The SpecDoctor predicts how long a coating will last
The SpecDoctor™ predicts how long a coating will last
Keywords: Coatings technology
The SpecDoctor Dynamic Specification Generation Tool from ICI Paints Devoe High Performance Coatings Brand represents a major breakthrough in the difficult process of choosing the appropriate high-performance coating system for a particular environment. As a tool, it simplifies the system-selection process and answers the question: How long will my coating system last (service life)?
As a foundation, the SpecDoctor Tool first uses climatic data from 30,000+weather stations across the country using proprietary software. Building on this foundation, the SpecDoctor Tool then factors in various air pollutant species that contribute to acid rain and atmospheric pH. Factor in various atmospheric electrolytes and the SpecDoctor Tool estimates the corrosion potential of the macro environment to generate a SpecDoctor corrosion potential level, SD-1 through 4. This corrosion potential level is then neatly tied directly to US postal zip code locations.
During the dynamic specification creation process, users answer several simple questions such as zip code, desired colour, desired gloss and service life to first major maintenance of the coating system. Service life is expressed in three different categories, 2-6 years, 7-14 years or greater than 14 years. The SpecDoctor Dynamic Specification Generation Tool can then provide either a snapshot (mini) specification or a CSI (full) format specification. Visit the web site www.specdoctor.com for more information.
