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Additives for Powder Coatings

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

By definition, additives are added in small quantities, often less than one point percent, to re-inforce selected chemical or physical properties of the finished paint. The powder coatings sector is no exception, and has some limitations that are intrinsic to the technology itself, which are linked to the physical state of the paint before application on the piece to be painted.

Is the Milling Stage Killing Your Operational and Financial Performance?

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

It is recommended that companies with their internal experts and/or through external sup¬port, assess the entire spectrum of their milling stage and identify areas for improvement to improve overall performance.

Modernization of Air Pollution Control Systems for the Coatings Industry

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:35:00 -0400

Ball Beverage Packaging has extended the air pollution control capacity of its plant in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, by relocating an exist¬ing system from another site where it was no longer required and scaling it up with just a few new components.

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.

Self-Cleaning Elastomeric Cool Roof Coatings

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Combining Expancel microspheres and Levasil colloidal silica products in elastomeric waterproof and cool roof coatings gives several synergies.

Breakthrough in Furniture Coating with UV LED Curing

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

With the help of EFSEN and AkzoNobel, furniture maker SC Freda was able to transform the majority of its coating line to a UV-LED system, maintaining a stable, robust production method that ensures a high-quality end product that meets the target requirements.

Complete Appearance Control for Effect Paint Systems

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Currently there are two types of advanced appearance measurement instruments avail¬able on the market capable of determining radiometric and texture information of effect color shades at various directional and quasi-diffuse measurement geometries.

The Impact of Insoluble Cellulose Fibrils

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a multi-functional additive for coatings, adhesives and sealants, with a pronounced effect in improving rheology, stabilization and surface properties.

Climate Change and the Future of Coatings Businesses

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Companies and suppliers can do their bit to avert a climate catastrophe and also ensure that they have a financially sustainable business in the future by voluntarily adopting science-based targets.

Is a New Pre-Dispersion Milling Process the Key

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A new pre-dispersion process has been developed that creates a homogenous slurry suitable for micro-bead milling, reliably bringing the promised cost savings and efficiency to an industrialized color suspension process for the first time.

A New Generation of REACH-Compliant Ketamine Epoxy Curing Agents

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:10:00 -0500

Laboratory tests prove that the new generation of ketamines are unique - not only are they REACH compliant, but technically they also outperform their conventional counterparts both during and after cure, as well as offering both long pot-life and reduced hazard, making them the ideal curing agents for the paint and coatings industry.

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.

Science-Based Formulation: The Power of HSP

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

HSP values have proven themselves in the world of formulations. Common tasks such as finding good solvents (or blends) or ensuring compatibility between components in a formulation become much more rational and efficient when the HSP values of all the key ingredients are known, either from your suppliers or internally, and HSP distance calculations are used routinely to find the best combinations.

New Bio-Based Solvent Supports Quest for Safer and More Sustainable Coatings

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

For companies looking for high-performance, nontoxic, sustainably produced solvents, a new bio-based solution offers a safer and high-performing alternative to the toxic dipolar aprotic solvents traditionally used in the paint and coatings industry.

Dispersible Polymer Powders for Biocide-Free Wall Paints

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

WACKER has developed a dispersible polymer powder that allows manufacturers to formulate interior wall paints in powder form. The technology does not require the addition of biocides and offers key advantages when it comes to storing and transporting paints.

Global Coatings Advancements Showcased at European Coatings Show

kristin@pcimag.com (Kristin Johansson) — Wed, 01 May 2019 10:18:00 -0400

The European Coatings Show provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest technology in the industry. This article provides a glimpse at some of the advancements and new solutions presented at this year’s event.

Diving Into the Inorganic Pigments Market

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

PCI recently asked Holger Hüppeler, Head of the Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit at the specialty chemicals company LANXESS, some questions about his first 18 months in his new role, trends in the pigments market and the future direction of the business unit.

Opportunities for the Alkyd Resin Market

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:04:00 -0500

In recent years, the focus has been on the development of durable and sustainable coatings, looking for solutions that would support the transition from fossil to bio-based products with equivalent performance.

Novel Water-Based Energy-Curable PU Dispersions

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:20:00 -0500

The introduction of energy-curable polyurethane dispersions (UV PUDs) to complement the traditional radiation curing technology profoundly changed the market landscape by bringing coating performance and sustainability to the next level of requirements.

MCEC Raises Awareness of Microbial Control Technologies

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:15:00 -0500

MCEC aims to outline the benefits of microbial control and how it is needed to protect and prevent paints from breaking down during storage and losing viscosity, texture and adhesion ability.

The Rise of Water-Based Formulations

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:45:00 -0500

Despite a shrinking preservative toolbox, there are still a diverse range of biocide options available to formulators.

Architectural Coatings Industry Shows High Interest in Low-VOC Technologies

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:39:00 -0500

The demand for durability as well as for water-miscible products and those that generate little or no VOC has resulted in the launch of a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), offered initially to customers in Europe and introduced this year in Asia.

Innovation in Intelligent, Highly Effective Corrosion Inhibitors

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Intelli-ion offers a safer, smarter way to replace traditional toxic chemicals and heavy-metal-containing substitutes. It can be easily incorporated into existing coating products, and could even enhance certain coating properties.

A Solution for Powder Coating Heat-Sensitive Substrates

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:00:00 -0400

With this powder coating technology, manufacturers can lower operational costs, increase end-product value and provide a mechanism for meaningful differentiation.

Bio-Based Solutions for Coatings

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Research and development related to lignin continues to take place, and business opportunities are identified in the renewable materials market.

Intelligent Binders - A Cloak of Invisibility for Ships

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400

New amphiphilic silicon epoxy hybrid binders were developed for biocide-free foul-release coatings.

Use of Amino Acrylates to Reduce Photoinitiator Concentration or Increase Cure Speed in UV LED-Curable OPVs and Flexo Inks

Tue, 01 May 2018 14:00:00 -0400

UV LED cure is becoming more and more prevalent in several converting areas. UV-curable inkjet has used UV LED cure for pinning for many years. Acrylated amines can be used to either increase UV LED cure speed at existing PI concentrations, or maintain UV LED cure speed at reduced PI concentrations.

Low-Viscosity Oligomers for 100%-Solids UV-Curable Soft-Touch Coatings

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Newly designed low-viscosity oligomers allow the formulation of UV-curable soft-touch coatings without the need for solvent or water diluents.

How the Design of (Poly)isocyanate Hardeners Can Impact the Properties of Aliphatic Polyurea Coatings

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The present study shows that the reactive diluent Tolonate X FLO 100, used in blend with conventional HDI-based polyisocyanates, can bring significant advantages to 2K polyaspartic systems.

Intumescent Paints: An Area of Growing Importance

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This article details a statistical design experiment that was commissioned to explore in more detail the roles and effectiveness of varying parameters (raw materials, PVC, types of steel, etc.) in producing intumescent paints.