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Leak-Proof Linings
A 2.2-million-gallon unlined concrete reservoir in southern California was constructed in 1981. Over the years, the reservoir developed cracks in the floor and shell. As time went on, the cracks in the shell appeared wet, and water eventually seeped through to the exterior surfaces. Puddles were also observed around the base of the reservoir in numerous locations. In 1996, underwater epoxy patches were applied to the cracks on the interior of the reservoir. The reservoir water level was monitored, and it was apparent that the leaks had been arrested by the epoxy patch installations. After a few years, however, the shell leakage began to
reappear. Reservoir water level monitoring was reinitiated, and leakage was again verified. KTA-Tator, Inc. was contracted to perform an assessment of the reservoir and to provide recommendations for correcting the leaks. A 100% solids elastomeric urethane was selected to line the reservoir and stop the water leakage…
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Subcommittee Seeks Input for Proposed Zirconium Standard
The ASTM Coil Coated Metal Subcommittee is inviting interested parties to participate in the development of WK17368, Test Method for Determination of Zirconium Treatment Weight on Metal Substrates by X-Ray Fluorescence. According to Robert Cianflone, president of Cianflone Scientific Instruments Corp. and a member of Subcommittee D01.53, coaters need a reliable method of measuring the coating weight of zirconium treatments on metal substrates.
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BASF Releases 2008 Color Trend Forecast
According to BASF, the debate on climate protection and heightened environmental awareness is impacting color trends for cars. The new palette of colors, inspired by ecological developments, ranges from new blacks, the trend color white in its multifaceted variations, rich blues and greens, all the way to pastel colors. And the new silver is nothing like the silver of yesterday, which for years was the dominant color for cars all over the globe.
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Longevity Coatings Expands Thermal Spray Operations
Longevity Coatings, a thermal spray coating service firm, has relocated its production plant from Pen Argyl, PA, to a newly acquired office and production facility on a two-acre site near Allentown, PA. The company, founded in 2005, now occupies 8,800 sq. ft. in two single-story buildings at 6047 Adams Lane, East Allen Township, about a mile west of the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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Akzo Nobel Opens Powder Coating Facility in Dubai
Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings has opened a landmark facility in Dubai. The new factory — which strengthens the business’ presence in the important Middle East market — is the company’s first manufacturing site in the United Arab Emirates.
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SEP Becomes Ergon Technical Coatings
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion, Inc., an Ergon, Inc. company, has acquired Superior Environmental Products (SEP), Inc. SEP now operates under the name Ergon Technical Coatings.
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Shepherd Color and Shepherd Chemical Form REACH Entity
The Shepherd Color Co. and The Shepherd Chemical Co. have jointly formed a legal entity, Shepherd Europe Ltd., to serve as an "Only Representative" for REACH pre-registration and registration of its non-European manufactured products.
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NCCA Expands Online Tutorial Library
As part of the continuous effort to inform metal products manufacturers about the benefits and use of coil coated metal, the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) has added four new online tutorials to its library. New tutorial topics include: "Many Industries Benefit From Prepaint," "Specialized Coatings," "Energy & Environmental Benefits of Prepaint," and "Using Weldable Primers with Prepaint".
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Zipperer Named Quality Manager of Professional Plating
 Professional Plating Inc., Brillion, WI, has promoted Robert Zipperer to the role of quality manager. Bob has more than 16 years of experience at Professional Plating and previously served as the quality improvement coordinator for the past seven years.
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Henkel Launches Water-Based Autodeposition Coating
 The new AQUENCE™ water-based autodeposition coating technology from Henkel recently set a new industry precedent by displacing conventional metal pretreatment and the electrocoat process for an entire automotive vehicle body. The company reports that the technology can provide a 40% footprint reduction, reduce capital expenditures and paint shop complexity, decrease energy
consumption, eliminate heavy metal sludge, and improve inside-out corrosion performance.
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Atlas Debuts Filter That Mimics Natural Sunlight
The Atlas Right Light™ filter, available from Atlas Material Testing Technology in May 2008, is expected to significantly improve weatherability testing. When combined with the company’s state-of-the-art Xenon-arc light technology, a quartz outer filter or a newly developed CIRA (coated infrared absorbing) outer filter, the new filter reportedly provides the closest full spectrum match to natural sunlight available.
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DYMAX Develops 180° UV Curing System
 The new DYMAX UVCS SideCure™ conveyor system is designed for UV curing of the company’s adhesives and coatings from the left, right, and/or top for applications that require 180°
UV curing. The conveyor’s 12-in.-wide belt and 7.5-in. vertical clearance, with 5-in. high side-curing capability, allows for the curing of large parts, and its relatively small conveyor size minimizes the footprint required for UV curing.
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ALMCO Introduces New Abrasive Blasting Machine
 The Model ATB-7 abrasive blasting machine from ALMCO, Inc., was developed to offer greater cleaning speed and better time cycles than other tumble blast units in effectively cleaning castings and other metal parts. Its compact size and unusual lift points on the top and bottom allow the machine to be moved from one location to another if required.
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Daubert Cromwell Launches Water-Based Rust Remover
Evapo-Rust is a non-toxic, water-based solution from Daubert Cromwell that removes surface rust without scrubbing. According to the company, the odor-free, non-acidic, reusable liquid eliminates the need for blasting, grinding or using harsh caustics and chemicals.
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ISFA Schedules 2008 Powder Coating Courses
The International Surface Finishing Academy (ISFA) has released the dates and locations of its Powder Coating Courses for 2008. The courses, instructed by the powder coating experts of TIGER Drylac USA, cover the fundamentals of powder coating from both commercial and industrial perspectives.
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PaintExpo Grows by 10%
With more than 270 exhibitors from 15 different countries, the 2nd PaintExpo, which will take place at the Karlsruhe (Germany) Exhibition Centre March 11-14, 2008, will register 10.4% growth. Visitors will be presented with product and service offerings covering process sequences for liquid painting, powder coating and coil coating on nearly 80,000 sq. ft. of net exhibition floor space.
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IHEA Safety Seminar Slated for May
TheIndustrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) will hold its 18th annual Safety Standards & Codes Seminar on Monday and Tuesday, May 5-6, 2008, at the Hilton Indianapolis in downtown Indianapolis, IN. This year’s seminar will review the NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces.
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