Industrial Paint & Powder articles from May 2003

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from May 2003

Strategies for survival. (Editors View).(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... In my career, I have run two businesses and worked for several different corporations. A common theme with my own planning and what I know of the companies that I worked for is to think positive when making projections. Strategic planning is...

Bayer Polymers upgrades R&D capabilities. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Bayer polymers has spent several million dollars to upgrade its research and development capabilities at its Americas headquarters in Pittsburgh. The investment includes the renovation and installation of several new labs that are designed to...

Congress saves MEP program. (News Watch).(Congress votes to restore funding to federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, providing nearly $106 million for 2003)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Congress has recently voted to restore funding to the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, providing nearly $106 million for this year. Administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the MEP is a...

CCAI annual meeting. (News Watch).(Chemical Coaters Association International's annual meeting is scheduled for June 21 to 24 )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Chemical Coaters Association International's (CCAI) annual meeting is scheduled for June 21 to 24 at the Lago Mar Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The meeting will focus on "survival techniques" for these challenging economic times. The...

DuPont receives EPA award. (News Watch).(receives EPA's Clean Air Excellence Award for SuperSolids ultralow-emissions clearcoat)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... DuPont (Troy, MI) has received the EPA's Clean Air Excellence Award for its SuperSolids ultralow-emissions clearcoat. The technology lowers VOC emissions more than 25%, while significantly improving scratch and mar resistance. The first...

ASTM establishes student membership category. (News Watch).(ASTM International establishes new membership category for undergraduate and graduate-level students)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... ASTM International has announced the establishment of a new membership category for undergraduate and graduate-level students. The Student Membership Category is free to eligible students. "Today's college students are tomorrow's technical...

The use of UV/EB coatings. (Infocus).
May 1, 2003... Walk on your kitchen floor this morning for your juice and cereal? Talk on your cell phone today? Work on your computer? Drive your car? Listen to a CD or watch a DVD? Wear your glasses to read a billboard or road sign? Numbers don't lie....

Wood coating trends in Europe and North America.(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2003... The future prospects for wend coatings in Europe are mainly driven by increasing demand on surface quality and legislation concerning the environment. Two-component polyurethane coatings have the biggest share in the European market. The...

New engelhard Synergy[TM] pigments bring extraordinary value to coatings and plastics.
May 1, 2003... The Synergy[TM] line of color pigments from Engelhard represents a truly "synergistic" use of Engelhard's expertise in surface chemistry and materials science to bring extraordinary value to customers in the coatings and plastics industry. ...

The benefits of anode switching: adjusting the current density during electrodeposition can substantially reduce paint and energy use and increase throughput.
May 1, 2003... The electrocoat process takes place when an electrically grounded part is immersed into an oppositely charged paint solution. A set of working electrodes provides voltage to the solution in the tank, setting up a direct flow of current through...

The role of pigments in coatings first of two parts.
May 1, 2003... Besides imparting color and opacity, pigments influence many important coating characteristics. Proper pigment dispersion is vital; specialty dispersions can provide labor savings and improved pigment efficiency. In is coatings, the...

A rising star in the west: following the installation of an innovative new powder coating shop and HVAC system at this Colorado manufacturing plant, business has increased and reject rates and costs have fallen.(Star Precision, metal-fabricating firm)
May 1, 2003... While many of its competitors have been struggling, Longmont, CO-based Star Precision has been adding new business. The six-year-old metal-fabricating company, which has grown from five employees to 135, must be doing something right--and...

Roobol onpainting.
May 1, 2003... Restoring Antique Toys I restore antique toys. A problem with some very old rubber-wheeled toys is that the rubber has become so hard over the years that the wheels slip on a smooth surface instead of propelling the toy. When I asked you...

Power coating.(enhancing transfer efficiency in powder coating)
May 1, 2003... Transfer Efficiency Variables My supervisor asked me to provide information about transfer efficiency. Our 10 automatic guns are about five years old and are doing okay. I've done the maintenance as requested by the manufacturer. My...

Effects of panel preparation on corrosion testing, color measurement and abrasion testing. (Coatings R&D Notebook).
May 1, 2003... Corrosion Testing--Many factors can affect the test, including the thickness, uniformity, flaws, entrained air and cure of the coating. The cure is affected by the thickness, temperature, humidity and time. Control over these variables should...

Offline/Inline sifters. (Literature Showcase).
May 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...

AFC Finishing Systems powder coating solutions. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... AFC Finishing Systems is your one stop supplier for all your Powder Coating needs. AFC supplies powder application equipment, powder spray booths, and powder curing ovens. AFC supplies stand alone units or complete conveyor systems. AFC...

Coating thickness gage for all metal substrates. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... The American made PosiTector[R] 6000 series of gages by DeFeisko measure coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly. Simple, two-button operation and NO calibration required for most applications allow you...

The OptiTronic[TM] ensures accurate and repeatable performance for automatic guns. (Literature Showcase).(ITW Gema)(Brief Article)
May 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).(Adwest Technologies, US)(Brief Article)
May 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...

Modular environmental rooms. (Literature Showcase).(National Partitions, US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... National Partitions--the leading and largest manufacturer of modular environmental rooms for use in industrial facilities. National's wall system designs meet the most stringent standards in temperature and humidity control, allowing for...

Nordson Econo-Coat[R] RCM II Series powder spray booth. (Literature Showcase).(US)(Brief Article)
May 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).(ITW Gema, US)(Brief Article)
May 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...

Your source for exact match touch-up. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... At Raabe, exact match touch-up paint is our business. Our attention to detail guarantees a flawless finish and your product ships in about 1 week. You can count on the industry leader to create the touch-up you need, on time, every time. ...

UV2000 lowers operating costs for fluorescent weathering testing. (Literature Showcase).(screening device from Atlas Material Testing Technology, US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Atlas UV2000 is the perfect screening device for affordable and reproducible weathering testing of the sun's damaging effects on coatings. The innovative power supply lowers your operating costs by increasing bulb life and eliminating the...

Binks AA1500[TM] Air Assisted Airless Spray Gun offers high transfer efficiency. (Literature Showcase).(US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Binks AA1500[TM] Air Assisted Airless Spray Gun offers high transfer efficiency with less overspray and VOCs, easier changeouts, and ergonomic engineering. A unique tip and air cap design allow for lower operating fluid and air pressures,...

Fischerscope MMS. (Literature Showcase).(Fischer Technology, US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Fischerscope[R] MMS[R] is a modularly designed coating thickness measuring device that allows users to combine and configure different test methods to suit a wide variety of coating thickness measurement applications. The MMS can document,...

Measure color...measure quality. (Literature Showcase).(HunterLab Inc., US)(Brief Article)
May 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 *...

Create a distinctive look. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... Prime Coatings can tailor a look that will make your product stand out. We can match or develop an image for you In a system that fits; UV, lacquer, urethane or other liquid system. We coat plastics, (ABS, SAN, SMC and many others), metal, wood...

RAL fan deck. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Infrared Systems equipment. (Literature Showcase).(Wisonsin Infrared Systems, US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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...

Chemco's Pulsator[TM] powder cartridge offers long life and reusability. (Literature Showcase).(US)(Brief Article)
May 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...

Spring newsletter. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... The spring issue of the technical newsletter "On the Surface" from George Koch Sons features helpful articles on ultrafillter fouling and on choosing the best conveying methods for e-coat systems. Koch will e-mail copies of the newsletter to...

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

Steelman Ovens. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... Steelman's Ovens will help you produce better quality products, increase productivity, and lower your overall costs! Temperature ranges to 500[degrees]F, 650[degrees]F 750[degrees]F, or 850[degrees]F. Electric, natural gas, or LP gas service....

Particle Size instrumentation. (Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2003... Complete line of Particle Size instrumentation. Including our nanotrac 150 & 250 Particle Analyzer using Dynamic Light Scatter for high concentration sizing from .008-6.5 microns. Also showing our S3000 laser diffraction based analyzers...

www.deftfinishes.com. (Literature Showcase).(Deft Coatings' new Web site, US)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 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...

Retaining valuable customers. (Industry Forum).
May 1, 2003... In today's fast-paced, rapidly changing business world, your customers play a pivotal role in the long-term success of your business. Lose a customer and you can lose your business, one contact at a time. Where have all those long-lost...