Industrial Paint & Powder articles from December 2001

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from December 2001

Best wishes all around.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
December 1, 2001... This month's "Powder Coating With Collins" will be Bob Collins' last column after more than a decade with the magazine. I want to wish Bob all the best and thank him for his dedicated service. We'll announce Bob's replacement soon. In the...

Coating 2001 goes on. (news watch).
December 1, 2001... The unnerving aftermath of the September 11 attacks did not deter Goyer Management International from putting on this year's Coating 2001 show in Orlando, FL, on Oct. 15-17. "Life has to go on, and business has to continue," says Anne Goyer of...

Corporate rock stars. (news watch).
December 1, 2001... Eight Air Products and Chemicals (Allentown, PA) employees won the first Battle of the Corporate Bands hosted by Fortune magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland). The Difference, a seven-member band plus one sound technician,...

Industry supports september 11 relief. (news watch).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The tragic events of September 11 brought grief to the country, but they also showed the generosity of the American people. Corporations and employees bonded together to donate desperately needed funds and equipment for the afflicted cities....

Companies feel effects of soft economy. (news watch).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The global economic slowdown and uncertainty has affected a number of companies in the coatings industry in recent months. The Valspar Corp. (Minneapolis) announced plans to lay off 5% of its work force, close several industrial-coatings...

Akzo Nobel responds to China's growth. (news watch).(Akzo Nobel N.V.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Akzo Nobel N.V. (Arnhem, The Netherlands) announced another expansion into the Asian market with plans for a new powder coatings plant in China. The facility will be located at the company's joint-venture operation, Akzo Nobel Chang Cheng...

BASF site on EPA's performance track. (news watch).(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... BASF Corp.'s automotive coatings manufacturing plant (Belvidere, NJ) was accepted into the EPA's National Environmental Performance Track, which is designed to motivate and reward excellence in environmental performance. This plant is one of...

Expansion into Asian market. (news watch).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... BASF AG, (Ludwigshafen, Germany) Huntsman Corp. (Parsippany, NJ) and Chinese partners have planned a feasibility study involving the proposed construction of an integrated isocyanates manufacturing facility in Shanghai to supply the Chinese...

PPG shares knowledge with coatings industry. (news watch).(PPG Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... PPG Industries Inc.'s (Pittsburgh) Industrial Coatings Group announced that the Knowledge College Industrial Coatings training program for 2002 will be available to the entire coatings industry. The seminars in electrodeposition, liquid...

Practical handbook for waste treatment. (news watch).(Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Co-founder of environmental consulting firm Woodward & Curran (Portland, OR) Franklin Woodward has written a comprehensive engineering text and reference book on waste treatment titled Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook. Woodward structured...

Arch chemicals Inc. (News in brief).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Arch Chemicals Inc. (Norwalk, CT) acquired two UK-based coatings manufacturers. One is Butler Mabbutt & Wrighton (BM&W), a producer of finishes for wood, plastics and leather. The other is the Industrial Division of Humbrol Ltd., a manufacturer...

CCI thermal technologies inc. (News in brief).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. (Greensburg, IN) announced the opening of a new $3 million Research & Test Center. Both electric and gas-fired infrared technology is incorporated in the 35,000-square-foot facility.

The continuing evolution of powder coatings: Innovative powder applications and equipment that focus on cost savings help the powder coating industry weather a difficult economy.
December 1, 2001... Due to economic affairs in the country and consumer uncertainty, orders for powder coatings and equipment have slowed down and customer spending that had been aggressive has become more cautious. But, the powder coatings industry continues to...

A first for UV-cured powder coatings: Decorative veneer is the first company in North America to test the waters for UV-cured powder coatings for wood. The water's just fine, the company's CEO says.
December 1, 2001... At the Finishing 2001 conference in Chicago earlier this summer, speakers on a panel discussing industry trends voiced their optimism about the future of UV powder coatings. For Decorative Veneer, a supplier of office furniture products made...

A market in transition: The demand for coatings for automotive trim components will decline as molded-in color and film laminate use increases. Coatings used for exterior body panels will grow moderately.
December 1, 2001... North American demand for coatings for plastic automotive components has historically shown strong growth through the 1980s and early 1990s, driven by the strong growth rate of plastic resins. The demand in the late 1990s remained high due to...

Improving applications efficiency: Providing operators with good training can be the most immediate and cost-effective approach to a more efficient finishing operation.
December 1, 2001... Companies can significantly improve their finishing lines' application efficiency by thoroughly training their operators Variables such as equipment setup and maintenance have a significant effect on finish quality, transfer efficiency and...

Roobol on painting. (Q&A).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Why Paint Adhesion Fails We make indoor rowing exercise machines that have two components made out of perforated metal. The equipment is coated with a wrinkle finish. We never seem to be able to achieve consistently satisfactory adhesion...

Powder coating with collins. (Q&A).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Powder Coatings for Wood Can powder coatings be applied to wood products? Yes, they can, but there are several challenges. First, the surface of the wood must be made conductive so that the electrostatic forces will attract the powder...

Coatings R&D notebook. (Q&A).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Coating After Phosphate or Chromate Pretreatment When coating over pretreatments of phosphate or chromate, what factors should be considered? Both of these pretreatments can have a low pH, so there could be an acid residue on the...

Durable and comfortable electrostatic guns. (Paint application equipment).(ITW Ransburg)
December 1, 2001... ITW Ransburg's new line of electrostatic guns was developed to offer durable, rugged and dependable operation without compromising maneuverability and comfort. The DuraLite guns provide reduced weight, ergonomic gun design and optional compact...

Quiet, fast HVLP technology. (Paint application equipment).
December 1, 2001... The VMX (VersaMax Xtended Duty) guns were designed to improve HVLP performance with low cfm, high-quality finish. AccuSpray added a 2hp commercial duty, twin head, oil-less air compressor to its reliable guns to create a quiet, fast and durable...

Innovative dispensing and spray systems. (Paint application equipment).(Mattson HotShot)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The Mattson HotShot precision 2K delivery system offers two innovative systems designed to improve performance while maintaining a cost-effective operation. The technology uses compressed air to consistently deliver paint and activator in a...

Versatile spray system. (Paint application equipment).
December 1, 2001... Nordson Kinetix spray systems can be used with a variety of substrates, coatings and part profiles. Kinetix was designed to optimize electro static power, air energy, fluid pressure and dynamic motion. All of these components of spraying work...

Low cost and high efficiency gun. (Paint application equipment).(Graco's PRO Xs2)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Graco's PRO Xs2 gun combines the benefits of air spray/HVLP and existing electrostatics by enhancing the electrostatic field at the front of the gun for maximum transfer efficiency at lower voltage. The gun was designed as a low-cost...

Airless pump system with low overspray. (Paint application equipment).(SATA air assisted)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The SATA air assisted airless pump system was developed to provide high efficiency with low overspray. It is best suited for large surface applications requiring a high-quality finish. There are 22 nozzles available in sizes and spray angles...

Portable spectrophotometer offers UV and gloss compensation. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... The CM-2600d portable hand-held spectrophotometer performs instant and simultaneous color measurements using adjusted, included or excluded UV and specular (gloss) compensation. The unit features d/8-degree; 52-mm-diameter integrating sphere;...

Powder gun offers quick color change. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... The Sure Coat automatic powder spray gun is air-purge cleanable for fast color change without gun disassembly. Other features include user-adjustable automatic feedback current control to optimize system performance over a wide variety of part...

Customized sample racks for additives. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... A service is available for providing standard and customized sample racks of additives for paint and coatings formulators. Each sample rack contains up to 15 defoamers, dispersants, surfactants and other additives, selected by the customer from...

Unit measures color and gloss. (product innovations).("color-guide gloss" instrument - information on product)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... The "color-guide gloss" instrument determines color and gloss mismatch in a single reading. The lightweight unit takes temperature-independent readings, making it ideal for both quality control and outside weathering studies. The device stores...

Overspray collectors offer high efficiency. (product innovations).(Maxima paint arrestors - information on product)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Maxima paint arrestors are 99.84% efficient, making them ideal for high-volume spray painting applications, including high-solids baking enamels, waterborne coatings, lacquers, stains and sealers. The filters feature a 2-inch micro-filament...

Unit monitors waterborne dryness. (product innovations).(of coatings)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... A battery-operated waterborne coating dryness monitor collects and stores data continually as it passes through the drying process. When the process is finished, an operator connects the monitor to a computer and uploads the information into a...

Blast cabinet cleans oversized parts. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... An extra-large pressure-blast system is available for coatings removal and surface preparation of oversized components and bulky fabrications. The machine has a 72- by 72- by 72-inch work envelope, enabling it to be loaded by forklift, hoist or...

Multi-color touch up. (product innovations).(from RaabeCorp. - information on product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... RaabeCorp. created the Multi-Color Touchup product line to provide custom matched touch-up paints for a variety of industries. The Multi-Color Touch-up line makes it easy to repair a nick or scratch with less material, rather than recoating an...

Strong power supply helps lower operating costs. (product innovations).(Atlas Electric Devices Co.'s fluorescent UV condensation weathering instrument - information on product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
December 1, 2001... The newest Atlas Electric Devices Co. fluorescent UV condensation weathering instrument is the UV2000. It tests the effects of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light on coatings, plastics, pigments, textiles, adhesives, sealants and other...

Waterborne dispersing resin for metallics. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... SMA 1000MA is a waterborne dispersing resin for metallic pigment applications. The resin enables manufacturers to disperse metallic pigments in a pH-neutral system, eliminating the tarnish typically associated with bronze and copper dispersions...

UV tester provides reliable results. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... Fluorescent UV condensation weathering instrument UV2000 tests the effects of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light on coatings and other materials. The unit features a controller with intuitive touch screen display to set up test parameters....

Bench-top oven heats up quickly. (product innovations).(LEB natural convection oven)
December 1, 2001... The LEB natural convection bench-top oven offers high-quality thermal processing for laboratory and production applications. The oven heats to 400[degrees]F. The heater generates quick heat-up and covers the entire base of the chamber. A...

Rotary atomizer improves TE. (product innovations).
December 1, 2001... The Aerobell 33 rotary atomizer provides high rotational speeds and delivers excellent atomization of all coatings. The bell features a serrated edge and unique bell design that allows for excellent control of paint flow, rotational speeds and...

Understanding energy efficiency. (web watch).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 2001... Industry uses more than one-third of all the energy in the United States, according to the U. S. Department of Energy. Energy efficiency is a common goal among manufacturers striving to cut costs, eliminate environmental hazards and preserve...