This company has developed three new water-based wood coatings for external frames and shutters. IM216UC is a uniform, monocomponent colored impregnating agent that has been specifically designed for wooden products used outdoors.

The IC Series of vacuum conveyors is designed to provide automated material handling in a variety of manufacturing environments.

Sikkens Autoclear LV Superior is a VOC-compliant LV clearcoat designed to deliver a superior finish at all drying speeds.

The Wood Connection (TWC) in San Jose, Calif., is a custom cabinet shop that works with contractors and custom cabinet manufacturers. For years, its small ¼-inch diaphragm pump and high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) gun provided the necessary platform to continually provide a flawless finish and contribute to the company's reputation for quality.

This company has introduced a new 10" diameter KPAK™ ultrafiltration module for the electrocoat industry. The module consists of a spiral-wound membrane element containing 462 ft2 of membrane area, which is double that of the 8" KPAK module.

Ever since the Clean Air Act (CAA) was enacted in 1970, amended in 1977 and again in 1990, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued to tighten the limits on emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the coatings industry. Fortunately, the development of new air pollution control technologies has kept pace with changing EPA regulations. The basic technologies of 30 years ago still are in use; however, today's oxidation systems are smaller, lighter, easier to maintain, and far more efficient and cost-effective than their predecessors. The challenge of regulatory compliance today lies in identifying the best solution for each specific facility and correctly integrating it into the process.

A gun or guns operating at a specific output and position will provide coating thickness within a certain range. If the equipment is used the same each time and is properly maintained, the film build can be predicted within an acceptable range for many coaters. Some coaters use more sophisticated methods, such as film gages, to meter the output of powder and better control the film build. Although these gages are not inexpensive, they can be extremely valuable for controlling film thickness.

This company has added the Orion 2-Star benchtop pH meter to its Orion Star™ Series meters, electrodes and accessories for electrochemistry measurement.

This company has developed a co-biocidal antifouling paint after 10 years of extensive research and development, including significant ocean testing.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, compressed air is one of the most costly utilities in industry. It is typically produced by the expenditure of electrical energy in mechanical compressors, then distributed and regulated for use through expensive piping networks, regulators, valves and filters. Companies often spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on compressed air equipment and operation, only to experience recurring problems such as moisture and dirt in their air lines.