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A Uniform Cure
Many different features and designs influence curing uniformity, including the thermal insulation, accuracy of the temperature controller and thermocouple, thermocouple placement, location of exhaust outlets and fresh air inlets, through-metal heat transfer, and chamber pressure. Although each parameter affects the ability of the equipment to achieve a given temperature tolerance, factors such as the air volume, distribution of the air through the work chamber, and shell losses play a key role in keeping the heat uniform within the work chamber, ensuring that each area within the oven receives the same air temperature regardless of its location....
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American Axle Strike Affects Plating Firm
Elm Plating in Jackson, MI, has had to lay off its third shift - 13 workers - as a result of the ongoing UAW strike at five American Axle plants in Michigan and New York that began on February 26 over a labor agreement. Elm Plating finishes and heat treats bolts and fasteners that are found in many vehicles. The company operates two plants and employs 118 workers.
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AkzoNobel Launches New Corporate Brand
AkzoNobel has launched its new corporate brand, along with a commitment to deliver "Tomorrow's Answers Today." In addition to a subtle name change and a revised logo, the company has introduced a new brand architecture, along with updated company values and a new brand philosophy.
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Raymor Aerospace Receives Nadcap Accreditation
Raymor Aerospace Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymor Industries Inc., has received accreditation by Nadcap in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS7003 for its coating services. The prestigious Nadcap accreditation is considered the ultimate approval of a quality supplier to the aerospace and defense industries.
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Enviroline Recognized for Pollution Prevention Efforts
The Environmental Protection Department - Pollution Prevention and Remediation Division of Broward County in Florida recently honored Industrial Environmental Coatings Corp. DBA Enviroline Group with the Emerald Award for its efforts in preventing pollution at its manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, FL.
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Clear Seas Research Achieves CASRO Certification
Clear Seas Research, an industry-focused market research firm, has been accepted as a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO). CASRO is the leading membership organization in the market research industry.
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Ian Sellars Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy
 Ian Sellars, the owner and managing director of Elcometer and one of the founders of the modern coatings inspection industry, passed away on April 10. For nearly 50 years, Sellars steered the family business from a small 370 ft2 office employing seven people, into a global manufacturer and supplier of inspection equipment for the coatings and concrete industries employing more than 200 staff in six offices and a global network of over 150 distributors.
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PPG Makes Executive Appointments
Several individuals have been named to new executive positions within PPG Industries, effective July 1. Among the appointments is Pierre-Marie De Leener, senior vice president, architectural coatings EMEA, and president, PPG Europe.
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Trivalent Chromate Provides Uniform Finish on Difficult Parts
After more than two years of development and thorough field testing, Columbia Chemical has introduced TriVecta® Black 100 trivalent chromate for zinc-plated parts. Jet black and glossy, the product reportedly provides a thick, uniform finish, even on difficult-to-plate parts.
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Thickness Gauge is IMO PSPC-Compliant
 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) salt water ballast tank coatings regulation titled Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) will be effective beginning July 1, 2008, for all ships in excess of 500 gross register tonnage (GRT). This regulation requires rigorous inspection of coating properties, including coating thickness. The Elcometer 4563 coating thickness gauge is fully compliant with the new regulations.
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UF Module to be Showcased at Electrocoat 2008
 Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (KMS) will showcase its 10"-diameter KPAK™ultrafiltration (UF) module for the electrocoat paint industry at Electrocoat 2008 in the Texas Room at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel May 14-16, 2008. The design reportedly offers increased efficiencies that significantly reduce required floor space, installation time and operating costs.
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New Primers Battle Stains and Odors
ZAP stain-blocking primers from The Valspar Corp. help battle stains and odors before applying paint. The primers, which reportedly offer superior surface coverage, are designed for use in both new and existing residential and commercial buildings.
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Nonstick Coating Offers Graffiti Protection
 SEI Chemical has reformulated and upgraded the two-component GPA-200 Graffiti Proofer® Anti-Stick coating into a single-component, highly durable fluoro-coating with under 20 g/L VOC that is compliant in all 50 states.
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Electrically Heated Batch Oven Dries Jet Engine Cowlings
 Wisconsin Oven recently designed and manufactured an electrically heated batch oven for drying jet engine cowlings after cleaning for the U.S. Air Force. The oven has a work chamber dimension of 5' wide x 6' long x 6' high and a maximum operating temperature of 650°F.
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Brochure Highlights Corrosion Protection Technology
 A new brochure from Evonik Degussa Corp. provides information about two new metal corrosion protection solutions, Hydrosil and SIVO® SOL, developed by the company using Dynasylan technology. The new systems are designed to provide maximum corrosion protection for valuable metal products while simplifying the manufacturing process.
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