Industrial Paint & Powder articles from May 2004

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from May 2004

Editor's view.(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... There is a continuing theme in business that is as true for coatings as it is for any other industry. We are always looking for new technologies and ideas to make us better. A more compliant coating, an easier application method, a way to save...

Study: paints and coatings rebound underway.(News Watch)
May 1, 2004... After three straight years of declining sales, U.S. manufacturers of paints and coatings posted a solid gain of nearly 4% in 2003, and solid growth is expected in the near future, according to a new study. Buoyant demand for architectural...

U.S. wood-protection coatings to reach $3 billon in 2008.(News Watch)
May 1, 2004... Demand for wood-protection coatings and preservatives is forecast to increase more than 2% per year to $3 billion in 2007, despite a challenging market environment, according a new study. Continued weakness in large siding and decking...

BASF, DuPont receive PACE awards.(News Watch)
May 1, 2004... BASF and DuPont Performance Coatings have received 2004 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence (PACE) Awards for technology developments related to automotive-coatings materials and application processes. ...

Seventh Annual Coatings for Plastics Symposium and Exhibition.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Seventh International Coatings for Plastics Symposium and Exhibition will be held in Troy, MI, at the Michigan State Management Education Center on June 7-9. The symposium will focus on a variety of issues pertaining to coatings for...

SME hosts Science and Technology Camps for grade school and high school students.(News Watch)(Society of Manufacturing Engineers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers continues to expand its national Science, Technology, Engineering Preview Summer camp program to introduce young women and men to the world of engineering for one of the 12-week-long summer camps being...

Powder coating inventor joins Industrial Paint and Powder's Editorial Board.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Pieter Gillis de Lange has joined Industrial Paint & Powder's Editorial Advisory Board. De Lange is the inventor of thermoset powder coating materials and helped pioneer the manufacture and application of powder coatings. He was first...

The Durr Group.(has opened technical support center in Atlanta)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Durr Group (Atlanta) has opened a 5,165-foot technical support center in Atlanta to serve automotive and general industrial customers in the region. The Durr affiliated companies include Durr Industries (automotive paint finishing systems),...

BYK-Chemie.(has started operations at two new application-technology labs in China)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... BYK-Chemie (Wesel, Germany) has started operations at two new application-technology labs in China at Shanghai and Guangzhou. The company says the location of the labs near its production site at Tongling will enhance the transfer of technology...

Sartomer Co.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sartomer Co. has opened Sartomer do Brazil, its first office in Latin America, in Sao Paolo. The new office will serve formulators and chemists throughout Latin America, providing technical and sales support for the company's entire line of...

Coral Chemical Co. (Waukegan, IL), a supplier of industrial chemical products in North America, has entered into a technical cross-license agreement with Chemische Werke Kluthe GMBH (Heidelberg, Germany), a supplier of products and processes for surface treatment preparations, paints and varnishes, both in Germany and across most of Europe.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Coral Chemical Co. (Waukegan, IL), a supplier of industrial chemical products in North America, has entered into a technical cross-license agreement with Chemische Werke Kluthe GMBH (Heidelberg, Germany), a supplier of products and processes...

Coming events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... May Powder Coating Institute May 17-19, Marco Island, FL Sponsor: PCI 800-988-2628 47th Annual Technical Symposium--Waterborne & Innovative Coatings; Sink or Swim May 18-19, John Carroll University, University...

Performance contracts cut abatement costs.(In focus: news and views from the coatings community)
May 1, 2004... Attention is typically given to regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) performance by paint and coatings manufacturers only when a specific problem or fault shuts down the system or when the system is out of compliance. Opportunities to reduce the...

Curing with infrared and combination ovens: IR curing systems are helping manufacturers increase productivity. IR-enhanced convection systems combine the process-friendly characteristics of convection with the speed of IR.
May 1, 2004... Stringent environmental regulations and competitive pressures that demand higher quality and improved productivity--faster cycle times, automated operations and just-in-time delivery--have led industrial finishers to consider alternatives to...

A work in progress: in an area of the country that is reeling from manufacturing plant closings and outsourcing, one cabinetmaker has been experiencing dizzying growth.(Ultracraft)
May 1, 2004... To hear Ray Waite tell it, one might think that Ultracraft, a wood-cabinet manufacturer in Liberty, NC, has been installing its finishing line for the last 18 years. In a sense, that's what it has been doing. And judging by Ultracraft's growth,...

Pavilion furniture becomes a powder coater: when a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture found that it was not getting the quality of finishing it wanted from its powder coaters, and that it was growing, the company decided to built its own line.
May 1, 2004... Pavilion Furniture Inc., a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture used by hotels, resorts, country clubs and cruise lines, applies a high-quality coating to its product to withstand the harsh environment of a seacoast setting. The...

Industrial finishing, 1948 to 1953.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... This is the fifth 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 1948 to 1953 in the magazine, then known as Industrial...

New compact spraying unit.(Product Innovations)(Walther Pilot North America)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Walther Pilot North America has introduced its Spray Pack compact spraying unit. The Spray Pack features the new Fine Flow Control, which is a three-in-one device, combining the material pressure regulator, filter and anti-pulsation device. The...

Quantitative depth profiling.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... LECO offers technology for quantitative depth profiling for coatings and surface treatments, as well as bulk analysis. The GDS850A Glow Discharge Atomic Emission Spectrometer focuses the latest technology in hardware and software design to...

High-quality particulate control for cleanrooms.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Clean Air Products' Series 575 soft-wall cleanrooms provide a durable, free-standing cleanroom environment for Class 100,000 to Class 10, and can provide open spans up to 32 feet with no center supports. They come complete with motorized...

Broad range of pattern adjustment.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Kremlin has introduced the MVX Airmix spray gun, which offers a broad range of pattern adjustment. This quick-change pattern adjustment allows the operator to adjust the spray pattern by turning the pattern knob, without changing tips. It...

High-solids spray system.(Product Innovations)(Plas-Pak Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Plas-Pak Industries Inc. has patented the Ratio-Pak HSS System, a cartridge-based air-dispensing system. It's a low-cost method to reliably meter, mix and spray apply reactive, fast-curing compounds, including polyurea, polyurethane,...

Direct-to-metal acrylic enamel.(Product Innovations)(Diversified Brands)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Diversified Brands has introduced Iron Guard DTM Acrylic Enamel, a high-gloss, waterborne, 100% acrylic, corrosion-resistant coating from Krylon Industrial. Iron Guard enables a direct-to-metal application on new or clean metal without the need...

Low-temperature black oxide process.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Brake cylinders, tie rods, ball joints, clutches, pump impellers, seat rails, maintenance rails, maintenance tools and similar automotive parts are protected from corrosion with a satin black magnetite finish formed by the TRU TEMP Black Oxide...

Compact coating thickness measurement.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Isoscope MPOR is Fischer's newest and smallest hand-held instrument. The compact unit measures nonconductive coatings on nonferrous substrates such as paint, plastic or anodized coatings on aluminum, copper, brass or stainless steel. The...

Color inspection system.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... GTI has introduced a family of color-matching systems designed to deliver the numerous options and features needed to evaluate and communicate color. The three standard sizes of the CMB will accommodate nearly any sample size, with larger...

Polymer impellers.(Product Innovations)(Norstone Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Norstone impellers were developed as the answer to the need for a safer (nonrazor edge), more resilient dispersing impeller for use with coatings and inks. The Norstone/U, an abrasion-resistant urethane impeller, is recommended for water-based...

Hanger and hook products.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Mighty Hook has a selection of panel hangers and claw hooks for sheet-metal products or large-diameter pipes that do not have holes for suspension. These hook types lock the product into place with minimal suspension marks. The spring steel...

Next generation Pogo pump.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Binks is offering the next generation Pogo Plus finishing pump, building on the company's original drum transfer Pogo pump. The new pump incorporates several new features designed to ensure continuous high-volume delivery of low- to...

Special-effect pigments for automotive coatings.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Engelhard has introduced two new effect pigments for makers of automotive coatings that provide higher color purity and clarity than traditional pearlescent pigments. Exterior Lumina Pearl Radiance and Exterior Lumina Brass pigments are...

Ultra-low-VOC polyester coatings.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sherwin-Williams has developed a new ultra-low VOC polyester baking enamel that emits less than 1.0 pound of VOC per gallon, allowing metal finishers to dramatically cut their VOC emissions without expensive equipment purchases. New Permaclad...

High-pressure pumps for abrasive coatings.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nordson has introduced PermaFlo, a new series of high-pressure pumps. These pumps are designed and constructed to withstand the rigors of pumping today's more abrasive, higher-solids coatings to meet a wide range of pressure and volume...

Roobol on painting.
May 1, 2004... Color Differences After Pretreatment We are experiencing difficulty in getting consistent color results when applying a 50-degree gloss clearcoat over various substrates. We use 10-gauge, 14-gauge and 16-gauge sheet steel, and 11-gauge...

Powder coating.
May 1, 2004... Problems Covering Recessed Areas We manufacture office furniture. We coat a drawer front that has the drawer pull formed into the front of the part, creating a recess that is about 3/4 inch wide by 3/4 inch deep by the width of the drawer...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Literature Showcase)
May 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. ...

Positive identification for your conveyor carriers ... every time!(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

www.deftfinishes.com.(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

Your source for exact match touch-up paint.(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

Custom ovens at standard price & delivery.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Precision Quincy manufactures high quality gas and electric ovens from 96--4,600 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...

Infrared systems equipment.(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

Introducing the new PosiTector 200.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... The PosiTector 200 is an easy to use, affordable gage for non-destructive measurement of coating thickness on wood, concrete and more. Specifically designed lo measure coatings including paint, varnish, lacquer etc, the PosiTector 200 is an...

Magic Rack is racking up solutions.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Custom designed and engineered paint racks and hooks from PPC Magic Rack not only ensure defect free finishes; they also make optimum use of rack space for maximum parts density and improved productivity. The unique patented technology protects...

Elcometer 550 powder thickness gauge.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... The Elcometer 550 powder thickness gauge uses a novel, non-contact measurement technique based on a high frequency ultrasonic transducer to predict the final cured thickness of uncured powder coatings on a range of substrates. Fully portable,...

Total system solution.(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

Steelman Ovens.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... 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....

Wagner Systems DuraTech Automatic Powder Booth.(Literature Showcase)
May 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,...

Mighty Hook announces release of new crossbar hanging system.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Mighty Hook announces the introduction of the TSR-BAR, a new innovation in crossbar technology. The advanced design integrates en internal replacement locking hook system with lightweight and extremely durable steel cross bars. The internal...

The OptiTronic[TM] ensures accurate and repeatable performance for automatic guns.(Literature Showcase)
May 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...

Cartridge and non-recovery powder booths.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Reliable, high-performance powder coating environments with white pre-coated steel panels and exceptional lighting quality. Global Finishing Solutions powder booths are available in cartridge and non-recovery configurations and multiple sizes....

Wax additives for powder coatings.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Micro Powders offers a full range of specialty, high-performance micronized wax additives that are easily incorporated into powder coatings These technically advanced micronized waxes include synthetic, polyethylene, PTFE, polypropylene and...

POWDURA[R] Color Selector from Sherwin-Williams features more powder coating options.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sherwin Williams POWDURA[R] Color Selector and Reference Guide makes it easy for original equipment manufacturers and job shops to choose from the wide range of POWDURA colors available from Sherwin-Williams. The color selector features 101...

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

RAL fan deck.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
May 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 with...

Paint pockets.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
May 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 over spray arrestors holds up to 5 times more overspray than other filters allowing you to...

Forward-looking reflections.(Industry Forum)
May 1, 2004... It always seems appropriate around this time of year to reflect back over the years. It is a part of ending the old and looking forward to the opportunities to come in the new. Although, as I do that, I hate to admit that I have been in the...