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Best Practices for Color Formulation in Paint

Mark Lombardi
November 9, 2021
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Color formulation involves defining requirements and methods while also identifying variables within the environment or production process that could influence the color formulation results. In addition, color measurement instruments such as spectrophotometers and sophisticated color formulation software are essential for quantitative analysis to help achieve the right color with minimal time and waste.
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SuperMill Plus Horizontal Disc Mill

November 8, 2021
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The Supermill Plus offers the latest in horizontal disc mill technology. CMC's specially designed fluidizer discs agitate the beads inside the mill to make them flow in various directions.
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Bio-Based Products for Coatings

November 8, 2021
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Acme-Hardesty has evolved into a leading distributor of bio-based products for the paints and coatings industry.
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Selecting the Right Mixer for Highway and Road Paint Formulations

Mark Hennis
November 5, 2021
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Choosing the correct mixer for highway and road paint is critical to achieving the desired product consistency prior to application. Factors such as viscosity, solids content and mixing containers all play into the decision on which mixer is best suited for the task.
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Industrial Spray Coating of Low-Surface-Energy Thermoplastics

Scott R. Sabreen Dustin Kurath
November 4, 2021
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Coating processes on thermoplastics are multifaceted, and require precise engineering and quality controls. The effects of paint chemistry, plastic compatibility and surface quality are essential for product performance. Single-component lacquer, two-component thermosets and UV coating technologies are effective for painting and coating polypropylene substrates, and they are available in water-based chemistries.
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Turnkey Solutions Propelling Antimicrobial Coatings Into the Future

James Rapley
November 3, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on microbes and cleanliness, creating more interest than ever before in antimicrobial coatings. However, bringing new innovations to the industry is not without its challenges, requiring the continual development of novel tools and procedures that can be seamlessly and invisibly incorporated into coatings.
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A New Breed of Smart Inhibitor

Ella Newington
November 2, 2021
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Following the phasing out of hexavalent chromium, there was a clear need for innovation in order to offer the same level of protection against corrosion. With new micro-reservoir technology, this company is able to incorporate chemicals that were previously incompatible with coatings and offer a smart inhibitor that delivers on price and performance.
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New Coating Chemistries Boost Efficiency for Automakers

Susana Porzio Tony Neely
November 1, 2021
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New resin technologies bring improved temperature cure and reflow properties to automotive base and topcoats.
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Discover the VeoVa House, a World of Versatility!

November 1, 2021
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Get your key and unlock the world of versatility of the VeoVa house. The VeoVa house is an interactive virtual tool that gives you access to a multitude of applications of VeoVa™ monomers in and outside buildings.
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LESS DOWNTIME with ANQUAMINE® 728 Curing Agent on Your Team

November 1, 2021
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Maximize productivity and performance with ANQUAMINE® 728 waterborne curing agent for concrete epoxy primers and topcoats
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