As previously noted in this article series, upcoming legislation changes will require U.S. paint companies to use colorant systems with low- or no-VOC content.
Two recurring issues in the coatings industry that owners, applicators and inspectors struggle with is how to accurately determine whether amine blush is present on epoxy coatings, and the ability to differentiate an amine blush from an amine bloom.
The temperature of a material during a weathering test is one of the primary factors in determining degradation rate and accurately predicting service life.
Curing with UV light is like baking a cake. The cake mix doesn’t care whether it’s in a gas or an electric oven, or whether the oven is made by GE or Amana. As long as the temperature is right and the batter is cooked long enough you can produce a quality cake.
Now available in two variations, the MiniFlex is a general-purpose X-ray diffractometer that can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of polycrystalline materials.
The updated version of Synergy 2000™ offers: a new Scorecard Report Card that enables the user to instantly get a snapshot of their vital production metrics for up to six characteristics; a Cost of Analysis Report that is generated using Six Sigma methodology; an automatic Certificate of Analysis Report that generates information
Wilden’s Advanced™ Series metal air-operated double-diaphragm pumps possess the versatility that allows them to be used at every stage of the production process, from raw-ingredient transfer to mixing, batching and filling. Requiring operating pressures of less than 125 psi, they offer shear-sensitive operation, can handle high-viscosity fluids, have a leak-free bolted configuration and can overcome the dead-heading that can occur during filling operations.
The X and GX Series Sliding Vane Pumps have been designed with a variety of features that make them ideal for the loading, transfer and unloading of solvents.