Parts Cleaning
Pretreatment Change Eases Wastewater Headaches
OMG Roofing Products gets help with wastewater treatment.
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Precision Engineering Talks of Benefits of In-House Powder Line
President of Uxbridge, Massachusetts shop extolls the benefits of having an in-house powder coating line in a story published in the Worcester Business Journal Online.
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Axalta to Acquire Ellis Paint Company
Ellis products include the Hy-Lux line of multi-purpose coatings, the Shaft-Lac line of solventborne coatings, the Maximus line of low-VOC industrial maintenance coatings and the Engard line of heavy-duty industrial coatings
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Hosco Wins Automation Alley Award
Award recognizes one advanced manufacturing or technology company in our region that has successfully launched its products, services or technologies abroad.
WatchSupplier Happiness Equals Sales Success
Working Relations Index measures partnerships between suppliers and OEMs.
Read MoreHow to Improve Liquid Corrosion Resistance
Q. How can we improve the desired corrosion resistance expected from our coating?
Read MoreLiquid Coatings Clinic: Correcting Liquid Adhesion Issues
Q. I cannot get the desired adhesion of my coating to my part. What should I look for to fix this problem?
Read MoreHow to Stop Rust
Q. We make automated pay stations for parking lots, the machines that allow the customer to pay at the exit with a credit card or cash. We have had some problems with rust breaking out of the seams at the base and around the door panels that provide access to the interior of the machine. The machine works fine but customers are not happy with visible rust. We have tried to apply more coating but it will not penetrate the tight creases in these areas. We also have rust on the edges of the door frame and the door. What can we do to avoid this problem?
Read MoreCorrosion-Sensitive Environment
Q. I have some fencing around my swimming pool that has corroded badly over the years. It was made with steel and there is a lot of visible rust on the rails and vertical pickets. I am considering the options; have a professional painter come in and clean, repair and repaint the fence; or have the fence replaced with one better equipped to handle the harsh environment around the pool. What would you do if you were me?
Read MorePowder Coating Clinic: Adhesion Problems on Chromated Zinc Plating
Q. We have had adhesion issues when powder coating over zinc-plated aluminum. The aluminum had been nickel-flashed and zinc-plated with a hex-free chromate to meet RoHS compliance. Do you have any suggestions as to why the powder will not adhere properly to this surface?
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