Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Tumbling to the Finish
The Flow-Clad system of coating smaller parts at higher production rates uses a tumbling method not usually found in many custom coaters. “I just don’t think too many people even know that this process exists,” says president Bob Zimmerli. “It will definitely save them money. It’s just getting the customer to understand what we can do for them.”
Read MoreAdhesion of Powder to Anodized Aluminum
I would like to get your opinion as to using anodizing as a bonding layer for the powder coating or a wet paint application.
Read MoreCorrosion from Reclaimed Water
Can you please tell me if powder coated aluminum can hold up to reclaimed water?
Read MoreMarks on Recoated Parts
We get some blemishes on parts when we recoat them that are sometimes referred to as back-ionization and in some cases pinholes through the coating. How can we avoid these marks on the recoated parts?
Read MoreAdhesion Failure on Galvanized Steel
We are having a big problem with powder coating on galvanized steel sheets.
Read MoreFighting City Hall
At first, the comment about our coverage of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s fumbling of the new boiler and incinerator Clean Air Act rules was taken with a grain of salt.
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Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown
As NASF members get ready to travel to the Capital to attend the Washington Forum conference in April, one person they may keep an eye out for is U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who knows about the damage that offshoring can cause.
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Antimicrobial coatings: Billion Dollar Bugs
Antimicrobial coatings are starting to make an even bigger entry into U.S. homes. More consumer goods manufacturers are offering “germ resistant” surfaces on many household items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves and other appliances and fixtures. A report by Global Industry Analysts Inc. says the U.S. antimicrobial coatings market alone is expected to reach $1 billion by 2015.
Read MoreWater Conductivity
What is the effect of water conductivity on the pretreatment process and final powder coating? Will it affect the corrosion resistance and salt spray results?
Read MoreCure Oven Installation Options
What would be the total energy savings of an elevated oven per hour with bottom entry when compared to the floor-mounted oven?
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