BASF: Lugalvan® EDC from BASF is a transparent, cathodic electrodeposition coating with high scratch resistance. According to the company, this new transparent product for sealing metal surfaces differs from conventional electrodeposition coatings in that it is not pigmented, which makes it more versatile.
Rohm and Haas: The new Avanse™ waterborne resins are designed to provide gloss, gloss retention, corrosion control and hiding in industrial maintenance applications.
Modern emission control equipment offers multiple choices in technologies, temperatures, operating costs and energy efficiency. Choosing the right system requires an understanding of the different technologies, as well as the specific needs of the application.
A new system technology developed through these efforts can streamline automotive production line coating - in particular, the overall length of painting lines, the number of process steps involved and the cycle times. The technology eliminates an entire coating layer and yet can be seamlessly integrated into existing plants.
One way to reduce the energy burden of RTOs is by using catalyst in the regenerative oxidation process. Catalysts work by allowing chemical reactions to proceed at lower temperatures. Thus, the regenerative oxidizer can operate at a much lower temperature with attendant fuel savings.
This month's listing of industry awards, promotions and new hires includes Brendan Cummins, Eric R. Schnur, Peter Weissman, Russell Spotten, Bob Barach and Brian Hilscher.
A year has passed since I joined the staff of Finishing Today (formerly Industrial Paint & Powder). It’s been one of my most rewarding career experiences. The Finishing Today team has taken a nearly moribund publication and established it as the literary vanguard for the finishing industry.
Upgrading to an advanced regenerative thermal oxidizer has helped a coil coater substantially reduce VOC emissions, along with energy costs and compliance fees.
Metallic appearances are accomplished by the use of special effect pigments such as aluminum, bronze, zinc, stainless steel or pearlescent micas. These pigments are combined with base powders by various techniques - including extrusion, dry blending and bonding - to produce the finished special effect powder coating.
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