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Disposing Contaminated Powder

We are interested to find a cheaper way of disposing of contaminated powder. Are we allowed to “throw away” the powder in our dumpster?

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Wash Primer Again?

In several past issues you stated, “...never, never use a phosphoric acid activated vinyl wash primer over a pretreatment.” In the past several decades, the exterior finish system on USAF and US Navy aircraft was chemical pretreatment film, phosphoric acid activated vinyl wash primer, primer and topcoat. After several applications of paint strippers and abrasive media spots of wash primer still remained.

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Dry That Primer

We are having problems with getting the primer dry on our products (large steel welded assemblies) before the paint goes on. We are looking at the amount of primer we use, the type of primer, any additives and the temperature of the booth and the parts. Do you have some insight into this problem?

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Common-Sense Critical Cleaning

Tips to optimize your cleaning process

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Electrocoat Preventing Concrete Cancer

Do you have any info on coating mesh for concrete reinforcement or know of someone who would?

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Why Your Estate Plan Often Flunks the Real Life Test

While thumbing through the pages of a trade journal, I ran across this quote, “We install 90% of what we sell.

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Enhanding Corrosion Protection

We have heard of a pretreatment process called “Lifenite” that can be used prior to e-coating to fill in any porosity in the casting. I’m trying to find additional information about this product.

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Zinc Plating and Food Contact

Can you recommend an alternative finish that will withstand the caustic cleaners and be allowed for food contact?

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Evaluating Acid Concentration by Titration

When performing a titration to evaluate the acid concentration we get a coalescing of black material in the solution as the end point is approached. Does anyone have an idea what this substance may be? Any suggestions?

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Try a Holistic Approach to Improve Anodizing Processes

Continuous improvements in quality and process efficiency are a must if your company is to compete in today’s market.

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