Industrial Paint & Powder articles from June 2005

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from June 2005

To read or not to read?(EDITOR'S VIEW)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... Many people like to read and spend time learning, researching and following current events. There are many sources of information and opportunities for learning from all over the world. It can be an interesting exercise to try to keep up on...

Dow to build new phenolic glycol ether plant in Freeport Texas.(chemical plants)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., plans to build a new phenolic glycol ether production unit in Freeport, Texas, to meet the changing needs of its performance solvents customers. The new unit, which will come online in the third quarter...

Akzo Nobel to acquire Swiss Lack.(NEWSWATCH)
June 1, 2005... Akzo Nobel's Decorative Coatings business has initiated the latest phase of its competitive European expansion strategy by signing an agreement to acquire Swiss Lack, Switzerland's leading paint company. The deal, which will see Akzo Nobel...

Cal Poly offers coatings course this summer.(NEWSWATCH)(California Polytechnic State University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Polymers and Coatings program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif., is offering a Polymers and Coatings Introductory Short Course on July 18-22. The one-week course will cover many aspects of coatings...

Call for papers: Smart Coatings 2006.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Coatings Research Institute (CRI) of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich., is seeking technical papers to be considered for presentation at the Smart Coatings 2006 Symposium, which is slated for Feb. 15-17, 2006, at the Grosvenor...

Three nanotech leaders partner to provide high-performance liquid technology.(NEWS WATCH)
June 1, 2005... In a move that will incorporate new nanotechnologies into staid manufacturing methods, three leading companies in the field of nanomaterial development and commercialization are collaborating to deliver polymer nanocomposite coatings, which...

DuPont to reduce troy workforce.(NEWSWATCH)
June 1, 2005... DuPont Automotive Systems, Troy, Mich., the automotive original equipment coatings unit of DuPont, announced in May that it will reduce its workforce at the Troy site by 50 people, effective July 1, through company redeployment, normal...

Word scrambler.(IPP PUZZLER)
June 1, 2005... 1. ATTEMPTENERR -- 2. ETCHSKINS EGGA -- 3. ZOLZNES -- 4. ROCLO NUMERATESEM -- 5. GRIPPINTS -- 6. RASPY HOBTO -- 7. ALTOEVIL GARCOIN PCSOUNDOM -- 8. ATHE-EVENTISIS ASSERTBTU -- 9. RAREFIND SORBTOE -- 10. ENTRYUK METSSYS --...

BASF coatings honored as GM supplier of the year.(NEWSWATCH)
June 1, 2005... For the second time since 2003, BASF Coatings has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for exceptional performance as a global supplier of automotive OEM coatings. Jean-Pierre Monteny, president and CEO of BASF Coatings Div.,...

Aivars U. Freidenfelds receives Henry A. Gardner Award.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The ASTM International 2005 Henry A. Gardner Award was given to Aivars U. Freidenfelds, vice president at ElektroPhysik USA, Arlington Heights, Ill. He received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the operation of...

ACE Equipment Co.(instrument industry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Cleveland-based ACE Equipment Co. is celebrating 85 years of providing quality equipment to industry. ACE makes burn off and curing ovens, coil winding and accessory equipment. Still managed by the same family, ACE is now represented by a...

National Paint & Coatings Association.(awards)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) invites all members to offer submissions for its 2005 Safety Awards Program. NPCA's Safety Awards Program recognizes outstanding achievements in plant safety performance. NPCA will only accept...

Gail Hutchinson, president and owner of Powdercoat Services Inc.(awards)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Gail Hutchinson, president and owner of Powdercoat Services Inc., a custom coater in Anaheim, Calif., has been selected to DuPont's Star Coater 20-Group.

Akzo Nobel.(awards)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Frits Hensel, senior vice president, Finance, for Akzo Nobel, Arnhem, the Netherlands, was decorated with the prestigious Dutch royal distinction "Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau." Jan de Ruiter, mayor of the Dutch town of Zevenaar,...

BASF.(People)(appointed Fred P. Rullo as director of sales)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BASF appointed Fred P. Rullo as director of sales for its Intermediates business in North America. Rullo is responsible for all sales and customer service operations of BASF's Intermediates businesses in North America and is located in the...

Fusion UV Systems Inc.(People)(promoted Susan Mitchell to marketing manager)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Fusion UV Systems Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., promoted Susan Mitchell to marketing manager. In other Fusion UV news, Fusion UV announced Rich Sales Company, with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, as its manufacturers representative for...

Fortress Interlocks.(People)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Fortress Interlocks has launched a new website (www.fortressinterlocks.com), which is designed to be fast and easy to navigate and includes information on eGard, a new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment.

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... On page 19 of our May issue, PPG Industries' phone number and web site were listed incorrectly. PPG's phone number is 412-434-3131 and the web site is www.ppg.com. We apologize for the error.

Powder on plastics: when this Ontario-based custom coater needed to apply powder to plastic, it used its own proprietary pretreatment process, PPG powders and Nordson equipment to create a colorful finish.(Alliance Surface Finishing)(powder coatings developed)
June 1, 2005... For years, the high temperatures involved with powder coating, along with the need to make parts electrically conductive, have posed seemingly insurmountable obstacles to the possibility of powder on plastic parts. This is no longer the case...

Coatings for your heat-sensitive substrate: exposing heat-sensitive substrates to temperatures that are too high can result in deformed parts out of the oven. Use the information here to help you choose the right coating and cure process for your heat-sensitive substrate.
June 1, 2005... Imagine you are developing a new product that is six weeks away from introduction. The manufacturing department has just spent 60 hours to produce the first batch of 20 prototypes. The parts are sent for painting. You are excited when the...

Training and technology team up: despite the wasteful nature of spray painting, improving the knowledge, technique and technology provided to paint technicians can greatly enhance efficiency of the operation.
June 1, 2005... Many businesses have bought in to the idea that spray painting has always been wasteful and always will be. Over the last 10 years, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa has made great efforts to prove to...

RO upgrade improves production, quality at Texas finisher: when a Texas-based range hood finisher added a second production shift, its reverse osmosis system could not keep up. The solution was to add capacity where it was needed. Choosing an upgrade rather than purchasing a new system altogether proved to save money and improve process efficiency.(reverse osmosis)
June 1, 2005... Rangaire LP, Cleburne, Texas, has been increasing in productivity and capacity for the last 20 years, and every time a bottleneck is found, it is quickly removed, replaced or repaired. Such was the case when the reverse osmosis (RO) water...

Airflow patterns in spray booths: often, finishers find fault with the filters when dust deposits turn up on finished surfaces. Here, read about why the key to continuous and efficient operation of the booth, whether large or small, is the design of airflow currents and implementation of a suitable arrangement of the most efficient air pollution control equipment.
June 1, 2005... Job quality and productivity, health and safety, and clean air all require mechanical ventilation, which provides a constant amount of exhausted air while the booth is in operation. It keeps VOC vapors at the required low flammable level...

Powder coating.
June 1, 2005... Powder for CRS We are currently using polyurethane paint on aluminum panels. We are looking into powder paint. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going with powder vs. polyurethane? Additionally, if we decide to go with CRS...

Roobol on painting.(Quality Management)
June 1, 2005... Six Sigma Often I hear people in our plant talking about Sigma Six paint controls. All I know about Six Sigma is that supposedly it will greatly help our paint quality. What is Six Sigma all about? Do you think it might be useful in our...

Process analysis software.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Oven Tracker Insight Software Version 3.0 has BakeChart, a feature requested by a major automotive manufacturer, which is designed to accurately verify that coating cure is within specification compared to the paint supplier's bake window....

Continuous coater.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Coater is a totally automated system that coats pipe and tube at extremely high line speeds. A self-contained spray system, the unit recovers oversprayed coating material that is recycled and then reused, for economical and clean operation....

Spray gun extensions.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Nozzle extensions have been designed to reach out-of-the-way places, and to fit virtually every application, from fine-line finishing to overglazes. If an extension length is not already available, a nozzle length can be custom ordered. A...

Electric reciprocator.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Electric TurboDisk is suitable for applications that demand critical regulation in blended pattern applications. The machine is designed to deliver control over paint film deposit while extending equipment life. Reciprocator is a suitable...

Control for burn-off oven.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Automatic self-adjusting system requires no program selection by an operator. OTC automatically self-adjusts the cycle times to the weight of the combustible and non-combustible load, eliminating over and under processing. A touch of the...

Coating thickness measurement.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... CMI 200 Series have a scanning option that allows the user to continuously measure over large areas with one measurement. This scanning feature calculates an average measurement, offering an accurate reading for thickness over uneven or...

Coating concepts.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... The sixth volume in the technical booklet series, Coating Concepts, is available. The 16-page booklet provides formulators with detailed study findings and performance data on a range of ultraviolet (UV)cure topics such as promoting adhesion...

Heat exchanger.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Series 81, Thermo-Z is designed to recover heat from energy consuming processes up to 1,400[degrees]F. Energy can be recovered and used for process makeup air, plant or office heating, or preheated combustion air. The Thermo-Z is fully welded...

Recycle aqueous cleaners.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Bulletin illustrates the tiniest, least expensive version of its Washer Washers, Model WWLG, the Little Gizmo. The bulletin lists typical applications, gives equipment specs and includes a sizing chart to help determine if this small system...

Protective apparel.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Line of protective apparel meets the needs of workers affected by the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements. Although several products are still in development, a coverall and cap are already available and in use. Third party...

Laboratory fluid-bed drier.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Rapid Dryer TG 100 has a constant flow of warm air that keeps the particles to be dried agitated and separate. The result is a rapid, gentle and uniform drying process without localized overheating or agglomerations and a loose, thoroughly...

Extruder purging.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Nakan FEP 950 WN 000 grade has been developed specially to clean and purge the extruders used by manufacturers of thermosetting resin paint. A small quantity of the formulation (between 5 and 10 kg) is introduced straight into the extruder...

Compressed-air vacuum.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CFM A15 compressed-air vacuum is made to safely collect toxic and nuisance materials, including ultra-fine powders, dust, and debris, without electricity. The compact vacuum is ideal for metalworking, automotive, woodworking, fabrication, and...

Coating thickness measurement tool.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... HiSpeX is an X-ray fluorescence coating thickness and composition measurement tool designed to measure metal film thickness and compositions along with the determination of elemental composition of solids. It utilizes an electrically cooled...

Paint pretreatment training manual.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Chemical Coaters Association Intl. (CCAI) the third edition of its popular training manual, Paint Pretreatment, a 91-page softbound manual that compiles efforts by CCAI's corporate pretreatment members. This edition includes revisions to the...

Color and gloss measurement.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
June 1, 2005... Spectro-guide is an instrument that combines color and gloss measurement in one unit. It will measure color (45/0 or sphere) and 60[degrees] gloss simultaneously in compliance with ISO, ASTM and DIN specifications. Color and gloss values are...

Powder coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings manufactures differentiated products for five key market segments, including general metal finishing, automotive components, consumer and industrial goods and architectural aluminum. The company offers low total...

Masking solutions.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... EPSI has a full range of products and experienced engineering staff to deliver the best possible masking solution that will reduce your production costs. Call or visit EPSI online for quality masking at afford able prices. EPSI ...

Hooks, hanging, masking.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mighty Hook has been designing and manufacturing hooks, hanging systems and masking products for powder coating, liquid coating and e-coating processes for more than 12 years. It holds several patents on many of its hooks and racks for the...

The single source for your finishing needs.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... EISENMANN offers complete turnkey, single source solutions from design to installation to complete service and follow-up. Products include E-Coat, Powder Coating and Spray Painting Systems. Material Handling Systems and Environmental...

Application equipment, recovery systems.(WEB LOCATOR)
June 1, 2005... ITW Gema is a manufacturer of electrostatic spray application equipment and recovery systems used to apply powder coatings in a variety of markets. Its web site is a great resource for visitors seeking information on the powder coating...

Paint pockets.(WEB LOCATOR)
June 1, 2005... Finish up to 500% more parts between filter changes with Paint Pockets Green[TM]. The patented Diamond Pocket Technology[TM] of Paint Pockets[R], Green overspray arrestors holds up to 5 times more overspray than other filters allowing you to...

Design solutions.(WEB LOCATOR)
June 1, 2005... KMI Systems Inc. provides complete engineered design solutions and turnkey installations for the paint and powder finishing industry. Proven engineering expertise provides design specification for optimum design efficiency and reliability....

Custom touch-up paint.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Raabe Corp. is the #1 manufacturer of custom matched touch-up paint and a leading provider of private label aerosol and liquid tilling services. Visit our web site to learn more about Precision Color touch-up paint or cost effective aerosol...

Gages, meters, inspection instruments.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... DeFelsko Corp., a U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments has an easy to navigate web site that provides details on its entire family of products, including the new PosiTest[R] DFT, PosiTector[R] 6000 and...

Powder coatings: the Protech Group of Companies is one of the world's largest producers of powder coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Protech Group of Companies is one of the world's largest producers of powder coatings. Our Oxyplast brand is one of the most recognizable in the coatings business and provides Protech with a truly international market. Our success is the...

Environmentally sensitive coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(website development)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Deft Inc., the leader in environmentally sensitive coatings, has developed a website describing its current product line of primers and topcoats. The site reviews new developments in solvent free zero VOC primer and topcoat technologies as...

Powder coatings: DuPont Powder Coatings' easy to navigate web site showcases our Alesta[TM], Nap-Gard[TM], and Ray-Tec[TM ]brands of quality powder coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... DuPont Powder Coatings' easy to navigate web site showcases our Alesta[TM], Nap-Gard[TM], and Ray-Tec[TM ]brands of quality powder coatings. It details information regarding our services, technologies, rapid response capabilities, RALs...

Powder coating equipment.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Nordson Corp. designs and markets systems that apply powder coatings to conductive, semi-conductive and heat sensitive substrates and products during manufacturing operations. For manual equipment, large automated systems or anything in...

Powder application equipment.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wagner Systems Inc., a subsidiary of J. Wagner International, manufactures powder application equipment in the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. With more than 50 years experience in the industry, from manually operated equipment...

Liquid painting, coating.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nordson's Liquid Systems Group is a leader in electrostatic and non-electrostatic spray systems to apply liquid paints and coatings to plastic, metal and wood products. Nordson continues to pioneer liquid technologies to match and meet...

Measure color, measure quality.(WEB LOCATOR)(color measurement spectrophotometers )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... HunterLab color measurement spectrophotometers are suitable for quality control and color formulation of paint. Measures raw materials such as pigments, bases and additives as well as finished product including liquid paint, powder coatings,...

Online oven selection.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Web site allows visitors to preview the full line of Precision Quincy ovens. The easy-to-navigate site includes a new Cyber Guide that allows visitors to enter exact specifications for simplified oven selection. Visitors may also request...

Burn-off ovens.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Steelman Industries is works to bring its customers the best process and burn off ovens available. The company uses the latest technologies and industrial quality components that are proven to last and provides superior service both before...

Metallic powder coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Aloren[TM] metallic powder coatings from H.B. Fuller give products an aesthetic advantage to command premium prices. Unique colors and styles reflect the latest design, fashion and retail trends. Visit the web site to learn more and register...

Kremlin, Sames and Rexson products.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... In today's industrial finishing business environment where nothing but the best will do to achieve growth and success, you need the support of your supplier. EXEL supplies equipment to markets ranging from general industrial to tier 1 and 2...

A definite plus.(INDUSTRY FORUM)
June 1, 2005... As Rodger Talbert, Industrial Paint & Powder's editorial director, pointed out in his Editor's View this month (page 4), there is no question whether to read or not to read. Our goal in business is to learn as much as we can and then apply it...