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Particle size, zeta potential and rheology importance in formulating coatings and inks

In recent years, the coatings industry has been inundated with announcements such as “we are currently facing a tough situation,” “dramatic rise in costs,” “raw material shortages,” and “more price increases.”

The 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge is fast, tough, accurate, and available with either an integral or separate probe.

The Thermal Conditioner™ device (also known as the Therminator) helps resolve application issues caused by problematic heating or cooling of inks or coatings.

Theta QC contact angle meter enables quick and scientific control of coating and substrate homogeneity, wettability, adhesion, surface-free energy and cleanliness.

The Elcometer 456 coating thickness gauges make dry-film thickness measurement faster, more reliable and very accurate.

Two recurring issues in the coatings industry that owners, applicators and inspectors struggle with is how to accurately determine whether amine blush is present on epoxy coatings, and the ability to differentiate an amine blush from an amine bloom.

The temperature of a material during a weathering test is one of the primary factors in determining degradation rate and accurately predicting service life.

The miniLab Pocket pH Meters contain a virtually unbreakable non-glass silicon chip sensor that gives stable readings in seconds.

Now available in two variations, the MiniFlex is a general-purpose X-ray diffractometer that can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of polycrystalline materials.