Industrial Paint & Powder articles from October 2005

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from October 2005

The science of chasing ghosts.(Editorial)
October 1, 2005... Recently, I spent eight straight days in a liquid paint facility working to find the cause of severe craters in the clear coat. The work started at 6 a.m. and continued through the dinner hour. Testing, meetings, analysis and speculation...

Hurricane relief efforts at Coating 2005.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... For several years, the 5K Run/Walk for Fun during the Coating Show, sponsored by Nalco, has raised money for worthy causes, including finishing education scholarships, the 9/11 New York Firefighters Fund, and the 2004 Florida Hurricane relief...

New finishing event slated for Indy in '07.('07 International Trade Fair and Conference)
October 1, 2005... Goyer Management International Inc. (GMI), in cooperation with the Chemical Coaters Association International, announced the launching of a new conference and trade show to serve the industrial finishing market. Finish '07 International Trade...

Dow's Gulf Coast sites OK.(no significant structural damage)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dow Chemical Co. reports that inspection crews at sites owned or controlled by Dow or by Union Carbide along the Gulf Coast have so far found no significant structural damage at any of its facilities. The company has mobilized maintenance...

Micro Air announces sweepstakes.(NEWSWATCH)
October 1, 2005... One lucky person will win a free downdraft table, valued at $8,000 retail, from Micro Air Clean Air Systems in the second "I Want RED!" sweepstakes. Entries can be made online at www.IWantRed.com; full contest rules also are available online....

Reichhold announces management buyout.(NEWSWATCH)(Reichhold Chemicals Inc. enters into a contract with Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc. for management buyout)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Reichhold announced that the executive management team, led by President and CEO John S. Gaither, has reached agreement with Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated (DIC) for a management buyout. Reichhold has been the wholly owned subsidiary...

"Wicked" parody: effective learning tool.(Coating 2005 )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... One of the many conference sessions at Coating 2005 was "Introduction to Powder Coating: Follow the Yellow Brick Road." Here, attendees journeyed to the Land of Powder with the parodied characters from the Wizard of Oz. Audience members agreed...

Wolstenholme and Schlenk to operate independently.(NEWSWATCH )(Wolstenholme International and Carl Schlenk AG)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MD-Both Industries, suppliers of metallic inks and bronze and aluminum pigments, has been a joint venture arrangement between Wolstenholme International Ltd. (headquartered in England) and Carl Schlenk AG (headquartered in Germany) since 1982....

After Rita, DuPont site assessments underway.(NEWSWATCH)(employee safety)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Now that Hurricane Rita has passed, DuPont reports that it is focused on accounting for employees and ensuring that they and their families are safe. "We are in regular contact with our sites in the Texas Gulf Coast region. I am pleased to...

NASCAR's David Green at Coating Show.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... At Coating 2005 last month, visitors to Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg.'s booth had the opportunity to meet NASCAR's Grand National Championship driver David Green, who teamed up with Pneu-Mech to help promote the coating business and PCI. Green's...

Powder coating rigid and flexible flat substrates.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... EMB Technology has commissioned a pilot machine for powder coating for serial production of powder coated rolls of flexible metal substrates. This coating machine will be combined with a NIR (near infrared) curing unit. Dennis Engelsma,...

Georgia Industrial Minerals Inc.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Georgia Industrial Minerals Inc. of Sandersville, Ga., announced that D.N. Lukens Inc., Westboro, Mass., Dar-Tech Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, The Argus Co., Louisville, Ky., Matteson-Ridolfi Inc., Riverview, Mich., and Mineral and Pigment Solutions...

Nuplex Resins.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Nuplex Resins, Louisville, Ky., announced a price increase for all coating resins sold in North America, went into effect October 3, 2005. The increase is approximately 4 percent to 10 percent and will affect all solvent and water-borne...

Vitracoat.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Vitracoat, an ISO-9001 certified international powder coatings manufacturer, has acquired the latest technology equipment that will allow its production capacity to be increased by 20 percent. With this addition, Vitracoat's total production...

Cytec Surface Specialties Inc.
October 1, 2005... Effective September 16, Atlanta-based Cytec Surface Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of Cytec Industries Inc., will implement a $0.10/lb surcharge on all Crylcoat powder resin products marketed in the Americas region. The surcharge is needed to...

BASF.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Effective September 1, or as allowed by contract, BASF increased its list and off-list selling prices in the United States, Canada and Mexico for all grades of NEOL Neopentylglycol by $0.05 per pound. The company says this action is necessary...

Effective October 1, Dow increased its prices for Voranate toluene diisocyanate (TDI) by $0.10/pound.
October 1, 2005... Effective October 1, Dow increased its prices for Voranate toluene diisocyanate (TDI) by $0.10/pound and Voranol, Voralux and Specflex polyether and copolymer polyols by $0.06/pound. These price adjustments apply to all market segments and...

Eisenmann Corp.(PEOPLE)(promoted Mark West)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The board of directors of Eisenmann Corp., Crystal Lake, Ill., announced the promotion of Mark West to vice president. As an officer of the company, West will share in the strategic direction of company operations and its subsidiary in Mexico....

CFM Inc.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2005... CFM Inc., Johnstown, Pa., hired Rich Rohde as national sales manager for its J-Air product line. Rohde oversees distribution, sales, sales training and customer service.

Sartomer Co.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2005... Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co., part of Total's Chemicals branch, Exton, Pa., appointed Vincent Vadot as vice president of finance. In this position, Vadot is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling all...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals.(PEOPLE)(appointed Brendan Cummins)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The board of directors at Ciba Specialty Chemicals has adapted the structure of the Executive Committee, to the changing needs of the company and its markets. A new position of chief operating officer (COO), responsible for the operational...

Top 10 global coating manufacturers: although the same companies remain in the top 10 as last year, their order has changed a bit. Here are the global coating leaders and some of their top stories.(Akzo Nobel Coatings)(PPG Industries Inc)(Kansai Paint Co. Ltd)
October 1, 2005... 1 Akzo Nobel Coatings nv Arnhem, The Netherlands 31 26 3664433 www.akzonobel.com CEO: Hans Wijers Estimated 2004 Coatings Sales: $6.366 billion Akzo Nobel is a multicultural company and the largest coatings...

Improving flexibility of bis-phenol A epoxy paint.
October 1, 2005... Bis-phenol A epoxy resin-based coatings are known for their excellent corrosion and chemical resistance. However, this class of coatings is also known for its poor flexibility, poor thermal stability and poor weather resistance. Here, learn...

Waterborne coatings for use on glass: while the furniture industry has been the first to adapt the concept of waterborne coatings on glass, perhaps when the creativity of product development professionals, designers, architects and contractors becomes stimulated, it could have a range of other applications as well.
October 1, 2005... A couple of centuries ago, writer and philosopher Charles Caleb Colton was quoted as observing, "Where we cannot invent, we may at least improve." The same can be said about glass: Nature invented it, man discovered it around 5,000 B.C....

Dye sublimation for powder coating: the sublimation process developed for powder coated products uses a new media and a patented process to embed the inks into the coating. As a result, images are now transferred onto more complex parts that have been coated with specially formulated powders.
October 1, 2005... When a manufacturer of upscale pens and pencils wanted a unique powder coated finish on the bodies and clips of its writing instruments, the company approached Powdercoat Services Inc., a custom powder coating job shop in Anaheim, Calif. ...

Reducing abatement costs using performance contracts: one major concern with any energy-saving project is the predicted savings vs. actual results. Perhaps a performance contract can help you resolve concerns and reduce RTO operating costs, with no capital investment required. Here, learn about how this type of program helped an Ohio-based cabinet maker.
October 1, 2005... Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) often are utilized because of their superior heat recovery characteristics vs. other types of oxidation systems. This significantly lowers operating costs. RTOs are particularly effective for process...

Increasing production with proper screen selection: particle sizing is essential when producing consistent powder paints. To accurately size powder, a precision screen is required. What should you look for with so many options available?
October 1, 2005... It is important to understand fabric specifications. In choosing the optimum screen, you must know what opening size you require. Generally, a screen is selected based on mesh count, however mesh count can be deceiving. A mesh count calls out...

Usually start with a header?(ROOBOL ON PAINTING)
October 1, 2005... I am painting brass pen caps and barrels with a polyurethane black and clear coating. Cured parts are tested in a package to mimic shipping conditions. The coating behaves as if it were a thermoplastic resin. Parts held at 140[degrees]F with a...

Correcting back-ionization starring.(POWDER COATING)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... We recently converted to powder coating from our old liquid operation for application on office furniture. The powder coating has been a success for the most part and our first run quality has improved. One part that is giving us trouble is...

Curing urethane polyester.(POWDER COATING)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... We recently switched to a urethane polyester powder material and we are having trouble with our cure oven. Our lighter colors are yellowing in the cure oven and we have a lot of smoke and odor coming from the oven. Our supplier tells us we need...

Solvent-based liquid dyes.(Savisol)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Savisol is a new range of solvent-based liquid dyes primarily developed for wood coloration, but also can be used for other applications such as leather finishes and paints as well as varnishes. The liquid dyes are designed to be stable,...

Adjustable spray nozzles.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2005... Combination K-Ball adjustable clip-on spray nozzles swivel to redirect and adjust the spray for precise operation. Hundreds of K-Ball nozzles are available with various spray patterns, flow rates and spray angles. Applications include parts...

Masking material.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2005... Flex500plus is designed for the high temperature masking needs of the finishing industry. It has heat resistance properties similar to that of silicone. The masking offers flexibility and the intricate detail of injection-molded parts, making...

Paint stripping processes.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Recover is for reclaiming defectively coated parts and components. Effective on most organic coatings, including e-coat, powders and multilayer liquid paints, Recover processes are designed to offer performance and versatility. Processes can be...

Application equipment.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2005... QualiSpray is designed for the demanding requirements of the industrial market. The self-contained electronic control module features digital recipe control and parameter settings. Up to 999 individual recipes can be stored and retrieved to...

Reduce filter changes.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2005... P3 filter is made from three-dimensional Diamond Pocket Technology media and the frameless P3 bag (held in the Paint Pockets Zipper system) is made to reduce filter changes by up to 10 times. P3/blanket Paint Pockets interchange-ability lets...

Vacuum cleaning system.(PRODUCT INNOVATIONS)
October 1, 2005... Updated Model 110 has a large 20-gal collection container with wheels that makes eliminating debris simple and efficient. This unit also contains a highly efficient PTFE filter designed to handle multiple applications. An integrated, heavy-duty...

The single source for your finishing needs.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... 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...

Gages, meters, inspection instruments.(WEB LOCATOR)
October 1, 2005... DeFelsko Corp., a U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments has an easy to navigate web site that provides details on its entire family of products, including the new PosiTest[R] DFT, PosiTector[R] 6000 and...

Racks and hooks.(WEB LOCATOR)
October 1, 2005... Magic Rack[R]/Production Plus Corp., a manufacturer of standard and custom designed parts finishing racks and hooks, introduces a new informative and user-friendly web site. The site features the full line of Magic Rack[R] standard racks and...

Spray booths.(WEB LOCATOR)
October 1, 2005... Hi-Pro[TM] Spray Booths enable manufacturers to gain real control over the airflow in their booths. The patent protected technology results in significantly improved productivity and product quality, much lower operating costs, much lower paint...

Measure color, measure quality.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... HunterLab color measurement spectrophotometers are suitable for quality control and color formulation of paint. Measures raw materials such as pigments, bases and additives as well as finished product including liquid paint, powder coatings,...

Application equipment, recovery systems.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... ITW Gema is a manufacturer of electrostatic spray application equipment and recovery systems used to apply powder coatings in a variety of markets. Its web site is a great resource for visitors seeking information on the powder coating process...

Non-stick coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings is part of Akzo Nobel, the largest paint company in the world. Specifically, its business segment develops and manufactures both liquid and powder coatings for the housewares and industrial Markets. ANNSC...

Updated oven web site.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Wisconsin Infrared's new website provides information on the range of oven styles (batch and conveyorized) and infrared heaters that the company offers. Heater types include gas catalytic and medium-, short- or long-wave electric infrared...

Design solutions.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... 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...

Preservatives and additives.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... For more than 50 years, Troy Corp. has manufactured preservatives and additives for a range of applications. The company's web site features useful information on Troy products including zero VOC technology, services, regulatory information,...

Masking solutions.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... EPSI has a full range of products and experienced engineering staff to deliver the best possible masking solution that will reduce your production costs. Call or visit EPSI online for quality masking at affordable prices. EPSI ...

Paint pockets.(WEB LOCATOR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... 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 overspray arrestors holds up to 5 times more overspray than other filters allowing you to...

Custom touch-up paint.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Raabe Co. is a manufacturer of custom matched touch-up paint. Flexible packaging options and private labeling are available. Packaging includes aerosols, brush-in-cap bottles and paint pens. You can count on the industry leader to create the...

Powder coatings.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... 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, RALs...

Online oven selection.(WEB LOCATOR)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Web site allows visitors to preview the full line of Precision Quincy ovens. The easy-to-navigate site includes a new Cyber Guide that allows visitors to enter exact specifications for simplified oven selection. Visitors may also request...

Spray booths and accessories.(Col-Met Spray Booths Inc)(www.colmetsb.com)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Col-Met Spray Booths Inc. manufactures paint booths, spray booths, powder booths, air makeup units, mixing rooms, batch ovens and accessories for industrial, automotive, wood finishing and other applications. Through a user-friendly interface...

Follow-up question.(ROOBOL ON PAINTING)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Is there an additive that can make coating more hydrophobic so that it does not adsorb moisture in the chamber? I was told glass beads, "Prizmalite," would help to make the coating to behave more like it was hydrophobic. The packaging is our...

The hurricane effect.(INDUSTRY FORUM)
October 1, 2005... Investor optimism plunged in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, reaching its lowest point in two-and-a-half years, according to the UBS/Gallup Poll of Investor Attitudes, which was released on September 26. Currently at 34, the UBS/Gallup...