Industrial Paint & Powder articles from December 2005

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from December 2005

Something extra.(Editor's view)
December 1, 2005... BNP Media, the publisher of Environmental Design+ Construction, is pleased to present you with Industrial Paint & Powder magazine, one of Environmental Design+Construction's sister publications. Those of us at Industrial Paint & Powder know...

Dow receives inaugural polyurethane innovation award.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Alliance for the Poly-urethanes Industry (API) presented The Dow Chemical Company with the first ever Infinite Possibilities of Polyurethane Innovation Award. Dow Chemical was recognized for its unique use of polyurethane in Great...

Wood coatings offer longer guarantee.(NEWS WATCH)
December 1, 2005... Patagonia, a manufacturer of high-end and exotic wood flooring, credits Lord Corp., a maker of coatings technology for the surfaces, panels and flooring industries, with its ability to offer a 25-year guarantee for its products. Located...

California Polytechnic State University.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Polymers and Coatings program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif., is offering a short course on Polymers and Coatings Science on Feb: 6'10, 2006. The one-week course will cover many aspects of coating and...

RadTech.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... RadTech, the association for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology, has been recognized for Excellence in Advancement of Air Pollution Technology, at the 17th Annual Clean Air Awards by the South Coast Air Quality Management...

Powder coatings for the architectural market: other parts of the world have been using powder for architectural applications for more than 30 years, and the positive results and track record have been growing everyday. Read on to find out how the powder evolution is generating a U.S. revolution.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... The demand for powder coatings is growing in the U.S. architectural market. Until recently, liquid coatings have been used for the coating of architectural aluminum extrusions in the United States. Historically, was not considered for several...

Windsor metal finishing goes green: read about how one custom coater in Florida applies powder rather than liquid coatings to its architectural line, helping to keep the environment cleaner and greener.
December 1, 2005... The "Green Building Movement" has been moving steadily across the country and has been gaining momentum internationally as well. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a coalition of leaders in the building industry that have banded...

Architectural glass.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Vistacool Azuria glass is a subtly reflective, color-enriched architectural glass that imparts a luminous aqua-blue appearance while transmitting high levels of daylight. In a one-inch insulating glass unit with a clear inboard lite,...

Energy-efficient coatings.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2005... ULTRA-Cool coatings offer high reflectivity in a full range of colors for cooler interiors and lower energy costs. Trade names include Flouroprint[TM]; Fluoroceram[R] PVDF: PanelGuard[TM] SP: ULTRA-Cool[R] cool roof coatings; and UltraMet[R]....

Color alliance.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2005... Pantone Inc., a global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, and 3form Inc., manufacturer of eco-friendly resin-based materials, announced a strategic alliance. Under the agreement, 3form...

Translucent building systems.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... These highly insulating, diffuse-light transmitting fenestration products offer super-insulating qualities for heating/cooling and lighting costs savings, according to the company. Kalwall is formed by permanently bonding, under heat and...

Metal architectural products.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Company offers architects and designers a single resource for metal building products with a comprehensive line of rook wall and floor systems for new and retrofit commercial construction projects around the world. The company believes in...

VOC-compliant industrial coatings.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2005... Company offers a range of VOC compliant industrial coatings as well as Sierra Performance no-odor, zero VOC Coatings. Trade names include Concrete Saver: Industrial Choice; Noxyde; Rust-Oleum High Performance; and Sierra Performance Coatings....

"Green" coatings.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Sherwin-Williams Stores Div)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Green solutions include E-Barrier[TM] Reflective Coating, which reflects radiant heat to increase thermal comfort in both summer and winter. Easy to apply to the underside of attic roof decking, E-Barrier reduces heating and cooling cost....

Building solutions.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Green Products LLC)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Company offers a line of environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient building solutions. Its Environmental Liquid Membrane System (ELMS[TM]) is a line of environmentally friendly membranes designed for roofing, masonry and metal restoration...

Architectural coating systems.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2005... Company manufactures a full line of energy saving, 100 percent acrylic, roof and architectural coating systems designed for virtually any substrate. Trade names include AQUATHON[TM]; Canyon Tone Stain[TM]; DIATHON[TM]; ROOFMATE[R]; and...

One-part epoxy coating.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... TS 100 is a silicone-base epoxy ester single component epoxy, reinforced with alkyd and urethane to produce a film that remains exceptionally hard and flexible at the same time. The coating is designed to self-level, inhibit rust, provide...

Dust collection of dyes and pigments.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
December 1, 2005... A long time manufacturer of dyes and pigments that are used for the tinting and coloring of leather products has developed a three-year plan to improve the air quality and reduce the amount of airborne dusts in their grinding, mixing and...

Cure options for conversion to powder.(ON THE FINISHING LINE)
December 1, 2005... We are considering a conversion from our current 2k polyurethane paint to powder coating to reduce VOC and waste disposal. We have some very large steel parts (4' x 5' x 25') and some that are very small (3" x 4"). The gauge of the metal is...