Episode 1: Early Days - Insights Into the Surface Finishing Industry
Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast for coaters and finishers discusses evolving trends in surface finishing with interviews with powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert and 2021 Finishing Hall of Fame inductee Bill Saas.
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A Focus on Heavy Castings
Winona Powder Coating invests in heavy-duty line and electrocoating to serve agricultural, industrial markets.
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Reaping the Benefits of Powder Coating Expertise
To achieve uniform thickness for its powder coated parts, farm equipment manufacturer Bridgeview Manufacturing turns to TIGER Drylac for support.
Wireless Carrier Fleet Provides Modular Overhead Conveyance
Wireless, modular conveyor system provides flexibility and scalability for carrying parts through finishing processes.
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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LATEST Powder Coating VIDEOS
Applications Innovation Leads to Better Masking Solutions
When masking product failures are costing you money, it pays to work with an expert that can select or engineer the most efficient solution.
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Wisconsin's Professional Plating Provides Triple Threat as 5-Time Top Shop
Professional Plating is a 5-Time Products Finishing Top Shop winner that provides plating, powder coating and electrocoating services.
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A Lustrous Example of Expanding a Plating Operation
Ohio’s Lustrous Metal Coatings Pins Growth on Acquiring Other Manufacturing Operations
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A Conversation With Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings
Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings knows how to juggle client needs to make his family's small coating shop thrive. Dive in to this interview with Products Finishing.
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Minimizing Defects in Polyester Wrinkle Powder Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems architectural segment leader Michael Withers discusses mitigating defects in polyester wrinkle powder coatings.
Michael Withers Q. I really like the appearance and toughness of polyester wrinkle powder coatings but they seem to be very prone to defects – particularly a starring defect. How can I minimize/eliminate these? I can speak from personal experience with polyester wrinkles. Yes, spraying them can be very different in general. I’ve found that some can be easily charged electrostatically, so if you use the same gun settings for ...READ MORE
How to Prevent Outgassing of Iron Castings
Verney Denerville of TIGER Drylac outlines the procedure used to mitigate the outgassing of iron castings.
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Troubleshooting Powder Coating Issues with SIRE Methodology
Steve Houston of Vitracoat Inc. describes the SIRE method he employs for troubleshooting powder coating lines that produce faulty parts.
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How to Minimize Plug Loss and Leakage During Coating
Custom Fabricating and Supplies offers several tips to manufacturers having trouble with plug loss and leakage during coating.
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Color is Key: Getting Color Right in Powder Coatings
What do powder coaters need to know about color management? Rik Mertens of Datacolor explains how digitalization helps save time and avoid error.
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How to Design an Effective Racking System
Well-designed racking is an important part of any finishing operation. Richard Lang, who handles technical sales for EPSI’s racking and hanging division, offers insights for designing an effective racking system.
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How to Handle and Eliminate Powder Coating Defects
For powder coating operations, an error report can turn defects and imperfections into an opportunity to improve.
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Products Finishing's Top Stories of 2020
The most-read Products Finishing articles of 2020 cover manufacturing safety during COVID, powder coating expertise and lots more.
INNOVATIONS IN POWDER COATING TECHNOLOGY
IFS Coatings' Pureflex Fastcure Cures Rebar Faster, Cooler
IFS Coatings has launched Pureflex Fastcure, its new fusion-bed epoxy powder coating for rebar, which the company says cures faster and at lower temperatures than standard formulations.
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IFS Coatings Launches FBE Powder Coating for Rebar
IFS Coatings has launched a Fusion Bonded Epoxy powder coating for rebar that reportedly cures more quickly than standard formulations or at lower temperatures.
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IFS Coatings Launches Puroplaz PE20 Thermoplastic Powder
IFS Coatings has launched its Puroplaz PE20 Texture, a low-gloss thermoplastic powder it says provides exceptional flexibility and durability.
Keyland UVMax Defender Bolsters Antimicrobial Protection
Keyland Polymer says its UVMax Defender solution for adding antimicrobial protection to UV-cured powder coatings shows excellent robustness and effectiveness.
HMG Paints Launches Next-Generation Colorants
HMG Paints has launched its next-generation colorants, which it says offer improved color quality, performance and environmental sustainability.
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Hauschild SpeedMixer Produces High-Quality Adhesives
Hauschild Engineering’s flagship Hauschild Speedmixer uses a dual-centrifuge design to swiftly produce bubble-free adhesive and sealant compounds.
