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CCAI FEF Celebrates 2023 Student Scholarship Recipients

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation has awarded its 2023 scholarships to seven recipients.

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Powder System Specialist Joins Nordson Team

Jason has joined the Nordson team as a powder system specialist.

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Bisphenol-Free Coating for Beverage Can Ends

A BPA-NI internal coating for beverage can ends from AkzoNobel complies with FDA and EU regulations.

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Carlisle Fluid Technologies Adds 2 Account Managers to Team

Carlisle Fluid Technologies welcomes Dan Bates and Blair Mattison as account managers.

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Crossing the Streams

Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications. 

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Color Change Time in a Booth

Thinking of switching to a powder booth capable of rapid color changes? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice on what you should keep in mind as you consider investing in new equipment.

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Preparation for Electroplating

What you should know about cleaning and electrocleaning.

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Finishing Activity Ended May the Same as April

Finishing Activity: The May Index reports continued contraction, closing at 48.9, about the same as April’s 49.   

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An Overview of Correct Vibratory Bowl Set-Up

As delivered from the manufacturer, vibratory bowls are set-up to operate in a functional motion pattern. However, future maintenance to replace a faulty motor or if a bowl is relined, or to replace worn-out bearings, may result in a machine with poor mechanical motion once reassembly is complete. Here are some helpful hints to correct this situation.

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Soluble Salt Tester Measures Concentration on Metal Surfaces

The Positector SST Soluble Salt Tester from Paul N. Gardner USA is said to be durable, accurate and versatile.

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