Industrial Paint & Powder articles from April 2000

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from April 2000

Stop, Reflect and Reboot.
April 1, 2000... "I've had a horrible day," said a coworker who was incredibly frustrated at a series of computer crashings and error messages. Helpless at being able to fix her problems, I could only sympathize. Computers are supposed to make our lives...

Techno-, Nature-based Colors Emerge in Automotive Topcoats.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... The 48th annual vehicle-color popularity survey from DuPont Automotive (Troy, MI) reflects the emergence of "techno-colors," such as silver, and nature-based colors, including warm browns and cool blues. The emotional impact of black and...

BASF Completes Acquisition of Morton Industrial Coatings Business.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... BASF Corp. (Mount Olive, NJ) has completed its acquisition of the Morton Industrial Coatings business from Rohm and Haas Co. (Philadelphia). The BASF Industrial Coatings business will be based in Batavia, IL, and will be part of the company's...

Companies Form Alliance for Powder Booth Distribution.(Sames Corp.'s contract with JBI Spray Booths)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Sames Corp. (Franklin Park, IL) has entered into a strategic alliance with JBI Spray Booths (Osseo, WI). Under the agreement, JBI will manufacture the Sames line of powder coating booths, which include the ProTouch and SoftTouch units. JBI...

Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Changes Name.(Oakite Products Inc. becomes Chemetall Qakite)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Oakite Products Inc. (Berkeley Heights, NJ) has changed its name to Chemetall Qakite to reflect its partnership with parent company Chemetall GmbH (Frankfurt, Germany). Oakite has been part of the Chemetall Group for nearly a decade. The...

National Paint and Coatings Association.(initiates Safety Award Program)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The National Paint and Coatings Association (Washington) has kicked off its Safety Award Program. The purpose of the program is to provide data on the safety record of the coatings industry, which NPCA uses as evidence of the industry's...

Powder Coating Institute.(finances industrial finishing and polymer science students)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... For the sixth year, the Powder Coating Institute (Alexandria, VA) has donated money to benefit industrial finishing and polymer science students, as well as curricula and academic programs related to powder coating. The funds, totaling...

California Polytechnic State University.(is funding research of pyrolysis gas chromatography of powder coatings)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo, CA) will use its share of the funds to support students as they work on a research project to develop methods for the pyrolysis gas chromatography of powder coatings and as they study...

Purdue University.(offers grants to coatings manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) plans to provide "mini-grants" to small manufacturers investigating a conversion to powder coating. Students would take part in the research at the school's Coating Applications Research Laboratory.

Eastern Michigan University.(offers scholarships)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) will fund scholarships for polymer and coating technology majors.

University of Southern Mississippi.
April 1, 2000... The University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS) will apply PCI funding to research on UV-curable powder coatings for exterior applications, infrared curing of powder coatings and the use of agricultural-based solid reactive powder...

North Dakota State University.
April 1, 2000... At North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND), the funds will be used to expand the research on cycloaliphatic polyesters, with plans to cross-link these polyesters with TGIC. Dr. David Bauer, a senior staff technical specialist in the...

Chemcoaters LLC.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Chemcoaters LLC, a new company formed by Chicago Steel(Gary, IN), is installing an alkaline-cleaning and coating-application line for metal coils at its new 80,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Gary steel plant.

EPA Shuts Down Web Site for Inspection.
April 1, 2000... The EPA Web site (www.epa.gov) was shut down for nearly two days starting Feb. 17 as a result of a Congressional request for the agency to take a closer look at its security measures against hackers. Most of the site was soon back online...

EPA Begins Paint Waste Listing Determination.
April 1, 2000... EPA is currently in the process of determining whether to classify paint production waste as "listed" hazardous waste. To make the decision, EPA sent out information collection request questionnaires to 250 paint production facilities....

Rule Affecting Metal Finishers Becomes Law.
April 1, 2000... The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act is now law. With its signing by the president on March 1, the first part of EPA's National Metal Finishing Strategic Goals Program has now been implemented. The final rule is intended to help...

EPA Draft Details U.S. Global Warming Emissions.
April 1, 2000... U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 0.5% from 1997 to 1998, according to a draft report released by EPA. Emissions rose from 1,827 to 1,834 million metric tons of total emissions, including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide,...

EPA to Release Summarized Input on Public Information Policy.
April 1, 2000... EPA'S Office of Environmental Information and the Environmental Council of States have released the final summary of proceedings from a Nov. 15 to 16 stakeholder meeting on the agency's public information policy. Meeting participants provided...

Pennsylvania Helps Out Small Businesses.
April 1, 2000... In an attempt to move toward its goal of cleaning up its environment, Pennsylvania has awarded nearly $150,000 in loans to help four small businesses prevent pollution and conserve energy. The loans are from the Pollution Prevention...

Coatings Company Looks to Untangle Web With OneSource.
April 1, 2000... * With an estimated 19.4 million Americans -- or 10% of all adults in the United States -- having shopped online during the past holiday season, it comes as no surprise that coatings companies are taking a closer look at their...

Finishing Upgrades Mark a New Neon for DaimlerChrysler.
April 1, 2000... The introduction of a full-body powder primer is just one enhancement to the finishing process at the Belvidere (IL) Assembly Plant. DaimlerChrysler has taken some illuminating steps to improve the paint job for its Neon automobile. The...

Improved Coating Processes Hold Promise for Automotive Finishers.
April 1, 2000... Advances in coating technologies have the potential to be both environmentally and economically friendly. The motivation for innovation in today's business environment is survival. Even the smallest process improvements are viewed as a...

Range of Painting Improvements Results in Class-A Finish.
April 1, 2000... Broan-NuTone is employing an old-fashioned work ethic to make sure its not-so-new high-solids and E-coat lines deliver the best possible finish. Broan-NuTone LLC (Hartford, WI) has displayed a knack for making manufacturing decisions...

Applying Powder on the Big, the Bad and the Bulky.
April 1, 2000... A farm-equipment manufacturer powder coats parts that weigh as much as 3,700 pounds. Bigger has not always meant better when it comes to powder coating. Most finishing experts recommend using a liquid finish for large parts because the...

Whirlpool Enjoys the Spoils of Coating Coils.
April 1, 2000... Timing is everything--especially when a company attempts to switch to a prepaint finishing method in only a couple of months. The timing was right for Whirlpool's La Vergne (TN) Div. in 1998. The company decided to introduce new models...

ROOBOL ON PAINTING.
April 1, 2000... Check Ground Wire Insulation Thank you for your response to my question regarding loss of electrostatic wrap during humid weather (December 1999). Poor housekeeping on the paint-pot isolation stand and accumulated paint on the spray gun...

POWDER COATING WITH COLLINS.
April 1, 2000... Maintaining Correct Relative Humidity The humidity in our powder room should be from 40 to 60%, but it has dropped to 15%. What problems will this cause with powder and the application? Although powder contains very small amounts of...

COATINGS R&D NOTEBOOK.
April 1, 2000... The Best Plasticizers What additives will plasticize a coating but not readily leave the film? Typical plasticizers include dialkyl phthalates, dialkyl esters of aliphatic diacids, phosphate esters such as tricresyl phosphate and...

Paint Machines Are Easy to Clean and Maintain.
April 1, 2000... The IRB 5640 TopPainter features a simple mechanical transmission and minimal moving parts. Paint regulation and distribution equipment is located in the beam and is easily accessible for maintenance and color changes. The axis design allows...

Infrared Ovens Provide Even Heat.
April 1, 2000... This line of infrared ovens comes equipped with a reflector that provides uniform heat for finishing applications. The ovens are suitable for accelerating curing on automotive interior plastic components and drying basecoats and clearcoats on...

Waterborne Primer for Automotive Plastics.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... AquaPrim ACT-PW 500 waterborne polyurethane primer/surfacer is suitable for use on automotive plastics, particularly thermoplastic olefins and polypropylenes. It can be applied with air-assisted, airless, HVLP or conventional handguns. The...

Spray Gun Has Ergonomic Design.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Model 144E handheld electrostatic spray gun features an internal cascade-mounted handle for good balance and operator comfort. Two-, three- or four-finger triggers are available. Three fluid tip sizes and two air caps are offered. The...

Batch Burn-Off Ovens Are Pollution-Free.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Batch burn-off ovens remove paint, powder coatings, epoxies, lacquers, urethanes and other organic or inorganic compounds from a variety of parts. The ovens reduce labor costs and minimize environmental impact.

Viscometer Tests Small Samples.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... ViscoLab 400 laboratory viscometer measures samples less than 1.5 milliliters at ambient temperatures and displays readings on two LEDs. A piston-style electromagnetic sensor with RTD provides accurate and repeatable measurements over a range...

HVLP Gun Features Compact Design.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Model 2100 Turbo-Coatair automatic HVLP gun can be used in stationary, reciprocator and robotic installations. All fluid-wetted parts are stainless steel, and packing and seals are Teflon, enabling the gun to be used with automotive and...

Cleanrooms Made for Easy Cleanup.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Insulated environmental rooms for paint and powder finishing are constructed with smooth steel-faced panel walls for easy cleanup. Standard rooms are 16- to 18-feet high inside and feature roof designs that can support HVAC systems, carry...

Floor and Grate Cleaner Is Compact.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Spin Jet Model 36-9900-15A floor and grate cleaner combines the cleaning power of ultra-high-pressure water with a 2,500 rpm rotational speed in a lightweight, compact unit. The 122-pound aluminum body, hard rubber wheels and handles for...

Coating Thickness Gauges Are Nondestructive.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The 700 Series coating thickness measurement instruments measure nonmagnetic coatings over magnetic substrates, nondconductive coatings over conductive substrates and electroplated nickel over magnetic substrates. The microprocessor-driven...

Mixing Systems Come Fully Assembled.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... These 55-gallon industrial liquid mixing systems come completely assembled and include an explosion-proof motor, up to 12 drum holders and a drum dolly. The mixers are fully calibrated and factory tested. Suitable for mixing paints, slurries,...

Presaturated Wipers Stop Cross-Contamination.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Prosat Custom presaturated wipers prepare surfaces prior to painting. Presaturated with a choice of solvents, including isopropyl alcohol, naphtha and acetone, the wipers eliminate cross-contamination and reduce defects. They are available in...

Metering Systems Offer Safety Features.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The PK2 and PK3 component metering systems come with positive-displacement rotary cavity pumps, which offer universal chemical compatibility and eliminate valves and shaft seals. A pressurized and cooled enclosure with pressure interlock...

Ovens Clean Powder Coated Hooks, Racks.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... GO-Series ovens clean powder coated line components, fixtures, hooks, baskets, trays, trees, racks, grates, hangers and reject parts. Since the heat source is in the refractory firebox under the load cart, the parts are protected from...

Coating Thickness Testers Are Wireless.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The LZ-200W and LZ-330W handheld, wireless coating thickness testers employ electromagnetic and eddy-current principles for measuring nonconductive coatings on ferrous and nonferrous substrates. Tests made on the production line, even at...

Oxidizers Abate VOCs.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Thermal recuperative oxidation systems can be custom-built for VOC abatement on specific coating lines. Heat exchangers, designed to 83% thermal efficiencies, increase the temperature of process gasses before they flow into a central...

Software Verifies Paint Cure Process.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... BakeChart add-on software for Oven Tracker XL is capable of generating and storing hard copy specification charts for analysis. Time-at-temperature data can be calculated and reported against the BakeChart, eliminating data transfer and...

Thickness Gauge Has Specialty Probes.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The PosiTector 6000 Series coating thickness gauge is available with inter-changeable probes for measuring specific applications. Probes for measuring coatings to 250 mils and right-angle probes for measuring inside diameters and other...

Maskants Meet Customer Requirements.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The line of masking materials includes caps, plugs and tapes in standard and custom sizes. Custom precision-molded and die-cut parts are available in small prototype to large production runs. Masking products can be manufactured specifically...

Finishing Systems Fit Individual Needs.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Complete coating lines for the automotive as well as general finishing industry are available. Powder lines can include electric monorail, power-and-free and skid conveyorized] systems. Services include concept development, design,...

Paint Arrestors Hold More Overspray.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Paint Pockets overspray arrestors hold five times more overspray than conventional filters. Benefits include an 80% reduction in filter changes and cost savings on disposal fees.

Modular Wall Systems Offer Flexibility.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Modular wall systems for paint and finishing system enclosures are easy to modify, expand or relocate as production line requirements change. Nonprogressive construction allows quick changes without disturbing adjacent panels or ceiling....

HVLP Gun Integrates Baffle.(Jet/K NR-95 HVLP pressure-feed gun)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The Jet/K NR-95 HVLP pressure-feed gun uses patented airflow technology for efficient performance. An integrated baffle provides good misting and even material distribution. Available nozzle sizes range from 0.5 to 2 millimeters. Special...

ID System Provides Reliability.(automatic reader/label-identification system)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... This automatic reader/label-identification system uses infrared sensors to send bit pattern information attached to individual conveyor carriers to automotive paint shop control systems. The system's steel labels are specifically designed to...

Gauge Measures Thickness Without Contact.(CPC-48 thickness gauge)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The CPC-48 thickness gauge measures wet film and powder coating thickness without contact to the surface. The unit uses real-time, touchless technology for process control immediately upon application. Benefits include higher quality finishes...

Maskants Resist High Temperatures.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... A line of masking materials includes vinyl dip-molded and silicone injection-molded caps, tips, plugs and custom-molded masking items. Various tapes and disks made of silicone, polyester and Kapton materials are available for use in painting,...

Catalytic Oxidizers Last Longer.
April 1, 2000... Regenerative catalytic oxidation systems reduce fuel consumption, lower operating temperatures, lower N[O.sub.x] and CO emissions and reduce maintenance costs. A base metal oxide catalyst provides high VOC destruction efficiency over a long...

Control Module Regulates Airflow.(digiflow control module)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The Digiflow control module manages the speed of powder particles in the air hose by continuously monitoring and regulating airflow. Controlling the powder output at each gun and maintaining a constant airflow rate for precise distribution...

Infrared Heaters Cut Drying Time.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... High-density electric infrared heaters are used to dry paint and powder coatings. Units offer rapid heating rates, thermally processing the coating in a compact oven. The modular heaters come in support structures with power-control equipment.

Rust Inhibitor Prevents Corrosion.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Kalgard 94 waterborne rust inhibitor provides corrosion protection over ferrous surfaces. Good barrier properties make the coating suitable for harsh applications, such as engine mounts and external parts susceptible to corrosion. The...

Filters Offer Performance Stability.
April 1, 2000... The Stabilizer line of filtration products is specifically engineered for E-coat applications. Stabilizer 2000 spiral-wound ultrafiltration membranes yield extended life and performance stability. Stabilizer ED tubular anolyte cells offer...

Stripping Process Is 99% VOC-Free.
April 1, 2000... A synthetic soap hot strip process will strip cured paint, powder and electrocoat from steel, aluminum, zinc die-cast, brass and plated surfaces and nonferrous substrates. The stripper is 99% free of VOCs, solvent-free, nonacidic, noncaustic...

Thickness Gauge Performs Multiple Tests.
April 1, 2000... The Fischerscope MMS coating thickness measurement system combines multiple test methods in one unit. A choice of probes allows the user to measure coating thickness using the magnetic induction, eddy-current, beta backscatter or a...

Paint Robots Speed Application.
April 1, 2000... The P-145 robot and P-200 paint system offer fast acceleration and high-speed operation to the automotive, general manufacturing, automotive component and watercraft industries. The P-145 features six axes of motion, large envelope and...

Fluidized Bed Cleans Metal Parts, Fixtures.
April 1, 2000... This fluidized bed safely cleans metal parts and fixtures by removing organic paints and powder coatings. The combined application of heat and mechanical action breaks down and removes the coating. Parts are submerged in the fluidized bed,...

Gauge Works With Ferrous, Nonferrous Substrates.
April 1, 2000... The 345 MKII coating thickness gauge measures coating on ferrous and nonferrous materials. The unit offers both integral and separate probes. The pocket-sized gauge is available in two-, four- or nine-key configurations. Features include 1%...

Coveralls Stay Particle-Free.(Laser Serge cutting technique)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The Laser Serge cutting technique produces laser-fused garment edges that do not unravel or exhibit loose fibers. Even after multiple washings, Laser Serge coveralls, hoods and boots remain particle-free. A range of standard products is...

Concentrators Improve Operating Efficiency.(rotor concentrators)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... Rotor concentrators use hydrophobic zeolites on HoneyCombe rotors to concentrate VOCs into a small air stream before sending them to an abatement device, reducing operating costs by as much as 90%. The concentrators can be integrated with...

Drying System Controls Humidity.(coating processes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The Rapid Dry system uses air circulation and dehumidification to accelerate and maintain moisture removal from coatings or to speed drying of parts after pretreatment. The no-heat process reduces coating degradation and airborne...

Hose Fittings for Paint Applications.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... These stainless-steel hose fittings are designed for fluid manifolds that connect robotic, automatic spray gun and automatic rotary bell equipment to piping work and fluid control panels. The line of hose barb and nut-type connectors...

Ovens Designed to Match Many Uses.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... The Advanced line of one-piece welded-frame ovens can be built for curing, baking, preheating and drying. Bench, cabinet, conveyor, walk-in, truck-in and tunnel oven designs are offered. The electric, natural gas or LP gas ovens operate in...

Environmental Rooms for Powder Coating.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... The DDC control system in these environmental rooms ensures temperature control within one degree and humidity control within 2% for powder coating operations. The rooms feature steel construction, with full ceilings that protect against...

Metalizer Coats Molded Parts.
April 1, 2000... The Press-Side 3000 rapid-cycle metalizer applies thin metal coatings on injection-molded parts for reflectivity, EMI/RFI shielding and decoration. The 30-inch diameter chamber is suitable for metalizing mutiple units or substrates during a...

Fluid Bed Concentrator Helps Remove VOCs.
April 1, 2000... This fluidized bed concentrator uses adsorber/desorber technology to concentrate VOCs and air toxics. The system can achieve flow volume reduction ratios to as high as 10,000 to 1. Unit sizes range from 200 cfm to over 100,000 cfm, with final...

Gauge Works on Ferrous, Nonferrous Substrates.
April 1, 2000... The QuaNix 7500 coating thickness gauge measures coatings over ferrous and nonferrous substrates. The unit can be used as an integral probe or with an external probe for hard-to-reach areas. Specialty probes, including right-angle probes for...

Program Manages Chemical Supply Chain.
April 1, 2000... The Link Sourcing service helps users control their chemical supply chain from procurement through disposal. The program is customized to users' needs and can include information on product procurement, inventory management, process...

Filtration Products for Spray Booths.
April 1, 2000... This line of spray booth filter supplies includes intake filters an d diffusion filter medium, as well as paper and polyester paint overspray collectors. Customized filter products can be designed, engineered and manufactured for large-volume...

Chemicals Clean and Phosphatize.
April 1, 2000... This line of surface-treatment chemicals is suitable for the automotive wheel, coil coating, aerospace and general manufacturing industries. The line includes alkaline cleaners, iron and zinc phosphates, chrome and nonchrome treatments,...

Oxidizer Combats VOCs, HAPs.
April 1, 2000... Re-Therm RL regenerative thermal oxidizer controls VOCs, HAPs and odors from industrial process exhaust streams. The preengineered oxidizer is suitable for airflow rates to 60,000 scfm. Multiple modules can be used for higher-volume exhaust...

Custom Coater Handles Product Variety.
April 1, 2000... Custom coating application services are available, including powder, E-coat and blank-line coating. The company coats parts, components and finished products for the automotive, appliance and general metals industries.

Conversion Coating Works on Multi-Metal Substrates.
April 1, 2000... Bonderite 1090 amorphous conversion coating treats multi-metal substrates and steel. It replaces iron phosphate to help eliminate heavy metals and side fluoride additions from pretreatment. Benefits include reduced sludge production and good...

Vacuum Withstands Harsh Environments.
April 1, 2000... CatVac Lynx portable vacuum withstands harsh industrial environments. Steel, heavy-gauge aluminum and ABS construction prevents corrosion and denting. A two-stage filter system includes a primary PTFE-coated cartridge filter and a secondary...

Dryers Maximize Moisture Removal.
April 1, 2000... Hi-Temp noncycling refrigerated compressed-air dryers eliminate the need for aftercoolers, separators and drains. Designed for high inlet air temperature environments, the dryers maximize moisture removal with low-velocity, low-pressure drop...

Air-Assisted Spray Gun Is Compact, Lightweight.
April 1, 2000... Automatic air-assisted spray gun atomizes coatings at pressures to 4,000 psi. The compact, lightweight spray gun and manifold are suitable for flat-line or reciprocating applications. The gun features a block design with a separate spray head...

Spray Booth Design Captures VOCs.
April 1, 2000... The recirculating spray booth for liquid coatings is designed for 100% VOC capture, 90% reduction in air exhaust and heated air makeup, and particulate removal down to 5 microns. The system is suitable for manual and automatic paint spray...

Orange, Yellow, Red Pigments Available.
April 1, 2000... New pigments include 1334 opaque orange 34; 2883 opaque yellow 83, an opaque red-shade yellow; and 2162 azo yellow 62, a red-shade yellow with excellent heat stability. A medium-shade naphthol is offered in 1523 naphthol red 23.