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A New Way to Measure Powder Coating Thickness

A New Way to Measure Powder Coating Thickness

November 13, 2017
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The new photothermal measuring device can measure the thickness of more than 95 percent of the powder coatings currently on the market, including normal, textured and metallic products.


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Rheological Creep Test Simulates Sag and Leveling Phenomena

Rheological Creep Test Simulates Sag and Leveling Phenomena

Robert G. McGregor Barry Ridley
November 10, 2017
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Rheological tests that properly characterize sag and leveling must mimic a low force level applied to a paint sample over an extended time interval to confirm that performance of the paint formulation is acceptable.


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Corrosion Effect on Hardness of Steel Screws by Nanoindentation

Duanjie Li Ph.D.
November 2, 2017
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This tester provides multifunction nano and micro/ macro modules on a single platform. Both modules include scratch tester, hardness tester and wear tester modes, providing a wide and user-friendly range of testing.


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Investigating the Effect of Ink-Jet Printing on Polymer Properties

Stretched to the Breaking Point
Dr. Joseph Wheeler Prof. Stephen Yeates Dr. Stuart Reynolds Dr. John Duffy
August 1, 2017
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Using GPC it is possible to track changes in the MW of polymer- based inks induced by the printing process. This makes it possible to study the impact of polymer concentration and of printer geometries and operating modes on polymer degradation.


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Revisiting and Questioning the AMS-C-27725 Iron Chloride Resistance Test

Alex Khramov Ph.D. Ollie L. Scott Douglas Hansen Ph.D. Michael Spicer Diane Buhrmaster
August 1, 2017
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A multifaceted exploratory study was conducted on the Resistance to Iron Chloride Test specified in AMS-C-27725 to better understand the rationale of this corrosion acceleration test required for the integral fuel tank coating systems.


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Mastering the Art of Paint Production

Mastering the Art of Paint Production

Alberto Lerussi
August 1, 2017
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When underperforming pump technologies were threatening to compromise the quality of its products, along with the reliability and environmental sensibility of its production operations, this company turned to AODD pumps, which have successfully met the needs of the highly critical paint-production operations.


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Digital Process Automation Streamlines Product Development

Digital Process Automation Streamlines Product Development

Bill Perry
July 1, 2017
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With input from its information technology team, this company implemented digital process automation (DPA) software to customize a solution that would replace not only the paper-and-email project management for the pilot plant and its chemists but also other business processes.


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How Liquid Filling Machines Benefit the Paint and Coatings Industry

How Liquid Filling Machines Benefit the Paint and Coatings Industry

Krys Beal
May 2, 2017
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Using liquid fillers and other types of liquid packaging equipment in your facilities can give you everything you need to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness in the packaging process.


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Cartridge Filters for Dust Collection in Powder Coating

Cartridge Filters for Dust Collection in Powder Coating

Jeremiah Wann
May 2, 2017
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Powder coating is efficient and durable. However, there are situations where the airborne powder can be combustible. Because of this, NFPA rules do apply to these applications. Proper airflow and filtration is essential.


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Providing the Best VOC Control Technologies

Providing the Best VOC Control Technologies

for Maximum Customer Value
Anoosheh Oskouian
March 10, 2017
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By properly matching painting process applications to VOC control equipment options, overall capital investment and operating costs can be significantly reduced.


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