Applications of Coating and Material Thickness Gauges in The Transportation and Warehousing Industry

Overview

The transportation and warehousing industry is a crucial sector that encompasses the movement of goods and people and the storage and management of products in transit. This industry is pivotal in facilitating the efficient flow of goods and services throughout the supply chain.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes referred to as surface coating measurement devices, material thickness measurement tools, coating thickness testers, substrate thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement instruments, film thickness gauging devices, material coating inspection tools, thickness profilers, surface finish measurement devices, protective coating thickness meters, paint thickness gauges, layer depth measurement instruments, thin film thickness testers, material overlay gauges, metal thickness measurement tools, paint film depth testers, non-destructive thickness gauges, film build measurement devices, layer thickness inspection tools, and material covering thickness meters.

Furthermore, GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are further grouped into: 

aircrafts, automotive, auto power-off function, two point calibration, data logging, handheld, high precision, multiple mode, non-destructive, non-magnetic, rugged, ultrasonic, wide measurement range, wired, and wireless. 

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges have the following applications in the transportation and warehousing industry:

• Vehicle Maintenance: GAO coating and material thickness gauges are used in the transportation sector for inspecting the thickness of protective coatings on vehicles, including airplanes, ships, trucks, and railcars. This ensures that coatings are within specified tolerances to resist corrosion and maintain structural integrity.
• Shipping Container Inspection: GAO Tek warehousing and maritime shipping segments, these gauges are employed to assess the thickness of protective coatings on shipping containers. Regular inspections help prevent corrosion and ensure the containers meet international shipping standards.
• Rail and Track Maintenance: GAO’s transportation, gauges are utilized to measure the thickness of protective coatings on railway tracks and components. This aids in identifying areas that require maintenance or re-coating to prevent wear and extend the lifespan of rail infrastructure.
• Aircraft Maintenance: GAO coating and material thickness gauges play a crucial role in inspecting the thickness of coatings on aircraft components, ensuring that they meet safety and performance standards. Regular maintenance based on these measurements contributes to aircraft longevity.
• Warehouse Infrastructure: GAO Tek warehouses, these gauges are applied to assess the thickness of protective coatings on storage racks, shelving units, and structural components. Maintaining the integrity of coatings is vital for preventing corrosion and ensuring the longevity of warehouse infrastructure.

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Systems in The Transportation And Warehousing Industry Utilizing Coating And Material Thickness Gauges  

Here are some popular systems in the transportation and warehousing industry using coating and material thickness gauges:   

Building Maintenance and Safety System: 

• Campus Guard: Campus Guard software integrates with coating and material thickness gauges to monitor building integrity in educational institutions. It assesses the condition of structural components such as walls, roofs, and support beams, identifies areas with deteriorating coatings or materials, and schedules maintenance or renovation projects. 
• Safety Net EDU: Safety Net EDU software offers safety management solutions for educational campuses. It analyzes coating inspection data, identifies potential hazards or structural weaknesses, and provides recommendations for safety measures or building upgrades to protect students, staff, and visitors. 

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Solution: 

• Lab Shield: Lab Shield software utilizes coating and material thickness gauges to maintain laboratory equipment in educational settings. It measures material thickness on equipment surfaces, detects signs of corrosion or wear, and schedules preventive maintenance or replacement of lab instruments to ensure functionality and safety. 
• Lab Care EDU: Lab Care EDU software offers laboratory equipment management solutions based on coating inspection data. It tracks equipment condition reports, identifies performance degradation patterns, and assists educational institutions in implementing equipment maintenance plans to support academic research and experimentation. 

 Infrastructure Assessment and Renovation Platform: 

• Edu Struct: Edu Struct software integrates with coating and material thickness gauges to assess infrastructure conditions in educational facilities. It evaluates coating thickness on bridges, walkways, and outdoor structures, identifies areas requiring maintenance or repair, and facilitates infrastructure renovation projects. 
• Campus Renew: Campus Renew software offers infrastructure renovation solutions for educational campuses. It analyzes coating inspection data, prioritizes renovation needs, and generates renovation plans to enhance campus aesthetics, functionality, and safety for students and staff. 

 Athletic Facility Maintenance Management System: 

• Athlete Guard: Athlete Guard software utilizes coating and material thickness gauges to maintain athletic facilities in educational institutions. It inspects coating thickness on gym floors, bleachers, and equipment, identifies wear or damage, and schedules refurbishment or replacement activities to ensure athlete safety and facility functionality. 
• Sports Safe EDU: Sports Safe EDU software offers athletic facility safety solutions based on coating inspection data. It monitors facility condition trends, identifies risks of injury or equipment failure, and provides recommendations for maintenance or upgrade actions to support athletic programs and events. 

Art Studio Equipment Preservation Solution: 

• Art Preserve: Art Preserve software integrates coating and material thickness gauges to preserve art studio equipment in educational institutions. It measures material thickness on easels, tables, and storage racks, detects signs of corrosion or deterioration, and implements maintenance or conservation measures to protect art assets and ensure their longevity. 
• Studio Care EDU: Studio Care EDU software offers art studio equipment management solutions based on coating inspection data. It tracks equipment condition histories, identifies conservation needs, and assists educational institutions in implementing art asset preservation strategies to support artistic education and creativity. 

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

Complying With Government Regulations

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

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, particularly from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines.
• ASTM International standards.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

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

• Transport Canada regulations.

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).

• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) guidelines.

• Standards Council of Canada standards.

• Provincial regulations.

• Environmental and safety regulations 

Case Studies of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges in the Transportation And Warehousing Industry

Coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes called surface coating measurement devices, material thickness measurement tools, coating thickness testers, substrate thickness gauges, layer thickness measurement instruments, film thickness gauging devices, material coating inspection tools, thickness profilers, surface finish measurement devices, protective coating thickness meters, paint thickness gauges, layer depth measurement instruments, thin film thickness testers, material overlay gauges, metal thickness measurement tools, paint film depth testers, non-destructive thickness gauges, film build measurement devices, layer thickness inspection tools, and material covering thickness meters.

Here are some practical examples of using coating and material thickness gauges in the transportation and warehousing industry:

A state transportation department in the Northeast employs coating thickness gauges to assess the integrity of protective coatings on bridge structures. Regular inspections help identify areas requiring maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

A railway company in the region uses material thickness gauges to measure the wear and tear on railway tracks and components. This proactive approach allows for timely maintenance, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the longevity of the rail infrastructure.

A steel manufacturing facility in the Midwest integrates material thickness gauges into its conveyor belt system. Regular measurements help assess the wear on conveyor belt coatings, allowing for timely replacements and minimizing downtime in material transportation.

An international airport in the Midwest utilizes coating thickness gauges to inspect protective coatings on aircraft hangars. Regular assessments contribute to the maintenance of infrastructure and compliance with aviation safety standards.

A shipping company operating a fleet of vessels in the South employs material thickness gauges to assess the condition of coatings on ship hulls. Regular inspections contribute to preventive maintenance, reducing the risk of corrosion-related issues.

A utility company in the South uses material thickness gauges to monitor the integrity of coatings on natural gas pipelines. Regular inspections contribute to preventing corrosion and ensuring the safety of gas transportation.

An offshore oil rig operator on the West Coast employs material thickness gauges to monitor the integrity of protective coatings on underwater pipelines. Regular inspections contribute to preventive maintenance and ensure the safety of oil transportation.

A high-speed rail operator in the West incorporates coating thickness gauges to assess the condition of protective coatings on rail infrastructure. This helps prioritize maintenance efforts and ensures compliance with safety standards.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as the top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the transportation and warehousing industry. Articles about related industries are given below:  

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Use of Coating And Material Thickness Gauges With Leading Software And Cloud Services in The Transportation And Warehousing Industry

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

• Elco meter Inspection Software
• Defusco Posit Ector Software
• Olympus NDT Inspection Ware
• Fischer Datacentres
• Proce Equip Live
• Cygnus DIVE SmartLink Software
• Hitachi High-Tech Science View Software
• Electrophysics Mini Test 700 Series Software
• NOVOTEST UT-1M Software
• PCE Instruments PCE-CT 28 Software
• GE Inspection Technologies Right Rax Thickness Monitoring Software
• Hitachi OpenClose Software

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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 located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide 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 the transportation and warehousing industry. we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

• Accenture
• Deloitte
• Capgemini
• Cognizant
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Infosys
• DXC Technology
• Wipro
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• Atos
• NTT Data
• CGI
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• PwC
• Accenture Federal Services
• Leidos
• Northrop Grumman
• BAE Systems
• Lockheed Martin
• General Dynamics Information Technology
• ManTech
• Raytheon Technologies
• L3Harris Technologies

GAO has Many Customers in The Transportation And Warehousing Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the transportation and warehousing industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the transportation and warehousing industry. Articles about related industries are given below:  

Supply Chain and Logistics Industries

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in the transportation and warehousing industry:

• FedEx Corporation
• United Parcel Service (UPS)
• CSX Corporation
• Norfolk Southern Corporation
• A. Duie Pyle
• YRC Worldwide Inc.
• JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
• XPO Logistics
• Crowley Maritime Corporation
• Con-way Freight
• Old Dominion Freight Line
• Matson, Inc.
• Estes Express Lines
• Forward Air Corporation
• R+L Carriers
• Saia, Inc.
• NFI Industries
• PBF Logistics LP