Industrial Paint & Powder articles from March 2004

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from March 2004

Understand the real cost.(Editor's View)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... My business revolves around problem solving. Simple days involve prioritizing upcoming tasks and planning for the next few weeks. Some days are more challenging, working to figure out how to layout a new system within the space the customer has...

NASA program helps small manufacturing companies.(News Watch)
March 1, 2004... A NASA-funded program is helping small businesses succeed by providing free engineering assistance and speeding the transfer of space technology to the private sector. The program has fostered a number of recent success stories, including...

Akzo Nobel to add two powder coatings plants in China.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel announced plans to further expand its powder coatings operations in China with the construction of two production plants this year. The new plants will be built in Langfang, between Beijing and Tianjin, and in Guangdong Province in...

DuPont, Kansai to end automotive-coatings joint ventures.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... DuPont Co. and Kansai Paint Ltd. Of Japan agreed to terminate their automotive-coatings joint-venture relationships, citing "incompatible global strategies." The companies did not provide further details or comment on the action. The joint...

Nordson Corp.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Nordson Corp. (Amherst, OH) is now a licensee of the Borger PDF pump patent technology in Europe, and owner of the patent rights outside of Europe. Both Nordson and Borger will work together to commercialize the pump technology, which is based...

Engelhard Corp.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Engelhard Corp. (Iselin, NJ) has formed an alliance with Prizmalite Industries Inc. to develop and market new effect and functional materials for a range of applications.

BASF.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... BASF (Mount Olive, NJ) has appointed D.H. Litter Co. (Elmsford, NY) and Whittaker, Clark & Daniels Inc. (South Plainfield, NJ) distributors for BASF's performance chemicals for coatings, plastics and specialties in the eastern and southern...

80th Anniversary articles.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I just wanted to comment and let you know that I think the historical articles on the Web site are an awesome idea! It's fascinating to look back in time with this perspective. I am the manager of the touring paint systems at...

Fusion UV.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Fusion UV (Gaithersburg, MD) has added Spectro Irradiance Snd Bhd, a manufacturer's representative headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to its sales team in Asia. Spectro Irradiance is responsible for Fusion UV sales in Indonesia, Malaysia,...

Venjakob Maschinebau GmbH & Co.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Venjakob Maschinebau GmbH & Co. (Bolton, Ontario) has opened a new sales and sere ice office in Manasquan, NJ, dedicated to spray coating machinery for plastics and metal parts.

International Surface Preparation Corp.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... International Surface Preparation Corp. (Golden, CO) has announced that it plans to expand sales of its portable surface preparation equipment in Latin American markets, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and South and Central America.

NACE International, The Corrosion Society.(two new publications released )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NACE International, The Corrosion Society (Houston) has launched two new publications, The Protective Coating User's Handbook and Corrosion Testing Made Easy: Erosion-Corrosion, available by calling 281-228-6223 or online at...

Akzo Nobel.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Akzo Nobel (Louisville, KY) and BASF (Mount Olive, NJ) have announced plans to launch a 50/50 equity joint venture to produce chelates at Akzo Nobel's recently expanded production site in Lima, OH. The joint venture will sell chelates...

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers.(People)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (Dearborn, MI) has named Richard Peters, chief manufacturing engineer at The Timken Co., as president for 200. Joining Peters on the executive committee are Eugene Nelson, president-elect, Ford Motor Co....

Crompton Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Crompton Corp.'s (Middlebury, CT) board of directors has named Robert Wood president and CEO. Vincent Calarco, chairman, president and CEO for the last 18 years, will remain chairman until his retirement later this year.

Eckart America L.P.(People)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Eckart America L.P. has promoted Frank Jischke to general manager--Louisville Operations in Kentucky, with responsibility for aluminum-pigment production, technical-service, product-development, and sales and marketing functions for the...

Sounds good!(In focus: news and views from the coatings community)
March 1, 2004... Most of us in the finishing industry have been "cautiously optimistic" for so long now, the words have lost much of their meaning. But after white-knuckling it for the past few years, there seems to be reason we can finally ease our grip....

E-coat technologies and where they fit: cationic and anionic technologies continue to grow in both the automotive and general industrial markets. Auto frames, engine cradles, radiators, fasteners, HVAC, agriculture, and lawn and garden are some of the growth areas.
March 1, 2004... Electrocoat has been used for years in the automotive and industrial markets. But in the years since its introduction, new E-coat products have been developed for end uses requiring different properties, such as UV resistance, low-temperature...

Understanding the total costs of electrocoating: determining the many factors that contribute to the cost of an E-coating system and evaluating those costs closely and regularly can substantially minimize total system costs and maximize productivity.
March 1, 2004... The choice of Electrocoat over other coating technologies is usually driven by the lower total applied cost of E-coat compared to technologies like liquid spray and powder coatings. The low total applied cost is achieved in part through more...

Fundamentals of the cleaning process: even the best finish won't look good and last long if the product wasn't thoroughly cleaned first. Understanding the many variables the cleaning process comprises is crucial to a manufacturer's success.
March 1, 2004... Any company engaged in cleaning goods for subsequent processing, such as painting, must be familiar with the many variables that can affect it. These involve the part's dimensions and composition, the type and quantity of soil that must be...

Industrial finishing, 1936 to 1941.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... This is the third article in a year-long series celebrating Industrial Paint & Powder's 80th anniversary. The feature stories below are portions of the articles that appeared from 1936 to 1941 in the magazine, then known as Industrial...

More quality control needed.(Roobol On Painting)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... We design and manufacture power supplies that go in industrial OEM equipment used in the semiconductor industry. As a process engineer, I have to look at our operations and the problems we see with nicks and scratches in our products. Most have...

Relative humidity matters.(Roobol On Painting)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... What effect does relative humidity (RH) have on the evaporation rate of a solvent, such as mineral spirits, assuming there is not water entrapment in the solvent due to dew point effects? I understand dew point effects and that high RH can slow...

More on friction-reducing coatings.(Roobol On Painting)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I was forwarded a question about friction-reducing coatings asked by a naval architect in your column. Apparently these coatings are not familiar to these end users or to you. My company holds patents for such hydrophilic coatings, which are...

Coverage inconsistencies.(Powder Coating)
March 1, 2004... We have an automatic powder coating system that uses 16 guns, eight per side, mounted on vertical gun movers. Our parts are a maximum of 84 inches high. We sometimes have trouble getting coverage at the top of the spray zone. Should we add...

Custom ovens at standard price & delivery.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Precision Quincy manufactures high quality gas and electric ovens from 96-4,800 cu ft. capacities, with top or back mount heat chambers. Both types deliver uniform, digitally controlled temperatures from slightly above ambient to 850[degrees]F...

Wagner Systems DuraTech Automatic Powder Booth.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Wagner's DuraTech Automatic Powder Booth combines strength and safety with quick cleaning capability Canopy construction has polymers that are UL flame-rated and have high impact resistance. Recovery options are cartridge collection modules,...

Your source for exact match touch-up paint.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Exact match touch-up paint has been our business for the past 50 years. Raabe offers touch-up paint in multiple packaging options: ranging from aerosols to brush-in-cap bottles. And your product ships in about 1 week. Count on the industry...

The new Elcometer catalogue is here.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Our full product line includes test methods and instrumentation for the quality control of surface coatings as well as concrete and physical test equipment instruments. Offering more than just a brief description, our catalogue provides a high...

Masking & Hanging Solutions.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... EPSI's 2004 Buying Guide to Masking and Hanging Solutions is a comprehensive, easy to use guide, on selecting the right masking or hanging product for the user's coating needs. With over 195 pages of standard product offerings, the 2004 Masking...

Coating thickness gage measures coatings on all metal substrates.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The American made PosiTector[R] 6000 gages by DeFelsko measure coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, quickly and accurately. Simple, two button operation and NO calibration required for most applications allow you to take...

www.deftfinishes.com.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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 well...

A Guidebook For Finishers.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... This comprehensive reference guide: "Electrocoating: A Guidebook For Finishers" provides an in depth walk-through of an entire electrocoat operation, outlining all the components and subject areas of a system. Of special Interest are:...

Positive identification for your conveyor carriers ... every time.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Smarteye Reader System has been the trusted choice for carrier identification for over twenty years. Whether it's paint, extreme heat, chemicals or caustics, the Smarteye Reader System can handle it with incredible reliability. Where paper...

New class of pre-paint conversion coatings from Chemetall Oakite.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Ferroxphates are iron-based amorphous conversion coatings. They provide salt spray performance exceeding that of premium iron phosphates, while operating at temperatures as low as 80[degrees]F. The resulting energy savings usually exceed the...

"Magic Rack"/Production Plus Corp.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Company provides solutions to every finishing problem. Twenty five years of problem solving experience in the painting industry insures customers of getting the best solution to their finishing needs. Quality products, saving money, personal...

Paint Pockets.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2004... 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 braes more overspray than other filters allowing you to...

Steelman Ovens.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Steelman's Ovens will help you produce better quality products, increase productivity, and lower your overall costs! Temperature ranges to 500[degress]F, 650[degress]F, 750[degress]F, or 850[degress]F. Electric, natural gas, or LP gas service....

Infrared Systems equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Wisconsin Infrared Systems' technology cures finishes faster than convection ovens, decreasing oven floor space requirements by 75% to 90%. Wisconsin Infrared Systems (A Wisconsin Oven Corporation Company) offers the highest quality Infrared...

Available in twenty standard sizes and designed for 500[degrees]F operating temperature.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... All RAPID Catch Ovens are built to stringent industrial standards and feature: energy-efficient direct-fired burners, aluminized steel six-inch insulated panel walls and ceiling, duct work designed to avoid direct air-impingement, FM or IRI...

ColorMax[TM] powder spray system.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Nordson[R] ColorMax[TM] powder spray and recovery system * is designed for quick 10-to-25 25 minute color change. Now available with NEW Apogee[TM] canopy technology, the ColorMax system minimizes powder-in-process, promotes easy booth...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Product color or lack of color can be a key indicator of quality, Learn the theory of how we see and measure color from the educational CD entitled "The Basics of Color Perception and Measurement". Contact HunterLab for your free copy. ...

KMI Systems Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... KMI is a leading manufacturer and the No. 1 source of "design specifications" for custom coating and paint finishing systems. From our web site, download flies that give you a real world template for a "best practice" process to ensure your...

The OptiTronic[TM] ensures accurate and repeatable performance for automatic guns.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Total System Solution.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Ransburg Total System Solution literature describes the many benefits of high speed electrostatic rotary atomizers, such as the Ransburg Aerobell 33. Benefits such as extremely high transfer efficiency, quick return on investment with...

Sliderail Square Transfer (SST) coating system.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Custom designed systems for high throughput electrocoating and powder coating include counterflow spray and/or immersion wash and rinse stages, phosphate pretreatment and overhead cure oven in a space saving unit. The SST offers heavier load...

RAL fan deck.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... DuPont Powder Coatings RAL Color Deck shows 187 standard RAL colors that have been matched--many of which are stocked and ready for shipment. The balance can be shipped within 10 working days. Products are formulated in TGIC-based polyester...

Solvent recovery systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Met-Pro's solvent recovery systems provide maximum reduction of solvent emissions using a proprietary activated carbon fiber (ACF) as the adsorbent. ACF adsorbs and desorbs taster and exhibits higher solvent adsorption capacity per weight of...

Air blow-off drying and cleaning systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Cartridge and non-recovery powder booths.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Reliable, high-performance powder coating environments made from white pre-coated steel panels and featuring exceptional lighting quality. Available in cartridge and non recovery configurations and multiple sizes. Optional equipment includes...

PPG Powercron[R] electrocoating.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Of all the commercial metal finishing processes, none is more economical or efficient than electrocoating. PPG's unmatched experience and expertise in electrocoating is helping the industry overcome some of its most significant challenges. PPG...

E-coat trends.(Industry Forum)
March 1, 2004... I'm often asked, "What's new?" when visiting I my E-coat customers. Recently I have given it some serious thought, and I would say that a few things are new. The world of E-coat seems to change more by evolution than revolution. Add up all the...