Zirconium Conversion Coating Reported to Reduce Process Costs
Torch Surface Technologies offers zirconium conversion coating family of products designed to provide an alternative to iron or zinc phosphate pretreatments.
Surface Prep Solution for Rusted Rebar in Concrete
Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses passivating corrosion on rebar and other reinforcing metals.
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Intumescent Coating Provides Up to 3 Hours of Fire Protection
PPG Steelguard 951 coating is designed to provide protection against fire and corrosion.
Trends in EV Finishing
As OEMs put more electric vehicles — a.k.a., “green” vehicles — on the road, their colors aren’t, well, green.
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Getting the Right Mix and Avoiding Cross-Contamination in Manual Spray Processes
Payton Cozart, product manager for Carlisle Fluid Technologies, discusses mixing procedures and options for mitigating paint cross-contamination in spray application processes.
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TC Specialties Named Valence Distributor
TC Specialties is set to become Valence's primary distributor of paints and primers for the company’s west coast and Wichita facilities.
VCS Hybrid Cup System Helps Increase Productivity
The system combines the benefits of vented hard cups and sealed liners.
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Combining AGVs, Software for Greater Paint Shop Efficiency
The EcoProFleet from Dürr is an automated guided vehicle that coordinates with the company's DXQ software to bring about maximized utilization.
Less Maintenance Required for Pneumatic Vertical Piston Pumps
Dürr's newest generation of pneumatic vertical piston pumps are said to require less maintenance because of the air motor’s ability to operate without oil.
Paul N. Gardner Co. Unveils Updated Website
The company's goal was to release a customer-focused website that is easy to search, order and chat about physical testing and inspection.