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Cool Coatings
Environmentally friendly, or “green,” building design is becoming increasingly popular in North America. While the green design movement has many different aspects, one of the most attractive components from the building owners’ point of view is the use of “cool roof” technology to dramatically reduce surface roofing temperatures, and thereby reduce building air conditioning costs. Architectural coatings containing at least 70 wt% PVDF have demonstrated the ability to maintain their outstanding balance of properties over several decades — including the ability to optimize cool roof properties by
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"We are a leading manufacturer of automobile truck wheels in southern India. We are planning to set up a powder coating plant that will topcoat both solid and aluminum metallic powders over cathodic electrodeposition (ED) black primer (epoxy-based). We require salt spray testing of 2000 hrs and ultraviolet testing of 2000 hrs. What is your advice on the selection of powder? We have a restriction on the dry film thickness on the nave area, where the wheel is mounted on the truck (max. 50 microns). Can a powder system be used at this thickness without compromising quality?"
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Carolina Metal Finishing Purchases New Facility
Carolina Metal Finishing, a subsidiary of Paramount Metal Finishing, has purchased and begun renovations of the former National Guard Armory in Bishopville, SC, to become its new manufacturing facility. The company plans to invest $800,000 and create 40 new jobs…MORE
Applied Coating Signs Agreement with Nippon Fusso
Applied Coating Systems, Inc., based in Baltimore, MD, has entered into an exclusive technical agreement with Nippon Fusso to provide fluoropolymer coating services to its U.S.-based customers. Nippon Fusso recently closed its Hayward, CA, plant and will consolidate its fluoropolymer operations in Japan and Korea. With the signing of this agreement, Nippon Fusso has transferred the technology and materials necessary for Applied Coating Systems to serve its U.S. client base…
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Raymor Creates Aerospace Coating Subsidiary
Raymor Industries Inc., Boisbriand (Quebec) Canada, has created a new wholly owned subsidiary, Raymor Aerospace Inc., to address the growing need for high velocity oxy fuel (HVOF) spray coating services on components for landing gears and other commercial and military aircraft applications. According to the company, HVOF spray coating has become the standard for landing gear coatings on the latest line of new commercial aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380…
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Metal Finisher Fined for Environmental Violations
Bay State Galvanizing, Inc., of Everett, Mass., will pay a cash penalty of $40,000 to settle Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims that the metal finisher violated the terms of its permit to discharge storm water under the Clean Water Act. Specifically, an EPA investigation concluded that Bay State violated the federal Clean Water Act by failing to update and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan at the facility…
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Heatbath Launches New Website for Metal Finishing
Heatbath® Corp., a supplier of metal finishing products, has launched a new website that includes engineered technologies for zinc, electroless nickel, decorative plating, chromate conversion coatings, phosphating and black oxide coatings, as well as many other products for surface pretreatment and corrosion protection…
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Nordson Makes Changes to Executive Leadership Team
Nordson Corp. has made changes to its executive leadership team. The changes include the promotion of Robert A. Dunn to senior vice president and the election of Shelly Peet, Gregory Thaxton and Robert Veillette as corporate vice presidents…
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Dow Corning’s Witucki to Present at KCSCT Symposium
Dow Corning Corp.’s coating industry specialist, Gerald Witucki, will present at the Kansas City Society for Coatings Technology (KCSCT) annual technical symposium on March 20 at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in North Kansas City, MO. Witucki’s presentation, titled “Silicone Organic Hybrid Coatings for the Industrial Maintenance Market,” will examine the use of silicone-epoxy coating systems for industrial applications…
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Nova Finishing Offers Purge/Discharge Chute
 Nova Finishing Systems now offers an optional 3-1/2" purge/discharge chute in all of its vibratory models at an additional cost. Shown in the photo is a half-cubic-foot capacity Nova 502 vibratory mill with a discharge chute, plug, cover lid and recirculating/dispensing tank and work platform…
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Echo Engineering Develops Expansion Plug
 A new mask from Echo Engineering & Production Supplies, Inc., is designed to produce a water-tight seal during the plating process. The plug was created using stainless steel hardware and a chemical resistant polymer. According to the company, the stainless steel hardware ensures the plug will stay put during pressure changes that occur in
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Guardair Introduces New Safety Air Guns
The new Lazer™ 600 Series of Safety Air Guns from Guardair Corp. feature a comfort-grip design. The curved, over-molded actuating lever with non-slip surface disperses force, reducing pressure points on the hand and providing improved operator comfort and reduced fatigue…MORE
Van Air Systems Debuts High Inlet-Temperature Dryers
The new high inlet-temperature refrigerated air dryers from Van Air Systems are designed to prevent air line moisture and contaminants. The HTR Series product line handles inlet air up to 180°F, matches all common air compressor sizes, and features a two-stage separator and filter...MORE
ERC Introduces T-Shirt Rags
ERC Wiping Products, Inc. has introduced new white t-shirt material rags for use in finishing and coating environments. The soft, absorbent cotton rags are low in lint and can be used for wiping, polishing, staining and general maintenance applications…MORE
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Powder Coating 101 to be Held in June
Powder Coating 101 will be held in Chicago, IL, June 11-12, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. The two-day seminar will provide both introductory information and highlights of the newest technologies for powder coatings. Topics will include formulation and market issues, special effects, application, quality control, UV and low-temperature cure, automotive, and high-heat applications. For more information or to register, visit
www.powdercoatingpcimag.com.
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