Articles
Reducing VOCs
Coating materials (paint and solvent) are one of the most significant sources of VOC generation. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for reducing VOC consumption.
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Vacuum Degreaser Cleans Up a Messy Situation
By replacing its immersion parts washer with a vacuum degreasing system, this machine shop is much more efficient, saving the company money, man hours and the health of the operators.
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Hexavalent to trivalent chromium — the environmental benefits
Regulatory pressures to switch from hexavalent chromium to trivalent alternatives are a growing concern for many finishing operations. In this Products Finishing Ask the Expert clinic, Brittany McKinney of Pavco discusses the environmental considerations driving these regulations.
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Alternative to Traditional Alkaline Cleaners Lowers Costs
To lower cleaning costs, consider switching from your current alkaline cleaner to a true neutral pH cleaner.
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TTX Environmental Solves Customer Issue with Electro-Ceramic Desalination Wastewater Processing
Electroplating facility without access to a drainage system found a safe solution for wastewater treatment and reuse.
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Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.
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‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment
Understanding the different types of oven heat technology for surface finishing, including how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages, can help determine the best heating solution for an application.
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Championing Free Enterprise
"The spirit of free enterprise fuels the economic engine of our nation and allows for the creation of wealth and prosperity.”
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Cheers to Another National Surface Finishing Day
Celebrating the contributions of finishing operations across the nation.
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Engineered Shaped Grain Abrasives Take Grinding Productivity to New Heights
Unique three-pointed curved grain approach offers advantages for tough grinding applications.
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Finishing Activity Made a Repeat Performance in March, Closing at 46.1
The slope is softening, but finishing activity has slowed contraction for three months straight. It will take several more months at the rate it is going, but the index is headed toward 50 (flat).
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Selecting the Right Outdoor-Durable Powder Coating
The powder coating industry offers an array of chemistries to provide an excellent match to the manufacturer’s expectations for outdoor durability.
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