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Chrome-Free
Aircraft Finishing
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency regulations for hexavalent chrome air emissions have
become increasingly stringent over the last few years. But are
there any suitable replacements to engineered hard chrome (EHC)
for aircraft finishing? Absolutely. In fact, growth in the use of
EHC alternatives such as high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) has
accelerated as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their
customers have recognized that alternatives can provide better
wear and corrosion performance with faster turnaround in
maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)....
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Ask Joe
Powder
"About a year ago I powder coated some large aluminum gear
housings for geared windlasses on a sailboat. The castings had
become corroded, with several bare aluminum spots where the
original coating was gone. For preparation, the castings were
sandblasted to white and outgassed for two hours at 450°F.
After cooling, the castings were acid etched and DI (deionized
water) rinsed for any oxidation that may have occurred with the
heating. They were then preheated and epoxy primered while hot so
that the powder gelled on contact. After partial curing, they
were then topcoated with polyester powder and fully cured. The
total DFT (dry film thickness) was 5 mils or more. Now, after a
little more than a year back in service (on salt water) some
blisters are developing. If I were to start over is there
anything that could be done to prevent coating
failure?"
Go here to read Joe's answer.
Do you have a powder coating question? Ask Joe Powder!
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BMW to Expand SC
Factory, Paint Shop
 BMW will invest an
additional $750 million in its upstate South Carolina factory to
add 1.5 million sq ft and 500 new jobs on site to produce three
models and to increase production capacity to 240,000 units by
2012. The three-year construction project includes a new
1.2-million-sq-ft Assembly Facility north of the existing factory
to accommodate the next generation BMW X3 Sports Activity
Vehicle. In addition, the Paint Shop will expand by about 80% or
300,000 sq ft, and the existing Body Shops will be
renovated.
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Researchers Develop Solar-Powered
Paint
 Researchers at
Swansea University in Wales, led by Dr. Dave Worsley in the
Materials Research Centre at the University's School of
Engineering, are investigating ways of painting solar cells onto
the flexible steel surfaces commonly used for cladding buildings.
Unlike conventional solar cells, the materials being developed at
Swansea are more efficient at capturing low light radiation. The
researchers' aim is to produce cells that can be painted onto a
flexible steel surface at a rate of 30-40 sq m/min.
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Dow
to Present Research on Anti-Fingerprint
Coatings
Dow Corning
Corp., a developer of fluorosilicone technology for coatings and
other industries, will discuss research findings in "New
Anti-Fingerprint Coatings," a presentation at the 11th annual
International Coatings for Plastics Symposium™ this
April. The presentation, based on work by Dow Corning and Daikin
Industries, Ltd., will focus on recent advances in
perfluoropolyether polymers modified with organofunctional
silanes.
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BASF Coatings Supplies E-Coats for Arçelik
A.S.
 BASF Coatings Spa
is now a supplier for Arçelik A.S., Europe's third largest
producer of household appliances. The agreement with BASF
Coatings Spa calls for an initial delivery of liquid e-coat
paints for coating dryers produced on the new production line at
the plant in Çerkezköy, Turkey.
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Information?
PDA Honors
Polyurea Project, Product Development
 Polyurea
Development Association (PDA) honored two companies with Platinum
Poster Awards during its Ninth Annual Conference in February at
the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA. The Platinum Poster Awards for
both the best project and best new product development were
presented at the Annual Conference awards banquet.
Want to Know Who Won the Awards?
Zimmerman Hired as Wagner Liquid Equipment
Specialist
 Wagner Systems,
Inc. has hired Mark Zimmerman as liquid equipment specialist.
Zimmerman brings many years of experience to Wagner in the paint
and powder coatings industry.
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Solvent-Free Technologies Provide Corrosion
Protection
 Using
Dynasylan® technology, Evonik Degussa Corp. (EDC) has
developed two new solvent-free, water-based systems for metal
protection. Dynasylan Hydrosil™ and SIVO®-SOL
technologies are designed to minimize costs and product time
while protecting the environment. They reportedly provide maximum
corrosion protection for valuable metal products and simplify the
manufacturing process.
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Synthetic Wax Emulsion Enhances Appearance,
Durability
 Heatbath Corp. has
expanded its line of rust preventative products with the
introduction of Durawax, a multi-purpose synthetic wax emulsion
that is designed to provide excellent coverage over bare steel or
conversion coatings such as black oxide and phosphates. The
silicone-free product forms a hard, shiny dry film that
reportedly enhances surface appearance and durability.
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Brochure Highlights Dry Solids Processing
Equipment
Metalfab,
Inc., a manufacturer of dry solids processing equipment and
integrated systems, has published a new brochure showcasing its
ability to custom design, engineer, and manufacture integrated
systems that meet specific production processes for single or
multiple operations.
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MacDermid to Host Electroless Nickel
Schools
 MacDermid will
host two Electroless Nickel Schools in the coming weeks. The
first school will be held in at the Irvine Marriott in Los
Angeles, CA, April 28-29. The second school will be held at the
Marriott Suites Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX, May 1-2. The
comprehensive two-day
seminars will discuss all aspects of EN, including process
control, equipment design, applications, troubleshooting,
environmental drivers, and economic
considerations.
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Details?
ELECTROCOAT
2008 Hosts
Big Prize Giveaway
Electrocoat 2008 will
host a Big Prize Giveaway on the final day of the conference (May
16) to reward attendees for their support of the event.
Electrocoat Association member companies will sponsor prizes
awarded in their name.
Want to Know What Prizes Will Be
Given?
Workshop Focuses on Metal
Surface Cleaning
21st Century Cleaning Technology, September 15-16 in
Charleston, SC, is a two-day workshop on metal surface cleaning
that will be taught by world renowned cleaning expert and author
Dr. John B. Durkee.
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Information?
Visit our online
Agenda for a complete list of upcoming industry events.
Do you know of an event that should be added to
our calendar? Please e-mail Kristi
Grahl.
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