Liquid Coating
A Conversation With ... David Wentworth, Paint Pockets
David Wentworth is the VP of Marketing for Paint Pockets, the single-stage overspray arrestor company in Omaha, Neb.
Read MoreThe Number One Problem Facing Surface Finishers Today
With nearly one in five American workers either unemployed or underemployed it seems inconceivable that coaters and manufacturers alike would have such a difficult time finding the right people. Mention this problem to a friend working outside the manufacturing sector and your statement produces a confounded gape. Raise the issue with a coater and watch for the knowing acknowledgement. What’s the problem? There are three, actually.
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Q: Best type of polymer for a baking enamel?
Carl Izzo has the answer to this question and many others
Read MoreLatex Spraying Revisited
I read the letter from G.S. in the August issue concerning the spraying of a latex.
Read MoreSolving Intercoat Adhesion Problems
When a part is rejected because of a paint defect, we try to recoat it, but the second coat won’t adhere to the first, causing us problems. What is the best type of polymer for a baking enamel that allows it to be recoated with excellent adhesion?
Read MoreCoat the I-Beam with Parylene
Q. Let me suggest another alternative to your suggestions for treating the piece of steel from the World Trade Center, described in the September issue.
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PPG's CEO says coatings revenues up 30%
Sales have doubled since 2001; now account for 80% of company revenues
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“Petty Blue” goes green as Petty’s Garage converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
First car painted with Onyx HD is Petty Signature Series Mustang
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Soaring to New Aerial Paint Heights
PPG, Sherwin-Williams release improved aerospace paint
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Reducing the Chance of Spray Booth Fires
In the finishing industry, there is a real connection between safety and quality—especially when it comes to spray booths, which can run the risk of causing fire if not properly maintained. A review of basic safety precautions, plus a look at the National Fire Prevention Association standards that address fire safety in Spray booths.
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