Industrial Paint & Powder articles from July 2003

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from July 2003

A perfect finish stars with Spectra.(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... White Knight Engineered Products Inc Spectra garments from White Knight are specifically designed to create a strong, breathable barrier. Overspray stays out. Debris stays in. And there's never been a more comfortable garment for paint...

A new attitude. (Editor's View).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... In May, the Powder Coating Institute held its annual meeting. I came a way with some very interesting news and a new attitude, We were treated to the harsh statistics related to the powder coating industry and the general state of U.S....

Green solvents to post healthy gains through 2007. (News Watch).(Industry Overview)
July 1, 2003... Demand for solvents is projected to increase 1.3% per year to 11.2 billion pounds in 2007, representing a considerable improvement from the previous five-year period, when solvent usage declined slightly. While demand for conventional solvents...

New ASTM designations for hot-dip steel sheet. (News Watch).(American Society for Testing and Materials )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... ASTM has released requirements for two new designations for hot-dip-zinc- or zinc-iron-alloy-coated sheet. The new designations--solution hardened steel (SHS) and bake hardened steel (BHS)--are available in five grades, with minimum yield...

Technologies to prevent paint defects in composites developed. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Automotive Composites Alliance (ACA) reports that the industry has developed two new technologies that will help eliminate defects on plastic composite body panels, particularly those made from sheet molded composite. One is a UV-cure...

Toyota chooses Perception for nine paint lines. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Toyota Motor Corp. has installed a Perceptron paint-quality measurement system on nine paint lines in Japan and Europe over the last 18 months, Perceptron (Plymouth, MI) announced. An additional system was shipped to Japan late last year for...

Dow Chemical Co. (News in Brief).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Dow Chemical Co. has announced the startup of production at the company's 41,000metric-ton-per-year epoxy resin plant in China. The facility will produce solid epoxy resins for use primarily in powder coatings, solid solution epoxy resins...

The economy and debt collection. (Infocus).
July 1, 2003... Don Reynolds, founder of 21st Century Forecasting, and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez, founder and president of AIR Management Group Inc., spoke at the PCI annual meeting in May. Reynolds' company focuses on global demographic, economic, business...

An American icon turns.
July 1, 2003... The parking lot in front of the GM Bowling Green plant's main entrance in western Kentucky, which produces one of America's greatest Automobiles--the Corvette--is restricted: Corvettes only. That's the first indication of how seriously folks in...

A bigger slice of the pie: as designers try harder to dazzle customers with color, they will increasingly turn to metallic powders. There are important differences in how those powders are made.
July 1, 2003... A metallic powder coating is defined as a coating that produces a metallic, sparkle, pearlescent or glitter appearance. Metallic coatings contain special-effect pigments, such as aluminum, bronze, zinc, stainless steel and pearlescent micas....

Pigments--more than just a pretty color: second of two parts.
July 1, 2003... Pigment technology combines physics, chemistry and chemical engineering to provide a lot more than color, and suppliers are pushing the boundaries to meet industry needs. Matting agents The most common method for adjusting the gloss...

Automotive coatings: past, present and future.
July 1, 2003... Will the sealer stage in pretreatment become a thing of the past? Will the growth of waterborne primers outpace powder? Will the requirement for a primer coat disappear? Two coatings professionals discuss the possibilities. Last fall, PPG...

Temperature profiling is heating up.
July 1, 2003... New systems are providing much broader analysis capability, improving quality assurance, productivity and process control. One of the most significant breakthroughs has been the introduction of real-time monitoring. Temperature profiling...

Roobol onpainting.
July 1, 2003... For Young Readers I am doing my senior year (grade 12) Chemistry ISU on the synthesis of paint and I have a few questions. Are there many very different processes for the manufacturing of different paints, or are there a few basic steps...

Powdercoating.
July 1, 2003... I work at a powder coating shop in Oklahoma. We have had a consistent problem with a particular part we are coating. The part is approximately 180 thick hr p/o steel. I am getting some pin holes through the coating in the bend radius. It seems...

Coatings R&D notebook.(pH in waterborne coatings)
July 1, 2003... The Importance of pH in Waterbornes What effects does the pH have in a waterborne coating? The pH will have a major effect on several properties of a coating. Most waterborne coatings are formulated at a pH between 7.5 and 9, though...

Environmental Rooms brochure. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Every PPI Environmental Room is custom tailored to meet the requirements of every manufacturing situation. PPI meets the changing needs of the industry, providing the most cost effective solutions. PPI conducts comprehensive in house load...

Offline/inline sifters. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The VORTI-SIV Division of MM Industries in Salem, Ohio manufactures a full range of gyratory inline and offline sieves for powder coating separation and reclamation. Highlighted is a two-page technical bulletin on our center or side-discharge...

The OptiTronic[TM] ensures accurate and repeatable performance for automatic guns. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The new OptiTronic[TM] Control Unit provides improved process control through accurate and repeatable settings that deliver consistent results every time. Precise, digital control of powder delivery, voltage and current provides maximum...

Flameless RETOX[TM] RTO Oxidizers. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Adwest's RETOX RTO Oxidizers provide proven, cost effective VOC Compliance from spray booth, paint and varnish manufacturing, coating and paint/wood finishing processes. RETOX RTOs are shop assembled on low profile skid mounted modules from...

Nordson[R] Econo-Coat[R] RCM II Series powder spray booth. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The Nordson Econo-Coat[R] RCM II Series powder spray booth is an economical, yet uncompromising solution for basic powder coating operations requiring single or multiple color capability with fluidized powder reclaim in continuous production...

The OptiGun[TM] automatic powder coating gun delivers high level performance and fast color change with the OptiTronic[TM]. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The OptiGun[TM] automatic powder coating gun is designed for maximum efficiency and minimum maintenance. The streamlined gun body is designed to reduce powder collection on the outside and eliminate contamination and voltage problems on the...

Finishing line conveyor cleaners. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Channel Sweep and Beam Sweep are designed to provide continuous cleaning of the internal surfaces of enclosed track and I Beam type conveyers. Assemblies are available for Richards Wilcox, Webb Unibilt and Adams, Logan, or Litton conveyers, as...

Air blow-off drying and cleaning systems. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Air Blast systems catalog details how a high-velocity air jet can be used to blow water droplets off parts, on overhead and tabletop conveyors, containers, etc., after washing or cooling procedures. Pictured applications include an air jet...

Custom-designed oven systems. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Casso-Solar Corporation is a leading manufacturer in custom-designed oven system for product finishing applications. For over forty years, we have been providing excellence in the design, manufacture, service and support of our gas and electric...

Koch technical newslatter. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... KOCH, a world leader in design, manufacture and installation of finishing systems, is publishing a periodic technical journal called "On the Surface." The current issue includes technical articles about UF Performance, Overhead Conveyers Used...

Chemco's Pulsator[TM] powder cartridge offers long life and reusability. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Chemco's Pulsator[TM] filter cartridges combines efficiency, reusability and long life. Unlike paper filters cartridges, spun-bond polyester PULSATOR[TM] cartridges are non-linting, dramatically refusing rejects and re-working. Chemco...

Measure color...measure quality. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The ColorFlex is a completely self-contained color measurement system for the paint industry, and is an ideal quality control tool. Measure the color of solids, powders, pastes and liquids. * Large easy-to-read LCD graphic display *...

The best finishes start with DeVilbiss spray guns. (Literature Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... DeVilbiss spray guns are backed by over 100 years of innovative design, engineering, and quality construction. For the first time, DeVilbiss includes its complete line of HVLP and Conventional air spray guns, air caps, fluid tips and needles,...

Getting started in lean manufacturing. (Industry Forum).
July 1, 2003... Everyone is talking about lean manufacturing and the advantages associated with that strategy. We've heard about the success companies have had by conducting productivity events, removing waste from their operations and becoming more efficient...