Carl Izzo Consultant

Coloring Galvanized Wire

Can you suggest any possible technique that will paint the wires? For example, is wet spray using electrostatics a possible solution?

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When To Dump The Chemical Tanks

We use a three-stage iron phosphate system, and we seem to be using a lot of pretreatment chemicals. Can I establish a scientific program to indicate when the chemicals should be dumped?

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Centrifugal Coating

We have heard the terms “centrifuging” and “tumbling” finishing and wonder if these are possible processes for us to use on our products. What is your opinion?

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Low-Temperature Pretreatment

What kind of trouble can we expect if we reduce the temperatures of our pretreatment baths?

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Viscosity Cups

I was disturbed to discover that viscosity cups of the same type made by different suppliers do not give the same values, and did not agree with their respective data sheets as to volume.

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Stenciling

We want to stencil information on corrugated stainless steel cladding installed on piping which will be exposed in a severe corrosive environment. Please advise if polyurethane can be applied directly to the stainless steel and will have a good service life if directly applied.

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Response to Training Question

In regard to the question from C.L. in the August Clinic as to train or not to train, it sounds like C.L. is new on the job and was handed a problem area.

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Wet Adhesion Test Problem

We have problems with the wet adhesion test of epoxy primer 515K011 over colorless chemical conversion coating.

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Check Steel Type

I read with interest your reply to E. O. concerning his adhesion problem to the steel he’s purchasing from a new supplier.

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Paint Technology Information

Can you please help me further by providing information sources on the details about the new inventions in this field?

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Poor Paint Adhesion on Anodized Surfaces

I’m not sure it helps but just thought I’d share it.

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“Novel” Radiation Curing

I just read some literature regarding UV radiation curing of organic coatings and the benefits it brings to the coatings industry. Where can I get a list of companies who supply this novel technology?

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