Aaron Raath Joins Coatings Talk Livestream: How Pipeline Coatings and Cathodic Protection Work Together: Why the Coatings-to-CP Handoff Matters Part 2 of 2 The short answer: On most pipeline projects, the coating goes on early and cathodic protection (CP) is installed near the end. The handoff between those two stages is where problems often…
Aaron Raath Joins Coatings Talk Livestream: How Pipeline Coatings and Cathodic Protection Work Together: The Role of Coatings vs. CP Part 1 of 2 The short answer: On a buried or submerged pipeline, the coating is the primary barrier against corrosion, and cathodic protection (CP) is the backup that protects the steel wherever the…
From Magic to Measurable Data: The Future of Cathodic Protection It is time to start pairing decades of hands-on field experience with the data and monitoring tools that make performance provable. For most of its history, cathodic protection has run on instinct. Experienced technicians could read a system by feel — a hunch here,…
Aaron Raath Joins Coatings Talk Livestream: The State of Cathodic Protection in 2026 Cathodic protection has quietly kept critical infrastructure standing for decades — but the field is changing fast. Cathtect USA President & CEO Aaron Raath sat down with Jim Kunkle on the Coatings Talk Livestream to talk through what’s shifting in…
From South Africa to Space: The Story Behind Cathtect USA When corrosion failure simply isn’t an option, experience matters. Here’s where ours comes from. Some companies are built in boardrooms. Cathtect was built in the field. The story of Cathtect USA doesn’t start in Florida or on a U.S. government job site —…
Understanding Stray Current Stray current and the importance of AC mitigation is the study of Electrical influences and mitigation of unwanted electrical current that flows through buried metallic structures such as pipelines, storage tanks, and other infrastructure. If uncontrolled, it can accelerate corrosion, compromise structural integrity, and create safety hazards for workers and the public.…
What is a fault condition? A fault condition in an electrical system occurs when there’s an unintended path for current to flow, typically due to a short circuit between conductors or between a conductor and ground. This can happen due to various reasons, including: Short circuits: Direct contact between live wires or between a live…
Introducing NotHot™ Magnetic Test Lead Attachment: A Safer Solution for Pipeline Wire Attachment Are you concerned about the inherent risks associated with conventional approaches to wire attachment on buried metal pipelines? Troubled about potential heat damage or safety hazards in high-risk environments? Look no further than the innovative NotHot™ Magnetic Test Lead Attachment—a game-changer in…
Understanding Anodes for Cathodic Corrosion Protection: A Comprehensive Guide Corrosion is a naturally occurring process that can cause significant damage to metal structures, leading to costly repairs and replacements. However, with the right protection and preventative methods, we can significantly slow down and halt this process. One such method is cathodic protection, a technique that…
The Role of Magnesium Drive-In Anodes in Solar Panel Applications In the realm of solar energy, pilons, buried stanchions and metallic post installations. the efficiency and longevity of the infrastructure are paramount. One of the lesser known yet critical components in safeguarding the durability of solar panel systems is the use of cathodic protection,…
