Parts Cleaning
Pretreatment Switch Nets Six-Figure Annual Savings
One-step cleaner/phosphate system pays off at Microfinish
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I am setting up a new Batch operation and wanted to know which pretreatment to go with. A 3 stage dipping system, or is a 3 stage hot pressure cleaning solution wash, Clear Rinse and sealant? Will the Iron railings benefit from a 3 minute dipping more than a power wash manually?
Read MoreSmall Particles, Big Benefits
Combining 100% solids UV-curable coatings with nanotechnology can result in substantial cost savings and other advantages
Read MorePhosphate Cleaning Systems
The issues I currently have are as follows: (1) I have a pH level of 2.0, that I think is causing flash rust to occur and in turn some slight delamination of paint during scribe testing. What is suggested to control pH? (2) I’ve read that when cleaning you should wash from bottom to top; this seems counter-intuitive to me. Can someone explain? (3) I’m sure the wheel has been invented on controls and work instructions for manual phosphating so does anyone have any links to a location that I can get our’s off of? (4) Does the metal temperature need to reach a certain temperature for the coating reaction to take place or only the solution?
Read MoreWhich Solvents to Use
Although I know each solvent has its own evaporation rate and solvent power, why do most formulators use more than two types. For example, why would toluene, MEK, MIBK, xylene be used in one paint formulation? Couldn’t I get a specific evaporation rate, viscosity, sprayability, VOC’s, etc. by just using MIBK and MEK? Or are xylene, toluene or other solvents having more of a major play in a formulation than a carrier?
Read MoreSmall-Scale Thinking
Nano-technology pretreatment improves powder coating quality and productivity.
Read MoreTHE POWDER COATING INSTITUTE
With The Powder Coating Institute in its twenty-fifth year, many of us involved with the organization have been looking back to see how far the industry have come, as well as looking forward to see where the industry can develop new applications and ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.
Read MoreSerendipity and Smart Management
This job shop found itself in position to capitalize when two large manufacturers with captive plating operations decided to exit the electroless nickel plating business.
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