With an increase in the number of wildfires since the late 1990s, it’s important to use fire-rated materials when building or renovating a home. One company shares steps taken over the last 25 years to ensure its high-performance products are as safe as they possibly can be.
The United States has increased the use of solar and wind power for electricity production. The U.S. Department of Energy claims that preserving your panels' surface with a glass coating can boost the photoelectric effect by up to 3-6%, therefore boosting potential demand in the glass coatings market.
The production of effective, functional, and hygienic medical devices can be aided by the use and advancement of surface coatings that can alter physiochemical properties and functionality, among other features.
Abrasion is one of the most important defects that deteriorates the durability of coatings. The goal of the research presented in this article was to achieve a good understanding of the effects of coating additives on the abrasion resistance of waterborne coatings.
Unwanted graffiti can plague municipalities, businesses, and communities. One pole product manufacturer has converted to a one-coat antigraffiti system that offers a simpler coating process, protects the substrate, and is easier for municipalities to maintain.
C1-C5 are classifications used to describe the level of corrosion resistance required for aggressive environments and applications. The company's latest test results prove that its sustainable corrosion inhibitors can reach C5 levels of heavy metal and chromate-free corrosion protection in coatings.
On the coast, painted walls tend to fade faster, are pummeled with wind-driven rain, are exposed to salt around the clock, and are breeding grounds for bio-growth like algae and fungus. One seven-story Destin, Florida, resort nestled between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico was looking for a fresh update but wanted more longevity for its money.
To address the issue of mold in the Navy fleet, a new program has begun developing a biocidal mold-inhibiting coating alongside an industry partner for use in ship interior spaces. This coating is based on an already qualified MIL-PRF-24596 coating with the addition of mold-inhibiting additives.
A Resuflor™ topcoat system has been used to ensure a reliable and robust floor surface for the L-159E aircraft that are being used to conduct combat training.