From this testing, it is clear that the temperature of the paint at the nozzle has a significant, measureable impact on surface finish and that each layer (basecoat, clearcoat, etc.) plays a role in the appearance of the final part.
Coatings companies who wish to maintain a competitive edge are looking to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions that promise to decrease manufacturing costs while maintaining strict quality standards.]
The use of a standard rheometer and standard temperature control system brings the full functionality, accuracy and modularity of the rheometer to high-throughput techniques for coating applications.
When it comes to coatings, the most popular color these days is most decidedly green: green for money, as in a product’s cost effectiveness and profitability; green for environmentalism, as in sustainable, healthy products; and green for “go”, in terms of meeting ever-more stringent standards and improved performance goals.
The loading and unloading of tank trucks containing flammable or combustible products has long been recognized as one of the most serious fire and explosion risks for hazardous industry operations.