Increased regulatory scrutiny of lead, chromium, and zinc is driving the migration to heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors. In this article, several water-based resin technologies were selected to demonstrate the performance of heavy-metal-free corrosion inhibitors versus their zinc-containing counterparts.
This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.
The global powder coatings market is estimated to be ~$13 billion and ~2.8 million MT in volume. It accounts for ~13% of the global industrial coatings market, and there are more than 1,200 companies involved in production and sales of powder coatings. This article discusses some of the emerging trends impacting this industry.
In addition to good adhesion and rust prevention, a metal coating must be equipped to meet force-dry, high-slip, or high-temp requirements in certain applications. To address these needs, one company offers two specialty versions of a high-performing, water-based, anti-corrosion coating for industrial applications.
Following a series of judging days conducted by an independent panel of judges in each category, the BCF reached a carefully selected short list from a variety of high-quality entries. The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on Thursday, October 19.
This article explores one company’s efforts to further advance global industry trends such as electrification, energy, resilient infrastructure, and sustainability through innovation and advanced coatings.
AkzoNobel offers insight on how businesses can reduce energy and further improve sustainability in their powder coating lines, from initial line loading and pretreatment, to application and curing.