Application Equipment

Binder Transfer in Paints and Coatings

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Through the incorporation of such unique benefits as leak-free operation and line-stripping capabilities, the eccentric-disc principle makes the pump extremely flexible, allowing the pumping of low-viscosity, high-viscosity, and highly abrasive materials within a single process — all with the same pump.

AkzoNobel Partners with American Airlines for Virtual Reality Paint Training

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is partnering with American Airlines to deliver a new way of training apprentice painters, and upskilling existing teams, through the use of a virtual reality (VR).

New Breathable Air Solutions from Martech

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

When placed near the point of use, a Quality Air Breathing System will work with the existing compressed air supply.

Joe Mallee Celebrates 35 Years at Gema

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Gema, a Graco Inc. company, announced that Joe Mallee is celebrating 35 years of service with the company. Mallee is a territory sales manager for Gema in the Northeastern United States.

HMG Paints Assists with Iconic Aston Martin Conservation

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Ecurie Bertelli, the pre-war Aston Martin specialist, and HMG Paints, a United Kingdom-based independent paint manufacturer, have combined their market leading knowledge for a one-of-a-kind project conserving a 1934 Aston Martin MKII. The team at HMG Paints developed a special stabilizing and sealing solution that allowed the team to seal the worn paintwork and prevent further degradation.

Methods to Increase Paint and Coating Application Process Efficiencies

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Read three project case studies to see how an “oven/oxidizer” combination system can be implemented in almost any manufacturing facility that requires both process heating equipment and an air pollution control system.

More Efficient Liquid Coating of Hydraulic Cylinders Thanks to Electrostatics

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A mechanical engineering company that produces hydraulic cylinders recently automated parts of its coatings process. Up until now, surface coating of the cylinders, crucial for robust corrosion protection, was done manually. The company invested approximately 4 million euros in the construction of a new production hall, including an innovative liquid coating system with application, dosing and mixing technology.

Four Key Components of Robotic Paint Booth Design

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The payoffs could be substantial if you’re thinking about designing a robotic paint booth for use in the automotive manufacturing sector. Adding robots into the workflow could lead to greater efficiency, better overall quality, and more. This technology can also increase a facility’s scalability, which is good news if an automaker struggles with frequent demand fluctuations.

Electric Ovens Significantly Reduce CO2 Emissions

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Climate neutrality, increased CO2 prices, and uncertainties with the natural gas supply are prompting car manufacturers to intensify their search for alternatives to gas-powered production plants. In response, Dürr became the first supplier to electrify all the body ovens in its portfolio.

Review of Craters in Cathodic Electrodeposition Coatings and their Different Causes

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Electro-deposition (ED) has proven its benefit as a unique application technology, resulting in several manufacturers installing ED lines in their paint shops. This is mostly due to a distinguishing feature of this technique, namely the throwing power.

Overspray-Free Painting of Complex Body Parts with High Edge Definition

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:40:00 -0400

This enhanced robotic system can paint and apply custom design elements to extremely complex body surfaces such as vertical or A and C pillars, fully automatically and without masking.

Eight Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Electric Heaters in Your Fluid Dispensing System – Part II

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Part 2 of this article tackles four more issues you may be facing when controlling coating temperature with electric heaters in your fluid dispensing system.

Developing Sustainability in Packaging

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:15:00 -0400

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers are increasingly demanding sustainable products, a trend that is driving change in the packaging sector.

Purposefully Designed Equipment for Advanced Conformal Coating Applications

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

The precision and control of new equipment extends the use of parylene by meeting tighter tolerances, thinner film depositions and higher quality standards.

Eight Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Electric Heaters in Your Fluid Dispensing System, Part I

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:17:00 -0400

There are little known flaws in controlling coating temperature with electric heaters that could be causing failures in your fluid dispensing system.

Five Amazing Ways Robots Are Disrupting the Painting Industry

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:20:00 -0400

Investing in a painting robot is not a guarantee of future success. The five use cases in this article highlight why people are increasingly interested in these purposeful machines.

Increasing Throughput and Repeatability for Non-Line-of-Sight Plating Applications

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Regulatory and cost pressures mean that organizations are embracing new processes to increase throughput and improve efficiency without compromising the quality of their finished product. This article explores how a new plating method could be the key to delivering improved repeatability, faster throughput and reduced scrappage for non-line-of-sight plating applications.

How Is Automation Changing the Paint and Coatings Industry?

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:49:00 -0400

This overview highlights some of the most common advantages that automation can bring to painting and coating professionals. Tracking metrics before and after implementing such technology makes it easier to see how things change over time.

Robust and Precise Mixing System for Up to Three Components

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

With the EcoDose 3K, Dürr is growing its product family of paint mixing systems with a solution for three-component fluids based on the tried-and-tested two-component injection technology.

What Coatings Manufacturers Need to Know About Autonomous Spray Robots

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Self-programming robots present a game-changing opportunity for high-mix coaters to finally get the full benefits of automation.

Vapor Degreasing – The Perfect Finish

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Surface preparation is essential to achieving a superior finish. Vapor degreasing using modern, highly advanced cleaning fluids makes the process simple, consistent and sustainable and results in spotlessly clean parts. This article looks at the process and why it is one of the most comprehensive and effective cleaning methods to achieve an excellent surface for finishing.

Metal Matrix Composites - The Complete Solution

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:25:00 -0400

Hard chrome has been used in the plating industry for decades, but due to the environmental and health risks associated with chromium compounds, there's a call for change. Josh Thomas, electrochemist at SIFCO ASC, discusses brush plated metal matrix composites (MMC), a new generation of electroplating solutions.

Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the Paint Shop

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Advanced Analytics is the first market-ready AI application for paint shops. The intelligent solution, which combines the latest IT technology and mechanical engineering expertise, identifies sources of defects and determines optimal maintenance schedules.

Women in STEM: Shining the Light on Danijela Milosevic-Popovich

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

It's no secret that the world of STEM has been a men's club for decades, with only 28% of women making up the workforce as opposed to 72% of men. To show that this gap is slowly (but surely) closing in, we've shone the spotlight on Danijela Milosevic-Popovich, a Research and Development Manager at SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC).

Audi Adopts Overspray-Free Printing in Series Production

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Overspray-free painting technology revolutionizes this time-consuming and material-intensive process. Audi works with Dürr, who supplies the application technology.

Digital Transformation in Automotive Painting

Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

What does the smart paint shop look like? An ecosystem that leverages information technologies, communication, sensors, data and cognitive tools to be more efficient.

Minimizing Human Error in Adhesive Coating Applications

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:11:00 -0500

Properly mixing two-component coatings and adhesives can be difficult. The materials, typically supplied in bulk, must be mixed in accordance with precise written instructions. Many users lack the necessary experience mixing different chemicals together, which can lead to inconsistencies and, in turn, poor curing and even product failure.

Overspray-Free Painting

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

There are currently two dominant trends in the automotive industry: electric mobility and per-sonalized vehicles. Dürr's EcoPaintJet system for fully automatic car painting in two colors – without masking or overspray – is a perfect fit for this.

The Next Big Thing in Robotic Painting: Smart Atomizers

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Robotic painting lines are a standout example of productivity improvement. Adding intelligence to atomizers and monitoring data about key operational parameters are the next giant step in painting automation.

Controlling Air Temperature to Improve Finish Quality

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Why do we continue to have temperature-based process fluctuations when we have a very tightly controlled ambient environment? It turns out that there is not just one single answer. To understand it, we must start by understanding the hierarchy of the various temperatures involved in the painting process.