Avoiding Tank Failure
Gary Kriesch leads the business unit at Tri-Mer Corp. that specializes in turnkey anodizing, electrocoating and other metal finishing systems. In this helpful article, he offers insights into the design, selection and maintenance of tanks that are the heart of those systems.
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Episode 3: Tractors in the Sky
In this episode of PF’s On the Line podcast, we hear about an electrocoating facility installed by Air Tractor, a manufacturer of cropdusters and firefighting airplanes.
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Dürr Technology Powers Scalable Paint Shop for Enovate EVs
Dürr says its EcoProFleet AGVs, RoDip E process and EcoDry X system have allowed Enovate to construct a scalable paint shop for its Changsha EV factory.
What Causes Increasing DC Rectifier Voltage for Ecoating?
Frederick Hess of UFS shares troubleshooting advice for electrocoating and why ecoat DC rectifier voltage requirements may keep increasing.
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Coventya's Molclear Lacquers Maintain Wet Film Strength
Coventya says its Molclear cataphoretic lacquers allow it to cure at low temperatures and have high enough wet-film strength for safe handling while wet.
SIFCO ASC Earns ISO 14001:2015 Certification
SIFCO ASC has implemented environmentally minded improvements to its workflow and office that have earned it an ISO 14001:2015 certification.
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Coatings Drive Electric Vehicles Further
Electric vehicle batteries depend on coatings to maintain optimal temperatures, reduce the risk of fire damage and electrical interference, and more.
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AZZ Inc. Expands Hot-Dip Galvanizing with Acme Acquisition
AZZ Inc. has acquired Acme Galvanizing Inc. in Milwaukee. With this addition, AZZ now operates 40 hot-dip galvanizing plants in North America.
Dynamix Hires Analytical Services Lab Technician
Paola Yustres will join specialty chemical manufacturer Dynamix as a lab technician for its analytical services team.
Allegheny Coatings Names Christopher Pletcher President
Christopher Pletcher is now the president and CEO of Allegheny Coatings, succeeding company founder Steve Quinn.