Industrial Paint & Powder articles from October 2004

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from October 2004

Feedback.(Editor's View)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... I have been working with Industrial Paint & Powder for 21 months now, and it has been quite an experience. We get a lot of feedback about what we write and publish. Most of the time, people are complimentary. Some of the time, they are...

Powder coating trends in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... To date, only fragmentary data have been published on the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and African paint and coatings markets. A new Irfab Chemical Consultants study covering more than 25 countries fills in some of the gaps. In...

ASTM announces agreement with Chinese standards organization.(News Watch)(Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ASTM International, the U.S.-based standards-development organization, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the national standards body of China, the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China (SAC)....

Sherwin-Williams unveils blast-resistant technology.(News Watch)(B&H Coatings Inc., Teijin Twaron USA Inc. and TechFab L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Sherwin-Williams Co. and three partners announced the development of polyurea-based construction technology designed to provide resistance to the effects of explosions. The company says the technology represents a potentially important...

The Protech Chemicals Group.(Oxyplast NV )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Protech Chemicals Group (Montreal, Quebec) has announced the acquisition of Oxyplast NV (Ghent, Belgium), a pioneer in the production of powder coatings. The company has more than 20 licensees worldwide. "We are very pleased to join the...

Consorcio Comex S.A. de C.V.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Consorcio Comex S.A. de C.V. (Mexico City) will acquire Professional Paint Inc., the operator of a group of regional architectural-coatings companies in the western United States and Canada, under a merger agreement announced by Colorado-based...

Kolene Corp.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Kolene Corp. (Detroit) announced that Hetworth Corp. (Cambridge, Ontario) will sell and distribute Kolene's thermo-chemical process for removing paint, E-coat and other coatings in Ontario.

Robert Nelson.(Obituary)(Chemical Coaters Association International )(Brief Article)(Obituary)
October 1, 2004... Robert L. Nelson, 76, of Moline, IL, a long-time member and board member of CCAI who worked as a paint and decal chemist at Deere and Co., died September 4. Nelson was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1946 to 1948, and a graduate of Augustana...

Reducing VOCs no problem for HON: to meet California's most recently enacted environmental regulation, office-furniture maker HON Industries needed to cut its emissions by 65%. It went even further, garnering praise from the financial world in the process.(Hazardous Organic National Emission Standard; Volatile Organic Compound)
October 1, 2004... When California's Rule 1132 was adopted, HON Industries, like other manufacturers throughout the state, had to cut its VOC emissions by 65% before the law took effect. The office furniture manufacturer cut emissions by 70%, winning its...

The top 10 global coatings manufacturers: despite a soft economy, all of the top 10 coatings manufacturers increased sales over the previous year. Here are the top 10 and some of their top stories.
October 1, 2004... 1. Akzo Nobel Coatings nv The Netherlands 31 26 3664433 * www.akzonobel.com CEO/President: Rudy van der Meer, Manager of Coatings Estimated 2003 Global Coatings Sales: $6.074 billion Akzo Nobel is a leading global company in...

Improving waterborne alkyd resins with fatty acids: waterborne alkyd resins tested in outdoor applications have shown remarkable light fastness and weather resistance. These properties can be controlled by using fatty acids with different degrees of saturation.
October 1, 2004... The ever-increasing attention paid to environmental protection has produced a lot of legislation aimed at reducing emissions from industrial activities, particularly VOCs used as diluents in coatings (1). Besides the safety and protection...

Industrial finishing, 1978 to 1983.
October 1, 2004... This is the 10th article in a year-long series celebrating Industrial Paint & Powder's 80th anniversary. The feature stories below are a portion of the articles that appeared in 1978 in the magazine, then known as Industrial Finishing. To read...

2004 International Coatings Technology Conference and Expo.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... McCormick Place North * Chicago * October 25-27 (As of July 26, 2004) Executive Forum and Two-Day Courses Monday-Tuesday, October 25-26, 2004 * Executive Forum: Six Sigma for Global Competitiveness * Additive Technologies for...

Thinking about adding powder coating?(Roobol On Painting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... My husband and I have owned a small paint shop for eight years. We do various jobs for people and companies around here, especially repainting cars and trucks. We have now decided to do powder coating as well because we are frequently asked to...

Moisture levels in compressed air.(Roobol On Painting)
October 1, 2004... I read a question somewhere else regarding the proper dryness of compressed air for applying paint and powder coatings so that color and gloss problems are obviated. The answer was rather vague and unhelpful, so that got us discussing how...

Got hydrographics information?(Roobol On Painting)
October 1, 2004... I've been waiting to hear more details on hydrographics, which you promised to give us several months ago. When can we expect to see this news in the magazine? Well, I've been waiting, too. The person who asked if I wanted more...

Enhancing powder adhesion on aluminum.(Powder Coating)
October 1, 2004... We apply powder coatings to HRS steel and extruded aluminum parts that are used outdoors. We use a five-stage washer with a cleaner, rinse, phosphate, rinse and rinse seal. We also use a blast system for the heavy steel parts. The steel product...

Unwanted moisture in the lines.(Powder Coating)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... We have an air dryer in line to take moisture from our compressed air, and we use coalescing filters. We still seem to get some moisture through the lines. What are we missing? There could be several reasons why the current system is not...

Waterbornes without solvents.(Coatings R&D Notebook)
October 1, 2004... Waterbornes Without Solvents What problems are expected with zero-VOC waterborne technologies? Waterborne coatings usually have two VOCs: the antifreeze, usually a glycol, and the coalescent aid. The glycol aids in both wet edge retention...

UV vs. visible-light curing.(Coatings R&D Notebook)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Comparing UV and visible-light curing systems, does one have an advantage over the other? UV cure requires a mercury vapor lamp activated by a high-voltage discharge or microwave irradiation, or a xenon or similar are system. The UV light...

Caplugs' comprehensive web site.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... What's the easiest way to search Caplugs' parts? Visit www.caplugs.com, complete with full-color photos and dimensional charts and drawings. Search by part number, series, category, material or industry. Request samples, literature and quotes,...

Col-Met Spray Booths, Inc.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... Col-Met Spray Booths, Inc. manufactures quality automotive paint booths and industrial type finishing enclosures. We specialize in spray booths for paint and powder applications, batch ovens and oven panels. Select from our standard products...

Visit www.itwgema.com for answers to technical questions.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... ITW Gema manufactures spray application equipment and recovery systems used to apply powder coatings in a variety of markets. The website is a great resource for visitors seeking information on the powder coating process or on product...

Metallic & special effect pigment leader.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... Silberline is the global supplier of quality special effect and performance pigments. We have more than 400 aluminum leafing and non leafing grades available in pastes, pellets, and de-dusted flakes for a variety of applications. Whether you...

Paint Pockets.(Web Locator)
October 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 over-spray than other filters allowing you to...

DeFelsko Corporation.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... DeFelsko Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments has an easy to navigate website that provides details on their entire family of products including the NEW PosiTest[R] DFT and the PosiTector[R]...

DuPont Powder Coatings.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... DuPont Powder Coatings easy-to-navigate web site showcases our Alesta[TM], Nap-Gard[TM], and Ray-Tec[TM] brands of quality powder coatings. It details information regarding our services, technologies, rapid response capabilities, RAL's, color...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... HunterLab color measurement spectrophotomaters 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...

Testing and measurement.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... Fischer manufactures instrumentation for material analysis, microhardness testing and coating thickness measurement. The principles of X-Ray fluorescence, Magnetic Induction, and Eddy Current are incorporated into hand held, bench top, and...

Design solutions.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... KMI Systems Inc. provides complete engineered design solutions and turnkey installations for the paint and powder finishing industry. Proven engineering expertise provides design specification for optimum design efficiency and reliability. Rely...

Masking and hanging products.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... EPSI is a major international supplier of masking and hanging products for the industrial coating market. FPSI is known for their innovative designs in custom masking/hanging projects and for their extensive offering of standard solutions....

www.deftfinishes.com.(Web Locator)
October 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...

Elcometer-supplying inspections solutions around the world.(Web Locator)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Since 1947 Elcometer has been a world leader, not only in the manufacture and supply of inspection equipment to the coatings industry, but also in the design and develop merit of new products specifically to meet our customer's requirements....

KTA-Tator, Inc.(Web Locator)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... KTA stocks and sells a complete line of coatings inspection equipment and standards, as a distributor for leading manufacturers and organizations worldwide. While enjoying one-stop shopping, KTA customers also receive quality control of each...

The single source for your finishing needs.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... EISENMANN offers complete turnkey, single source solutions from design to installation to complete service and follow-up. Products include E-Coat, Powder Coating and Spray Painting Systems. Material Handling Systems and Environmental Technology...

Automated finishing.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... Ritchie Automation designs and integrates automated finishing systems, and provides software products for those systems. Paint Keeper and Paint Stats provide information for manufacturers to identify trends, waste, problems, etc. CCIS (C&C...

Raabe Corporation.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... Raabe Corporation is the #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...

One source for your amine curing agents.(Web Locator)
October 1, 2004... BASF amines for your epoxy curing agent formulations. BASF is your one stop supplier for both PEA and IPDA needs. Convenient, reliable with unsurpassed quality, BASF is a dependable alternative for using multiple suppliers. BASF manufactures...

Total Productive Maintenance in the paint shop.(Industry Forum)
October 1, 2004... Total Productive Maintenance, or Total Productive Manufacturing, is a continuous improvement effort involving every aspect of a company. The concept requires abandoning a reactive management approach to process equipment failure and...