Industrial Coatings

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Why Does the Sun Damage Paint?

Samuel Cowlishaw

June 11, 2021

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The downside to being a paint shop during the summer is that the sun is harsh. This article will discuss the sun's effects on paint, why that damage takes place and what you can do to avoid it.

Future-Proof Your Finishing With Sustainable Cleaning

Venesia Hurtubise

June 7, 2021

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In today's demanding manufacturing environment, parts must leave the production floor perfectly clean. Vapor degreasing not only cleans parts effectively, it is one of the most planet-friendly cleaning options available when used with new, sustainable cleaning fluids.

New Exterior Color Opportunities for Metal Roofs

David C. Story

June 4, 2021

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Metal roofs have added an entirely new and noticeable color opportunity for exterior color schemes. It's these color palettes, as well as materials such as stone, wood and brick, that are unlocking new aesthetic possibilities to upgrade metal roofs for homes of all types.

No More Ups and Downs: Mastering Leveling of Waterborne Coatings

Anne Odoux

June 2, 2021

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Whether decorative paints or industrial coatings, waterborne finishes need a perfect surface appearance and optimal mechanical properties. Leveling and substrate wetting agents can be a valuable aid for this purpose.

Paint Shop of Superlatives for Capacity and Digitalization

Dürr hands over new mega paint shop to SAIC Volkswagen

Dürr

May 27, 2021

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Despite all the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it was a precision landing; Dürr handed over one of the biggest paint shops in China to SAIC Volkswagen right on schedule. The new plant in Anting is a factory of superlatives.

Novel Specialty Dispersant for Carbon Black in Industrial Waterborne Systems

Susan Dong Ph.D. Carolina Vargas Ph.D. Timothy Boebel Ph.D.

May 25, 2021

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A modular chemistry platform has been successfully leveraged to generate a new class of high-performance polymeric pigment dispersants.

Custom Coil Coating System Meets Production and VOC Removal Demands for Automotive Manufacturer

Tasha Jamaluddin

May 21, 2021

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This re-engineered system helped an automotive manufacturer meet production and VOC removal demands.

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

Patrick Kerampran

May 14, 2021

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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.

Expanding the Freedom of Design

Powder Coating on FRP Thanks to Conductive Gelcoats with Graphene Nanotubes

OCSiAl

April 22, 2021

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New conductive gelcoats with graphene nanotubes as a protecting layer on top of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) grant engineers and designers the ability to produce special surfaces and uniformly coat all final parts regardless of their conductive and non-conductive nature.

China’s Changing Position in the Post-Pandemic World

Gerald Colamarino

April 18, 2021

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The outlook is positive for most TiO2 producers for 2021. Increasing demand and the limited ability of Chinese producers to respond fairs well for global players. Multiple factors, including feedstock, Chinese chloride capabilities, and product quality all will impact the long-term future of the industry.

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