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The Right Stuff: How to Get the Ideal Powder Finish for your Parts 10/01/09
Experienced finishers know that the protective value of a coating depends on many variables in addition to the specific topcoat material. The total process determines coating fitness, not just the material itself. Here's a look at the important considerations when selecting a coating material and process.
Powder Palace 03/01/09
When Rogers Group expanded its Clare, MI, facility, managers decided to build the addition large enough to accommodate a new ?state of the art? powder coating system that included many features aimed at managing the group?s wide variety of products. By putting the powder operation on display, it would also be a showplace for the company's commitment to first-class manufacturing and product quality.
Beyond Pollution Control: A look at coatings from a life cycle perspective 10/01/08
There is a market trend on the near horizon that is putting the environment back on the radar in a way that may be unfamiliar to most finishers. As the name implies, "product sustainability" shifts the focus of environmental concern from the manufacturing process to the finished product. It?s primarily driven not by government regulation but by consumer demand. Sustainability-conscious customers want to know about the whole life-cycle of the products they purchase. In other words, they care about the coating from cradle to grave: what environmental impacts occurred when the raw materials of the coating were extracted and refined, when the coating was formulated, when it was applied to the coated product, and when the coating solids are disposed of at the end of the product?s life.
Quality, Italian-Style 07/01/08
Some facilities that coat architectural aluminum have exceptional operations that constantly measure and control the highest possible standards for appearance and performance. One such company is Hydro Aluminum Colors (Ornago, Italy). The company processes 70,000 tons of aluminum a year?more than 50 tons a day?so managers are very serious about quality. The high volume of product being coated, coupled with high standards for coating performance, places very challenging demands on quality control at the plant. Not only must the coating be of top-notch quality, but also the cost of a defect is enormous. The pressure to produce a very high-quality finish with very low defect rates defines the operation at Ornago. Quality is not just a stated policy; it is a steady and unwavering reality.
Heating Up a Chilly Business 06/01/08
Kysor//Warren (Columbus, GA), a manufacturer of frozen, medium-temperature and heated display merchandisers and mechanical refrigeration systems used by major national and regional grocery chains, switched from liquid paint to powder coating in 2001. By 2005, paint line managers had a target: to increase powder coating throughput by 70%. They did it by installing high-density, low-volume (HDLV) powder application technology.
Pumping Up Paint Productivity 05/01/08
In today?s hyper-competitive business environment, robotic paint processes are being reshaped to offer users a wide variety of benefits, including more efficient coating application, reduced equipment requirements for application, and ?greener? processes that can apply coatings safely, with less waste and power consumption.
French Revolution 04/01/08
An urban bike movement is sweeping Paris, and French custom coater Solyap is riding the wave with flexible processing capabilities and smart marketing.
Leaner and Greener: Minnesota shop focuses on lean manufacturing, energy conservation 04/01/08
Associated Finishing Inc. (AFI; Mankato, MN) has developed a niche for itself by specializing in in providing fast turnarounds on short-run liquid and powder coating jobs. The companies twin themes are lean and green, as in lean manufacturing and reducing energy costs.
All the Right Moves 11/01/07
Advances to powder coating application equipment just in the last couple of years have changed the way most powder coating lines should be run. One of the most important areas to review as you take advantage of the technology changes available is in the area of gun placement and movement technology. This article provides a brief look at the advantages and limitations of each gun movement technology.
Powder Formulation 101 08/01/07
Selecting the right powder formulation is just one aspect of mastering the coating portion of that big picture. Because coating selection is based on more than whether your parts are destined for an indoor or outdoor application, let's take a look at some basics, and then work our way into some of the more advanced powder selection factors.
Finishing Transformation 07/01/07
At Ariens, they take lean manufacturing-especially the idea of inventory reduction as a way to expose production issues and open them up for resolution-very seriously. The company's new powder coating lines support one-piece flow and advance its lean efforts.
Better Spraying Off the Shelf 12/01/06
New guns and controls boost transfer efficiency and save powder
Powder Coating Rx 07/01/06
How Stryker Medical responded to its own manufacturing emergency...
Get Your Products Noticed with the Powder Coated Tough Mark 05/01/06
Since the Powder Coated Tough Mark was introduced in the spring of 1998, over 400 powder coating businesses, including 134 manufacturers of powder coated products, have signed up for the Powder Coated Tough Mark program. They are displaying the Mark on brochures, catalogs, stickers, business cards, their web site, letterhead, shipping boxes, and their trucks. Even NASCAR driver Dave Green has it on his race car.
PCI Membership Delivers Real Value 05/01/06
Being a PCI member provides manufacturers and suppliers of powder coating materials, equipment, and related services tangible benefits that no other organization can provide.
Powder Application Methods Offer Improvement and Perfection 05/01/06
Concurrent with the technological advancements made in the formulation of powder coatings, are new and innovative ways to apply the powder, and improve powder application efficiency. Details on these application methods follow.
Powder Coating Expands Its Coverage in the 21st Century 05/01/06
Powder coating remains the fastest growing industrial finishing method in North America, currently representing about 15 percent of the total market. About 5,000 industrial finishers in North America...
Powder Coating Materials Deliver a World of Colors, Textures and Effects 05/01/06
In the past several years, research and development in powder coating materials has resulted in new formulations that have paved the way for powder in directions previously only accessible to liquid coatings. Following a brief look at the types of materials used...
Sublime Finishes 05/01/06
Sweeping Up Productivity Gains 04/01/06
Good planning and a switch to powder pay off at Tennant.
The Importance of Powder Booth Filtration 03/01/06
Choosing a powder filter is a lot like buying new tires. There's a wide selection that will fit, but a lot of subtle differences in their performance, durability and price.
The Driving Force for the Ultimate Finish 02/01/06
Understanding Fluidized Bed Powder Coating, Part II 10/01/05
Last year we ran an article titled "Understanding Fluidized Bed Powder Coating" featuring a couple of industry experts answering questions and lending their insights on this coating technique. At the request of many of our readers, we asked them to answer a few more questions about fluid bed coating techniques...
The Sport of Fast Color Change 04/06/05
10 tips that could transform your powder coating color-change team?
Plastic Man 01/06/05
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before... Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million sq ft of plastic per month?
Understanding Fluidized Bed Powder Coating 10/03/04
For more than 50 years, fluidized beds have been used to coat parts with powder coatings. In this article, two industry experts tackle some common questions about the fluidized bed process?
Silver Bullet 01/30/04
Antimicrobial powder coatings - featuring silver as a key antimicrobial ingredient - are raising the powder coating industry to new heights. Ironically, this latest technological advancement has its roots in some of the planet's most ancient cultures...
The Road Ahead: An Interview with Toyota's Kevin Butt 09/01/03
Kevin Butt, Assistant General Manager of Body Engineering for Toyota's North American manufacturing headquarters, will open the Coating 2003 Conference held October 28-30 in Indianapolis, IN, with a discussion of trends in automotive coating and how Toyota's manufacturing efficiency has led to improvements in the company's paint and finishing processes. He will also present Toyota's long-term perspective on strategic planning as a guide to weather the inevitable swings in the economy...
Antimicrobial Powder Coated Finish Resists & Reduces Germ Contamination 08/01/03
Move over Mr. Clean-an exciting new powder coating formula for finishing surfaces is marking a new era in germ resistance...
Breakthrough in Total Closed Loop Recycling 08/01/03
At Honeywell CPG Greenville, Total Closed Loop Recycling is not a dream or a concept anymore?it is a reality in the day-to-day plant process...
Cutting-Edge Approaches to Coating Wood 08/01/03
Powder coating has been used with great success in the metal finishing industry for decades. But when manufacturers first began to powder coat wood, they ran into challenges. The heat required for the powder coating process sometimes damaged the wood, and the non-uniform density of the wood products resulted in finishes that were uneven and unacceptable...
Knaack's Tool Boxes "Pick Up" Long-Term Appearance with Powder Coated Finish 08/01/03
That head-turning, just-out-of-the-factory mirror finish on aluminum tool boxes can last a long time, according to Knaack Manufacturing Company, one of the largest suppliers of industrial tool boxes and pick-up truck and van equipment...
Powder Coating Expands Markets & Opportunities In The 21st Century 08/01/03
Powder coating remains the fastest growing industrial finishing method in North America, currently representing about 15% of the total industrial finishing market...
Powder Coating Materials Offer a World of Colors Textures and Effects 08/01/03
In the past ten years, research and development in powder coating materials has resulted in new formulations that have paved the way for powder in directions previously only accessible to liquid coatings. Following an overview of the types of materials used in powder coatings is a summary of the versatility of today's powder coatings...
Powder Coating Sets the Pace with Recumbent Bicycle Company 08/01/03
BikeE Corporation is revolutionizing the bicycle business, and powder coating is helping make it possible. The Corvallis, Oregon company is the world's largest manufacturer of recumbent bicycles. They are much more comfortable, especially for older riders, than conventional bikes, which force riders to sit straight up on a hard, narrow seat, then hunch over to reach the handlebars...
Powder Coating: Transforming the Automobile Industry and Beyond 08/01/03
Henry Ford once said, "You can have a Model-T in any color you want. So long as it's black." For an industry once focused primarily on manufacturers' needs, powder coating is transforming the automotive industry with faster production times and lower operating costs, plus irresistible value propositions for consumers...
Special Coating System Keeps John Deere's Gator® Utility Vehicles Looking Good U 08/01/03
Best known for their use on farms and golf courses, John Deere's Gator® off-road utility vehicles, which can travel up to 18 miles per hour, were enlisted for more patriotic duties following the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001...
Special Powder Coating Supplement: Introduction 08/01/03
The growth of the powder coating industry during the last twenty years has been dramatic, with new applications continually being developed to ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.
Versatility and Creativity at Greenfield Products 10/01/02
When Greenfield Products made a decision to diversify its offerings, it did so with out-of-the-box thinking, and a little help from its friends...
Powder Coating Replaces Anodizing 04/01/02
You've all heard numerous conversion stories that detailed the transition from paint to powder. But, with the advent of chrome powder coatings, there's a new story to tell...
UV Powder Reaching New Markets 12/01/01
UV powder coating is starting to gain some popularity among finishers as they see the ability of UV to open up new markets for them...
Thermoplastic Powder for Outdoor Furniture 08/15/01
Outdoor furniture has traditionally been coated with various plastisol and PVC coatings. But, a new paradigm is beginning to take shape with the increasing use of modified polyethylene powder coatings...
Speeding to the Finish 06/01/00
When Danco Metal Products switched from solvent-borne painting to powder coating, its coating and curing time dramatically decreased. Why the change? Mainly, it was from a new infrared curing oven that allows Danco to speed to the finish...
Improving Functional Powder Coatings' Corrosion Protection 01/01/00
There are many factors that influence the corrosion protection of powder coatings, including cleanliness, profile, pretreatment, applications temperature and curing temperature...
Breaking Through the Faraday Cage 09/15/99
Because of its formulation and chemistry, this high-yield polyester powder can get inside any Faraday cage...
Clear Powder Coating Complements High-Quality Wheels 06/01/99
A-Mold Corporation, Mason, OH, manufactures automotive aluminum wheels. Recently it installed a new powder coating line for clear coating the wheels it produces...
Why Double Electrocoat and Powder Coat? 03/01/99
Depending on the part, different paint sequences are used on different MerCruiser parts...
Alternative Processes to Methylene Chloride 06/01/97
Ten plus years later: a review of progress to date...
What's New in Powder Coating? 02/01/97
New developments in powder coatings and application equipment...
Full Service Cleaning, Stripping and Powder Coating 09/01/96
Vance Darlage was set for life. He worked in the family agricultural business, made a decent living, started a family and planned to "grow old" in his hometown of Seymour, Indiana (pop. 15,576). However, this enterprising young man was not content to simply follow the road map placed before him...
Automotive Powder Coating 02/01/96
The automotive market and its requirements for powders...
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