Applications of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges in Utilities Industry

Overview

The utilities industry encompasses a wide range of services and companies that provide essential public services related to the distribution and management of resources such as water, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications. These services are crucial for the functioning of societies and economies, as they support residential, commercial and industrial activities.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s coating & material thickness gauges are sometimes referred to as thickness measurement devices, surface coating gauges, material thickness testers, coating thickness meters, material gauge devices, thickness inspection tools, surface measurement instruments, material coating analyzers, film thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement devices, substrate thickness gauges, paint thickness testers, non-destructive thickness gauges, coating inspection tools, metal thickness gauges, substrate measurement devices, corrosion measurement tools, non-invasive thickness gauges, material coating profilers and ultrasonic thickness gauges.

GAO Tek’s coating & material thickness gauges have the following applications in utility industry:

Pipeline Inspection and Maintenance: In GAO, coating thickness gauges are used to assess and monitor the thickness of protective coatings on pipelines. This is crucial for preventing corrosion and ensuring the structural integrity of pipelines used in the transportation of natural gas, oil, or water.
Water Infrastructure Management: GAO, in water utilities, these gauges help measure the thickness of protective coatings on pipes and tanks, ensuring the longevity and reliability of water distribution systems. This is essential for preventing leaks and maintaining water quality.
Power Plant Maintenance: GAO’s Coating thickness gauges are employed in power generation facilities to monitor the thickness of protective coatings on various components, such as pipes, tanks, and structural elements. This aids in preventing corrosion and maintaining the efficiency of power generation equipment.
Structural Monitoring in Energy Facilities: GAO Tek’s utility structures like electrical towers and substations, material thickness gauges play a role in assessing the condition of structural elements. This helps identify potential weaknesses and ensures the longevity and safety of these critical components.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance: GAO’s utilities industry, particularly in the telecommunications sector, these gauges are used to measure the thickness of coatings on communication towers and infrastructure, helping to prevent corrosion and maintain the structural integrity of these installations.
Waste Management Facility Equipment: GAO Tek’s coating thickness gauges can be applied to assess the condition of equipment in waste management facilities, such as tanks and containers. Regular monitoring helps prevent corrosion and extends the lifespan of these assets.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure: In GAO, the context of renewable energy, coating and material thickness gauges are utilized to monitor the condition of components in solar and wind energy installations. This contributes to the reliability and durability of renewable energy infrastructure.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying With Utilities Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s coating & material thickness gauges comply or help our customer comply with the industry standards such as:

ISO 2808:2019
ASTM D7091
NACE SP0188
SSPC-PA 2
ASTM E376
ISO 2064:2017
ISO 19840:2017

Complying With Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s coating & material thickness gauges comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

GAO Tek’s coating & material thickness gauges comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Transport Canada
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Provincial and Territorial Authorities

Case Studies of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges in Utilities Industry

Coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes called as thickness measurement devices, surface coating gauges, material thickness testers, coating thickness meters, material gauge devices, thickness inspection tools, surface measurement instruments, material coating analyzers, film thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement devices, substrate thickness gauges, paint thickness testers, non-destructive thickness gauges, coating inspection tools, metal thickness gauges, substrate measurement devices, corrosion measurement tools, non-invasive thickness gauges, material coating profilers, and ultrasonic thickness gauges.

Here are some practical examples of using coating & material thickness gauges in utilities industry:

Early detection of thinning coatings and potential corrosion spots allowed for prompt intervention, preventing the escalation of corrosion-related issues.

The data collected from the gauges facilitated a predictive maintenance approach, enabling the utility to prioritize and optimize coating repairs and replacements based on actual conditions rather than a fixed schedule.

By addressing potential corrosion risks in a timely manner, the utility company increased the lifespan of its pipeline assets, reducing the frequency of major repairs and replacements.

The implementation of advanced monitoring technologies helped the utility company stay in compliance with regional environmental and safety regulations, enhancing its standing with regulatory authorities.

The gauges successfully identified areas with insufficient coating thickness, allowing the utility company to prioritize maintenance and recoating efforts.

The real-time monitoring capabilities of the gauges facilitated early detection of corrosion spots, enabling prompt intervention to prevent further deterioration.

By integrating the gauge data with a predictive maintenance model, the utility company optimized its maintenance schedule, reducing downtime and operational disruptions.

Proactive maintenance and targeted recoating efforts resulted in significant cost savings compared to reactive, emergency repairs.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the utilities industry.

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Use of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges With Leading Software And Cloud Services in Utilities Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s coating & material thickness gauges with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

PosiTector Software by DeFelsko
Elcometer Inspection Software
NOVOTEST UT-1M Analysis Software
Olympus NDT Inspection II Software
GE Inspection Technologies Ultravision Software
CoatMaster by Fischer Technology
Sigmacoat by Sigma Test & Research Centre
PCE Instruments Thickness Meter Software
PaintTest by Defelsko
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
IBM Cloud Analytics
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in utilities industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Accenture
Capgemini
Cognizant
Infosys
Wipro
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
EY (Ernst & Young)
Booz Allen Hamilton
MHP – A Porsche Company
Leidos
Black & Veatch
West Monroe Partners
Quanta Technology
Burns & McDonnell
IBM Canada
Wipro Canada
Cognizant Canada
Infosys Canada
HCL Technologies Canada

GAO Has Many Customers in Utilities Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the utility industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the utilities industry.

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in utility industry: