Powder Coating
Have Guns, Will Travel to Show Them
Nordson unveils three new products--the Trilogy electrostatic spray gun, the Encore LT manual powder spray gun and the Encore Modular Control System--at recent shows
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Requirements for Coating Aluminum
Q. I wish to powder coat a part that is die cast aluminum used for exterior luminaire housings. My question is can you explain the basic processes prior to coating and do I need to specify a special powder or are all powder coating materials rated for the same temperature in use?
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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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A Conversation with ... Dan Davitz, MagicRack
It’s hard to track down Dan Davitz these days, as business at his company is keeping him and his employees busy, busy, busy.
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Outdoor Finish System
I am the manager of quality control for my company, which manufactures sports and playground equipment. One of our product lines is basketball equipment—pole, backboard and hoop—that is used outdoors. Presently, we powder coat the equipment, but we have had issues with rusting, especially in coastal and humid climates. Do you have any ideas for coatings that would give us better corrosion resistance in these environments?
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Leap of Finishing Faith
The president of Cincinnati-based Deltec Inc. decided to add a finishing line to his company’s manufacturing facility. This was during the midst of one of the worst recessions in U.S. history. But he probably couldn’t have picked a better time to do it.
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Knock on Wood: Italian powdercoater brings out unique wood-grain finish
Decoral Systems in Coral Springs, Fla., is an Italian firm that offers a custom finish coating system to apply realistic wood grains, marble and granite effects among others on almost any material, including aluminum, steel, iron, fiberglass, glass and thermal resistant plastics.
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