March 2016 ISSUE
Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG
Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components has annual sales of approximately $6 million.
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ElectroplatingAfter Tornado, Microfinish Survives Flood
St. Louis shop opens after heavy rain overflows rivers.Electrocoating
BASF Opens New Automotive Center in Houston
Center includes the latest in virtual and in-person training facilities, spray booths and market-leading application equipment.Parts Cleaning
Carlisle Acquires MS Oberflächentechnik AG
Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of powder coating systems and related components has annual sales of approximately $6 million.Parts Cleaning
Cleaning and Corrosion Protection with Solvents
Protect parts against rust in efficient, sustainable way.Electroplating
Energy Coatings Go Green
For gas and oil valves, Velan adopts Hardide coating.Powder Coating
Hentzen Coatings Awards Newest Approved Applicator, PTF Industrial Coatings
After line audit and physical testing to the AAMA 2605 specification, PTF Industrial Coatings in Hialeah, Florida, awarded Approved Applicator status.Parts Cleaning
John Fletcher Stands Down as Chairman of ASTM D01 Paint Committee
Fletcher ill continue his role as Chairman of D01 Sub-committee D01.23: Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.Powder Coating
March Go-To Guy: Keith Rein, Trojan Powder Coating
Know a guy or gal in the industry who should be recognized? Email Jess Larkin at jlarkin@PFonline.com.Liquid Coating
Measure soluble salts on surfaces significantly faster with the new Elcometer 130 SSP Soluble Salt Profiler
Portable, hand-held gauge which accurately and reliably measures 4 Bresle equivalent readings in less than three minutesLiquid Coating
MetoKote Relocates Performance Test Laboratory
MetoKote's A2LA Performance Test Laboratory has provided service to customers doing business at any of the company's 30 facilities worldwide.Parts Cleaning
Miles Chemical Solutions’ Remover Cleans Hooks and Racks
This remover is formulated to clean hooks, racks, fixtures and reclaim finishing rework.Electroplating
Nanoscale Sealing Produces Anti-Tarnish Advantage for Electronics
Umicore Sealing 691 leaves technical characteristics unaffected.
Pioneer Metal Finishing Wins Efficiency Award
Pioneer Metal Finishing in Warren, Michigan, won the Macomb County Business Awards' Efficiency Expert award for reducing its environmental footprint and utility usage.Parts Cleaning
Ransohoff Debuts Washer for Automated Precision Parts Cleaning
TT-180 features robot-operated spray nozzles, precision worktable, powerful controls and programmability to deliver cycle times of as little as 30 seconds.Powder Coating
Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Valspar for $11.3 Billion
Companies say they have highly complementary paints and coatings offerings, and transaction results in an exceptional, diversified array of strong brands and technologies.Parts Cleaning
Simply Water for Parts Cleaning
When it comes to critical cleaning, plan the way you use water.
Liquid Coating
Solving Laser Oxide Issues in Liquid Coatings
Tests show flaking is reflective of the amount of laser oxide on parts.
Electroplating
Surface Technology North America at IMTS
The event will cover the entire spectrum of industrial surface treatment and finishing—from cleaning and pretreatment to coatings, paint finishes and electroplating.Parts Cleaning
The Cleaning Process and Equipment Relationship
Objective must be identified, followed by development of a process.
Tim Pennington: L.A. Law
A Conversation with…Loren Smeester, Nordson Corp.
Matthew Kirchner: The Intelligence Matrix and People Who Don't Know Where They Fit
Painting Q&A: Choosing Air Spray, Air-Assist and Airless Spray Technology
Powder Coating Q&A: Pretreatment for Different Metals
Electrocoating Q&A: Orange Peel Effects on Steel Parts
Plating Q&A: Post-Plate Flaking Issue
Electrocoating Q&A: Film Thickness Options
Cleaning Q&A: Maintenace of Process Chemicals
Powder Coating Q&A: Lighting for a Powder Booth
Cleaning Q&A: Citric Acid Passivation
Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning Smut from Aluminum Weldments
Powder Coating Q&A: Powder Coatings for Outdoor
Painting Q&A: Benefits of Electrostatic Applicators
Electrochemical Assessment of Sn-Pb Solderability
Thin Multilayer Palladium Coatings for Semiconductor Packaging Applications Part I: Solderability