What is a FROSIO inspector? A brief introduction

A FROSIO inspector is a certified professional in the field of surface inspection and protective coating. FROSIO (The Norwegian Professional Council for Education and Certification of Inspectors for Surface Treatment) offers globally recognized certifications for inspectors working in the field of corrosion protection and surface preparation. The main task of a FROSIO inspector is to ensure quality and compliance with standards in the coating and protection of surfaces.

Duties of a FROSIO inspector:

1. Surface preparation and cleaning: Checking surfaces for cleanliness and suitability for coatings.

This includes identifying and documenting contamination, rust and old coatings.

2. Coating testing: Monitoring and testing of applied coatings for thickness, adhesion and uniform distribution.

This may require the use of coating thickness gauges, tensile adhesion testers (adhesion testers) and other special measuring devices.

3. Visual inspection and defect detection: Visual inspection of surfaces and coatings to identify and document defects such as blistering, cracking, peeling and other defects.

4. Reporting: Prepare detailed inspection reports that document all identified deficiencies, deviations, and recommended corrective actions. Reports are often required for quality assurance and to demonstrate compliance with standards.

5. Communication and collaboration: Working closely with clients, engineers and other professionals to ensure that requirements and specifications are met. This includes attending meetings and advising on best practices and techniques.

Why are FROSIO inspectors so important?

FROSIO inspectors play a critical role in ensuring the longevity and reliability of coatings, especially in industries such as oil and gas, marine and construction. Their expertise helps prevent costly damage from corrosion and other surface problems.

The most important inspection instruments for FROSIO inspectors

FROSIO inspectors require and use a variety of specialized inspection instruments to perform their tasks efficiently. These include:

• Coating thickness gauges: These devices measure the thickness of coatings and ensure that the coatings meet specifications. High-quality testing devices of this type are the DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 coating thickness gauge for metal substrates according to ISO 2178 / 2360 / 2808. PosiTector 200 for non-metal substrates, as well as the PosiTest PC Powder Checker, an Ultrasonic, non-contact uncured powder thickness gage.

mtv messtechnik offers the complete range of necessary measuring instruments. The most important other devices include:

Moisture meters: Meters such as the DeFelsko PosiTector DPM dew point meter according to ISO 8502-4 and the PosiTector DPM-L dew point data logger measure the dew point and moisture content of substrates to prevent coating defects due to inadequate surface preparation.

Visual inspection instruments: These include inspection mirrors, microscopes or endoscopes for a detailed visual inspection of the surface condition.

Corrosion testing equipment: Corrosion measuring instruments to assess the degree of corrosion resistance of coatings and substrates.

Using our equipment, FROSIO inspectors can, for example, accurately assess surface quality, check coating quality and ensure the durability and performance of protective coatings.

Information on the requirements for self-testing according to DIN EN 1090 as well as instructions for self-testing according to DIN EN 1090 can be found here!