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Centrifuge Improves Waste Treatment
Roll Coater needed a more reliable water pollution control system. Therefore, the company installed a centrifuge with a new design that reduced downtime and reduced the company's waste treatment problem...
Read MoreCoating Dock Hardware
Question: I am looking for information about how powder coating compares to hot dip galvanizing in terms of protection and cost.
Read MoreConsiderations for Applying UV Coatings
A variety of manufacturers are using UV coatings because they offer a fast curing, high quality and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional coatings...
Read MoreUV Coating Myths
UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .
Read MoreChromate Conversion Coatings and Temperature
Question: We manufacture small metal parts that are cadmium plated followed by a chromate conversion coating (QQ-P-416, class 2, type II). The parts are ink-jet marked and then baked at 340-400F for 8-30 min to cure the ink markings.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Using e-Mail To Reach Your Customers
Last month, I discussed some of my gripes involving e-mail.
Read MoreUV Powder - Evolution or Revolution?
The powder coating industry has enjoyed considerable growth for several decades due to environmental awareness and the presence of a large number of liquid paint operations that were ripe for conversion to an alternative technology.
Read MoreUV Automotive Applications
Did you know that every automobile produced in the U.S. has parts that are UV cured?
Read MoreCeramically Enhanced Ultrasonics
An in-depth look at the advantages of ceramically enhanced transducer technology...
Read MoreWhy Switch to UV/EB Curing?
UV/EB curing can provide a finisher with a number of advantages-a reduction in process time, improved physical properties, an increase in profitability and elimination of environmental concerns . . . This article is based on an article prepared for the RadTech Report by Roy Modjewski (Akzo Nobel) with contributions from Lissa Dulany (UCB Chemicals).
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