Corrosion Control
CONSULEX® is a licensed engineering firm that focuses solely on corrosion control. With over three decades of experience in varied industry markets, CONSULEX® has a broad knowledge base with a concentrated scope of services that will provide the most cost-effective solution to our clients. Our engineering approach to corrosion control is founded on sound engineering design principles, industry experience and technical merit. We approach design decisions with a thorough understanding of existing conditions, client requirements and available resources.
Condition Assessment
Prior to making decisions on how to best protect our clients’ assets, a thorough assessment completed by one of CONSULEX®’s Protective Coatings Specialists help determine what repairs are appropriate. Complete knowledge of an asset, obtained through visual and technology-driven condition assessments, ensure that our clients make the best decisions with their maintenance dollars.
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Years in Business
Materials and Process Design and Engineering
Selecting the right corrosion engineering solution, using coatings, inhibitors, cathodic protection, or another option, is paramount to the success of a maintenance project. CONSULEX® works with clients, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure the correct materials are applied in the correct manner to help ensure success of any maintenance project.
Standards and Specifications
Extensive involvement in industry trade organizations, such as NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, ensures that CONSULEX® is a leader in the development of the most current and relevant standards. As a result, client specifications are up-to-date and specifically suited for their needs.
Laboratory Testing and Analysis
Knowing the coating products present on an asset and any hazardous materials it may contain (that may trigger regulatory compliance criteria) prior to making maintenance decisions, is key to the success of a coating’s maintenance project. CONSULEX® works with a network of laboratories to develop a completeunderstanding of a client’s asset before making recommendations.
Hazardous Paint Consulting
Paints containing RCRA 8 metals or other hazardous materials require special consideration when encountered. CONSULEX®’s extensive experience with these materials helps our clients make sound decisions about these complex issues.
Materials Performance Analysis
The service life of a coating material is imperative information for a client when determining how best to protect their assets. CONSULEX®’s long history in the corrosion industry and cooperation with coating manufacturers and past clients help ensure that the right materials are chosen every time.
Research and Development
CONSULEX® works closely with coating manufacturers, providing feedback to help improve products and processes in order to maximize service life of protective coating products.
Failure Analysis
Learning from the past is imperative to ensuring that mistakes aren’t repeated in the future. CONSULEX®’s corrosion professionals have the knowledge and experience to determine why a coating project was not successful and how to turn it into a success.
Expert Testimony
CONSULEX® employs industry leaders capable of objectively assessing coating project failures and presenting evidence if a client is ever in the unfortunate position of having to go to litigation to settle a dispute.
Underwater Inspection
CONSULEX® has a team of experienced divers and underwater equipment to perform underwater inspection of assets. This capability saves clients time and money by removing the need to drain water from facilities to get an understanding of existing conditions.
Cathodic Protection Assessment and Design
Providing protection of underground or submerged assets using cathodic protection (CP) gives clients the ability to meet all of their corrosion protection needs using one company. CONSULEX® provides Cathodic Protection Specialists as part of the Corrosion Engineering team to ensure that all aspects of a corrosion control and maintenance plan are addressed.
