When John Deere Ottumwa Works converted to isocyanaide polyurethane coatings, the first concern was harmful fumes. But, when Industrial Technology Midwest assessed the facility, it determined that the finishing system needed to install an airflow control and management system to combat problems that stretched beyond plant safety. Associate Editor Diana Mirel tells the plant’s story.
Thickness and color testing equipment helps maintain aesthetic quality, protects products and assists in lowering cost and waste. Associate Editor Diana Mirel discusses new technology for testing equipment.
With an enhanced focus on the performance of its paint systems, Caterpillar Inc. now depends more on its own staff to meet very demanding paint process initiatives.
The use of gas catalytic, UV and combination IR/convection ovens, as well as IR boosters, is growing. The growth of UV-cure powder coatings for MDF has been hampered by the sluggish economy.
Maintaining and continually verifying compliance under Title V can be a challenging task for manufacturers. Handing over the responsibility to an expert can allow companies to focus more fully on production, lowering risks and costs in the process.
Companies reveal what types of R&D coatings projects are slated, estimated budgets and primary research objectives in this annual survey of coatings manufacturers. Editor Mike Greissel reports the results.
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