DaimlerChrysler is using Soliant Fluorex® paint film on trim components for the new Mercedes C-Class. Both the roofing strips and greenbelt moldings are extruded with the paint film, giving the trim components a high-gloss black appearance combined with durability and style.
Wagner Systems, Inc. has appointed Barry Parsonage as distributor development manager to coordinate the activities of Wagner’s North American distributor network.
ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developing organizations, has announced the promotions of three senior level staff members. The new appointments will go into effect on July 16, 2007.
Two-component (2K) urethane and epoxy coatings have long been the standard for protecting steel and concrete structures. However, both of these systems have drawbacks. 2K urethanes pose handling issues, such as limited pot life and worker exposure to isocyanates, while epoxies are restricted to primer applications and also can contain hazardous ingredients, such as aromatic amines. A new waterborne industrial coating technology offers an environmentally friendly, high-performance alternative.
Finishing Today realizes that it’s imperative to recognize the technical leaders of our industry. In concert with this goal, we are currently accepting nominations for FT’s 2007 Innovation Awards.
Newt Zucker, the founder of and driving force behind Kalcor Coatings Co. in Willoughby, OH, passed away in April 2007. With his passing, the industrial coatings industry has lost a pioneer and a gentleman.
It seems like each time the window has opened wide for UV, it has closed just as quickly, as some competing technology has slithered in to fill the void. UV powder was supplanted by thermoset powder while the laminate suppliers developed new, lower priced materials to hold on to their turf. And as composite manufacturers turned to UV when they could no longer spray their styrene laden resins, those same suppliers came up with non-styrene versions before the UV guys could get out of the blocks.
"What gloss range is best to obtain the full benefits of TGIC superdurable series in powder coatings? Is it over or under 50 degrees? Also, is the integrity and true nature of superdurables compromised when ingredients such as waxes, fillers, matting agents and teflons are added to reduce the gloss?"
Paying attention to the film thickness requirements not only will make sure you are in compliance with the specifications, but also will keep your customers happy because you are giving them and Uncle Sam what “we” paid for.
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