Industrial Paint & Powder articles from November 2000

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from November 2000

Get Involved With NESHAP Development.(National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Most of you probably know that EPA is currently developing national emission standards for 10 industrial surface coating categories, as required by the Clean Air Act. These standards, called National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air...

Powder Coating 2000 Draws Global Attendance.
November 1, 2000... Close to 6,000 attendees from 33 countries, 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and six Canadian provinces came to Powder Coating 2000, held Sept. 26 to 28 in Indianapolis. "Our continued strong attendance and more than 250...

U.S. Paints & Coatings Demand Heads Toward 1.5 Billion Gallons.(United States paints and coatings industry grows)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... Demand for paints and coatings in the United States is expected to increase 2.6% per year to 1.5 billion gallons in 2004, according to a new industrial study from the Freedonia Group (Cleveland). Shipments are forecast to reach 1.6 billion...

Lyondell Plans Major European Expansion.(Lyondell Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... A new BDO (1,4 butanediol) facility currently under construction near Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and a propylene oxide (PO) plant planned jointly with Bayer Corp. (Pittsburgh) for nearby Maasvlakte, represent a $1 billion European expansion...

Epoxy Resin Maker Takes New Name.(Shell Resins and Versatics now Resolution Performance Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The Resins and Versatics business of Shell, a producer of epoxy resins, curing agents and specialty monomers has relaunched itself as Resolution Performance Products (Houston). Its product line includes several known brand names: Epikote...

LTG Industries.(acquisition and renaming of United States division)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The U.S. division of LTG Industries has been acquired by John Zea, Jeffrey Mitchell and Albert Klein. The now privately held company will be known as International Thermal Systems LLC, headquartered in Milwaukee, with a European office in...

Netzsch Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Netzsch Inc. and Netzsch Instruments Inc. have merged into one unit with four core businesses: NEMO Progressing Cavity Pumps, Filtration Systems, Grinding and Dispersion Machinery and Thermal Analysis Equipment. The combined company will be...

Akzo Nobel.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Akzo Nobel (the Netherlands) has completed the acquisition of Dexter Corp.'s Coating Systems Div. (Waukegan, IL), which consists of three manufacturing facilities and more than 200 employees worldwide. Although clear plans for the Automotive...

Nordson Corp.
November 1, 2000... Nordson Corp. (Westlake, OH) has agreed to purchase EFD Inc., an East Providence, RI, company that produces precision, low-pressure industrial dispensing valves and components. EFD has annual revenue of more than $61 million and additional...

Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co.(Red Spot Paint Varnish Co. acquires Seibert-Oxidermo Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 2000... OEM coatings manufacturer Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co. (Evansville, IN) has acquired Seibert-Oxidermo Inc., a subsidiary of Detrex Corp. Seibert-Oxidermo has annual sales of approximately $15 million and specializes in primers for plastics...

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
November 1, 2000... The private investment firm of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has agreed to acquire the pigments and additives, formulated products and compounds, and electronic divisions of Laporte PLC for $l.175 billion. Following the completion of the...

PG Industries.
November 1, 2000... PG Industries (Pittsburgh) has earned the R&D 100 Award for its Enviro-Prime 2000 lead-free anticorrosion electrodeposition coatings for automobiles. In addition to eliminating lead, the new coatings generate lower VOC emissions than...

National Paint & Coatings Association.(National Paint and Coatings Association awards)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Six industry members received Industry Statesman Awards during the National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Oct. 16 and 17. This award is given to individuals in recognition and appreciation of their long and...

Corrections.
November 1, 2000... * Our recent article, "Solvents--What Lies Ahead?" (September 2000), contained an incorrect statement about ammonia being a VOC. Ammonia, which is used in very small amounts as a pH modifier, is not considered a VOC by the U.S. EPA. The...

First Consolidated Air Rule Announced.
November 1, 2000... In late September, EPA Deputy Administrator W. Michael McCabe announced the agency's first consolidated air-pollution regulation. The rule combines 16 existing federal air rules applying to synthetic organic chemical manufacturers,...

Two Florida Men Sentenced in Hazardous Waste Case.(Ralph Dearden and German Delgado)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Two Florida men were sentenced in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami for conspiracy to violate the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Ralph Dearden of Fort Lauderdale was sentenced to two years...

House to Introduce Superfund Small-Business Exemption.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... House Republican lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would exempt some small businesses from Superfund liability. Representatives Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) and Mike Oxley (R-OH) will introduce the bill when five Republicans and...

Industry Asks Supreme Court to Scrap Air Act Precedent.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A broad coalition of industry groups and lawmakers are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a longstanding legal precedent that essentially bars EPA from considering factors other than health, when setting national standards for...

Finishing Team Speeds UV Technology Toward Checkered Flag.(automobile development)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... * What's super fast, wears a high-performance UV-cured coat and is ready to hit the circuit--the automotive finishing circuit that is? Give up? It's the open-cockpit spec race car finished with the latest UV paint and coatings technology by...

Clearing the Clean Air Act's Title V Hurdle.(Hussmann Corp's management strategy)
November 1, 2000... Title V affected thousands of coating operations and manufacturers, Through arduous planning and change, Hussmann Corp avoided the paperwork burden altogether. The 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act brought significant changes to the...

Understanding Cure Ovens for Powder Coating.(oven product information)(Product Information)
November 1, 2000... If you're getting ready to purchase an oven or modify an existing one, this article can help. Learn when to use convection, IR or a combination. Thermoset powders are cured by prolonged exposure to heat or light energy. When the powder...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPC TOOLS FOR QUALITY PROBLEMS.
November 1, 2000... Using the appropriate SPC tools will impose discipline and order on the stressful but necessary process of problem solving. Statistical process control (SPC) tools help management make decisions based on scientific facts and improve...

Plastic Abrasives Take Off In Aerospace Industry.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Companies can greatly reduce the volume of hazardous waste generated from stripping activities by using plastic blasting media. Spurred by environmental pressure to reduce the use of hazardous chemical products such as methylene chloride...

ROOBOL ON PAINTING.(Brief Article)(Column)
November 1, 2000... Don't Coat the Inside of the Washer Can you recommend a coating for the inside of our five-stage conveyorized wash system? One of the best paints for this purpose would be a two-component epoxy, regardless of whether the substrate is...

POWDER COATING WITH COLLINS.(Brief Article)(Column)
November 1, 2000... Oven May Cause Poor Color Match Several different companies make parts for us, so we have each of them powder coat the products before shipping to us for final assembly. Lately, we have been seeing some variation in the color from one...

COATINGS R&D NOTEBOOK.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Purifying Water for Waterbornes What method of water purification is necessary for OEM waterborne coatings? A typical water source can contain silicates, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, iron compounds, sulfur compounds,...

Custom-Designed Pretreatment Systems.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Pretreatment systems are custom-designed to meet user specifications. The systems are available in mild steel, fiberglass and stainless steel, with a variety of heating and piping options. Large- and small-capacity systems are offered.

Washer Features Polypropylene Construction.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... This pretreatment washer is constructed of corrosion-resistant polypropylene supported on a stainless-steel frame. The unit's translucent housing eliminates the need for auxiliary lighting and allows easy monitoring of the nozzle pattern. The...

Pretreatment Units Provide Flexibility.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Pretreatment systems are configured for maximum flexibility and minimum labor involvement, Nozzle size, pressure ratings I and construction materials can be customized for the user's pretreatment chemicals. PVC, polypropylene, fiberglass,...

Iron Phosphate Resists Corrosion.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Permatreat 384M is an iron phosphate coating for metals and plastics. It provides corrosion resistance on steel, aluminum and hotdipped galvanized surfaces. It is especially cost-effective where usage rates are high due to excessive drag out...

Rinse Is Chrome-Free.
November 1, 2000... The bi-functional organo-metallic polymer in Rinse 6107 provides good coating adhesion and a high level of corrosion resistance. The rinse is compatible with a variety of coating chemistries. It is nonhazardous and can be discharged safely to...

System Cleans, Phosphates, Rinses.
November 1, 2000... A closed-loop pretreatment system cleans substrates, applies phosphate and rinses. The two-stage system uses water heated to 160[degrees]F, pressurized to 1,000 psi. Fluids are cleaned and recycled in this self-contained unit with no...

One-Step Cleaner for Large Parts.
November 1, 2000... CrysCoat 600NR liquid detergent iron phosphate offers metal finishers a one-step manual method for cleaning and pretreating large parts. It requires no rinsing, counteracts the effects of hard water, reduces streaky coatings and increases...

Washers Can Handle Large Parts.
November 1, 2000... Single- and dual-tunnel FRP and metal pretreatment systems offer spray and immersion degreasing and metal conditioning. The units can be custom designed to accommodate oversized parts, fit into limited floor space and be operated in-line or...

Nozzle Designed for Quick Maintenance.
November 1, 2000... The 46500A ProMax Clip-Eyelet nozzle combines snap-on pipe connections with an easy-to-install integral tip/seal combination that reduces maintenance downtime. The tip's winged design allows spray tip and seal change-out with a single...

Turnkey Pretreatment Systems.
November 1, 2000... Turnkey pretreatment systems can include washers, zinc- and iron-phosphatizing stages, seals and counterflow reverse-osmosis water rinses. They can be included as part of a complete coating system or integrated into a component system via...

Chrome-Free Sealer for Aluminum.
November 1, 2000... SafeGard 3400seal#10 cold-applied chrome-free pretreatment is suitable for sealing aluminum. It offers a quick reaction time and can be used on cast and wrought aluminum, zinc/aluminum diecast and as a final seal for steel to be painted.

Masking Plugs Protect Threaded Parts.
November 1, 2000... This line of flangeless silicon masking plugs are suitable for metal finishing application where protection of threads is important. A hollow center provides for easy insertion and good conformability. The plugs are available in a range of...

Filters Provide Consistent Performance.
November 1, 2000... PolyNet filter cartridges' multiple-layer construction combines polypropylene media with fluid distribution netting for even distribution of fluid flow and consistent contamination removal. Benefits include a long service life, reduced...

Masking Tape Withstands Harsh Conditions.
November 1, 2000... D12 preshrunk polyester tape has a silicone-blend adhesive system that provides reliable masking for parts. The tape offers good conformance and can be over-wrapped for a liquid-tight seal. It releases without leaving a residue. Tape widths...

Adhesion Promoter for Primers.
November 1, 2000... AP 440-1 nonchlorinated adhesion promoter improves paint adhesion to thermoplastic polyolefin and polypropylene substrates. It is suitable for formulating adhesion-promoting primers for low-temperature cure applications and performs well...

Equipment Delivers Optimal Spray Efficiency.
November 1, 2000... Kinetix electrostatic spray systems use an integrated multiplier to deliver 93kV of electrostatic power and an automatic current limiting feature that allows users to adjust the charge for specific part profiles. Fan pattern control from 4 to...

Salt Bath Cleans Parts Quickly.
November 1, 2000... The Kastech electrolytic salt-bath system uses chemical reduction to clean castings in about 30 minutes. The salt bath minimizes part distortion, does not attack the base metal and does not mask part defects. The turnkey cleaning systems are...

Masking Caps Come in Large Diameters.
November 1, 2000... Flex-Caps dip-molded masking caps are available in diameters to 4.75 inches and lengths to 5.25 inches. The caps resist moisture, oil and dirt and won't crack or tear during tough applications. They can be made to withstand high temperatures.

Drum Handler Has Multiple Attachments.
November 1, 2000... This drum handler offers a line of attachments for handling drums, rolls and special loads. Options include quick disconnect, two-part epoxy paint, a drum lock and unit-mounted scale. Explosion-proof and nonexplosion-proof models are...

Waterborne Coatings for Metal Finishers.
November 1, 2000... The Kem Aqua Hydralon line of waterborne coatings exhibit the enhanced abrasian, chemical and corrosion resistance required by machine tool and other metal finishers. The coatings performed well in double-rub tests for solvent resistance; did...

Proportioner for 3K Coatings.
November 1, 2000... PrecisionMix II 3K electronic proportioner accurately controls the mix ratio of three-component coatings. Each machine can accommodate 10 resin colors, three catalysts and three reducers. It is easy to install, configure and operate. Benefits...

Fluidizer Features Long-Lasting Construction.
November 1, 2000... The FreeFlow powder fluidizing hopper is constructed of heavy-gauge stainless steel for durability. Standard features include multiple injector capacity, top-mount access doors and easy-release lid latches. The fluidizer is available in four...

Spray Booths Exclude Unwanted Dirt.
November 1, 2000... Custom Aire dual-pit downdraft spray booths maintain a cleanroom environment with their own self-contained air makeup units and Laminar III intake air filter sections. Air is introduced through the ceiling and drawn down through a double-row...

Irradiator Keeps UV Curing Clean.
November 1, 2000... The aluminum 16P3 irradiator uses a sealed air pathway to prevent particulate matter from being introduced into the processing chamber. A blower pulls air into the lamp housing, past the 6-inch electrodeless UV lamp and then out of the light...

Filters Offer Long On-Stream Life.
November 1, 2000... The Claris Series melt-blown depth filter cartridges have an extruded fibrous core that provides structural strength with-Out compromising filtration performance or restricting fluid flow. Multiple filtration grades allow effective capture of...

Powder Cartridges Have Good Release Properties.
November 1, 2000... Gore-Ted Perma-Clean powder cartridges feature a conductive, expanded ePTFE membrane over an aluminized polyester substrate, resulting in efficient performance with optimum powder release properties. The cartridges are 100% efficient at 1...

Pigments Provide Color-Changing Effect.
November 1, 2000... ChromaFlair light interference pigments give paints and industrial coatings the ability to change color when viewed from different angles. These multi-layer flakes are opaque, thin, flat and highly specular. They are compatible with solvent...

Manual System Simplifies Powder Application.
November 1, 2000... The Easysystem line of manual powder coating applicators includes manual powder guns with on-gun remote control that allows operators to easily adjust voltage and powder delivery from the back of the gun without turning away from the work....

E-Commerce Web Sites Court Coatings Industry.(Coatings Mart Inc. and Manufinish.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Two new e-marketplaces formally introduced themselves to the coatings industry at the Powder Coating 2000 trade show September 26 to 28 in Indianapolis. CoatingsMart Inc., an online marketplace designed to streamline transactions and simplify...

U.S. OEM Coatings Shipments.
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