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Wet vs. Dry
In the past, when surface deburring or polishing, one normally thought in terms of wet processing using only tumblers. However, there are a lot of hidden costs and operations associated with wet processes. Within the last five years, suppliers have found a way to make sawdust-sized, random dry organic particulate materials into shapes to give the media more bulk and mass, similar to wood shapes. When inorganic materials are blended with organic materials in a patented resin bond process to create a preform shape, their weight increases to about 65 to 85 lb/cu. ft. The additional weight makes the dry organic media basically perform the same as ceramic or plastic, except there is no
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A READER RESPONDS:
We read your response to the question about in-line rack and hook stripping (March 2007) and were surprised to see only one technology mentioned or recommended — thermal burn-off. It has been our experience that any thermal stripping method will require some form of secondary cleaning operation to achieve truly clean hooks and racks. A thermochemical (molten salt) stripping process provides complete removal of cured coatings in a matter of seconds and at lower operating temperatures than thermal-only systems....
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Subcommittee Seeks Participation on Stainblocking Standard
A proposed new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications would provide the coatings industry with an industry-wide method for evaluating the ability of an architectural paint system to block ink stains from typical markers and writing instruments from bleeding through primer or basecoat into a topcoat. The subcommittee invites interested parties to participate.
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Thierica Nears Completion on New Test Lab
Thierica is building a state-of-the-art test lab that will be used to validate paint application methods and develop new products. The 3600-sq.-ft. test lab will house the latest technologies in surface cleaning, application equipment, curing methods and robots.
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DuPont’s Auto Finishing Technology Receives PACE Award
DuPont has received a 2007 PACE award for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. The award recognizes the company’s development and commercialization of EcoConcept, a finishing system that allows automobile manufacturers to eliminate an entire coat in the painting process.
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Atlas Test Site in France Receives Accreditation
The Atlas outdoor exposure site in Sanary sur Mer in the Bandol region (South of France) received accreditation to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in early April. The test procedures listed in the accreditation certificate relate to a variety of materials, including plastics and rubber, paints and coatings, as well as interior or exterior automobile components and other products.
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Akzo Nobel Opens Expansion in Pontiac, MI
Akzo Nobel Automotive Plastic Coatings and Car Refinishes North America has opened a new production facility expansion in Pontiac, Michigan. The expansion adds 11,000 sq. ft. of production space, enabling an additional 150,000 gallons of capacity.
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Anguil Environmental to Present at Coatings for Plastics
Anguil Environmental Systems will participate in the 10th Annual International Coatings for Plastics Symposium, hosted by Finishing Today’s sister publication, Paint & Coatings Industry, June 13-15, 2007 in Chicago, IL. Jeff Kudronowicz of Anguil will present "When More Business is Not Good for Business" at 3:40 p.m., June 14th.
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LuminOre Expands Distributor Network
LuminOre Inc. has named Specialty Surfaces Inc. of Seattle as the official LuminOre® distributor for the State of Washington. The company will provide LuminOre’s patented, sprayable metal coatings to applicators and dealers throughout the state. In addition, Specialty Surfaces will create a proprietary line of LuminOre countertops and decorative tile, as well as other diverse, decorative products.
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PPG Acquires Champion Coatings
PPG Industries has acquired certain assets of Champion Coatings, Inc., Houston, Texas, a manufacturer of high performance coatings for the rail, marine and overland industries. Terms were not disclosed. The acquired assets include inventory, accounts receivable, selected equipment, brand names, formulations and customer lists. Champion’s existing plant in Houston will not be acquired by PPG but will continue to manufacture Champion products for PPG for the foreseeable future.
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Akzo Nobel Acquires Ceilcote
Akzo Nobel has signed an agreement to acquire the worldwide Ceilcote business from the German-based KCH Group for close to EUR 12 million. A major international brand used to coat concrete and steel structures — particularly in the petrochemical and power industries — Ceilcote specializes in high performance, polymer-based corrosion control solutions for both new construction and maintenance projects.
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NASF Names Bright Design Challenge Winners
The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), in partnership with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, has named Nick Stone as the first-place winner of the 2007 Bright Design Challenge, a competition aimed at promoting electroplated finishes in automotive design. The second-place award went toJun Yoo, while the third-place award went toMykola Kindratyshyn. Sarah Montgomery and Tyler Mars both received an honorable mention.
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Beatty, Schira Appointed Vice Presidents of MetoKote
 MetoKote Corp., Inc., Lima, Ohio, a manufacturer of protective coatings, has appointed Joe Beatty to vice president of North American General Purpose Business and Tim Schira to vice president of Human Resources. Beatty’s responsibilities include directing the operations of all of MetoKote’s General Purpose facilities in
North America — a total of 13 facilities located in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Schira’s responsibilities with MetoKote involve providing leadership for the human resources function, including recruitment, compensation, development, and employee relations strategies for all of MetoKote’s global facilities.
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ICA Launches Water-Based Coating for Reproduction Furniture
ICA Group, based in Civitanova Marche, Macerata, Italy, has developed a lacquered, glazed, bicolor water-based coating system that is designed to ensure that the final appearance of reproduction furniture remains intact. According to the company, the coatings allow for a drastic reduction (over 90%) in solvent emissions, thus considerably lowering the environmental impact of wood coatings and protecting the health of the person applying the coating and the final user.
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ElektroPhysik Introduces Coating Thickness Test Gauge
 The new MiniTest 700 Series coating thickness testing gauges from ElektroPhysik feature digital SIDSP®
technology sensors for high repeatability. Unlike analog sensors, the SIDSP technology sensors calculate the complete thickness value at the actual point of measurement, in the sensor where it touches the coating. Only the completely analyzed and processed digital coating thickness value is transmitted through the wires, not an analog signal.
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Gizmo Engineering Develops Drum Alarm
A new battery-powered liquid level alarm from Gizmo Engineering monitors levels in drums, tanks and containers. When a drum or container runs low, the alarm beeps and flashes to alert personnel immediately. The alarm has a liquid feeding tube permanently attached to the float switch alarm, so it is always on duty.
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BASF Releases New Coil Coatings Brochure
A new coil coatings brochure from BASF Coatings provides information for the construction, household appliance, and automotive industries on the company’s entire coil coatings product portfolio, as well as on technologies, the latest developments, and numerous service concepts.
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