Blue Epoxy Coating Exceeds NASA Outgassing Standards
From Powder Technology comes 6500 HCT, a high cut-through-resistant, high dielectric strength blue epoxy coating.
Powder Coating Forms and Surfaces
A peek at an automated powder coating line utilized by outdoor and architectural furniture and fixtures fabricator Forms + Surfaces (Pittsburgh, Pa.).
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Interpon Futura Collection Offers 54 Colors to the North American Market
Providing 54 colors under three color palettes, the Interpon Futura collection from AkzoNobel is available in North American markets.
Products Finishing Reveals 2023 Qualifying Top Shops
Each year PF conducts its Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, offering shops a tool to better understand their overall performance in the industry. The program also recognizes shops that meet a set of criteria to qualify as Top Shops.
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Corrosion Resistance Testing for Powder Coating
Salt spray can be useful to help compare different pretreatment methods and coatings but it does not tell us much about the corrosion resistance of a part over time in the field. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert offers insights into how to get a better idea of how to improve a part’s corrosion resistance in the real world.
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Online Energy Savings Calculator Promotes Energy Efficiency
An online energy savings calculator from AkzoNobel aims to help customers determine how to reduce energy usage.
#energy #sustainability #measurement-testing
High Appearance Standards
Ever have an enticing powder coating job come your way, but aren’t sure if your capabilities can meet the specifications? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for realistically assessing whether or not to take the job.
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PPG Invests $44 Million to Boost Global Powder Production
PPG is investing $44 million in its facilities located in the U.S. and Latin America.
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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Low-Temperature-Cure Powder Coatings Offer Unique Opportunities
An in-depth look at the advantages of low-temperature-cure powder coatings and the considerations for incorporating them into your process.