...
View ArticleSAE J2334: not just another cyclic salt spray test
You cannot imagine a modern world without coatings. A coating protects our car when it is parked outside and it makes sure that our food does not stick to the pan. Coatings are even used on actual...
View ArticleAcoustic emission: METALogic tests more than 500 LPG tanks for Primagaz
With the arrival of spring and better weather, our test engineers are gearing up for a new testing campaign where hundreds of LPG tanks are scheduled to be tested this year. Every year we test the...
View ArticleCorrosion know-how facilitates the use of hydrogen as the fuel of tomorrow
Fossil fuels are nearing extinctionAs we all know, fossil fuels are finite and experts are working tirelessly to find sustainable sources of alternative energy that will fuel the world of tomorrow....
View ArticleCorrosion testing in additive manufacturing: Laser Cladding Venture explains...
Laser cladding coatings offer numerous ironclad advantages that are in many cases unmatched. In contrast, there are new challenges concerning corrosion. On this subject, we would like to give the floor...
View ArticleADR legislation ensures the safe transport of dangerous substances
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) contains a set of rules that must be followed to transport dangerous chemical substances. In this article...
View ArticleCorrosion problems? You are safe with us.
Preventing and controlling corrosion and coating degradation is easier said than done. It requires knowledge: knowledge about the corrosion and degradation mechanisms to be expected and about the...
View ArticleVacancy Project Engineer Electrochemistry
METALogic offers a wide variety of products and services for investigation and monitoring of material degradation phenomena in general and corrosion in particular. The company was established in 1991...
View ArticleCorrosion under isolation (CUI): FAQ
Corrosion under isolation (CUI) is a phenomenon that affects many industries. We address this problem in a number of articles where our experts seek to clarify CUI. We start with frequently asked...
View ArticlePulsed Eddy Current as a screening technique for Corrosion Under Insulation...
What is Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)?Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a hidden threat that - obviously -occurs under insulation. This is why detection is a challenge. The industry (e.g....
View ArticleOnline course 'Corrosion in Practice' on March 22nd 2022
On 22 March, we will offer the online course 'Corrosion in Practice'. To prevent corrosion, knowledge about the different corrosion mechanisms is needed. The course is illustrated with numerous...
View ArticleRBI: increase safety and avoid costs with more efficient inspections
“Safety first” is the bread and butter of the industrial sector. But where does safety meet other important factors such as cost-efficiency? To answer this question we dedicate a three-part chapter to...
View ArticlePlanning CUI inspections: how does Borealis do it?
In part three of our series on corrosion under insulation (CUI), we take a closer look at planning CUI inspections and how this can also be seen within an RBI (risk-based inspection) context. CUI is...
View ArticleSea-Tank goes beyond VLAREM and adopts RBI with METALogic
In Flanders it is mandatory to have storage tanks for hazardous liquids inspected by a certified environmental expert. According to VLAREM (Flemish regulations on environmental permits), this must be...
View ArticleCorrosion explained in 388 words
Corrosion is part of everyday life. You cross a bridge and notice the red flakes on the steel railing. The culprit? Corrosion. Even the wrought-iron of the Eiffel Tower does not escape it. What is...
View ArticleCoating quality testing: can an electrochemical test replace the neutral...
What are coatings? Organic coatings are widely used as a barrier to protect metal structures from the environment hence to prevent the quick formation of corrosion. However, the coating only does its...
View ArticleMETALogic & TÜV AUSTRIA: joined expertise for an integrated approach
The 16th of July 2019 marks the day when METALogic became part of the internationally operating TÜV AUSTRIA Group. Since we close in on the 4th anniversary of this collaboration, we are going to take a...
View ArticleDamage/corrosion mechanism: flow accelerated corrosion (FAC)
Flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) is an electrochemical corrosion process which causes wall thinning of low-alloy and carbon steel components in steam and feedwater systems. Influencing factorsDuring...
View ArticleMETALogic expands in-house lab with autoclave testing
Starting this autumn, you can rely on METALogic for in-house autoclave testing, allowing us to respond even better to your corrosion questions. An autoclave test allows us to test even at elevated...
View ArticleWe are looking for an enthusiastic lab technician (coatings)
We are looking for an enthusiastic lab technician (coatings) to join our team. In our lab, we perform a mix of routine tests and customized tests. The main objective of the tests is to assess how...
View ArticleWe are looking for a corrosion engineer - no longer current
METALogic offers a wide variety of products and services concerning material degradation phenomena in general and corrosion in particular. The company was established in 1991 as a spin-off company of...
View ArticleSEM-EDX: the ultimate tool in failure analysis for imaging and chemical analysis
Failure analysis is akin to detective work. It requires an arsenal of tools to find exact clues that can lead to the root cause. In the following article, we take a closer look at one of the most...
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