Pretreatments

Powder Coating 31 Dec 2013

Applying Chrome to Aluminum after Coating

How can we protect the powder coat finish in the corners of the aluminum storm doors we manufacture?

Parts Cleaning 27 Dec 2013

Trimite Powders Expanding Operations In South Carolina

The $3.7 million investment will double the size of their current facility and be completed by January, 2014.

Parts Cleaning 26 Dec 2013

Rust on Steel with Clear Powder

What can be done to stop the rust from showing through or remove the rust before powder coating cold-rolled steel metal tubes?

Parts Cleaning 19 Dec 2013

Battle for CARC Powder Coating

Sherwin-Williams and PPG were awarded research grants by the Department of Defense in June 2012 to develop a zero-volatile organic compound, zero-hazardous air pollutant exterior topcoat to replace the military’s current generation of liquid-applied chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC) by 2015.

Powder Coating 1 Dec 2013

First Time’s the Charm for Powder Coating Integrator

Newcomer Sustainable Technology Solutions teams with trusted vendors on first install for Hartzell Air Movement

management 20 Nov 2013

CCAI Publishes 6th Edition of Powder Coating for Industrial Finishing Applications Training Manual in Color

208-page manual has been revised with new color graphics and photos, several new chapters and a re-written glossary that serves as a guide to operating a powder coating system and managing the process for efficiency and profit.

curing 6 Nov 2013

Dürr Expands In North America With Location In Mexico

The modern industrial complex with a workforce of around 280 employees opened October 28 and provides 50 percent more production and office space than the past location.

Pollution Control 4 Nov 2013

PPG Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Electrocoat

More than 100 employees from Springdale and the PPG Coatings Innovation Center attended, joined by PPG retirees who were instrumental in developing the breakthrough corrosion-protection technology.

Powder Coating 1 Nov 2013

Piling on for Powder Coatings

Lane Coatings targets construction market with fusion-bonded powder coatings, and are espousing the benefits of using the coatings on materials such as pilings and reinforcement bars used in road and bridge construction.