Industrial Paint & Powder articles from June 2001

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from June 2001

Finding--and Keeping--Good Employees.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2001... Don't let the recent economic downturn fool you. The number-one problem facing industry in the next 10 years is a labor shortage. According to several industry experts, the biggest hindrance to economic growth is not being able to staff...

Bayer Forms Powder Group.(Global Powder Coatings Business Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Bayer Corp. (Pittsburgh), a supplier of raw materials for coatings and colorants, has formed a Global Powder Coatings Business Group to be based in the United States. "Our goal is to become a major raw materials supplier to the powder...

Eastman to Sell Resins Plant to Finnish Company.(Eastman Chemical, Tikkurila Oy)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Tikkurila Oy (Finland) and Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN) are negotiating the sale of Eastman's resin plant in Vantaa, Finland, to Tikkurila. The polyester and alkyd resin production site is located on the Tikkurila site in Vantaa and...

Atofina Consolidates Chemicals and Plastic Additives Businesses.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Chemicals and polymers manufacturer Atofina Chemicals Inc. (Philadelphia) has consolidated its specialty chemicals and plastics additives businesses to form the Additives Group. Arthur Van Nostrand will direct the new unit, which comprises six...

Radiation-Cured Product Demand Is Rising.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Demand for radiation-cured products in the United Sates is forecast to rise more than 9% per year to 248 million pounds in 2005, according to Radiation-Cured Products, a new study from industry market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc....

Two Chemical Distributors Consolidate Under Vopak Name.(Van Waters and Rogers, Ellis and Everard)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The Van Waters & Rogers (Kirkland, WA) and Ellis & Everard chemical distribution companies consolidated under the Vopak name in April. The name change to Vopak USA Inc. and Vopak Canada Ltd., a new geographic realignment and new management...

Akzo Nobel Breaks Ground on Aerospace Topcoat Facility.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (Waukegan, IL) has begun construction of a new 9,800-square-foot facility to house small batch production and color-blending operations for aerospace coatings. The new Aerospace Colour Centre at the north end of...

Fischer Technology Opens Texas Service Center.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Fischer Technology Inc. (Windsor, CT) has opened a new sales and service facility in McKinney, TX, near Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot facility will house a fully equipped service center, offices, a warehouse and a demonstration room outfitted...

Spectrum Doubles Plant Capacity.(Spectrum Metal Finishing)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Custom coater Spectrum Metal Finishing Inc. (Youngstown, OH) has completed a 35,000-square-foot addition to its plant and has begun production on its new state-of-the-art horizontal paint line, which is capable of finishing parts up to 33 feet...

DSM Desotech Opens New Japanese Plant.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Japan Fine Coatings Co., a 50/50 joint venture between DSM Desotech (Elgin, IL) and JSR (Tokyo, Japan) has opened a new plant to manufacture DeSolite UV-curable materials in Tsukuba, Japan. The $35 million plant is the second production...

SME Book and E-Newsletter Focus on Lean Manufacturing.(Society of Manufacturing Engineers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (Dearborn, MI) is turning its attention toward lean manufacturing, using the society's newly published book and its debut of a monthly e-newsletter to support this focus. Applying lean manufacturing...

Worwag Coatings LLC North America (Germany).(acquires Egyptian Coatings assets)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Worwag Coatings LLC North America (Germany) has purchased the assets of Egyptian Coatings' Lafayette, IN, operations. Worwag representatives say the acquisition marks its entry into the North American market as a manufacturer of various...

Solutia Inc.(expands Brazil operations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Solutia Inc. (St. Louis) has expanded production capabilities in Brazil for the company's polyester powder coatings resins. Production capacity has been doubled at the facility, originally opened in July 2000 at Suzano, Brazil.

PortaFab Corp.(acquires Cupples Products' curtain-wall manufacturing operations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... PortaFab Corp. (St. Louis), a manufacturer of modular in-plant building systems, mezzanines and modular wall systems for cleanrooms, has acquired the curtain-wall manufacturing operations of Cupples Products in Union, MO. PortaFab will continue...

Paint Overspray Arrestor Technology Verified.(from Koch Filter Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program Air Pollution Control Technology Center has issued a verification for the Koch Filter Corp. (Louisville, KY) Multi-Sak paint overspray arrestor, a six-pocket, metal-framed bag filter used...

EPA Proposes Changes to NESHAP, MACT Standards.(Environmental Protection Agency, national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, Maximum Available Control Technology)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... EPA has proposed amendments to rules governing the development of standards for hazardous air pollutants in an attempt to make the regulations more flexible and reduce the regulatory burden on industry, the agency says. It also seeks to make...

Compliance Assistance Centers.(from Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... EPA, in partnership with industry, academic institutions, environmental groups, other federal and state agencies and local governments, has established 10 sector-specific compliance assistance centers, including: --Paints and Coatings...

E-coat: Greener and More Efficient Than Ever.(electrocoat)
June 1, 2001... Suppliers are formulating more products with little or no VOCs and HAPs and phasing out the use of lead. The use of electrocoat as both a basecoat and topcoat should steadily increase as it becomes more practical and economical to use....

E-fficient, E-conomical E-coat Equipment.(electrocoat equipment)
June 1, 2001... Today's more compact, affordable and efficient E-coat equipment is knocking down the obstades that have held this technology in check. The advantages of electrocoat are indisputable. E-coat lines are highly automated and can provide a high...

Spray Equipment Helps Military Reduce Pollution.
June 1, 2001... New plural-component application equipment is helping the Marine Corps apply low-VOC waterborne coatings more simply than it ever thought possible. Military bases from California to Georgia put a lot of paint on many types of battlefield...

When Wood Meets Waterbornes.
June 1, 2001... Getting waterborne coatings to work on wood can be like running a marathon: It's tough, but crossing the finishing line makes the sweat worthwhile. Switching from solventborne to waterborne coatings can help manufacturers substantially...

Roobol on Painting.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Cup Guns for Paint and Powder I heard some suppliers talking to my boss about a "cowp" gun being better for our shop (I may not be spelling it right). They mentioned that it is extra-heavy, so painters may not want to use it. I've been...

Powder Coating with Collins.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Can Contaminated Powder Be Used? We normally use a hybrid powder material, but we had a couple of boxes of the same color in epoxy material. One of the second-shift operators dumped a box of the epoxy material into the reclaim hopper with...

Coatings R&D Notebook.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Foam Control for Waterbornes How is the most recent additive technology employed for foam control in waterborne coating systems? In waterborne coatings systems, stable foam formation results when gas molecules collect together and are...

Oxidizers Operate Fuel-Free at 3% LEL.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Retox twin-bed regenerative thermal oxidizers provide up to 99% VOC and odor control. The RTOs feature 95% primary heat recovery to operate fuel-free at 3% LEL and greater inlet solvent loading while utilizing low pressure-drop ceramic...

Catalytic Oxidizer Is Efficient.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This 3,000-scfm catalytic oxidizer efficiently destroys exhaust stream contaminants and odors. VOC combustion is initiated in the catalyst chamber, and as the oxidizer reaches operating temperature, the exhaust heat is returned to incoming air,...

Vertically Designed Oxidizer Saves Space.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The twin-bed TechnoVOC regenerative oxidizer uses two insulated heat recovery chambers connected by an oxidation chamber to provide up to 95% primary heat recovery and 99% VOC removal. Structured ceramic media decreases energy usage by as much...

RTOs Offer Low-Maintenance Design.(regenerative thermal oxidizers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... ThermaGrid regenerative thermal oxidizers combine effective VOC destruction with economical and dependable operation. The RTOs use gridded ceramic blocks with a straight-through flow design that lowers pressure drop and reduces operating costs....

Oxidizer Has High-Efficiency Filter.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Twinkleen catalytic oxidation system uses a traveling bed filter to remove more than 99% of all fine particulate and oils from the oven exhaust. The filter also preserves the life of the catalyst, prevents contaminants from coating the heat...

Unit Concentrates VOCs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This rotor concentrator provides simple, cost-effective VOC/HAP abatement for low-concentration applications. The unit, with hydrophobic zeolite, adsorbs VOC/HAP emissions from paint booth exhausts. The concentrator can be integrated with...

Oxidizers for Low-Volume Operations.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Micro Oxidizer line of oxidation systems is designed for operations treating volumes of 100 to 20,000 scfm. The line includes direct-fired, recuperative and regenerative thermal oxidizers. Integrated scrubber systems for treatment of...

RTO Recovers 95% of Thermal Energy.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This regenerative thermal oxidizer efficiently destroys air toxins and VOCs in industrial process exhaust. Features include high volumetric turndown capacity and 95% thermal energy recovery using structured media. The unit self-sustains at LELs...

Incinerator Works at Low Temperatures.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This catalytic incinerator operates at 500 to 700[degrees]F to efficiently destroy 99% of VOCs. Benefits include reduced energy needs and lower maintenance costs. Preheating the process air in the primary heat exchanger prior to catalytic...

UV Lamp Reveals Defects.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Spectroline Maxima 3500 black light lamp makes industrial inspection applications faster and more accurate. The lamp's 35-watt bulb delivers a UV-A intensity of 60,000 [micro]W/[cm.sup.2] at 15 inches, so the smallest surface defects,...

Chromate Films Help Fight Corrosion.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Duracoat Tri-Plus chromate conversion coatings are free of hexavalent chrome and are used over zinc-plated parts to produce a durable, versatile and corrosion-resistant finish. Duracoat Tri-Plus 50 withstands 50 hours of salt-spray testing to...

Sieve Reclaims Powder Overspray.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Model RVM-22E offline gyratory sieve reclaims overspray and recovers virgin powder coatings. This portable unit, vibrating at 3,600 rpm, can accommodate a 50-pound box of powder emptied directly onto the screen surface. Process rates range from...

Modifiers Control Viscosity, Sag.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Thixatrol VF-30 and VF-40 liquid organic rheological additives are suitable for use with high-solids and 100%-solids systems. These heat-stable, seed-resistant additives provide efficient thixotropic viscosity and sag control. They can be used...

Pigment Maintains Optical Performance.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... PolyGloss 90 ultrafine kaolin pigment can replace up to 10% of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment without compromising optical performance and provides an effective alternative to other TiO2 extenders. It features 91.0 brightness and a minimum 7.0...

Paint Applicator Reduces Material Waste.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Aquabell direct-charge waterborne bell applicator increases transfer efficiency, improves quality and reduces material usage and waste. It effectively achieves paint coverage in interior cut-in painting, allowing the interior and exterior...

Pump Series Maximizes Uptime.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Comet finishing pump/fluid handling equipment series is ideal for providing fluid delivery with maximum uptime for low- to medium-production operations, where materials are corrosive but not abrasive. Examples include waterbornes, UV-cure,...

Computer System Simplifies Powder Management.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... PowderTrak collects and manages data relative to key components of an automated powder coating system, including powder inventory and usage. It monitors run-time, uptime and downtime, and pinpoints specific causes and consequences of any...

Enamel Delivers Corrosion Resistance.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Kem Aqua 400 water-reducible enamel dries overnight to a hard, durable finish that offers good one-coat corrosion protection and resistance to diesel fuel and motor oil. Other features include sharp high gloss, good color retention, excellent...

Aqueous Pigment Dispersions for Coatings.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The 50-9400 Series of waterborne pigment dispersions offers high gloss, tint strength and transparency in baking enamels, coil coatings, wood finishes and other coating applications. These pigments are compatible with systems having a pH range...

Pigments Add Textured Appearance to Coatings.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Flex-Spex special-effect colorants produce granite, stone or textured appearances and can be easily incorporated into paint, powder coatings and gel coat systems. Typical applications include recreational products such as spas, boats, RVs and...

Probes Enable Measurements in Adverse Conditions.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This line of pH and ORP probes for industrial, field and laboratory applications is available in various mounting configuradons and cable lengths. They combine the glass electrode and reference electrode into one integral unit so that...

Thermometer Measures Temperature Without Contact.
June 1, 2001... The TempTestr IR infrared thermometer allows users to measure temperature by pointing at a surface and pressing a button. It returns the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade on an easy-to-read LCD screen. A hold feature displays the...

HDI Adducts Speed Dry Times.
June 1, 2001... Luxate HA-300 and HA-500 aliphatic polyisocyanate adducts combine fast dry times with long potlife, yet maintain the hardness and flexibility of HDI dimer and HDI trimer. They allow formulation of low-VOC coatings that perform like their...

Filters Have Long Service Life.
June 1, 2001... Accrafilters are engineered for maximum efficiency and long service life to effectively remove contaminants found in compressed-air systems. Benefits include optimal annular velocities and sufficient sump volume for effective filtration,...

Module Provides Batch Stripping Capability.
June 1, 2001... A batch stripping module can now be added to Kontinuous in-line salt-bath stripping machines to allow small lots of reject components to be stripped for salvage and recoat without interfering with the rack stripping line. Because the same...

Powder Gun Features On-Gun Controls.
June 1, 2001... The EasySelect manual powder spray gun allows operators to adjust voltage and powder delivery with buttons located on the back of the gun. The one-piece polypropylene body design hermetically seals each component and eliminates opportunities...

IR Heaters Offer Contact-Free Curing.
June 1, 2001... The GF Series of infrared panel heaters are suitable for drying, baking and curing applications that require contact-free heating. These quartz-composite face-panel heaters can be sized as wide as 30 inches and as long as 78 inches. They have a...

Conveyor Has High Mechanical Loading Capacity.
June 1, 2001... This power-and-free overhead conveyor system provides versatility for complex track routing and can withstand adverse environmental conditions and high temperatures. The system inclines/declines to 90 degrees and can carry heavy mechanical...

Films Capture Oven Dust.
June 1, 2001... These thermal-cast films reduce downtime by capturing dust and other airborne contaminants in curing ovens without stopping the production process. The heat-activated films soften and become sticky at 250[degrees]F and can withstand...

Unit Simultaneously Measures Color and Gloss.
June 1, 2001... Color-guide gloss precisely determines color and gloss mismatch in a single reading. It measures color differences caused by changes in pigment, colorant and raw materials and gloss differences caused by heat, application and process changes....

Machine Removes Paint From Hooks.
June 1, 2001... The Quik-Hook machine removes dried paint from paint-line hooks and hangers. Hooks can be taken from the conveyor, cleaned and placed back on the conveyor in approximately 20 seconds. Lost time for color changes is eliminated by simply cleaning...

Thickness Gauges Are Easy to Use.
June 1, 2001... This line of coating thickness measurement instruments are handheld and simple to use. The MP0D, available in three models, features an integrated constant-pressure probe that allows one-hand operation. The Dualscope MP20 is for users who need...

Paint Scale Weighs in Grams.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The FP7000 Classic paint mixing scale has a weighing capacity of 7,000 grams and readability of 0.1 gram. It features a bright, easy-to-read LED digital display and is available with a standard AC adapter for use in nonhazardous environments or...

Racking Components Increase Productivity.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The EZ Racks line of stock racks, bars and hooks is designed to increase productivity and improve product quality in powder coating, E-coating and painting applications. The line includes easy-to-assemble frames and cross bars, and...

UV Inspection Lamp Is Key-Chain Size.
June 1, 2001... The key-chain size Con-trol-cure UV black light illuminator is ideal for use wherever "black light" is needed for inspection. It weighs less than one ounce and can be worn around the neck. The LED UV lamp's safe, but powerful 1,000...

Drum Handler Offers Hands-Free Operation.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Model 4500 Drum Handler lifts, palletizes and transports steel, plastic and fiber drums. Model 4500A is designed for drums up to 23.5 inches in diameter. Model 4500P is designed for drums up to 30 inches in diameter. Features include rugged...

Thickener Works at Ambient Temperatures.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... SER-AD FX-2050 rheology modifier is designed for use in solventborne pigmented industrial paints. It increases the low-shear viscosity of a coating, providing good antisagging, antisetting and nondrip properties. It does not require heat...

Process Delivers Antique Finish.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Antique Black and Antique Brown finishing processes produce a full range of antique finishes, from golden brown and chocolate brown to statuary and black. The finishes can be produced quickly without hazardous effluent on parts made of copper,...