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Rotational Viscometer Offers Precise Measurement Results
BYK-Gardner GmbH’s Byko-Visc RT line can measure viscosity from a near water-like, very high viscosity to even the most viscous epoxies, sealants and pastes.
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Zirconium Pretreatment Enables Broadcasting Solutions Manufacturer
A search for waste reduction and continuous improvement sparks an environmentally friendly collaboration for communications solutions.
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One-Coat Fire Protection for Structural Steels
Humidur Char can be applied in one layer on minimum preparation standards, with no primer nor mesh required. The coating provide the essential passive fire protection on structural steel used in the global oil, gas and chemical industries.
Read MoreSUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
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NASF Releases May 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of May.
Read MoreCARB Releases Draft Regulatory Language for Chromium Plating Rule
In draft regulatory language, CARB bans hexavalent chromium plating processes, prohibits any new hexavalent chromium permits, and imposes strict new control measures until the bans take effect.
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Preventing Corrosion in Small Areas
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses how to get proper cleaning and coverage in tight Faraday areas.
Read MorePFAS Legislation Introduced That Specifically Targets Surface Finishing
Legislation was recently introduced again in Congress that would require EPA to issue wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for electroplating and metal finishing source categories. Among other impacts, the measure would accelerate the PFAS rulemaking on which NASF is already working with EPA.
Read MorePentagon Halts Incineration of PFAS Containing Materials
The Department of Defense announced that it was temporarily stopping the incineration of PFAS-containing materials until it can issue appropriate disposal guidance.
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AZZ Inc. Completes Acquisition of Precoat Metals
Precoat is a leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions. The company has approximately 1,100 employees and operates a network of 13 manufacturing facilities with 15 coating lines and 17 processing lines.
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