Parts Cleaning
Adhesion on Galvanized Steel
We just took on a new job for some parts that are hot-dipped galvanized and we are having big problems with adhesion failure.
Read MorePinholes in Nylon
We are evaluating the use of nylon 6 as a replacement for nylon 11 and 12 powder coatings. In the course of our work we are experiencing a great deal of pinholing on the test panels.
Read MoreRust on Powder Coated Steel
Is there a remedy at this point that can be used to repair the rusty look? Can the powder coater redo the affected area?
Read MoreBlistering Paint
My company produces cold rolled steel equipment boxes for both interior and exterior use. Indoor boxes are fabricated from cold rolled steel and outdoor boxes are fabricated from hot dip galvanized steel. After we upgraded our finish system from alkyds to polyesters, we had problems on the hot dipped galvanized boxes in the form of blisters.
Read MoreSmoothing Rough Castings
Do you have a coating that would be easy to apply and quick drying that would improve the appearance of our castings and eliminate the hand grinding?
Read MoreAdhesive Bonding Aluminum
What is the best pretreatment for the aluminum surface for maximum corrosion resistance and adhesion, recognizing that specific primers are recommended by adhesive suppliers for their systems?
Read MorePaint Adhesion on Zinc-Coated Steel
We paint washing machine housings from an external supplier. The material used is zinc coated, and powder painting with a polyester +HAA based paint shows really bad bonding.
Read MoreAlternative Paint Stripper Formulations
I want to find a replacement of methylene chloride- based paint strippers. Please guide us about good alternative paint stripper formulations.
Read MoreGear Cleaning
The nitric acid bath generates a dark smut on the cast iron gear that will wipe off to the touch. How can I remove it in my operation?
Read MoreAdhesion Failure on Aluminum
We powder coat aluminum bench seats in 6061 and 6063 alloy and structural steel parts on the same line. We have had trouble with periodic adhesion failure on the aluminum parts.
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