PCI’s February issue focuses on waterborne technology, additives and equipment. Read about a new multi-functional water-based matting agent, new coatings technology to reduce underwater noise for the shipping industry, jet milling of low-density products, monitoring the thermal coating process, and more.
A thermal coating provider needed to monitor its process to make sure the conditions were within process specifications for the material being applied.
A significant development in the coatings industry is not the latest resin, solvent or additive, it's the way these ingredients can now be bought and sold.
Ocean noise pollution is a threat to marine animals. One solution offers full hull protection and noise reduction in a foul release, environment-friendly coating.
With a unique polymer architecture and innovative crosslinking capabilities, JONCRYL 541 is an acrylic polymer emulsion used in ultra-low-VOC coating formulations to provide high gloss retention and early hardness development while minimizing costs.
All of the main line S4 gas analyzers from Signal Group are now available with a detachable tablet instead of the traditional built-in screen, allowing users to operate equipment wirelessly using built-in WiFi.
Hydra-Cell Metering Solutions P700 Series metering pumps feature a hydraulically balanced, multiple-diaphragm design to provide smooth, linear and virtually pulse-free flow without the need for pulsation dampeners.
TEGO Cure 100 hardener ensures that the coating cures at room temperature, eliminating the need for energy-intensive drying in the oven, while the surface is heat-stable up to 650 °C during application.
A pressure feed vessel enables 100% discharge of the liquid component through a spray bar and into the blending zone, ensuring even mixing and consistent batches.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors offers its recommendations on changes that must be implemented to address the current supply chain crisis and to help ensure supply chain efficiency in the future.
