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FT ONLINE:
2K Technology
Most organic coatings used today involve a chemical reaction to cure or set the finish. Some require elevated temperatures or ultraviolet (UV) radiation to accelerate the curing and therefore manage the finishing process time. Plural component technology, in some cases referred to as 2K (from the German 2-komponent), employs an alternate technique. Two or more very reactive components are mixed shortly before or as the coating is applied. The components are so reactive that the mixture usually does not need additional energy (heat) to achieve complete cure. Compared to conventional solventborne coatings, the advantages of this technique are numerous and include low energy costs,
shorter process time, the availability of high-quality chemistries and lower VOC content…MORE |
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Ask Joe Powder
“What are some possible causes for bubbling of powder over e-coat? I am a custom coater who occasionally powder coats an e-coated carbon steel (hot-rolled pickled and oiled) part for a particular customer. The powder is a urethane polyester and coats fine over non-e-coated, pretreated substrates. Millage is fine on the e-coat and on direct applications. The powder vendor is leaning toward the e-coat as a possible problem, but the e-coat supplier is not saying anything. Can you help?”
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CONTACT US
We welcome your feedback. For comments regarding Finishing eFlash, or to submit a press release, e-mail Kristi Grahl, or write to Finishing Today magazine.
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BASF Coatings Launches Innovative Coatings Technology
BASF Coatings has developed “Integrated Process II”, a novel, highly efficient coatings technology for automotive OEM applications. For the new process, the specially formulated basecoats combine all the functions of the primer, such as stone chip protection and ultraviolet resistance. For the automotive industry, this means that the coating process is shortened thanks to the elimination of the primer application section of the paint line and the primer oven. Reduced investment and operating costs, material and energy savings, improved productivity, and eco-efficiency are other advantages of the new BASF Coatings system technology. The new system has
been operating without a hitch, and was successfully integrated into the MINI production line at the BMW Group Oxford, UK plant…MORE
Hardide Secures Orders from Expro Group
Hardide Coatings, a provider of unique ultra-hard surface engineering technology, has secured orders from the Expro Group as its first new customer for its US$5 million coatings facility in Houston, TX. The order is the result of more than 18 months of close cooperation between the companies to engineer and test a solution to increase the wear resistance of downhole tractor tool grippers. Hardide has made several prototypes for Expro that have been run in harsh environments, proving to extend the life time of components...
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DuPont Performance Coatings Integrates Business Units
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) has aligned its businesses into three primary market-facing segments: Automotive OEM Coatings, Refinish, and Industrial Coatings. DuPont Industrial Coatings now integrates the company’s powder and liquid industrial coatings businesses under one business unit globally. The liquid businesses include Metal Coating Systems (industrial), Coating Solutions (truck and commercial finishes), and Architectural coatings…
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Asian PPG Industries to Acquire ICI India
PPG Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICI India Ltd., Mumbai, India, to facilitate the acquisition of ICI’s premium automotive refinish business. Upon closing, the business would be acquired by Asian PPG Industries Ltd., a 50% joint venture of PPG and Asian Paints Ltd., also of Mumbai. The closing is scheduled for mid-March and is subject to certain conditions…
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Durakon and Soliant Form Partnership
Durakon Industries and Soliant, LLC, have partnered to provide the automotive industry with high-volume thermoformed paint film parts. For almost 40 years, injection molding and painting have been considered the best methods for achieving high volume automotive plastic parts. With the paint film technology, both companies are endeavoring to create a new standard for automotive plastic parts with Class A finishes that are more durable than paint, better for the environment, and offer more value to automakers and consumers…
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Silverjet Chooses ANAC Special Effect Coatings
New business class carrier, Silverjet, has chosen Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC) and its Special Effect Coatings to personify the design for the new livery on its fleet of Boeing 767's. Silverjet, based in London's Luton airport in the UK, carries business class passengers to the U.S. Silverjet tasked London-based strategic brand and marketing communications consultant, StrategicFusion, with the challenge of creating a striking design for its new fleet of aircraft...
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RadTech Names New President and Board Members
RadTech recently welcomed a new president and board members. Petra L'Abbe, PPG Industries, has assumed the presidency for a two year term. New board members include Don Smith, Alcoa; Mike Kelly, Allied Photochemical; Kevin Joesel, Fusion; Lou Palermo, Lamberti and John Whalen, Valspar. Board members remaining for second terms include Tom Campbell, Campbell and Co.; Mike Dvorchak, Bayer; and Paul Mills, UV Powerhouse…MORE
Weissman Honored with RadTech President’s Award
Peter Weissman of Cytec received the 6th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL. This award is presented to individual members that make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology…
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ITW Gema Introduces Powder Coating Control System
The new OptiControl PC Based Control System from ITW Gema automates powder application equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality powder coating. According to the company, the system’s easy-to-use graphic interface and user-friendly, color touch-screen, allows one-touch control and at-a-glance monitoring of all systems and operations. Control of all application parameters are right at the operator’s fingertips…MORE
IPS Debuts Robotic Polishing Cells
New Robotic Polishing Cells from IPS are designed to process a variety of parts with uniformity and consistency. The cells offer increased flexibility through rapid changeover and improved parts handling and scheduling. The enclosed units provide a safe working environment for operators…MORE
AAF Develops Shaker-Type Dust Collector
The ArrestAll AR Series shaker-type dust collector from AAF International is designed for light-duty industrial facilities where the need for filtration is intermittent. The dust collector’s design is compact and self-contained, making it easy to install or relocate. According to the company, the unit’s highly efficient envelope filters remove up to 99% of dust…
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North Safety Products Launches Pancake Filters
The new 75FFP100NL Pancake series filters from North Safety Products have a low-profile design and low breathing resistance. The filters are designed to fit comfortably under welding helmets, faceshields, and narrow shell helmets, while being firm enough to easily perform negative pressure user seal checks…MORE
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KCSCT Technical Symposium Scheduled for March 20
The 2007 Kansas City Society for Coatings Technology (KCSCT) Technical Symposium, titled “The Future is Green,” will be held on March 20, 2007 at Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino & Hotel. Topics being presented at the symposium will vary from business updates such as economics and environmental issues, to more specific technical topics, such as a presentation on silicone organic hybrid coatings. For more information, e-mail Jim Steffensmeier at
jds1@walsh-assoc.com or visit www.geocities.com/kccoatings/.
Coatings for Plastics to Define Technologies of the Future
The 10th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium, hosted by FT’s sister publication, Paint & Coatings Industry
magazine, will be held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, IL, June 13-15, 2007. The symposium will explore emerging trends in the coatings for plastics industry and define technologies that will have an impact on the industry’s future. A welcome reception will be held the evening of June 13, followed by a two-day conference featuring 35-45 minute presentations on topics such as conductive plastics for powder coated parts, copper plating, atmospheric plasma pretreatment, robotic UV curing, flexible coatings, and other state-of-the-art technologies. In addition, suppliers will showcase their products and services related to this area through tabletop exhibits. For more
information or to register, visit www.coatingsforplastics.com.
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