Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps have become a go-to choice for paint and coatings manufacture, but only if properly performing diaphragms are utilized.
PPG recently supplied coatings and sealants to help restore a 74-year-old, four-engine transport aircraft – the Douglas C-54 Skymaster – used by U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War.
Unlike many current assisted-care facilities, paint color palettes for senior living developments will become more sophisticated over the coming decade, with infusions of modern architecture, colors and nature-inspired elements.
A new low-VOC self-crosslinking polyurethane dispersion technology can be formulated as a clear coating for PC substrates or auto headlight covers with UV and scratch resistance properties.
Development of eco-friendly, sustainable and high-solid (low-VOC) coatings have received a lot of attention due to environmental concerns and legislative issues.
Graphene is a material that is at the forefront of many new technologies. It has a very high aspect ratio with respect to other inorganic barrier fillers, and is envisioned to be the next generation of barrier additives.
Independent of industry, the protective nanocoatings marketplace growth potential is considerable, as protecting electronics becomes increasingly challenging as devices shrink.