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PCI February 2025

2025 February

PCI's February issue highlights cutting-edge advancements in coatings technology, including durable water-based floor coatings, self-leveling solutions for concrete floors, and tailored test methods for real-world applications. Additional features explore silicone surface additives for radiation-curable coatings and bead maintenance in stirred mills for enhanced grinding efficiency.

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The Role of Self-Leveling Coatings

Mike Praw
February 4, 2025
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Self-leveling coatings offer high-build, durable solutions for concrete floors, addressing issues like uneven surfaces, water pooling and abrasion resistance.


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Bridging the Gap

Tailoring Test Methods to Mimic Real-World Conditions

Eric Casebolt
January 21, 2025
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Custom test methods, tailored to field conditions, address limitations of standardized tests, improving coating performance with practical solutions for real-world applications.


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Water-Based Polyester Polyol Dispersion for VOC-Compliant, Ambient-Cure Polyurethane Floor Coatings

Dr. Ashish Zore C. Dylan Thomas Dr. Nitin Sharma Max Calenberg Taylor Scicchitano
February 5, 2025
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A DIY garage floor coating system uses a waterborne resin to achieve low VOCs, lasting durability, and high performance for industrial and consumer applications.


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Enhancing Radiation-Curable Coatings with Silicone Surface Additives

Marc Eberhardt Guillaume Jaunky Albert Frank
February 6, 2025
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Enhanced slip, lower surface tension and better tape release — these silicone additives help radiation-curable coatings deliver long-term reliability.



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Bead Maintenance in Stirred Mills

Ken Raby
November 12, 2024
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Maintaining bead size and charge in stirred mills enhances grinding efficiency, crucial for producing consistent particle sizes in coatings formulations.

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Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Targets Harsh Industrial Processes

January 15, 2025
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New dry screw vacuum technology offers improved thermal management and dust handling for demanding industrial applications requiring precise vacuum control.


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Nouryon Launches Partially Bio-Based Microspheres

January 10, 2025
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The new microspheres serve as a lightweight filler and blowing agent.


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New Tungsten Carbide Powders for HVOF Applications

January 10, 2025
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The powders are designed to provide dense, hard coatings with exceptional wear and corrosion resistance.


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Advancion Unveils Next-Generation Multifunctional Additives for Global Markets

December 30, 2024
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The company announced a groundbreaking portfolio of multifunctional additives, delivering advanced performance, safety, and sustainability for consumer and industrial applications.


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New Cone & Plate Viscometers Offer Precision Testing

December 18, 2024
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Advanced viscosity testing equipment delivers precise measurements with small sample sizes and temperature control for coating applications.


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PCI Magazine, Always Evolving

Kristin Johansson Courtney Bassett
February 3, 2025
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Discover PCI’s new initiatives: podcasts, webinars, courses, and more, designed to keep you informed on coatings industry innovations.


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