Pretreatments
The Science of Watching Paint Dry
New research shows a new physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings.
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Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Valspar for $11.3 Billion
Companies say they have highly complementary paints and coatings offerings, and transaction results in an exceptional, diversified array of strong brands and technologies.
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Ransohoff Debuts Washer for Automated Precision Parts Cleaning
TT-180 features robot-operated spray nozzles, precision worktable, powerful controls and programmability to deliver cycle times of as little as 30 seconds.
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John Fletcher Stands Down as Chairman of ASTM D01 Paint Committee
Fletcher ill continue his role as Chairman of D01 Sub-committee D01.23: Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.
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Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG
Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components has annual sales of approximately $6 million.
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BASF Opens New Automotive Center in Houston
Center includes the latest in virtual and in-person training facilities, spray booths and market-leading application equipment.
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Prime Restoration Featured by Memphis Chamber
A full service commercial and industrial abrasive blasting, surface preparation, painting and powder coating firm is expanding.
Read MoreCleaning Q&A: Increasing Speed of Stripping Wheels
Can you recommend a stripping method that will help me increase the speed of removal?
Read MoreCleaning Q&A: Citric Acid Passivation
Enlighten me on the use of citric acid in the passivation of our steel products.
Read MoreCleaning Q&A: Cleaning Smut from Aluminum Weldments
How do other aluminum welders deal with black deposits when the final product will not be anodized or coated?
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