Resin for Low-Temperature Cure
Fine-Clad M-8950 resin cures at temperatures as low as 250°F. Suitable for exterior applications, it exhibits excellent weathering resistance in formulated powder coatings. It remains free-flowing when stored at 40°C for up to 1 month, reducing blocking problems. Applications include thermally sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics. Coatings formulated with the resin have end-uses including interior and exterior metal parts, automotive underhood parts, and lawn and garden equipment.
Reichhold Inc.
800-431-1920

Polyester Resin Enables Low-Temperature Cure
Crylcoat 310 carboxyl terminated polyester resin is for use with epoxy resins. It cures at 320°F and can be formulated with high levels of pigments and fillers. Features include good flow and flexibility and high gloss. Applications include high-performance powder coatings for the lawn and garden, automotive, office furniture, architectural and appliance industries.
UCB Chemicals Corp.
770-434-6188

Cross-linkers Have Fast Cure Cycle, Reactivity
Vestagon EP BF 1310 and 1320 cross-linkers are internally blocked via a uretdione linkage. They exhibit a fast cure cycle, fast reactivity and good processability. The 1310 cross-linker includes a flow additive for smoother films. The 1320 product is similar, but without a flow additive; it is suitable for clearcoats.
Creanova Inc.
732-560-6927

Twin-Screw Extruders Improve Process Control
MP-PC Series of co-rotating twin-screw extruders have an insert liner that improves process control and increases cooling efficiency. The liners offer excellent wear resistance and are easily removable. Equipment from laboratory-scale (19- and 30-mm twin-screw extruders) to large-scale production lines are available.
B&P Process Equipment and Systems
517-757-1316

Grinding Mills Have Interchangeable Parts
CUM universal mills have interchangeable grinding elements. Changeable grinding rotors allow easy adaptation to different materials or fineness needs. Features include easy access for product changes, cleaning or maintenance. High internal airflow makes the mill suitable for temperature-sensitive materials.
Netzsch Inc.
610-363-8010

Bronze Pigments Resist Weathering
Constant Color Series #1500 and #2500 bronze pigments are "tarnish-resistant" for outdoor and high-heat applications. They withstand high temperatures and high chemical loads, and are suitable for high-stress situations.
Edgmont Metallic Pigment Inc.
888-334-6668

Curing Agent for Low Temperatures
Hardener XB 3086 curing agent is suitable for epoxy powder coatings with cure temperatures as low as 120°C. It is compatible with solid bisphenol-A-based epoxy resins and epoxy phenol novolac-modified solid epoxy resins. Powder coating formulations developed with this curing agent cure rapidly at standard cure temperatures of about 200°C. Heat-sensitive substrates such as wood, medium-density fiberboard, plastics and plywood may be powder coated using the low-temperature-cure option. At higher temperatures, cure cycles can be reduced by 3 to 4 minutes for coil coatings, pipe, rebar and other less temperature-sensitive substrates.
Ciba Specialty Chemicals
914-785-3000

Sieves Have Vibrating Ultrasonic Mesh Deblinding Systems
Compact 900 Series sieves are fitted with Vibrasonic mesh deblinding systems. The systems combine conventional vibration and ultrasonics. An ultrasonic frequency is applied directly to the separator mesh, breaking down surface tension and eliminating friction from the wires. This eliminates mesh blinding and maintains product consistency. Benefits include reduced downtime and maintenance, extended screen life and increased throughput.
Russell Finex Inc.
800-849-9808

Green-Shade Yellow Pigment
Engeltone 1207 green-shade yellow pigment is recommended for powder coatings. It is greener than Pigment Yellow 194 pigments and similar in shade and strength to Pigment Yellow 16. It is stable to 495ºF and has excellent lightfastness. It can also be used in solventborne and waterborne formulations.
Engelhard Corp.
732-205-5000 Low-Temperature Cure Resins/Curing Agents
Albester polyester resins and Alcure curing agents provide low-temperature cure for powder coatings. This patented technology pushes the limits for low-temperature cure. Albester 3470, for example, has cure capabilities in the range of 280°F.
McWhorter Technologies
847-428-2657

Separators Replace Centrifugal Sifters
Round separators with Sono-Energy systems replace centrifugal sifters. Fine mesh screening is possible because powder particles are prevented from clinging and mesh blinding is eliminated. For light-density powders, the ultrasonic vibration prevents "pancaking" and "glazing." For heavy-density powders, lodging and wedging of near-size particles is greatly reduced. For electrostatically charged particles, the clinging effect of small, nonmetallic particles is minimized. Benefits include increased screen life, easy screen changes and controlled particle-size ranges.
Sweco
800-807-9326

Twin-Screw Extruder Has High Screw Speeds
The ZSK 50 Mega 50-mm co-rotating twin-screw extruder offers screw speeds up to 1,200 rpm. Features include a tie rod torquing mechanism and a touch-screen control panel. The extruder's building-block design includes segmented barrels and screw elements for maximum flexibility and easy cleaning.
Krupp Werner & Pfleiderer Corp.
201-825-6412

Cross-linker Helps Weather Resistance
Primid QM-1260 hydroxyalkylamide cross-linker is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of approximately 105°C. It is recommended for high-performance weather-resistant polyester powder coatings. It has excellent gas oven stability and can be used to reduce discoloration under critical curing conditions. The cross-linker's high initial whiteness improves the quality of white polyester powder coatings.
EMS-Chemie (North America)
800-690-3887

Resin for Low-Temperature Cure
Fine-Clad M-8950 resin cures at temperatures as low as 250°F. Suitable for exterior applications, it exhibits excellent weathering resistance in formulated powder coatings. It remains free-flowing when stored at 40°C for up to 1 month, reducing blocking problems. Applications include thermally sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics. Coatings formulated with the resin have end-uses including interior and exterior metal parts, automotive underhood parts, and lawn and garden equipment.
Reichhold Inc.
800-431-1920

Polyester Resin Enables Low-Temperature Cure
Crylcoat 310 carboxyl terminated polyester resin is for use with epoxy resins. It cures at 320°F and can be formulated with high levels of pigments and fillers. Features include good flow and flexibility and high gloss. Applications include high-performance powder coatings for the lawn and garden, automotive, office furniture, architectural and appliance industries.
UCB Chemicals Corp.
770-434-6188

Cross-linkers Have Fast Cure Cycle, Reactivity
Vestagon EP BF 1310 and 1320 cross-linkers are internally blocked via a uretdione linkage. They exhibit a fast cure cycle, fast reactivity and good processability. The 1310 cross-linker includes a flow additive for smoother films. The 1320 product is similar, but without a flow additive; it is suitable for clearcoats.
Creanova Inc.
732-560-6927

Twin-Screw Extruders Improve Process Control
MP-PC Series of co-rotating twin-screw extruders have an insert liner that improves process control and increases cooling efficiency. The liners offer excellent wear resistance and are easily removable. Equipment from laboratory-scale (19- and 30-mm twin-screw extruders) to large-scale production lines are available.
B&P Process Equipment and Systems
517-757-1316

Grinding Mills Have Interchangeable Parts
CUM universal mills have interchangeable grinding elements. Changeable grinding rotors allow easy adaptation to different materials or fineness needs. Features include easy access for product changes, cleaning or maintenance. High internal airflow makes the mill suitable for temperature-sensitive materials.
Netzsch Inc.
610-363-8010
Bronze Pigments Resist Weathering
Constant Color Series #1500 and #2500 bronze pigments are "tarnish-resistant" for outdoor and high-heat applications. They withstand high temperatures and high chemical loads, and are suitable for high-stress situations.
Edgmont Metallic Pigment Inc.
888-334-6668

Curing Agent for Low Temperatures
Hardener XB 3086 curing agent is suitable for epoxy powder coatings with cure temperatures as low as 120°C. It is compatible with solid bisphenol-A-based epoxy resins and epoxy phenol novolac-modified solid epoxy resins. Powder coating formulations developed with this curing agent cure rapidly at standard cure temperatures of about 200°C. Heat-sensitive substrates such as wood, medium-density fiberboard, plastics and plywood may be powder coated using the low-temperature-cure option. At higher temperatures, cure cycles can be reduced by 3 to 4 minutes for coil coatings, pipe, rebar and other less temperature-sensitive substrates.
Ciba Specialty Chemicals
914-785-3000

Sieves Have Vibrating Ultrasonic Mesh Deblinding Systems
Compact 900 Series sieves are fitted with Vibrasonic mesh deblinding systems. The systems combine conventional vibration and ultrasonics. An ultrasonic frequency is applied directly to the separator mesh, breaking down surface tension and eliminating friction from the wires. This eliminates mesh blinding and maintains product consistency. Benefits include reduced downtime and maintenance, extended screen life and increased throughput.
Russell Finex Inc.
800-849-9808

Green-Shade Yellow Pigment
Engeltone 1207 green-shade yellow pigment is recommended for powder coatings. It is greener than Pigment Yellow 194 pigments and similar in shade and strength to Pigment Yellow 16. It is stable to 495ºF and has excellent lightfastness. It can also be used in solventborne and waterborne formulations.
Engelhard Corp.
732-205-5000

Low-Temperature Cure Resins/Curing Agents
Albester polyester resins and Alcure curing agents provide low-temperature cure for powder coatings. This patented technology pushes the limits for low-temperature cure. Albester 3470, for example, has cure capabilities in the range of 280°F.
McWhorter Technologies
847-428-2657

Separators Replace Centrifugal Sifters
Round separators with Sono-Energy systems replace centrifugal sifters. Fine mesh screening is possible because powder particles are prevented from clinging and mesh blinding is eliminated. For light-density powders, the ultrasonic vibration prevents "pancaking" and "glazing." For heavy-density powders, lodging and wedging of near-size particles is greatly reduced. For electrostatically charged particles, the clinging effect of small, nonmetallic particles is minimized. Benefits include increased screen life, easy screen changes and controlled particle-size ranges.
Sweco
800-807-9326

Twin-Screw Extruder Has High Screw Speeds
The ZSK 50 Mega 50-mm co-rotating twin-screw extruder offers screw speeds up to 1,200 rpm. Features include a tie rod torquing mechanism and a touch-screen control panel. The extruder's building-block design includes segmented barrels and screw elements for maximum flexibility and easy cleaning.
Krupp Werner & Pfleiderer Corp.
201-825-6412