Rick Aquino is the vice president of sales for A.B. Myr Industries, an industrial engineering firm based in Belleville, MI, that specializes in finishing operations. Aquino is a veteran of the finishing industry with more than 25 years of experience in powder and liquid coating systems. He can be reached at 734.941.2200.
Today’s oven requirements include in-line continuous (non-batch) processing, fast heat-up and consistent temperature maintenance, maximized time at temperature to effectively lengthen the usable oven, and contained oven heat and smoke to minimize energy usage and provide a better employee work environment. Innovations such as advanced heat seals, sophisticated air management systems and continuous pyrolytic burn-off ovens can address these diverse goals and help finishing professionals improve quality and profitability.
The Toro Company has been an American leader in manufacturing outdoor lawn equipment since the early 1900s. In fall 2006, the company’s Windom, MN, manufacturing facility replaced its pretreatment washers, added a computer-based system to monitor and control system processes, and upgraded the air seals on its curing ovens. These upgrades helped the company streamline operations and improve paint finish quality, consistency and productivity.
