Industrial Paint & Powder articles from March 2005

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from March 2005

Taking supplier evaluation to a whole new level.(Publishers Letter)
March 1, 2005... For 81 years, this magazine has served the coating industry. In November of 1924, Industrial Finishing was launched to serve the finishing market as a digest-sized magazine. Then, in October of 1977, Industrial Finishing was redesigned into a...

How can we help you?(Editor's View)
March 1, 2005... Working as a consultant, I have the opportunity to travel a great deal and see many different types of manufacturers, coaters and products. If you are going to stay in this industry for nearly 30 years, you either get interested, get bored or...

32nd Annual International High Solids, Waterborne and Powder Symposium.(News Watch)
March 1, 2005... With Mardi Gras beads aglitter glistening throughout the city (and tens of thousands of the beaded necklaces thrown nightly from floats parading past the conference site), the University of Southern Mississippi again held its International High...

DuPont premier sponsor of the XVII World Safety Congress.(News Watch)
March 1, 2005... DuPont will serve as the premier sponsor of the XVII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, scheduled for Sept. 18-22 in Orlando, Fla.--the first time the global event will be held in the United States. The World Congress, which is held...

Akzo Nobel, X-Rite partner to make new spectrophotometer.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... X-Rite and Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings are offering two portable handheld spectrophotometers, designed to measure any solid color sample in a matter of seconds. Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings will market both products to its coatings...

Nucor to purchase Wisconsin finishing plant.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Steel producer Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has agreed to buy the assets of a Wisconsin finishing plant owned by Fort Howard Steel Inc. No terms were disclosed but the acquisition will make Nucor the largest producer of cold-finished bar...

Dow Automotive earns quality certificates.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Dow Automotive has received two corporate-wide certifications for quality and environmental management systems. The quality certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Inc. (LRQA), encompasses all of Dow Automotive's globally owned...

ACE Equipment Co.(patent)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ACE Equipment Co., Cleveland, has been granted a U.S. patent on the hybrid energy radiant tube burn-off oven system. Patent No. US 6,830,001 B1 covers the unique oven system, which offers the radiant tube burner design that provides more...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals.(mergers and acquisition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Ciba Specialty Chemicals announced the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent stake in Daihan Swiss Chemical Corp. joint-venture business in Korea for 28.5 billion Korean won, or 30.5 million Swiss francs. The purchase gives Ciba Specialty...

Nilfisk-Advance America.(websites)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Industrial vacuum cleaner manufacturer Nilfisk-Advance America, Malvern, Pa., launched a new web site for its Spanish-speaking customers. Located at www.pa.nilfisk-advance.com/mx, the site offers detailed information on the company's Nilfisk...

3M Innovative Properties Co.(cases)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... 3M announced that 3M and 3M Innovative Co. have filed a patent infringement suit in U.S. District Court in against Louis M. Gerson Co., a supplier of disposable products for the safety, automotive, medical and consumer markets. The suit alleges...

Moyno Inc.(appointed Keith M. Peterson & David A. Doty )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Moyno Inc., Springfield, Ohio, appointed Keith M. Peterson to vice president of sales and marketing, and David A. Doty to national sales manager. Peterson will be of sales and marketing, and responsible for the overall management of sales and...

Sun Chemical.(loses Michael S. Murphy )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Sun Chemical announced that Michael S. Murphy has resigned as president of its North American Inks Div., which spans the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Maroon Inc.(appointed Michael F. McKenna )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Maroon Inc., a privately held specialty chemical distributor based in Ohio, appointed Michael F. McKenna to business development manager. McKenna will oversee Maroon's customer service, logistics and marketing functions.

The Cary Co.(appointed Thomas Bennett )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Cary Co., Addison Ill., a distributor of raw materials to the coatings named Thomas Bennett to the newly formed position of marketing and technical manager. Bennett has worked for The Cary Company for 12 years. Brian Ehlert rejoined the...

NSF International Strategic Registrations Ltd.(appointed Jackie Parkhurst)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... NSF International Strategic Registrations Ltd., Ann Arbor, Mich., appointed of Jackie Parkhurst as head of its automotive management systems registration program.

Degussa Corp.(appointed John Rolando )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Degussa Corp., Parsippany, N.J., appointed John Rolando president and CEO of Rohm America LLC, part of Degussa's Specialty Polymers Div.

Maureeen Waite of Sartomer Co. received the 5th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL.(People)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Maureeen Waite of Sartomer Co. received the 5th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL. This award is presented to individual members that make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement...

Rayven Inc.(appointed Gregory S. Holub & Michael Murphy )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Gregory S. Holub joins Rayven Inc., St. Paul, Minn., as a national sales representative, and Michael Murphy has been promoted to national accounts manager.

Coming events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... MARCH Expo Coating 2005 International Exhibition and Conference--Coatings and Surface Treatment March 15-17, Moscow. 7.812.380.6002 or e-mail coating@primexpo.ru APRIL Corrosion/2005 April 3-7, Houston ...

If you can read this, you've found our annual electrocoat report: what are the possibilities for e-coat and what are in the works? To look into what is happening in the e-coat realm, we contacted some industry representatives and asked them what they see as the present and future of the technology.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... In the late 1950's, Dr George Brewer of Ford Motor Co. conducted research on electrodeposition of primers for automobiles. Ford actually started to use anodic electrodeposition primers on some automobiles in the early 1960's. The...

When good parts coat bad: stripping reject components to salvage profits: no matter how efficient and productive a finishing line is, there will be reject parts that will require refinishing. Care in selecting the proper stripper for a given substrate is essential to prevent unwanted base metal attack or unwanted surface dulling.
March 1, 2005... When coating difficult parts or when line upsets occur, defects result. A dependable and versatile stripping process is essential to not only reclaim bad parts but also to recoup the monetary investment they represent. With continuing efforts...

Using racks to increase profits: hanging parts for a finishing line may seem like a no-brainer. To obtain the most line density as possible, though, there are several questions that need to be answered before you hang that part. Use the following information to help you customize a racking solution that will be just right for your coating operation.
March 1, 2005... People who know finishing systems do not have to be convinced that racking can make or break profits. Profitability requires density, and density requires good racking. Good rack design begins by answering some basic questions relative to both...

Unique masking technique makes hot parts look hotter: a young flight crew scheduler with an aspiration to run his own coating business has seen his dream come to fruition in just a few short years. Find out how this young powder coater did it and what makes his small shop a success.
March 1, 2005... In the coating industry, masking has become a fundamental part of the design process. This is especially true for one small job shop in Ohio. Joe Lillicrap went from being a flight crew scheduler to making his own schedule about two years ago...

Mechanical cleaning practical for surface preparation: when pretreating with chemicals alone is not practical, blasting with a suitable media may be the answer. Mechanical cleaning can remove dirt, mill scale, rust or previous coatings from a substrate, providing a surface profile that gives good coating adhesion.
March 1, 2005... There are a variety of chemical methods used to remove soils from parts prior to application of a coating. But in many situations the use of chemicals is not practical. The part may be very large or the shop where it is coated may be too small...

Water-based electrostatic isolation system.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Kremlin IsoBubble II is an electrostatic isolation system for use with water-based materials. The unit is designed to work with conventional HVLP, and Airmix electrostatic systems. It is designed to ease installation and use and is ideal...

Protective apparel.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... New 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...

Low HAP adhesion promoter.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... AdBloc is designed to help manufacturers of plastic automotive parts meet federal emission standards for HAPs while meeting or exceeding industry standards for adhesion and resistance to humidity and gasoline spills. According to the company,...

Digital adhesion tester.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PosiTest AT measures the adhesion of coatings to metal, wood, concrete and other substrates and now has an internal memory to store maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration and dolly size for up to 200 pulls. The instrument also...

E-coat filter module.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... KPAK 8" ultrafiltration (UF) module for electrocoat paint applications has easy-to-use connections and is suitable for use in a new electrocoating system or as a replacement in existing equipment. Module is a spiral wound membrane element in a...

Pipe and rod blaster.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SR-12P is designed to clean a range of materials, from fractional up to 12" dia. pipe to an SSPC-6 surface finish on a continuous flow basis. The unit utilizes two 15 hp VC-I direct drive blast wheels, which allows for an abrasive blast zone of...

Orange peel and DOI measurement.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Structure spectrum of the device gives detailed information about various structure sizes, including automotive add-on parts such as bumpers, gas tank doors, mirror housings, door handles and decorative trim as well as motorcycle parts....

Reciprocating spray machine.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Dualtech 401 features a patented wet-on-wet conveyor belt cleaning system and multiple spray circuits. It has a designed working width of 52" and can be configured as a dry filter, water wash filter or high solids reclaim/filtration unit. ...

Self-supporting pocket filters.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Made from high-integrity, high-loft polyester media that resists moisture, will not sag, and is durable, these filters are suitable for use as prefilters, primary filters, second-stage filters and paint spray booth final filters. Media has low...

Low odor glycol ethers.(Product Innovations)(Low odor glycol ethers in architectural coatings industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Recent process improvements have resulted in a lower odor profile for Dowanol PnB and PnP glycol ethers. Made for resin manufacturers, coatings formulators and coatings applicators to use in protective coatings for industrial, automotive and...

Plastic protection products.(Product Innovations)
March 1, 2005... Catalog has more than 220 pages describing the company's plastic protection parts, including caps and plugs; pipe and flange protection: finishing products; electrical and electronics; high-temperature masking; cable ties; specialty protection...

Modular self-contained workstation.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Downflo WorkStation (DWS) is designed to offer maximum productivity through better performance, longer filter life and greater filtration capacity than same-sized dust collectors. The ledge-less design of DWS in combination with the company's...

Powder for heat-sensitive materials.(Powder Coating)
March 1, 2005... We make vehicles that are used for building maintenance. A few of the parts are coated independently but many of our products are coated after assembly. The assembled parts have heat-sensitive components so we have not considered powder coating...

Safety inside the spray booth.(Powder Coating)
March 1, 2005... We coat large agricultural assemblies that require our operators to work inside the powder booth so that they can reach all areas of the part. We are trying to find out what type of respiration equipment they should have when working inside a...

Sunlight's effect on electrocoated parts.(Liquid Q&A)
March 1, 2005... I have heard that over time, primer will begin to break down if left unpainted. Will electrocoat also break down over time if it isn't painted over relatively quickly? In industrial markets, epoxy coatings (liquid, powder and electrocoat)...

Clear electrocoat technology.(Liquid Q&A)
March 1, 2005... I am currently using a clear lacquer to coat plated parts. I am having difficulty getting the spray into recessed areas on the parts, leading to part failure in the field. I know electrocoat technology is ideal for covering recessed parts. Is a...

Bulk electrocoat.(Liquid Q&A)
March 1, 2005... My company coats very small parts, which we rack individually. I have heard of bulk electrocoating. How does this process work? Typically, small parts are hung on a rack and processed through an electrocoat system. Unfortunately, racking...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... HunterLab color measurement spectrophotometers are ideal for quality control and color formulation of paint. Measure raw materials such as pigments, bases and additives as well as finished product including liquid paint, powder coatings, paint...

High-temperature vinyl for masking.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Silicone has always been the preferred material for high-temperature masking applications, but now there's another option that offers greater versatility. Less expensive than most silicone parts, Caplugs' high-temperature vinyl can withstand...

Complete line of Finishing Systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... AFC Finishing Systems not only works for you, we work with you to design and engineer equipment that meets your exact specifications. AFC offers a complete line of liquid spray booths and air make-up units, along with powder coating booths and...

PosiTest[R] DFT coating thickness gage.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Catalog announces the new PosiTest[R] DFT coating thickness gage. Available in two models, Ferrous for steel or Combo for all metals, the PosiTest[R] DFT is the economical choice that provides the proven quality of DeFelsko inspection...

Tips for buying a burn-off oven.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... ACE Equipment Co. has published literature titled, "Tips on Buying a Burn-Off Oven." This information offers a guide as to what to look for when purchasing an oven system for stripping coatings from metal. Burn-off ovens can burn paint and...

"Leading edge technology" finishing systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Thierica Equipment is a world leader in turnkey finishing system technology, offering design, manufacture, installation and service of custom paint, powder, laser etch, hardcoat and wood finishing systems designed to meet or exceed every...

Hanging and masking.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... The 74 page catalog features a comprehensive selection of hooks, racks and high-temperature masking products offered at competitive prices. New TSR bars and hooks offer easy hook replacement with infrequent strip ping. Company also offers...

Air blow-off drying and cleaning systems.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... 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...

Modern surface finishing.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... EISENMANN offers complete solutions for modern surface finishing, including priming, powder, spray and dip coating systems, material flow systems, and environmental and process technology. As a general contractor, EISENMANN provides top-quality...

Paint Pockets.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Paint Pockets[R] Zipper[TM] Spray Booth Filter Mounting System eliminates filter-mounting worries while at the same time allowing you to get the maximum utilization out of your Paint Pockets Overspray Arrestors. The Zipper.... * Eliminates...

Walk-in batch oven with three year warranty.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Wisconsin Oven's Enhanced series Walk-In oven includes features to provide superior temperature uniformity and shorter heat-up times. The quality features found on all of our equipment assure low operating and maintenance costs and allows us to...

Alesta E-Wrinkle powder coatings.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The new pretty-to-look-at powder coating that's tough as nails. E-Wrinkles from DuPont will add that artistic touch of color and texture, but are tough enough for gym equipment, tools, shelving and more, Because they are epoxy, Alesta...

Masking & hanging solutions.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Our U.S. and Internationally Patented AW12 green polyester discs are rapidly becoming the discs of choice for general purpose powder coating applications. Easy grip tab aids in proper disc placements and eliminates the "hunt" for buried discs...

Complete finishing systems.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Custom, high efficiency electrocoating, powder and liquid paint systems. Patented SlideRail Square Transfer[TM] (SST), monorail or power and free conveyors; programmable hoists, custom industrial ovens and pretreatment systems with full water...

Custom ovens at standard price & delivery.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Precision Quincy manufactures high quality gas and electric ovens from 96 to 4,600 cu ft. capacities, with top or back mount heat chambers. Both types deliver uniform, digitally controlled temperatures from slightly above ambient to...

Custom touch-up paint.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Raabe Corp. is the No. 1 manufacturer of custom matched touch-up paint and a leading provider of private label aerosol and liquid filling services. Visit our web site to learn more about Precision Color touch-up paint or cost-effective aerosol...

ColorMax[TM] powder spray system.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... The Nordson[R] ColorMax[TM] powder spray and recovery system* is designed for quick 10 to-25 min color change. Now available with new Apogee[TM] canopy technology, the Color Max system minimizes powder-in-process, promotes easy booth cleaning,...

Manual Liquid Electrostatic Catalog.(Literature Showcase)
March 1, 2005... EXEL Industrial Inc. has released its new "Manual Liquid Electrostatic Catalog," which offers readers a detailed look into its entire manual electrostatic product line, including both Kremlin and Sames guns and systems. It also provides readers...

Custom racks and hooks.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Magic Rack[R] integrates 26 years of experience in designing custom hooks to provide control on the finishing line and in the wash system, allow for drainage, and reduce blemishes. Custom racks and hooks hold parts securely throughout the paint...

A Guidebook For Finishers.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... 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:...

Ovens and heaters web site.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Wisconsin Infrared Systems introduces its newly designed website at www.wisinfrared.com, which provides information on the different types of ovens and heaters they offer, Batch and conveyor ovens feature either gas catalytic or various types...

What is in the price of paint? A regulatory reflection.(Industry Forum)
March 1, 2005... The cost of electrocoat includes more than jus the product. Other than raw materials, the container, and delivery and service costs, what is included in the price of paint to the end user? This is a timeless question frequently asked by...