Technical service is an important part of the marketing of surface coatings and there is an increasing need for control of surface preparation and application of coatings, especially during large projects. The best coatings available are liable to premature failure if they are not carefully and properly applied.
The roles of the Technical Service Inspector are many but can be summarized as follows:
Berger Technical Services Representatives carry a full set of equipment to ensure that the necessary tests can be performed on site. These tests enable a customer to have the confidence that the conditions are suitable for the application of the coating that have been purchased and that the coating has been applied at the correct film thickness. There are many tests that are performed including: