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12 POWDER COATING, September 2016 These standards combine elements of the existing standards for dry abrasive blast cleaning with elements of the 2012 SSPC/NACE waterjet cleaning stan- dards. The definitions of cleanliness for the steel surface immediately following wet abrasive blast cleaning are identical to the definitions in the five dry abrasive blast cleaning standards. However, be- cause water is used to convey the abra- sive onto the surface, a layer of flash rust will form on the cleaned steel as the water evaporates. Due to the varied tolerance of coatings for the presence of flash rust on the sur- face, contractors must know the maxi- mum permissible level of flash rust that may be present on the steel immediately prior to the application of the protective coating, as well as how to assess how much flash rust has developed. The WAB cleaning standards define four levels of flash rust: no flash rust, light flash rust, medium flash rust, and heavy flash rust. These definitions are based on the extent to which the flash rust ob- scures the underlying steel substrate, the ease with which it can be removed by wiping with a cloth, and the amount of material that appears on the cloth after the surface is wiped. The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI), Taylor Mill, Ky., has honored members for service and dedication and installed its 2016- 2017 Officers and National Board members. CCAI is a nonprofit techni- cal and professional association that provides information and education on surface coating technologies worldwide. CCAI's highest honor, the James F. and David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award, went to John Sudges of Mid- west Finishing Systems. Sudges re- ceived the award for his years of dedica- tion and service to CCAI. Each year, CCAI chapters recognize a user and supplier member for their year- long service and dedication to their re- spective chapter. The 2015-2016 Chapter Award winners are: Central States Chapter — Frank Laster, A-1 Paint Powder and Sandblast, and Todd UPDATE:People Lanquist, Chemetall; Las Vegas Chap- ter — Tony Sclafani, AR Iron LLC, and Sercy Spears, Coral Chemical Co.; Northern Illinois Chapter — Jack and Dennis Walters, Acme Finishing Co. Inc., and Bruce Bryan, CCAI; South- ern California Chapter — Shivie Dhillon, Sundial Powder Coating, and Hugo Cambron, PPG Industries; Twin Cities Chapter — Ted Schreyer, Associated Finishing, and Doug Van Duyne, DuBois Chemicals; West Michigan Chapter — Rich Saddler, Abcor Industries, and Tom Farring- ton, Henkel Corp.; and Wisconsin Chapter — Lee Van Buskirk, Metal- craft of Maysville Inc., and Mark L a V a l l e y , Northern Coatings & Chemical. CCAI also announced its National Board of Directors Officers and Board Members for 2016-2017. CCAI is very fortunate to have the leadership of the following individuals: Ron Lum, Coral Chemical Co., president; Bill Oney, American Finishing Resources, vice president; Duane Fudge, Chemetall, treasurer; and Kevin Coursin, Engi- neered Finishing Systems, recent past president. In addition to the officers, serving on the National Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 year will be: Shivie Dhillon, SunDial Powder Coatings, Southern California Chapter; Jim Gallagher, Harley Davidson, Wisconsin Chapter; Kevin Irving, AZZ Galvanizing, Iowa/Central Illinois Chapter; Loren Keene, Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg., Cen- tral States Chapter; Dan Labrecque, Tiger Drylac USA Inc., West Michigan Chapter; Todd Luciano, Products Fin- ishing, Greater Cincinnati Chapter; Jim Malloy, Kolene Corp.; Katie McGov- ern, Hubbard-Hall Inc.; Ron McMa- hon, Sherwin-Williams Co., Northern Ohio Chapter; Tony Sclafani, AR Iron L L C , L a s V e g a s C h a p t e r ; M a r k Walsworth, Nordic Ware Inc., Twin Cities Chapter; Sam Woehler, George Koch Sons LLC; and Tim Milner, JIT Powder Coating, Twin Cities Chapter. Serving as Ex-officio Board members are: Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings & Chemicals, Wisconsin Chapter, and Bob Warren, retired, West Michigan Chapter.