Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) often are utilized because of their superior heat recovery characteristics vs. other types of oxidation systems. This significantly lowers operating costs. RTOs are particularly effective for process streams with low solvent loading.

Flex500plus is designed for the high temperature masking needs of the finishing industry. It has heat resistance properties similar to that of silicone. The masking offers flexibility and the intricate

One of the many conference sessions at Coating 2005 was "Introduction to Powder Coating: Follow the Yellow Brick Road." Here, attendees journeyed to the Land of Powder with the parodied characters from the Wizard of Oz. Audience members agreed that it was "no place like home," and one said, "it was the best session I ever attended. It was entertaining and I learned something!"

A couple of centuries ago, writer and philosopher Charles Caleb Colton was quoted as observing, "Where we cannot invent, we may at least improve."

QualiSpray is designed for the demanding requirements of the industrial market. The self-contained electronic control module features digital recipe control and parameter settings. Up to 999 individual recipes can be

At Coating 2005 last month, visitors to Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg.'s booth had the opportunity to meet NASCAR's Grand National Championship driver David Green, who teamed up with Pneu-Mech to help promote the coating business and PCI. Green's racecar even sported the Powder Coating Institute's "Powder Coated Tough" logo for several races this summer.

Combination K-Ball adjustable clip-on spray nozzles swivel to re-direct and adjust the spray for precise operation. Hundreds of K-Ball nozzles are available with various spray patterns, flow rates and spray

Dow Chemical Co. reports that inspection crews at sites owned or controlled by Dow or by Union Carbide along the Gulf Coast have so far found no significant structural damage at any of its facilities.

Now that Hurricane Rita has passed, DuPont reports that it is focused on accounting for employees and ensuring that they and their families are safe.

Recover is for reclaiming defectively coated parts and components. Effective on most organic coatings, including e-coat, powders and multilayer liquid paints, Recover processes are designed to offer performance and versatility.