Car manufacturers are forever placing greater demands on the quality and environmental credentials of paint processes for the plastic components used in their vehicle interiors.
High-production Class A paint shops the world over are investing in the finest filtration equipment for fluid and air paint transfer efficiency, the best in pumps, robotic spray applicators and spray guns, as well as the investment made in experienced employees.
Henkel Corp. has introduced a new, water-based reactive autodeposition coating formulated specifically to deliver a uniform, defect-free surface coating on raw cast components and ferrous metals.
Industrial companies are regarded as exceptionally innovative – particularly German ones. However, a current study by specialty chemicals company ALTANA indicates that many managers of industry in Germany believe there is a need for action in their own companies.
Coatings by PPG Industries’ aerospace business create the colorful characters and “The Spirit of Hong Kong” livery on Cathay Pacific Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER airplane.
Unlike car exhausts, the pipes and manifolds on bikes are far more exposed to the elements. This means the surface metal of the exhaust system must endure different weather conditions, stone chips and other abrasive material kicked up from roads, ultraviolet light from direct sunlight, and physical contact from riders and passengers.
Federal, state and local regulatory agencies such as OSHA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have begun heavily enforcing lead poisoning prevention and worker safety standards for contractors, landlords, and facilities such as daycare centers and schools.
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