Weekly Web Articles

Millwork Paint Operation Gains Visibility into Paint Usage

With Cloud-Based Flow Monitoring and Control System

May 13, 2022

A producer of architectural wood trim gained visibility into paint consumption at its facility by installing a cloud-based flow measurement and control system that provides accurate and real-time data on paint usage, flow rates, density and other parameters from a computer or smart device.

Measuring the Quality of Liquid Processes In Real-Time

ColloidTek Oy

May 5, 2022

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New online measuring technology can detect nearly any change in liquid properties straight from the process in real-time. The novel technology has the potential to revolutionize liquid quality control, since it enables continuous process monitoring and is universally suitable for all fluids, from thin to thick.

Aerosol Deposition Accelerates Development of Antiseptic Coatings

Heraeus

April 29, 2022

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EOS Biomaterials Incorporated relies on Heraeus R&D equipment to develop coatings for the medical market. The company’s technology can be used for surgical implants and wound treatment.

Window Film Doubles Life of Metro Train Windshields

Madico, Inc.

April 21, 2022

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ClearPlex windshield protection film protects over 1,000 metro trains a year, and saves the Melbourne Train Authority $1,500,000 (AUS) annually.

Revisiting VOCs and High-Solids Coatings

Tommy O’Shaughnessy

April 14, 2022

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One of the most popular high-solids, low-VOC coatings is an epoxy coating. Epoxy coatings are resistant to most chemicals and corrosives, exhibit great adhesion, and have very low porosity. And they're extremely environmentally friendly; because they contain no solvents, they emit virtually no VOCs.

PPG Helps to Transform Former Home of Iconic Philadelphia Newspaper

PPG Industries

April 7, 2022

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As part of an historic renovation, PPG partnered with Spectrum Metal Finishing to develop and apply a customized powder coating for the historic Philadelphia Bulletin Building's new signature feature, a multistory glass façade on the east elevation.

Online Monitoring Improves Chemical Equipment Efficiency

Helps Reduce Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

March 31, 2022

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The online monitoring system helps reduce corrective and preventive maintenance orders, increase productivity, and improve plant reliability.

A Guide to Conversion Coating

Ralph Zoontjens

March 25, 2022

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Conversion coatings imbue metals with special properties. These treatments are generally straightforward and open up a plethora of new applications. However, because of the chemical nature of the process, there are caveats to conversion coating that are important to understand.

A Ultimate Guide to the Safest Ways to Strip Paint

An Ultimate Guide to the Safest Ways to Strip Paint

Emily Newton

March 17, 2022

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Some paint strippers are hazardous, but knowing where to start makes things much easier. Here are the most common types of paint strippers and the best safe paint stripping techniques for different surfaces.