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Explore BrandSafway’s Technical Seminars and Specialty Services

August 6, 2024 MATCOR Leave a comment

Industrial Specialty Services Technical Seminars

BrandSafway seminars provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills across a wide range of topics. Each seminar includes a 1-hour educational session, a tour, and lunch. MATCOR-specific seminars offer specialized training in cathodic protection and rectifier management:

Cathodic Protection 101: An introduction to cathodic protection, its principles, techniques, and its application in preventing corrosion. This seminar is perfect for those new to the field or looking to refresh their knowledge on preventing corrosion in various structures.
Rectifier School: Comprehensive training on rectifier operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for effective cathodic protection systems. This seminar is ideal for corrosion technicians responsible for impressed current rectifiers.
AC Interference and Mitigation: A detailed introduction to AC interference and mitigation for engineers and corrosion professionals, focused on practical theory and solutions.

For a full list of BrandSafway’s technical seminars, click here.

To request a lunch and learn seminar, please email matcorsales@matcor.com or call Lisa Porter at 215-327-3002.

BrandSafway’s Specialty Services

At BrandSafway, we pride ourselves on being the leader in industrial specialty services, offering unparalleled expertise and the largest fleet of scaffolding and access equipment in North America. In addition, MATCOR maintains the largest fleet of construction equipment for cathodic protection projects. Whether your project is large or small, our innovative solutions and dedicated team are here to ensure you meet any challenge safely and efficiently.

As part of BrandSafway, MATCOR specializes in providing advanced corrosion protection, including cathodic protection and AC mitigation solutions. Explore our brochure to learn about how BrandSafway and MATCOR can support your unique needs with industry-leading services and equipment.

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For more information, to ask a question, or schedule a seminar, please contact our team of corrosion experts. We will respond by phone or email within 24 hours. For immediate assistance, please call +1-215-348-2974.

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MATCOR Successfully Completes Tank CP Project In Mexico

May 25, 2022 MATCOR Leave a comment

JA Electronics explosion-proof rectifiers for tank CP project in Mexico.

MATCOR recently completed a significant tank CP project in the Mexican port city of Altamira along the Gulf of Mexico. The project consisted of design, detailed engineering, supplying materials, providing installation supervision, and commissioning and testing the systems upon completion of the installation for nine above-ground storage tanks.

Tank CP Project Utilizes Linear Anodes

The cathodic protection system utilized MATCOR’s SPL Linear Anode Concentric Ring tank system that consists of individual, factory assembled, and tested anode segments. This approach facilitates a simple installation that does not require cutting, splicing, or joining anode assemblies in the field. The anode rings utilize a redundant anode cable feed system that assures reliability. This cost-effective solution protects the bottom of tanks on projects across the United States and around the globe.

Explosion Proof Rectifiers

MATCOR also supplied customized explosion-proof oil-cooled rectifiers (pictured above) for each of these tanks from our sister company, JA Electronics. These rectifiers are used in Class 1 Div 2 hazardous areas. Additionally, cast aluminum Class 1 Div 2 junction boxes were also manufactured and supplied by JA Electronics.

Click below to get a quote for your tank CP project, or learn more about MATCOR’s cathodic protection solutions.

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6 Things to Look for in a CP Rectifier

June 22, 2021 MATCOR Leave a comment

The AC/DC transformer cathodic protection rectifier is a relatively simple and highly reliable piece of equipment that is a proven workhorse in the cathodic protection industry.

In the short time since our parent company BrandSafway acquired JA Electronics, we’ve learned a lot from them about how they build the best CP rectifier in the corrosion industry.

A lot of little things add up to a big difference between a merely good CP rectifier or a best in class rectifier.

And these little things don’t really add to the unit’s cost. In some cases, they are both best in class and lower cost.

JA Electronics recently published an article entitled Building the Best Cathodic Protection Rectifier. Here are the top 6 things they recommend if you want the best cathodic protection rectifier at the best price:

A marine grade aluminum case
Color coded engraving and wiring
Thoughtful layout for ease of use and long life
Left side maintenance door for simplified access
A modular bridge diode assembly for easy troubleshooting
Brass solder lugs for reliability

To get in touch with our team of cathodic protection experts for more information, to ask a question or get a quote, please click below. We will respond by phone or email within 24 hours. For immediate assistance, please call +1-215-348-2974.

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