Liquid Coating

Liquid Coating

Painting Resin Chairs

Question: This is probably not the right forum for this question, since it is a household item and not a product that I am manufacturing.

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Corrosion Protection

Question: I am trying to stop corrosion on a high carbon steel.

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Film Defects

Question: What is cissing?

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Protecting and Enhancing Decorative Plated Componentry at Keeler Brass

Brass, copper, chromium, nickel, whatever the coating, Keeler Brass gives it a glossy, durable finish using an EPA-compliant lacquer...

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UV Coating Myths

  UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .  

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Testing Report on Turbine-Powered Spray Guns

United Defense FSE REPORTProject Engineer: Tom BraswellDate: 03 November 2000Objective: Beta testing of high-performance HVLP on York production line Background As a result of a technical literature search, the Can-Am HVLP (compressor-less) spray system was investigated as a possible solution to the cessation of the recycling thermal oxidizer on site at York.The system showed the most promise based on the supporting documentation in the form of research projects performed by the Hughes Aircraft Co. and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District.

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Reducing the Red Tape Hassle

VOC and HAP limits are continually decreasing. And, the amount of regulatory red tape that painters must deal with seems to grow every year. But, a new service that will help you comply with your air permit requirements can save you time and money . . .

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New Electrocoating Equals Success

An increase in quality. An increase in production. A corporate initiative to reduce waste. All of these were factors in Modine's adoption of a new electrocoating. While the transition wasn't easy, it certainly has paid off . . .

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Cleaning Rust from Cold-Rolled Steel

Question: How can we clean the rust off of unpainted cold-rolled steel parts slated for electrocoating that underwent an atmospheric corrosion attack from an accidental release of muriatic acid vapors in our plant?

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Rusting Through the Paint

Question: We manufacture large computer enclosures.

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