Industrial Paint & Powder articles from September 2001

Industrial Paint & Powder archives from September 2001

Cautionary Tales, Past and Present.(for the coatings industry)(Column)
September 1, 2001... Go to any industry conference, and you'll hear speakers discuss the need for companies in their industry to change in some way. They are often right. Today's headlines, as well as bygone times, are replete with examples of very bad things...

Akzo Nobel Launches Powder Coatings Unit, Builds Plant in Vietnam.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Akzo Nobel (Arnhem, Netherlands) signaled its increasing focus on powder coatings with the company's recent launch of its Powder Coatings business unit. The company currently markets two global powder product brands: Interpon, for the...

Dock Resins Opens New R&D Center.(Philip Barbanel Research and Development Laboratory)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Dock Resins Corp. (Linden, NJ) has opened the new Philip Barbanel Research and Development Laboratory, which is dedicated to the company's retired founder. Replacing its previous facility, the new laboratory will more than double the company's...

Robust Growth Foreseen for 'Green' Solvents.(Freedonia Group study)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... Following a long period of decline, demand for solvents is expected to increase nearly 1% per year, to 11 billion pounds, or $3.6 billion, in 2005, and the most notable demand will be for green solvents. Driven by environmental issues, the...

Former BF Goodrich Chemicals Business Takes New Name.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... PMD Group Inc. (Cleveland), formerly BF Goodrich Performance Materials, has announced that its new name will be Noveon Inc. The company produces advanced specialty chemicals for a range of consumer and industrial applications. The new company...

Premier Mill Upgrades Customer Testing Lab.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Premier Mill Corp. (Reading, PA) has upgraded its customer testing laboratory in all areas, including equipment, process monitoring electronics and utilities to enhance equipment utilization. "These upgrades are critical to the development...

Degussa Researcher Wins Best Paper Award.(Corey King)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Corey King, a researcher in the Crosslinkers & Resins Group of specialty chemical company Degussa Corp. (Piscataway, NJ), received the Elias Singer Best Paper Award at this year's International Waterborne, High Solids and Powder Coating...

New Book Covers 'Polyurethanes for Coatings'.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Polyurethane chemistry and its capabilities for formulating coatings that meet very high quality requirements are explored in Polyurethane for Coatings, a new book from Vincentz Verlag. The book offers a clear and systematic description of the...

NPCA Offers Online Directory.(National Paint and Coatings Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The National Paint and Coatings Association (Washington) has created an online directory, which is located in the Marketplace section of its Web site at www.paint.org/directory. The directory is a tool for anyone in the paint, coatings or...

Chemcentral Corp.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Independent distributor of industrial solvents and chemicals Chemcentral Corp. (Bedford Park, IL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Southwest Solvents & Chemicals (Houston). M.K. Hacas, southwest regional vice president of Chemcentral,...

Anguil Environmental Systems Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Anguil Environmental Systems Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) has acquired Smith Environmental Corp.. (Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Both companies are suppliers of custom-engineered VOC-control technologies. Anguil's modular thermal and catalytic oxidizers and...

Custom Chemicals of Texas.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Custom Chemicals of Texas (Mansfield, TX) has broken ground for new office, laboratory and manufacturing facilities. The new facilities are expected to double manufacturing capacity and should be completed within the year. The company is a...

The ChemQuest Group Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Coatings industry management consulting firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. (Cincinnati) has relocated its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati. The new office is located at 8150 Corporate Park Dr., Suite 250, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

People.(includes brief articles on executive changes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Robert Brinley has been named president of Fluid Management-Americas (Wheeling, IL) effective August 1. He succeeds John Snow, who is retiring after 25 years of service. Fluid Management is a manufacturer of color formulation equipment for...

FINISHING IN 2001 and Beyond.
September 1, 2001... Is there a future for solventborne coatings in North America? What new technologies are on the horizon? How are manufacturers helping customers reduce costs? Industry executives explore these and other issues. Coatings industry executives...

The Second Big Bang?
September 1, 2001... The e-commerce universe didn't expand as rapidly as the dot-swamis had foretold, but is its time at hand? Many industry observers and the entrepreneurial founders of Web sites dedicated to e-business predicted that commerce conducted over...

The Solvency of SOY.(use of soybeans in coatings, paint strippers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Cast away by industry in the wake of Big Oil's rise, the once washed-up soybean triumphantly returns to take its place in coatings, paint strippers and more. For decades, petroleum solvents have been effectively used as industrial...

Bottom-Line Benefits of Greener Pretreatment.
September 1, 2001... New pretreatment technologies are proving to be good for both the environment and finishers' operating costs. Environmental issues continue to be a dominant concern for manufacturers and others involved with pretreatment and painting...

Roobol on Painting.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Painting With Rollers Sometimes Necessary Do any companies of reasonable size ever apply paint with a roller? We thought about painting the bottoms of our large transformers and switch housings just before shipping to prevent paint from...

Powder Coating with Collins.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Cure Oven Has Trough and Slanting Floor We bought a used powder coating system that looks good and operates well. However, instead of being flat, the cure oven floor has a 6-by 6-inch trough down the center, and the floor on both sides of...

Coatings R&D Notebook.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Additives' influence on Film Forming How do additives influence the minimum film-forming temperature of a latex coating? Zinc oxide is a low-cost hiding pigment, although the hide is not sufficient for many applications without the addition...

Dent Fillers Solve Patching Problems.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Lab-metal and Hi-Temp Lab-metal dent fillers can be used to repair all metals. The aluminum-filled repair and patching compounds spread like paste and harden into metal. Lab-metal withstands temperatures to 350[degrees]F and may be thinned with...

Software Assists Job Shops.(Coating Pro software)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Coating Pro software helps paint and powder coating job shops track jobs from quoting and costing through production and into accounting. Printouts include work tickets, certifications, ID tags, labels, packing lists and invoices. A...

UV-Cure Systems Can Be Retrofitted.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A line of ultraviolet curing equipment includes retrofit add-on systems with sizes from 4 to 90 inches and wattages from 200 to 600 watts per inch. All systems are available as mercury vapor and doped systems, such as metal halide and gallium....

System Recycles Aqueous Cleaners.(MicroMagic filtration system)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The MicroMagic filtration system extends cleaning bath life. It uses microfiltration to remove emulsified oils and spent surfactants, allowing cleaner salts and active surfactants to pass, returning purified cleaner to the process tank....

Pretreat in a Single Step.
September 1, 2001... The Pai-Kor line of pretreatment chemicals cleans, phosphates and seals at ambient temperature in a single step. No rinsing is required. The products may be used in dip and spray applications. The treating solution does not need to be changed...

Waterborne Coating Offers Protection.
September 1, 2001... Chempro is a single-component, nonflammable, waterborne coating that complies with OSHA regulations. It can be used as a protective coating where abrasion or moisture protection is needed. This quick-drying coating can also be used as a maskant...

Training Manuals in Spanish.
September 1, 2001... Need to train Spanish-speaking operators in pretreatment and powder coating? Training manuals are now available in Spanish for both pretreatment and powder coating. Booth #904 Chemical Coaters

Turnkey Systems for Powder, E-coat.
September 1, 2001... Turnkey systems are available for powder and E-coat lines. The company designs and manufactures washers, dry-off and cure ovens, conveyors and PLC control systems. Installation services include removal of old equipment, startup and training....

Filter Collects Overspray.(SL-100PS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The SL-100PS high-efficiency filter can be used as a primary collector or a secondary collector behind slit and expanded-paper collectors. It features a 1-inch multidensity white polyester material and is available in cut pads, rolls and...

Wastewater Treatment Plants.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... This company specializes in designing and building turnkey wastewater treatment facilities for the metal-finishing industry. Services include bench and pilot-scale treatability studies, plant and process design, procurement, construction,...

Temperature Profiler Is Operator-Friendly.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The EasyTrack temperature profiler is designed for small custom coaters and finishing operations. It features an easy-to-use data logger that records 25,000 readings over five channels, with choice of start/stop button or temperature trigger....

Profiler Tracks Cure Temperatures.
September 1, 2001... The CureTrak product-cure optimization system pinpoints exact powder coating cure times. It tracks, records and displays the temperature profile of products in powder coating ovens, both batch and continuous, throughout the entire curing...

Gauge Measures Uncured Powder.
September 1, 2001... The 550 powder thickness gauge uses a noncontact transducer to measure uncured powder thickness. The display then shows the predicted thickness, in mils or microns, of the cured coating after polymerization. The gauge is portable and offers...

Measure Powder Before Curing.
September 1, 2001... Powder probes F1.6P and FN1.6P measure the thickness of powder coatings on ferrous and nonferrous metals before curing. The probes are compatible with the MiniTest series of coating thickness testing devices. Booth #1008

Turnkey Systems for Paint, Powder.
September 1, 2001... This company manufactures complete paint and powder coating finishing systems, including multistage washers, dryers, high-velocity ovens and thermal oxidizers. When a thermal oxidizer is installed, it becomes the heat source, and the wash lines...

Lamps Cure Temperature-Sensitive Substrates With UV.
September 1, 2001... The F600S irradiator instantly cures UV powder coatings on temperature-sensitive substrates. The unit includes microwave-powered UV lamps and high-efficiency D and V bulbs. These systems can cure pigmented coatings as well as clears. Booth #748...

Turnkey Systems Available.
September 1, 2001... Complete paint and powder finishing systems for metal, plastic and wood can be designed, manufactured and installed. Systems can include washers, dry-off and bake ovens, parts-handling conveyors and ancillary equipment. Booth #349

Stripping Ovens Allow Fast Cycles.
September 1, 2001... The GO series of heat-cleaning ovens strip paint or powder coatings from racks and reject parts. The units feature a controlled temperature system, insulating system, combustion system and afterburner. All ovens are equipped with digital...

Powder Mill Is Easy to Clean.(Mikro-ACM air-classifying mill)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Mikro-ACM air-classifying mill allows complete access to mill internals, minimizing downtime between powder color changes. A double chamber design with an outer air chamber allows the airflow to enter the mill on the same plane as the...

Pretreatment Delivers Consistent Coating Weights.
September 1, 2001... Houghto-Prep 5460 is a multiaccelerated cleaner and iron phosphate combination for pretreating parts that require high corrosion resistance. A built-in detergent package cleans and extends bath life without the need for detergent additives. The...

Controls Regulate Turnkey Systems.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The KochSmart control system regulates paint and powder turnkey finishing systems. Features include super-sensitive monitoring components; touch-screen graphics, including graphic representation of the system and subcomponents; enhanced system...

Turnkey Systems for Slim Lead Times.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Design, fabrication and installation services are available for turnkey paint, powder and E-coat finishing lines. Systems can include spray or immersion pretreatment, RO or DI water-conditioning equipment, convection or IR ovens, wastewater...

Thickness Gauge Has Improved Graphics.(PosiTector 6000)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The PosiTector 6000 coating thickness gauge for ferrous and nonferrous metals features a large, full graphics display with a high-contrast backlight that is capable of presenting full on-screen menus. Display of minimum/maximum, average,...

Pigments Deliver Metallic Look.(Mica-based 307/9307 Star Gold effect pigments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Mica-based 307/9307 Star Gold effect pigments deliver a metallic look to powder coating, paint dispersion, plastic coating and general-industrial paint applications. Benefits include pure gold-like color, good stability and coverage and novel...

Controller Automates Powder Spray Application.(Digitech's DigiFlow controller - information on product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... The Digitech controller automates spray application systems and minimizes operator error in correctly setting controls. The DigiFlow controller regulates air volume to the powder pump, providing consistent and precise output of powder. The...

Maskants Won't Harden.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A line of ultra-high-temperature masking caps and plugs is made of flexible rubber to resist temperatures to 600[degrees]F. The nonsilicone products will not melt or harden. Many sizes are available in stock. Possible applications include...

Profiler Records Oven Temps.
September 1, 2001... The Logger 100 oven profiler features a seven-channel system that can record up to 2,000 measurements per channel. Thermocouples are covered with a braided stainless-steel outer jacket and grouped to a common connector with a quick disconnect...

Batch Ovens Are Expandable.
September 1, 2001... These powder coating batch ovens come in modular sections so manufacturers can increase capacity over time. Airflow directional knives dispense heat to all areas of the chamber, ensuring even temperature control. Other features include...

Vacuum Cleans Fine Powder Dust.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The CFM 137 vacuum cleaner is ideal for fine powder applications. Powerful suction can reduce the time spent on color changeout. The unit has a three-stage filtration system, with each stage retaining progressively finer particles. A foot lever...

Rack Allows Reconfiguration On-Line.(Magic Rack II)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Magic Rack II heavy-duty racking system enables crossbars to be added, removed or replaced quickly within an already-coated rack while maintaining an electrostatic ground. This feature allows reconfiguration of entire racks without tools...

Powder Services Help Manufacturers.
September 1, 2001... This company provides powder coating consulting services, including system design and specification; chemical specification, selection and testing; quality improvements; process control; cost reduction recommendations; and training. Booth #808

Oven Cures Powder on 3-D Parts or Wood.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... UV-curable powder coatings applied to wood can be cured with the Coyote oven. The hybrid oven combines infrared and convection technology to cure MDF boards or three-dimensional parts. The oven's heating profile minimizes surface-finish...

Drying Unit Consumes Less Energy.(Rapid Dry system)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Rapid Dry system uses dehydration, humidity control and airflow to control the drying of coatings. Advantages include reduced energy consumption and increased productivity and operating efficiency. Booth #1449

IR Oven Reduces Fuel Costs.(catalytic gas infrared oven)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Thermcat air-enhanced catalytic gas infrared oven features high-efficiency emitters that provide the heat source. A high-power ramp-up section uses air-assisted Boostercat emitters to quickly raise the temperature of parts entering the oven....

IR Oven Increases Energy Efficiency.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Contraflow IR oven has reverse convection air movement, allowing even heat distribution. Features include adjustable oven widths, zone temperature adjustment and various control packages. The unit is available with electric or gas catalytic...

Filter Is Self-Cleaning.(Eco self-cleaning filter)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Eco self-cleaning filter reduces upstream prefiltration. All reusable filter elements are constructed of 316 stainless steel. Numerous configurations are available, including 2- to 10-inch inlet/outlets. Other features include sample...

Gas Valves Offer High Flow Rates.(VGD4O double gas valves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The VGD4O line of double gas valves features a double-seated design that provides extremely high flow rates. Sizes range from 1 to 6 inches. The valves can be fitted with any existing SKP series of actuators. Booth #2042

Labels for Powder Coated Products.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Labeling materials for identifying powder coated products are available. They adhere to powder and other difficult finishes and maintain their appearance for the life of the product. They withstand harsh environments and possess excellent UV-,...

Nozzle Installs Easily.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The ProMax Clip-Eyelet nozzle has been redesigned for easy installation and minimal maintenance downtime. It combines a snap-on pipe connection with easy-to-install and replace spray tips. The tip/seal assembly can be installed or removed by a...

Lubricator Optimizes Conveyor Life.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A power trolley grease lubrication unit lubricates every bearing of a typical closed-bearing conveyor chain without stopping the conveyor. The unit meters the oil or grease lubricant accurately. The system senses an upcoming lubrication point...

Conveyors Keep Dirt Out.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Unibilt enclosed-track and I-beam continuous-flow conveyors keep contamination away from painted or powder coated surfaces. The conveyors offer flexibility, versatility, cleanliness and reliable performance. Booth #1409

Pretreatment and Cure in One Unit.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Sliderail Square Transfer system includes counterflow spray and/or immersion wash and rinse stages, zinc phosphate immersion pretreatment and an overhead cure oven in a single, space-saving unit. Parts are lowered into and raised out of all...

Powder Sieve Is Easy to Clean.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The RVM-15E powder coating sifter gyrates at 3,600 rpm and uses only two stainless-steel product contact parts, allowing easy product cleanup and color changeover. The center discharge feature, with portable mounting stand, allows the unit to...

Air Program Simplifies Record Keeping.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... To comply with air-permit regulations and complete annual emissions reports, many manufacturers are required to implement extensive record-keeping systems for the coatings and solvents used at their facilities. This company has developed an air...

Probe for UV-Cure Measuring.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The PALM (production ambient-light measurement) probe allows the user to take measurements in difficult-to-reach areas of UV-curing systems. The probe body of the radiometer is held under the UV source to take a reading. The signal is then...

Magnetic Masking Products Won't Fall Off.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Flexible magnetic masking materials adhere to wash systems and resist oven temperatures. The materials are die-cut to customer specifications. The magnet conforms to curved surfaces and can be easily repositioned. Material properties, such as...

Solventborne Clearcoat Is VOC-Compliant.(#12305 4.3 Brass-Coat Bake)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A new, environmentally compliant coating, #12305 4.3 Brass-Coat Bake, is a clear solventborne coating for polished brass, bronze and silver. It exhibits excellent hardness and chemical and salt-spray resistance and can be applied with...

Powder Booth Speeds Color Change.(Sure Clean powder spray booth)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Sure Clean powder spray booth is designed for quick color change in less than 10 minutes. The booth features high system efficiency, optimum airflow and minimum waste. Easy-to-clean steel twin cyclones facilitate cleaning without...

Overspray Collector Reduces Filter Changes.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The "Green" overspray arrestor filters liquid and powder coating overspray with 99.43% efficiency. The filter has a holding capacity of 6 pounds of overspray per square foot. Booth #1350

Conveyor Offers Strength, Flexibility.(Trans-Flow 3x3 power-and-free conveyor)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Trans-Flow 3x3 power-and-free conveyor combines the strength of a chain conveyor with the versatility of enclosed-track power-and-free models. The unit uses the pivoting power chain dog of the enclosed-track system attached to the X-348...

Vacuum Prevents Static Accumulation.(Model CS-17 DT air-operated vacuum cleaner)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Model CS-17 DT air-operated vacuum cleaner is static-free, making it ideal for cleaning paint booths or recovering electrically charged powders. When properly grounded, the vacuum prevents the accumulation of static charges, protecting the...

Pulverizer Grinds and Sieves Powders.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The ACM-OS pulverizer grinds and sieves chips and particles for lab use. Throughput is 30 to 50 kilograms per hour. The unit offers optimum dispersion and homogenization, adjustable size, high collection efficiency to 99% and low-temperature...

Cure 3-D Parts With UV.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A cure system is available for UV-curable coatings on 3-D parts. The system cures instantly, reducing production times. Benefits include elimination of VOCs, space savings and cost savings. Booth #1447

Access Energy Savings on the Web.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... With rolling blackouts a common occurrence in California and high energy costs now a constant in every part of the country, there probably isn't a company to be found that hasn't given some thought to tightening operations and reining in its...