Help translate “exposed unpainted machined equipment surfaces”

It seems that protective paint is being applied here. I remember there was a GB coating specification that dealt specifically with terminology; the original poster might want to look for it.

Therefore, the exposed, unpainted surfaces of machined equipment need to be cleaned and dried, and then treated with a suitable, approved compound that can provide an effective protective coating lasting for at least 24 months. It’s more or less the literal meaning; see if it’s useful.

This post was last edited by bamboobamboo on 2009-11-11 12:25. Technical explanation: Generally, a good protective coating should be able to provide long-term protection for machining equipment well beyond 24 months. This refers to all exposed, unpainted, mechanically processed surfaces of equipment that, in the absence of protective paint, also need to be treated with a permitted compound after being cleaned and dried; as a result of this treatment, a protective layer is formed on these surfaces (which is not permanent but provides protection for at least 24 months).

All exposed surfaces of the painting and finishing equipment must be clean, dry, and thoroughly treated with a suitable compound that will provide an effective protective layer lasting for 24 hours

The confusion in understanding arises because the original text uses two different terms in sequence (highlighted in red): unpainted (not painted), and an effective protective coating (a valid protective coating). I personally agree with this view: coating – a layer applied to something; paint – the liquid used for coloring surfaces. A coating is a layer of dry paint applied to the surface of an object, while paint is a liquid contained in a container. Material suppliers use the term \"paint\" for both coatings and varnishes. For more information on the differences between coating and paint, see http://www.1x1y.com.cn/mutual/forum_topic.jsp?id=260 :handshake

In other words, rust must be completely removed before painting.

This post was last edited by bamboobamboo on 2009-11-13 11:14. Echo: Your understanding is correct – in this sentence, “an effective protective coating” means “a type of effective protective layer” (whereby a coating refers to a dry film layer formed on the surface of an object). Another very important use of Coating is as a noun referring to “paint”; just like Paint, Coating can also be a liquid contained in a container. Your statement that \"material suppliers use the term ‘paint’ for both coatings and paints\" is inaccurate, as there is a difference between Coatings and Paints. The more posts you cited regarding the difference between coating and paint, at http://www.1x1y.com.cn/mutual/forum_topic.jsp?id=260, were written by laypeople and are not accurate. When I have some free time, I’ll post another thread to discuss in detail the differences between Coating and Paint and share that information with everyone. (A few years ago, when Nippon Paint began creating the position of Technical Director and recruiting globally, I was one of the top candidates; so perhaps I can be considered an expert qualified to discuss the differences between \"Coating\" and \"Paint\" in English, and \" Coating \" and \" Paint \" in Chinese.) All exposed, unpainted, mechanically processed equipment surfaces must be cleaned, dried, and thoroughly treated with an appropriate amount of a approved type of compound, which will provide an effective protective coating for a minimum of 24 months. All exposed, unpainted, mechanically processed equipment surfaces need to be cleaned and dried first, after which they should be treated thoroughly using an appropriate amount of a compound that has been approved for use. This treatment will form an effective protective film layer on these surfaces, with a protection period of at least 24 months.

Before painting the equipment, its outer surface is cleaned and dried, after which it is subjected to chemical protection treatment in accordance with standard specifications, to form a protective layer that provides effective protection for at least 24 months. For reference only!

It seems like you’re being too pedantic; the meaning is already quite clear. In an English translation, sticking strictly to the literal words is completely wrong. Painting something means applying a coating to it. Of course, you can also choose not to paint it, and instead use gold plating or other types of coatings

I suggest that the original poster take another look at the surrounding text; this compound may provide you with various options – some surfaces don’t necessarily require painting, while others need to be oiled instead.