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ALSO IN Gallant Bicycles was conceived in early to International Bicycle Show, and we 2012 by co-owners Jason Wood and Tony expect to deliver our first bicycles to cus- In the News THIS ISSUE Mammoliti. Both 31 years old, Tony is also tomers in April 2013. We are specifically the founder of YNOT Cycle, a locally-made targeting the fast-growing and design [or Association News ■ Adhesion Testing brand of bags and other sewn products fashion?]-conscious urban cycling mar- Annual Night at the Races ■ Canadian Regulatory for urban cyclists. YNOT’s pedal straps are ket, which is largely ignored by the large The 2013 Ontario Paint Association (OPA) a market-leader and have sold in over 30 bicycle manufacturers in North America,” Night at the Races will be held Friday April 26, Environment countries. Wood is also an experienced explains Wood. 2013 at the Woodbine Race Track, Toronto, ON. ■ Wood Flooring Finishes entrepreneur, handling the Canadian He adds, “While it seems like everyone For one (very low) price you get all this: ■ Manual Liquid Spray Guns wholesale and retail for Crumpler, an Aus- else has been obsessed with cutting costs • A $20.00 betting voucher ■ Ovens and Curing tralian bag company. by shifting production overseas, we’ve • Admission to the Post Parade Room ■ Blackening and Antiquing “We first announced our business to been obsessing over ways to combine • Good seats in good company the public on March 1, 2013 at the Toron- • Great harness racing ■ Testing Equipment continued on page 18 • Buffet dinner with salad bar, cold meats, MUCH MORE! seafood and chicken, the chef’s carved special, and a wide variety of desserts • A program to help with your betting So, bring your friends, relatives, customers, suppliers and colleagues. Make up a table of 4 or 6 or 8 or come on your own. Everyone is Mixing it Up welcome. (See Calendar of Events for more details.) An ongoing trend among companies when equipment should use less energy and be it comes to mixing and dispersion equip- simple to operate. They are also looking Photopolymerization ment is concentrating on clean energy, for high quality equipment that will give Fundamentals 2013 such as solar and battery mass prod- them the best return on investment. The seventh biannual Photopolymerization ucts…clean water and renewable energy. The Bühler MicroMedia Mill is one of Fundamentals meeting will take place the company’s most popular products. It September 22 - 25, 2013 at Snow King Resort Buhler Inc. says customers are looking for can grind media down to 20 microns in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. By bringing automated mixing and dispersion equip- while maintaining very high flow rates. together academic and industrial leaders in the ment that allows them to manufacture photopolymerization field, this meeting products with consistency and ease. The continued on page 12 continued on page 4 PM # 41515012 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Canadian addresses PM # 41515012 Return undeliverable East Mall Suite 1103, The 225 Media Canada Inc., Wilkinson ON, Toronto, Canada M9B 0A9 www.cfcm.ca CFCM Mar-Apr-2013_Layout 1 13-03-27 9:01 PM Page 2 CFCM Mar-Apr-2013_Layout 1 13-03-27 9:02 PM Page 3
FROM THE EDITOR: SANDRA ANDERSON Canadian Dollar Fall and Rise
Despite lying groundhogs, Spring is finally the US is also one of the underlying issues. Coatings Blue continues to demand atten- here. It is a time to look at housing price Higher prices were triggered by a 9.1 per tion and influence other colours accord- fluctuations as buyers start buying. It has cent rise in gasoline rates in the US. How- ing to various paint manufacturers. us looking at the rise and fall in the Cana- ever, consumer prices, rose to 7 per cent. Greens have been influenced by blue with dian dollar, which experts say is related to Similarly, Statistics Canada reported a aqua’s and teals still in the lead compared the former. And then there is the new steady household credit market debt to to previous years, while lighter and • white (22 per cent) spring colour trends in paint and coatings disposable income ratio at 165 per cent brighter greens like mint and emerald are • silver (20 per cent) for architectural and automotive. for the last quarter of 2012. There was, moving into the spotlight. Purples have • black (19 per cent) In mid-March Statistics Canada report- however, a 1.4 per cent hike in the house- been influenced by blue, with periwinkle • gray (12 per cent) ed a rise in the Canadian Dollar after it hold net worth in Canada. being paired with oranges and yellows. • red (9 per cent) had suffered a brief drop. Experts say the Statistics Canada also reported that Red and oranges seem to be inseparable, • natural (8 per cent) housing market has a significant role in the sum of the net worth of persons and with both being combined for exciting • blue (7 per cent) the stability of the economy and the rise of unincorporated businesses as well as corals and bright orangey-pinks along • green (2 per cent) the currency. government and corporate sectors saw with sophisticated reds. Yellow offers both • other colors (1 per cent). The Loonie apparently closed 0.48 of a an increase of one per cent and reached bright yellows infused with orange at one In other news, please enjoy the case cent at 97.82 cents US at one point in $6.9 trillion. end and very soft pale tones at the other. study of Gallant Bicycles. CFCM has never March. Meanwhile, the Canada Real Estate In a world of increasing prices, this is Warmer browns and charcoals are done a case study of a bicycle production Agency revealed a 2.1 per cent drop in probably the first issue in a very long time emerging as the neutral of choice. Good line. They also offer several colour choices. home sales in February. Several factors where CFCM did not have industry price bye grey? We will have to wait and see. If you consider yourself an industry have aided the Canadian currency climb increases to report. That of course doesn’t In Automotive colours, PPG previously expert and would like to write for CFCM according to the experts. mean that they are not still happening. announced results from its annual survey please don’t hesitate to contact me: They say the rise of consumer prices in Now on to colours… In Architectural to be: [email protected]
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FEATURES DEPARTMENTS In The News 4 Paint and Coatings Manufacturing Plating and Anodizing 12 Mixing and Dispersion Equipment 27 Testing Equipment People 6 Continued from page 1, a look at when to change your blade Passing the Test – equipment available for measuring and analyzing in CPCA Corner 8 and what manufacturers have available. the plating and anodizing process. Blackening and Antiquing Dave Saucier: To Regulate or Not 13 14 Adhesion 28 Stewart Tymchuk discusses Oxidation, Patination and Antiquing. Trends in Adhesion Testing. New Products and Technologies 30 15 The Canadian Regulatory Environment Calendar of Industry Events 31 Gary LeRoux talks about the nature of regulations in Canada and much more. Subscription Form 34 AD Index 34 Industrial Finishing 17 Oven and Curing Technology A look at trends in the world of ovens and curing. 18 Case Study: Gallant Continued from page 1, a business profile and case study about new company Gallant Bicycles in Toronto, ON. 22 Wood Flooring Finishes The newest technologies in waterborne, UV and oil wood finishes for floors. 23 Manual Liquid Paint Spray Guns Manufacturers introduce their newest products and how they meet customers’ needs. 10 23
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Continued from page 1 bans or lock-up ordinances for spray paint. • Why the building needs the donated play of classic and custom cars that have been wood stain; built and restored in Canada. Among the cars on addresses numerous critical and fundamental ACA Announces 2013 CoatingsTech • How it would make a difference; display this year are a 1957 Mercedes Benz 300SL aspects related to photopolymerization. Conference John A. Gordon Best Paper • Total square footage of the project; and Gullwing owned by BASF and restored by Leg- The meeting will be comprised of numerous Award Recipient • The contact person. endary Motor Cars, Halton Hills, Ontario, and a invited and contributed talks as well as a poster The American Coatings Association (ACA) is 1955 Jaguar XK 140 FHC built by Deez Rods and session and vendor exhibit. Abstract submission pleased to announce that Brian Hinderliter, associ- Sansin introduced the Eco2 line in 2012. It has Ridez, Belmont, Ontario. Both cars were built and and registration are now open. Abstract submis- ate professor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engi- been offered as a limited-edition stain and is restored by BASF customers using the company’s sion deadline is May 3rd, 2013 Early registration neering department of available in standard colors of lava, adobe and innovative Glasurit® 90 Line waterborne paint deadline is July 12th, 2013. Virginia Commonwealth charcoal. Some custom colors may be considered brand. This meeting encompasses a wide range of University (VCU), is the for the exterior and clears for the interior of spe- The Canadian International Auto show is topics, including (but by no means limited to) recipient of its 2013 cial philanthropy projects. Canada’s largest auto show. To mark its 40th Hydrogels, Biomaterials, Reversible Networks, Fun- CoatingsTech Conference Sansin researches, develops and manufactures anniversary, this year’s show will celebrate the damental Formation-Structure-Property Relation- John A. Gordon Best environmentally friendly, waterborne interior and past, present and future of the automotive indus- ships, Composite Networks, Smart and Responsive Paper Award. The John A. exterior wood products and technologies. The try, featuring 600,000 square feet of displays and Networks, Novel Network Formation Strategies Gordon Best Paper company says its stains employ water, not oil, to exhibits. and Reactions, Unique Polymerization Mecha- Award recognizes the deeply penetrate and protect wood naturally. Brian Hinderliter nisms, Thiol-Ene Polymerizations, Cationic Poly- best paper presented at www.sansin.com. Fusion UV Acquisition merizations, Novel Initiation Systems, Oxygen the CoatingsTech Conference for new and original Following the approval by the authorities, Heraeus Inhibition, Heterogeneity, Polymerization Kinetics, scientific research towards the advancement of Arkema Coating Resins Realigns Noblelight has successfully completed the acquisi- Novel Concepts and Emerging Applications. coatings technology. Submissions are judged Distribution in North America tion of Fusion UV Systems, Inc. headquartered in This conference is presented by RadTech based on technical merit, including objectivity and Arkema Coating Resins has realigned distribution Gaithersburg, Maryland (USA). - The Association for UV & EB Technology and experimental design, relevance to coatings tech- of ENCOR, NEOCAR, SNAP and Celocor waterborne With this transaction, the leading provider of Colorado Photopolymer Solutions. The conference nology, and written and oral presentation. Hinder- products in North America to better meet the UV light sources will be created under the umbrel- chair is Professor Chris Bowman from University liter receives the honour for his paper entitled, needs of its customers. The company has la of the Heraeus technology group. During the of Colorado. “Water Concentration Distribution in Coatings dur- announced distributors based on market and coming months, Heraeus will integrate the two www.radtech.org/pf2013 ing Accelerated Weathering,” which he presented geography. In Canada products for paints, coat- companies into a single business unit. at ACA’s 2013 CoatingsTech Conference, held March ings, adhesives and construction products will be ACA Assumes Management of National 11- 13 in Rosemont, Ill. distributed by Nexeo Canada (www.nexeosolu- Kemira Sells Stake in Council to Prevent Delinquency tions.com); and Northspec Chemical (www.north- Sachtleben to Rockwood The American Coatings Association (ACA) has Company News spec.com). Kemira Oyj and Rockwood Holdings Inc. have assumed the management responsibilities of the Products for inks and graphic arts will be signed an agreement in which Rockwood will National Council to Prevent Delinquency (NCPD). Sansin Offers Free Stain for Projects distributed by Northspec Chemical (www.north- buy Kemira’s share of the titanium dioxide joint NCPD is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization The Sansin Corp., Strathroy, ON, is offering its Eco2 spec.com). venture Sachtleben GmbH in a deal worth battling the spread of graffiti vandalism, and wood stain, a zero-waste, solid color, exterior and The company has also announced distributors EUR 97.5 million. misguided state and local governmental activities clear interior wood stain, to qualified projects for ENCOR acrylic and styrene acrylic emulsion The joint venture, which was established in aimed at restricting the sale of legitimate spray throughout Canada and the United States. products in North America for floor care and September 2008 by combining Kemira Oyj’s and paint products. The council works diligently with The company is accepting applications cleaning applications. Rockwood Holdings Inc.’s TiO2 businesses, is a state and local communities to develop compre- from groups or communities that could use the Nexeo Solutions (www.nexeosolutions.com) leading producer of specialty TiO2 pigments for hensive anti-graffiti programs that do not infringe stains to help beautify and rejuvenate a will distribute in both United States and Canada. the synthetic fiber, packaging inks, cosmetics, on the retail shelf space for spray paint. building or structure important to furthering pharmaceutical and food industries. NCPD was created in 1994 after the city of the group’s mission. BASF Showcased Custom Paint Solutions Chicago banned retail sales of spray paint. Since its Project nominations should be sent to market- at the Canadian International Autoshow Construction begins following $600-mil- inception, the council had been managed by Bob [email protected]. BASF Canada’s Automotive Coatings business lion investment announcement Hills of Hills Communications Inc., who passed The organization must submit a picture of the sponsored the Classic Car Collection at this year’s General Motors broke ground and began construc- way in December 2012. A fierce friend of the existing structure and describe: Canadian International Autoshow, Feb. 15 to 24, at tion in March 2013 on a new, 450,000-square- aerosol paint industry, Hills helmed the council • The project; the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). The foot, bi-level paint shop at the Fairfax Assembly with great success, thwarting multiple proposed • Type of wood; Classic Car Collection is a 40,000 square foot dis- and Stamping Plant in Kansas City, Kansas.
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The paint shop is part of a $600-million Resinate Adds Jobs and prototype programs. Resinate expects to add 5 to 7 tive, paint and plastic industries for quality control investment in the plant, which builds the Buick Expands Facilities additional team members at the chemist and tech- of color, appearance and physical properties has LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu. Resinate Materials Group, Inc.™, is pleased to nical sales level to support the additional products. the new software smart-lab for color & effect Construction will take place in five major announce the addition of personnel, and the analysis in the laboratory. phases during the next two years. When the paint expansion of its laboratories and corporate offices. New Software Smart-lab for Colour & Color and effect control in the laboratory shop is complete, the plant’s footprint will be 3.7 The facility expansion will support Resinate’s Effect Analysis in the Laboratory requires on one hand open and flexible data million square feet – an increase of 15 per cent. growing pipeline of polyurethane dispersion BYK-Gardner - worldwide partner of the automo- analysis and on the other hand efficient data han- “When complete, our plant will be able to con- products and provide research space for its new tinue to paint cars with a flawless finish while employees. using a lot less energy and resources,” said plant The laboratory expansion will include over manager William Kulhanek. “The addition of this 6,000 sq. ft. of research and development space, paint shop also demonstrates GM’s commitment while the new corporate offices will provide 3,000 to maintain a strong presence in the Kansas City sq. ft. for management, business development and community.” administrative activities. Over the last six months The all-new paint shop will feature substantial Resinate has hired 6 full-time workers to support its technology upgrades including: burgeoning pipeline. In late 2012, Resinate • A 20-percent smaller footprint, use up to 50 launched its first commercial product, a per cent less energy per vehicle and reduce polyurethane dispersion known as Resinate® Volatile Organic Compound emissions R-162 for metal substrates. 2013 is expected to see • GM-patented Radiant Tub Ovens designed additional launches of low VOC polyurethane dis- to use 20 per cent less natural gas and persion products and the initiation of several new 40 percent less electricity • Thin Film Technology, which reduces water use and maintenance and eliminates hazardous chemicals from the waste stream • Hyper Throw E-COAT, which places more coating in cavities and recesses for optimal corrosion protection.
“The employees at the Fairfax Plant are dedi- cated to ensuring they build the highest-quality vehicles for our customers, and are looking for- ward to working in one of the most advanced facilities GM operates,” said UAW Local 31 Presi- dent George Ruiz. “All of our employees are pleased to know we will be working in Kansas City for years to come.” General Motors Co. and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world’s largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
Arkema Starts Commercial Acceleration Program with SpecialChem to Support Kynar Aquatec Business Arkema has selected SpecialChem’s Commercial Acceleration Solutions to support the global growth of its water-based fluoropolymer Kynar Aquatec latex in the exterior building and con- struction markets. Arkema has recently entered into a partner- ship with SpecialChem for commercial accelera- tion support. Arkema’s Kynar Aquatec fluoropolymer latex platform greatly improves the weatherability and durability for exterior water- based coatings. As part of its commercial acceleration pro- gram, SpecialChem will support Arkema in its business development strategy for Kynar Aquatec latex in the exterior building and construction market. SpecialChem’s customized Commercial Acceleration Solutions will help bring speed and market reach, acting as an extension of Arkema’s business development team. The purpose of this collaboration is to educate paints and coatings formulators and architects about the benefits of Kynar Aquatec latex and to identify active projects at formulators and end-users.
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dling of large data sets. The software smart-lab Geographically speaking, developments varied operations of CHF 211 million due to strong fourth tion members and is well versed in all aspects of analyzes all data measured with the BYK-mac: 6- widely. With 12% less orders received, Europe was quarter. communications including writing/editing, event angle color, sparkle and graininess. The measure- especially disappointing. On the other hand, North There was a dividend increase of 10 per cent planning, project management and media rela- ments are taken in an online mode and are America grew sharply (+44%). The plus side also to CHF 0.33 per share proposed. tions. Prior to her work at CFI she was Client Serv- instantly displayed after measurement or can be includes the markets in China (+13%) and the For the full-year 2013, Clariant expects a fur- ices Director for a marketing agency in Ottawa, retrieved from the linked database (sdf-format for Middle East/Africa (+7%). In all, the orders ther progress in sales and profitability compared Director of Public and Investor Relations for a hi- efficient data analysis of large data sets). received from emerging countries thus for the first to 2012 by focusing on growth and continuous tech firm and Director of North American Public Use smart-lab’s comprehensive “Standard time exceeded 50% of the Group’s total volume. cost efficiency. Relations for one of Ottawa’s most successful soft- Management” module to set-up the color differ- Turnover (sales revenue) rose by 13% to CHF ware companies. Susan has a B.A. in English Liter- ence method and tolerances. Then just connect 2409 million; adjusted for acquisitions, it exceeded People ature from Carleton University. the BYK-mac with the PC, measure the master the value of the previous year by 5%. The sharpest panel, apply the respective tolerances and com- rise in sales was achieved by the Advanced Materi- New at CPCA Sartomer Appoints pare the actual samples against the standard. als division (+47%) and was mainly driven by New Market Managers acquisitions. Grain Processing boosted its sales on Sartomer USA LLC, Exton, PA, has appointed a Fiscal 2012: Bühler Continues Growth a purely organic basis by 7%, whereas the revenue team of dedicated market managers to drive with Constant Net Profit. of Food Processing was 3% below the value of a growth and leadership in each of the company’s The Bühler Technology Group looks back on a year ago. major markets (Coatings, Graphic Arts, Adhesives, challenging fiscal 2012. It increased both its order Results are automatically shown in a data Electronics and Advanced Materials). Each manag- intake (+5%) and its turnover (+13%), with table and graph. Based on your tolerances the val- er is responsible for leading the company’s com- acquisitions accounting for the rise in order intake. ues will be marked Red – Yellow – Green like a mercial activities in their assigned segment. The As a result of the substantial investments made by “traffic light” Pass/Fail analysis. Additionally, the team reports directly to Heather Rayle, Senior the Group for securing its long-term future, the data can be shown in a scatter plot, line or color Business Director for Sartomer. EBIT margin declined to 7.3% from last year. Its travel graph. Spectral values are charted grouped Appointments to this team include: Terry net profit of CHF 161 million was at the level of a by sample or angle. Quinn, Market Manager for Coatings and Chemical year ago. For the current fiscal year, Bühler expects Susan Sykes Intermediates; Chris Gebhart, Market Manager for sales revenues at the same level as 2012 and a Reshaped Clariant Increases Susan Sykes has joined the Canadian Paint and Adhesives, Electronics and Advanced Materials; return to a double-digit EBIT margin. Profitability in the Fourth Quarter Coatings Association as Director, Communications James Goodrich, Market Manager for Graphic Bühler looks back on a challenging fiscal 2012. Repositioning of Clariant’s portfolio is well under- and Public Affairs. Susan has extensive association Arts; and Jim Zawicki, Marketing Communications Its order intake increased by 5% to CHF 2345 mil- way with an agreement to divest three businesses experience having worked for the Canadian Fertil- Manager. lion; in organic terms, it was at the level of a year already signed. izer Institute (CFI) for five years as Director, Public Part of Arkema Group, Sartomer USA LLC is a ago. Of the three divisions, Grain Processing as Continuing operations with full-year sales Affairs. While at CFI she was involved in all aspects global supplier of specialty chemicals for UV/EB, well as Food Processing booked somewhat higher growth of 8 per cent to CHF 6.04 billion and an of communications including raising awareness of peroxide and two-part epoxy/amine systems. orders, whereas the orders received by the EBITDA margin of 13.3 per cent on solid develop- the industry’s contributions to the environment, Advanced Materials division were consolidated at ment in the core businesses. economy and society. She undertook several ini- the record level of the previous years. The company’s net result from continuing tiatives to improve communications with associa-
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General Motors Announces Investment In the News of $250 Million to Ingersoll CAMI Plant
STORY BY MALAKAI DARIEN FOX This also gives us the ability to introduce CAMI is looking to establish a and deliver new products to the market at 336,000 sq. ft. expansion that Earlier this March, General Motors a faster pace”. will be added on in a few announced their intention to invest 250 The investment follows on the heels of months once construction million dollars into the CAMI Assembly a 90 million dollar investment that Gener- begins. The new lot and build- Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The announce- al Motors of Canada put in to CAMI back ing will house the new body ment was made to a floor of cheering in 2009 to increase productivity following shop tooling and equipment. assembly workers on March 8, who had the withdrawal of Suzuki Motor Corpora- The announcement came been hoping for such an investment and tion as part owner. just days before CAW Local 88 what it would mean for the factory’s General Motors, it appears, has faith in entered bargaining with Gen- future. According to both companies’ offi- the small town’s Assembly Plant. eral Motors for a new contract Photo courtesy The Financial Post. cial statements, the Oshawa based Gener- “This announcement today starts our covering the CAMI plant. al Motors will finance CAMI in installing journey, where we must continue to Earlier this year, the union agreed to With the next generation of Equinox flexible body shop equipment and tooling. demonstrate our continuous improve- open its contract at the plant six months and Terrain vehicles due to launch in This will allow CAMI to convert the manu- ment culture and small business behav- ahead of schedule, saying it would help 2015, this investment is being seen as a facturing facility to fully support future iors”, announced Bogar on the C.A.W the plant win new product mandates and good sign by both sides on every level. vehicle production. Local 88 website. secure its members jobs. This of course, CAMI Automotive, originally Canadian Flexible body shop equipment and This investment will give CAMI the abil- was spurned on with both sides eyeing the Automotive Manufacturing Inc., was an tooling allows multiple body panels (floor ity to build a higher variety of differentiat- expansion on the horizon. independently joint venture of automobile pans, rocker assemblies, and underbod- ed products on multiple platforms and at CAW’s negotiations with General manufacturing in Ingersoll, Ontario and ies) to be welded with the same set of pro- much lower costs. This also gives GM the Motors of Canada were scheduled to com- formed the third step of GM’s three grammable tools and robots. By ability to introduce and deliver new prod- mence Monday, March 11. pronged initiative of the mid 1980s along leveraging common manufacturing ucts to the market at a faster pace. The union is seeking the same eco- with NUMMI in California with Toyota and processes, the company can construct a The company had no specific nomic deal its members received at other Saturn Corporation. CAMI was the least variety of vehicle architectures within their announcements to make on future vehicle GM plants last fall. That deal maintained successful of the three, but is now the facility instead of having to ship out to production, a spokesperson said, but a the current pay rates for existing employ- sole-survivor. In 2005, Harbour Report, other servicing locations. The company union official said an investment of that ees but cut starting rates and benefits for CAMI was ranked Third in North America informed CFCM magazine that the invest- size is always a good sign. “Anytime you new hires. for truck assembly and Small SUV catego- ment does not include paint or finishing throw that kind of money into a plant it The current labour contract was set to ry. In its beginning, CAMI was owned in a departments at this time, and while nei- very much helps our job stability in the expire in September. The union is now 49-51 percent split between Suzuki and ther CAMI nor General Motors has made long term,” CAW plant chair Mike Van expecting to have a deal in place by late General Motors of Canada Ltd, with Suzu- an official announcement regarding the Boekel told the Toronto Star. ‘The plant, March. ki withdrawing in 2009. General Motors full extent of upgrades this construction which is operating at capacity, employs “If we can get an agreement in 2013, now run the enterprise in its entirety. will offer, the migration to a flexible man- 2,700 people, including 2,400 hourly that’s pretty good job security for the next Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, ufacturing facility will enable CAMI to workers. “The floor’s very excited, very eight years,” says Van Boekel. General Motors of Canada Limited build multiple products with an architec- happy with the announcement.” According to CBC, North American (GMCL) employs more than 9,000 people tural linkage to other global production While the company has made no auto makers have been gaining momen- across the country and is a recognized operations, increasing its efficiency as a announcements on whether this expansion tum recently as the industry recovers from leader in green manufacturing. GMCL top assembly plant. would create new jobs immediately, there the severe downturn that started in late markets the full range of fuel-efficient President of General Motors of Cana- is talk about what such an undertaking 2008. Industry observers have predicted Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehi- da, Kevin Williams, stated on the compa- would mean for the township of Ingersoll. 2013 North American sales will surpass cles and related services through Canada’s ny’s official domain page that the The expansion is no small feat either. last year’s as the U.S. economy revives largest automotive dealer network. ‘conversion of the CAMI Assembly Plant to With the necessary finances now in hand, from the recession. a flexible manufacturing facility will pro- vide CAMI with the ability to produce mul- tiple global architectures and body styles. Continually improving the flexibility of our manufacturing operations helps us Together... making waves respond quickly to customer needs and market demand’. 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Cardinal Color www.novares.de suppliers we represent, offering: www.cardinalcolor.com Hydrocarbon Resins “We have had a strong start to 2013 Colour Dispersions Shamrock Technologies with customer demand for our newest • competitively-priced value-added products CINIC America www.shamrocktechnologies.com www.cinic.com PTFE and Wax Additives vehicles driving improved sales,” added from some of the world’s leading producers Organic Pigments Southern Clay Products Williams, “This is strong confirmation that • superior customer service Evonik Consumer Specialties www.scprod.com our investing in manufacturing flexibility, Interface & Performance Rheological Additives • knowledgeable and responsive sales staff www.goldschmidt-is.com finding ways to bring new products to Masonry Water Repellents U.S. Metal Powders • local warehousing and delivery services www.usbronzepowders.com market faster, is the right strategy.” Fuji Silysia Aluminum Pigments www.fuji-silysia.co.jp Silica Gel Flatting Agents WPC Technologies Les Bogar, CAMI Assembly Plant Man- www.waynepigment.com ager, had this to say about the decision. 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CPCA CORNER: WITH GARY LeROUX
CPCA Welcomes New Members years. It should be noted that regulations commonalities in properties, functional CPCA is pleased to welcome Thames under both CARB and OTC have not been groups, etc. The results for the thousands River Chemical Corp., Dampney Company fully implemented by the respective states of substances contained in the Domestic Inc., Chromaflo Technologies, EMCO in the U.S. and in many cases will not be Substances List (DSL IU) Part II will be Chemical Distributors Inc., and the for 10 years or more in some cases. Con- known early in 2014. They will inform Alberta Recycling Management Authority sequently, we are concerned about the Environment Canada and Health Canada as our newest members. potential for negative economic impacts on a more definitive methodology with Our members manufacture and dis- this proposed regulation will create in the respect to the CMP-3 classification, prior- tribute more than 90 per cent of the paint marketplace and have asked the govern- ity-setting and subsequent actions to adopt available in Canada. Anyone involved – in ment to reduce the administrative burden, for chemicals in commerce and not in any way – in the paint and coatings busi- especially on small and medium-sized commerce with respect DSL-IU sub- ness can have a voice in determining sec- enterprises (SMEs). stances and polymers. The risk manage- entire product be reformulated or re- tor positions on industry-critical The industry has also asked for an ment of polymers is a top concern for the staged including the container, applicator, regulations and in developing future regu- immediate exemption of a majority of the paint sector and many other industrial artwork, labeling, R&D and field tests. All lations by joining CPCA. Our members thirteen compounds that are candidates sectors in Canada. of which will take months to achieve. The also shape product stewardship programs for Schedule I additions. This is critical use of accurate definitions, terminologies and gain influence in industry committee for Canadian manufacturers who rely on meetings on critical sector issues. We also many of these products in their product offer our members unique opportunities formulations. to meet Canadian legislators and regulato- The government plans further consul- ry officials face-to-face and access to tation with industry with regards to this This is critical for Canadian industry-targeted, twice-a-month news on regulation as well as a voluntary socio- sector issues, regulations and legislation economic impact study to be undertaken as well as key sector statistics on indus- this spring. manufacturers who rely on many try’s performance. Our monthly newslet- ter, Prime Time News, keeps all members Chemical Management Plan of these products in their posted on important matters in the paint Activities: Impact on Paint & and coatings sector in Canada. Coatings Sector Until 2020 There are still some pending issues for the product formulations. Industry Responds to paint sector with the Challenge and more Revised VOC Regulations especially with Petroleum Sector Stream CPCA has submitted comments on the gov- Substances (PSS4). Draft Screening ernment’s proposed revised regulations Assessment Reports (DSARs) for the PSS4 Snacs and Compliance Issues related to targeted activities and the use in with regards to VOC concentration limits substances are expected to be published Except for cases of imminent hazards, the present SNAcs appear to have been in certain products. Our members were in between mid-2013 to 2016 with 11 sub- CPCA generally supports the industry posi- definitions and terminologies targeting general agreement with the initial propos- groups currently being considered. Other tion with respect to the need for appropri- specific application fields al published in 2008. However, the sectoral Risk Assessment and Risk Man- ate transition time for an effective revised proposal presented at the Febru- agement issues are expected to emerge implementation of Significant New Activity New Role for Pollution ary 7, 2013 consultation meeting intro- from the subgroupings of CMP-2 sub- Notices (SNAcs), especially those estab- Prevention (P2) Plans duces significant changes, such as stricter stances within the main groupings of lishing a zero or other low threshold Approximately 13 Pollution Prevention limits for 25 categories and new limits for CMP-2. The groupings that relate more quantity. The industry is arguing that Planning (P2) Notices have been pub- 30 other categories. Some of our Canadi- closely to the paint sector are Azo, Phtha- SNAcs effectively mean “prohibition of lished to date (two of which are amend- an paint manufacturer and supplier mem- lates, Cobalt, MDI/MDA, Internationally use” in Canada. Complying with a SNAc is able P2 Planning Notices). Due to bers are most concerned with the Classified, Flame Retardants. not just a question of making a chemical Environment Canada’s requirement to proposed full alignment with CARB/OTC The main strategies to be used for sub- substitution or stopping the substance limit the use of regulations (one-for-one in Canada over a period of less than 5 groupings substances will be based on production or sale, as it may require the rule), the P2 plans will likely be used more extensively in CMP-2 and CMP-3. They will also be used more because they are considered a multiple-substance tool that can encompass many sub-groupings for substances. Consultation with stake- Canada’s #1 SOURCE FOR COATING INSPECTION holders will continue to be a top priority and TEST EQUIPMENT. Simple. Durable. Accurate. for Government during both the develop- ment of an initial P2 Notice and before PosiTector Inspection Kits proposing the addition of any new sub- Each Inspection Kit contains: stances to a P2 notice. 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Codes of Practice: Setting a Health Canada Precedent The pre-consultation meeting with the KITF3 Shown paint industry on July 19, 2012, and the recent publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of the main risk management instru- ment identified for 2-butanone oxime or
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MEKO reveals a ‘non-mandatory code of This will help inform both industry and practice’ on labeling requirements and a The goal is to ensure these government in their ongoing assessments precedent for Health Canada. CPCA has of chemicals. Industry views this as an had several discussions with Health Cana- important undertaking as evidenced by da with respect to limiting the use of this models are more realistic and less the fact that ACA collected $1 million from Code as it relates to specific wording and members to engage chemists and labs to usefulness of some of the labeling state- conduct basic research on this front. ments for indoor alkyd products that are conservative in their application. However, the study could take up to three meant to ensure enhanced ventilation for years to complete. the consumer. These statements will have to be gradually added to already space- Save the Date for Cpca’s 100th limited paint labels over a period of three lected to further refine the development assessment of consumers’ exposure to Anniversary Conference years. The final code will be re-published of risk mitigation measures – based on paint-related substances via typical use. Plan now to attend CPCA’s Annual Confer- in the Canada Gazette I by mid-Summer reality. In December 2012 CPCA also However, higher-tier assessments are still ence, to be held October 20-23, 2013 at for final adoption. CPCA submitted official submitted formal comments on the beyond the scope of their current man- the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. comments to highlight some of the safety OECD document and will discuss the date, and thus will have to be addressed This year’s program offers numerous issues that may arise from the use of state- OECD emission scenarios at its next on a case-by-case basis. opportunities for delegates to learn, inter- ments and also to send a strong message PCWG meeting on April 10, 2013. Infor- In France and Germany, there has been act, and share, including planned sessions to Environment Canada and Health Cana- mation submitted by CPCA on Emission some work done with standards organiza- on innovation and economic outlook, da on the importance of getting this new Scenario Document (ESD) for the coat- tions to develop models and measures via guest speakers from government and affil- code accurate. Europe is already consid- ings industry has been delivered to the the ISO and other standards setting organ- iated groups, and a not-to-be missed cele- ering how it might address MEKO with OECD Task Force. izations. Closer to Canada, the American bration of CPCA’s 100th anniversary. respect to appropriate exposure modeling Coatings Association (ACA) has just Consult the CPCA website at related to toxicity issues. Review of Exposure embarked on an exposure modelling www.cdnpaint.org for program and regis- Models for Health Concerns study on appropriate exposure modelling tration information. Validation of Models for Health Canada is also seeking input on the methodologies based on sound science. Risk Assessment and best way forward for further engagement Risk Management with the paints and coatings sector related Since last year, CPCA and its members exposure-specific modeling or methodol- have been involved in the validation of ogy development related to paint and model parameters that are used by Envi- coatings scenarios. The Paint and Coat- Save the Date! ronment Canada and Health Canada with ing’s Working Group is supportive of this 100th Annual Conference and AGM respect to simulation regarding certain process and will be examining this further paint product categories. These parame- within the next year or so, with the help of October 20-22, 2013 ters are the foundation for industry’s other paint industry associations in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel ongoing efforts to help refine and improve USA and Europe who are members of the Ottawa, Ontario government analyses of paint-related sub- International Paint and Printing Ink Coun- stances in the Chemical Management Plan cil (IPPIC). The ultimate goal is to deter- (CMP-2 and CMP-3). The goal is to mine what can be done to further improve ensure these models are more realistic models that are being used by Health and less conservative in their application. Canada to assess exposure to paint-relat- ed substances as a matter of human health Review of Models for concerns. The majority of risk assess- Environmental Concerns ments made under the Challenge Initiative CPCA’s Paint and Coatings Working relied on ConsExpo to estimate exposure Group (PCWG) has been involved in from the use of paint products. reviewing the 2009 OECD Emission Sce- CPCA has reached out to other nation- nario Document on Coatings Industry al paint associations to find out which (Paints, Lacquers and Varnishes), on strategies they have put in place to which Environment Canada will base its improve the RA/RM of chemicals and the assessment for substances of environ- use of current exposure models such as mental concerns. There are substantial CONSEXPO and WPEM in their respective Plan now to attend CPCA’s Annual Conference revisions to be made on current model countries. In Europe, REACH requires and AGM. This year’s program offers numerous parameters for the Canadian paint indus- manufacturers and importers to carry out opportunities for delegates to learn, interact, and try to reflect the current reality of a risk assessment for each use of a haz- share, including planned sessions on innovation increased regulatory, environmental, ardous (dangerous) substance, which is and economic outlook, guest speakers from health and safety obligations at all levels manufactured in quantities of 10 tonnes government and affi liated groups, and a not-to-be of government. Many of these have come or more per annum. They are also missed celebration of CPCA’s 100th anniversary. to light over the last ten years to address required to identify the risk management Consult the CPCA website at www.cdnpaint.org lifecycle management (Note: the OECD measures to ensure each use is safe to for program and registration information. document is based on 2000-2002 data). man and/or the environment. Some Euro- CPCA organized four plant visits in the pean paint groups are working on a set of Canadian Paint and Coatings Association 1913-2013 Montreal area for the benefit of several Specific Consumer Exposure Determi- L’Association canadienne de l’industrie years Environment Canada risk assessors and nants (SCEDs), which will similarly allow de la peinture et du revêtement 100ans risk managers who will use the data col- a more realistic Tier 1 chemical safety
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In the News Strike Out Arthritis Bowling Event a Success The Ontario coatings industry has come one step closer to striking out arthritis with its annual fundraising bowling event held in February 2013. Companies who sent teams included Univar, Branntag, Akzo Nobel, Cloverdale Paint, Unipax, Dominion Colour, LV Lomas, Chemroy and CAPO. There were approximately 60 bowlers. Organizers of the event were: Lorna Catrambone, Arthritis Society; Mary Bray, Brenntag; Lisa Martella, Univar; Chris McDougall, Univar; Pasky Oliveria, Cloverdale Paints and Jason Young, Emco Chemical. The top Fundraising Individual is Therese Giaschi from Akzo Nobel who raised $2005. Top Fundraising Team is Akzo Nobel who raised $3015. Total money raised for the day was $13,732. CFCM was there to capture photo highlights.
Photos by Sandra L. Anderson
The Strike Out Arthritis bowling event was held at Classic Bowl in Mississauga, ON. A good turn out of players.
The Univar group: (back row) Chris McDougall, Chris Halberg, Joe Argos, Adam Lasenzaniro, Steve Brooks, Heather Paterson, Rob Castillo, Pat Martin, (front), Angela Mavroudis, Gary McCullagh, Valarie Melega, Aneeta Chaudry, Barbara Bannerman and (kneeling) Lisa Martella.
The Dulux team from left to right: Carmen Teixeira, Ronald Koo, Dawn Duffy, Taylor Duffy (did not bowl, daughter of Dawn and was diagnosed with JIA last October) and Therese Giaschi The Unipex team: Barney Bailie, Charlie Camilleri, Paige McPeake and Josh Bailie.
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Third place winners from Univar, Valerie Melega, Rob Castillo, Barbara Bannerman and (Missing) Aneeta Chaudry.
Charlie Camilleri of Unipex (centre) with players from Dominion Colour Suzanne Letrondo and Ling Jiang.
One of the event’s organizers, Jason Young of EMCO Chemical Distributors Canada Ltd.
First Place winners, one of the three teams from Cloverdale Paint with Lorna Catrambone (left) of the Arthritis Society and Jeff Lockhart, Eileen Taylor, Josel Harris and Andy Asper with committee member Pasky Oliveria.
Coating Thickness Gage for Concrete measures protective coatings including polyurea.
Second Place from Univar: Patrick Martin, Chris Halberg, Adam Lasenzaniro and Heather Paterson.
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PAINT & COATINGS MANUFACTURING: MIXING AND DISPERSION EQUIPMENT
continued from front cover with the patented Conn Rigid Shaft Cou- lence, cavitation and shear forces, thus with no moving parts. pler, providing means for quickly remov- providing real energy and time saving The OMEGA can be simply integrated Conn & Co. has been designing and manu- ing stirrer shaft assembly. potential. In comparison to technologies into existing processes, with no special facturing industrial mixing equipment currently in operation, the OMEGA® dis- adaptation needed. since 1948. Conn equipment is manufac- NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC, says persing unit is one of the most cost effec- Applications for OMEGA within the tured with the customer’s needs in mind. that in several sectors of the industry, suc- tive on the market. paint and coatings sector include thermal Many features are available such as air cessful dispersing, which is the targeted The OMEGA brings many technical coatings; printing inks, paints, pigment drive, electric drive, AC or DC with electri- separation of agglomerated particles, is benefits including efficient dispersion, dispersions, TiO2; ceramic protective cal specifications to suit operating condi- still presenting a challenge. NETZSCH is small particle sizes, significantly reduced coatings and solvent based coatings. tions, single or variable speed with meeting this challenge with the new heat, reproducibility and easy cleaning/ The OMEGA is currently available for horsepower to suit service conditions and OMEGA Economic Dispersionizer. The product changing. product trials at the NETZSCH Fein- dimensional design to suit batch size or OMEGA achieves extraordinary energy This machine accomplishes effective mahltechnik test center in Selb, Germany, existing tank. Power lift is also available efficiency through utilization of turbu- dispersing of particle and pigment and will soon be available in Exton, PA. agglomerates as well as emulsions. In NETZSCH specializes in machinery for addition to being energy efficient, difficult grinding and dispersion; they have been dispersions will take fewer passes, which an innovative technology leader in batch helps keep wear and tear at a minimum. and continuous process equipment; lab This low pressure, low maintenance size to complete custom engineered sys- machine offers viscosity up to 150,000 tems with capacities up to 65 tons per mPas and provides gentle thermal process hour. Production of mixing and disper- conditions for delicate active ingredients, sion equipment: high speed dispersers,
IT IS TIME TO CHANGE YOUR BLADE
The most neglected part of a high-speed disperser is typically the dispersion blade. This rela- tively inexpensive part could be the difference between making and losing profits on every batch produced. When the dispersion blade is in new condition and operating at peak per- formance, batch times will be shorter than using a worn or damaged blade. Shorter batch times will allow the machinery to make more batches in a given time frame and will use less energy per batch, saving the company both time and money. Replace a dispersion blade before it becomes worn or right after being damaged, to add to your bottom line. An impeller that is damaged will be out of balance and will cause premature wear of the bearings and belt. Determining the time to change a damaged blade is easy. If one or more of the teeth are bent or deformed in any way, it is time to change the blade. Determin- ing when to change a worn blade can be a little more difficult. Following are some examples of how to determine when it is time to change an impeller. If you check the teeth of a new impeller, you will see that the edges of a well-made dispersion blade are crisp, clean and squared off. These squared off edges are designed to give the impeller the most efficient grind. You should start a regimen of checking the blade for signs of wear in a periodic manner. As the blade begins to wear, the teeth will start to round off and in time will eventually erode away until there are no teeth left. Such rounding of the corners decreases the effectiveness of the dispersion blade and it should be replaced. When installing a new impeller, run a standard batch of material and record the amps required to run the impeller in the said batch. Check the amp draw of the machine in the same type of batch, maybe once a week or month depending on the abrasiveness of your products. When there is a noticeable decrease in the amp draw for the same batch, the impeller is losing its effectiveness and should be replaced. Every batch of material has a specific recipe including a dispersion time. After installing a new impeller, check the batch several times during the dispersion phase and record how long it takes to bring the batch to spec. This recorded time should be the guideline of how long it takes to make a batch properly. As the blade starts to wear, it will take longer to produce the desired results, costing the company time and money. The dispersion blade should be replaced when you can no longer achieve a proper dispersion in the same amount of time as when using a new blade. If you experience excessive wear on your impellers and are changing them often, there are coatings available to make blades last longer. Tungsten carbide is a coating that is spray weld- ed to the tips of the impeller to give them extra abrasion resistance. A typical tungsten carbide coated blade will last up to four times longer than a non-coated blade. These coated blades are usually used while dispersing highly abrasive materials. Remember, impellers are relatively inexpensive to replace, but could be the difference between making and losing profit. You should check the blade often for worn or damaged teeth, check the amp draw of similar batches of material on a periodic schedule and check to make sure that your batches are being produced in the right amount of time. If the teeth are worn or damaged, amps have dropped or it is taking longer to make batches to spec, it is time to replace your impeller.
Article courtesy of Quickblades, Inc., www.quickblades.net
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inline mixing, horizontal and vertical glass fibers and trying to mix these new media mills, multi-shaft mixers, powder materials more efficiently in various liq- size reduction equipment (jet mills, clas- uids, mixing has become a more impor- sifier mills and universal mills), skid- tant factor. Fast, uniform mixing with no mounted, turn-key processes and custom need for secondary de-gassing is possible equipment and systems. with the Vortex Mixer from StateMix. The Vortex Mixer is a rugged mixer StateMix, Winnipeg, MB, says customers that quickly and efficiently mixes and de- seem to be interested in mixing more aerates raw materials that are normally challenging materials, such as viscous or too difficult to blend. The Vortex Mixer highly filled materials that make the mix- blends the raw materials by spinning the ing uniform blending and de-aerating of Editor’s Note: Companies mentioned in ing part of the process more important. container simultaneously in two axes at the mixed materials. this article can be contacted at: There are applications where the mixing very high speeds, causing the materials to Manufacturers of mixing and disper- www.buhler.com process has to be done in just a few sec- be forced to the far side of the container. sion equipment are meeting the chal- www.connblade.com onds. With advances in development and The secondary rotation of the container lenges of today’s marketplace. www.netzsch.com availability of nano tubes, carbon and creates a high-shear, vortex effect, provid- www.statemix.com
To REGULATE or NOT to Regulate
BY DAVE SAUCIER fit analysis to be included with all draft Regarding GHS, they will trade off the agreements, for which Canada has agreed regulations published. The Regulatory current Workplace Hazardous Materials to participate. I had the opportunity of attending an Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) pro- Information System (WHMIS) regulations. intensive incident management systems vides the fine detail on what a regulation Any burden reduction? Hardly, as all Cana- The second question – are these regula- (IMS200) training program provided by will cost and what benefits, including eco- dian businesses will have to redesign tions beneficial to Canadians? For the the City of Toronto to its employees. I was nomic, will be derived for Canadians. labels, rewrite Safety Data Sheets and average consumer, the answer is not like- the only outsider attending the course at The GoC also has a Red Tape Reduc- develop new training programs to imple- ly, unless costs are reduced resulting in that time. We ran through some tabletop tion policy that effectively requires the ment GHS. As for the proposed VOC regu- lower prices at the retail store. For busi- exercises that involved chemicals, specifi- government to reduce burdens on busi- lations, what could be traded off to reduce nesses, these three examples provide cally, a tank truck of gasoline overturned nesses by taking away a regulation for the burden? Talk is that they will collapse absolute tangible benefits because harmo- on a residential city street. As back- everyone that it creates. When we consid- the other two VOC regulations (architec- nization is efficient and creates a level ground, the tanker was leaving its termi- er the chemical sector, we are all on the tural and automotive paint) and combine playing field, for instance. nal, which was built long before any verge of being inundated with new regula- all three regulations into a single VOC reg- housing developments. The tanker over- tions. Examples are the Globally Harmo- ulation. This is done to simplify life for the The final question – what do we trade off turned as a result of avoiding an automo- nized System (GHS), Volatile Organic regulatee. to reduce the burden? Some could argue bile that ran a red light. Compounds (VOC) for Other Certain Sub- Finally, for new SIMS security regula- that the mere fact that we’re harmonizing At the conclusion of the exercise, one stances, and developing Transport Securi- tions, I’m left scratching my head on what is a reduction in burden. While others of the groups provided a debrief in front ty regulations from the Surface and can we trade off to reduce burden of this could make a case that cancelling one and of the rest of the participants. The first Intermodal Security directorate (SIMS) of new regulation. replacing it with another is adequate. recommendation was to create regula- Transport Canada. These three examples What do you think? tions to prevent tankers with gasoline are new regulations that we eagerly wait to The first question – are these regulations from overturning. The second was to cre- hear about the reduction of burdens to necessary? The answer is, quite simply, Dave Saucier is Vice President, HDTS ate another regulation to ensure that businesses. yes. All three are based on international Chemicals Inc. www.hdtschemicals.com tankers couldn’t operate in residential areas. There were other recommenda- tions primarily aimed at driver training, NETZSCH OMEGA® etc. At question period, someone chal- Economic Dispersionizer ... Taking Dispersion One Step Further lenged the recommendations about regu- lations, reminding participants that we have had regulations in place for almost 28 years regarding the transport of dan- gerous goods. Furthermore, the regula- tions also include driver training requirements. That person then asked how a new Features / Benefi ts: regulation would prevent the automobile NETZSCH supports Premier Mills World-wide OEM Premier Parts available only at NETZSCH from running the red light. Likewise, HM to SM Conversions Application Testing in Exton PA Lab Optimization in the fi eld In house repair and refurbishment service enforcement of the traffic act would have NETZSCH-BEADS® - grinding beads ideally suited for all NETZSCH mills done nicely to prevent the incident, but we cannot realistically expect to have the police at every street corner. Reduced energy consumption compared to standard dispersion technologies The demand for increased regulation Processing of low to high viscosity products is a natural reaction by the general public possible such as printing inks to an incident. It’s always the first consid- Minimal operational noise eration, regardless of circumstance. The Low wear and long service intervals result in last consideration is always the cost of low maintenance costs creating a regulation. The Canadian Government (GoC) reg- ulatory process requires a cost and bene- Exton, PA 484-879-2020 www.netzsch.com
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PAINT & COATINGS MANUFACTURING: ADHESION Trends in ADHESION TESTING
In the Paint and Coatings industry, most achieved the necessary bonds between the substrate and intersect to form an “X”. and is best repeated when the pull-off attention is often placed on two levels of paint and the substrate, certain tests can The cuts must extend down to the sub- force is perpendicular to the surface what is essentially a three layered system. be administered depending on the prod- strate. At the vertex, the point of the knife being tested. A painted surface is made up of a three- ucts that have been bound together. These is placed, and an attempt is made to lift up A standard method for the application component system consisting of paint, tests are regulated by standards set by the the coating from the substrate or the sub- and performance of this test is available in substrate, and an interface, with which the ASTM (formerly the American Society for sequent layer. ASTM D2197. latter two are joined. Without this inter- Testing and Materials), an internal stan- A standard method for the application face, it would be next to impossible for the dards organization that develops and pub- and performance of this test is available in PULL-OFF TESTS paint and substrate to ‘stick together’. The lishes voluntary consensus technical ASTM D6677. This quantitative test for adhesion involves chemicals within the coating to achieve standards for a wide range of materials, a procedure for evaluating the pull-off this are called ‘adhesion promoters’. For products, systems, and services. Formed TAPE TEST strength of a coating system from metal coatings to perform to satisfactory stan- in 1898, ASTM has a dominant role A more formal version of the knife test is substrates. A loading fixture, commonly dards, they must bond to the substrates on among standards developers in North needed on metal surfaces. The X-cut tape called a dolly or stub, is bound to a coat- which they are applied and to ensure this, America. Their standards and methods test is primarily intended for use at job ing by an adhesive. By use of a portable a variety of recognized testing methods are now used on an international level, sites. Using a sharp blade, two cuts are pull-off adhesion tester, a load is increas- can be used. Adhesion testing is often ingly applied to the surface, increasing used during coating failure investigations. and maximizing tensile stress, until the Commonly used measuring techniques dolly is pulled off completely. The force are performed with a knife or with a pull- required to separate this dolly or the force off adhesion tester. Following any test, it is The durability and performance of the dolly withstood, is rated in pounds per important to record if the bond failure square inch (psi) or mega Pascals (MPa). was adhesive (failure at the coating/sub- coatings when binding to substrates The dolly must exceed the minimum test strate interface) or cohesive (failure with- strength required in order for the adhe- in the coating film or the substrate). sion to be considered successful. Failure depend on two basic properties. will occur along the weakest plane within WHAT IS ADHESION? the system, comprised of the dolly, adhe- The durability and performance of coat- sive, coating system, and substrate, and ings when binding to substrates depend including many reputed Canadian indus- made into the coating that intersect to will be exposed by the fractured surface. on two basic properties. Cohesion is the tries. Each year, ASTM International form an “X”. Pressure sensitive tape is Three distinct failures are possible in this term associated with the strength of the releases an annual book of standards placed on the center of the intersection of test including cohesion failure (within one bonds between the various molecules of that contains six different categories of the cuts and then removed rapidly. The X- layer), adhesion failure (two layers), and the coating films, while Adhesion is standards including Test Methods that cut area is then inspected for removal of glue failure. This test method maximizes defined as the strength of the bonds the following tests fall under. coating from the substrate or previous tensile stress as compared to the shear between the coating material and the sub- coating and rated. This particular test is stress applied by other methods, such as strate. The recognized best procedure for KNIFE TEST used more frequently within laboratory scrape or knife adhesion. Testers operate testing Cohesion is the Tensile/Elongation This adhesion test method requires the work much like the scrape test. using mechanical (twist by hand), test, but the focus in this article is adhe- use of a knife to determine the adhesion A standard method for the application hydraulic (oil) or pneumatic (air) pres- sion. Chemically speaking, adhesion is of a coating to a substrate or to another and performance of these tests is available sure. They are classified as being fixed obtained when the molecules of the coat- coating. It establishes whether the adhe- in ASTM D3359. aligned or self-aligning depending upon ing achieve adsorption from the substrate, sion of a coating to a substrate, or to their ability to ensure a vertical pull-off diffuse or penetrate across the interface to another coating, is at an adequate stan- SCRAPE TESTS force. form interfacial bonds, and form chemi- dard. Based on both the degree of difficul- This test is generally administered within a A standard method for the application cal bonds with the interface molecules. ty to remove the coating from the laboratory, and unlike Cross-cut and Pull- and performance of this test is available in Another way of saying it is that a durable substrate and the size of removed coating, off testing, is quite limited in the surfaces ASTM D4541 and ISO 4624. coating will be achieved when the paint performance is gauged on a scale with rat- it can be administered to, needing Though the test methods mentioned comes into contact with the substrate and ings from 0-10, with a rating of 10 being smooth, flat panel surfaces, such as the are the main standards to which adhesion develops a bond before curing and drying. the highest. At that point, it is extremely surfaces of Compact Discs. It is used to is measured, there are constant innova- This formation of bonding begins with a difficult to remove the coating from the give relative-ratings to several coated pan- tions to perfect each one, as well as creat- process called ‘wetting’. It is the process substrate with any fragments beyond a els in order to show significant difference ing new grids to measure the chemical by which a liquid interacts with a solid. certain size. in adhesion. Adhesion is determined via binds between the coating and substrate. With paint and coatings, this process The process is as follows: using the forcing the panels beneath a rounded When it comes to Adhesion, innovation involves bringing the paint into contact knife and cutting guide, two cuts, each 1 loop that is loaded and weighed in comes in many forms. But in the end, it with an adhesion promoter. To ensure that ½ inches in length, are made into the increasing amounts until fracture occurs. comes down to one basic principle – how this process has occurred, and that the coating at a 30 – 45 degree angle. These This is often performed with a Balance good does it, quite literally, ‘stick’. interface (adhesion promoter) has are made through the coating film into the Beam Scrape Adhesion and Mar Tester,
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PAINT & COATINGS MANUFACTURING: ENVIRONMENT The Canadian REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
BY GARY LEROUX further on this continuum and embraced sustainability and corporate social • Protect and advance the public An article on Canadian regulatory environ- responsibility measures beyond regula- ment runs the risk of glazed over eyes all tions. They want to show shareholders, around. Yes, the regulatory process can governments and the public that they fully interest in health, safety, and security, be daunting, but Canadian business can’t understand the growing demands to afford to ignore it. A recent report done by reduce their environmental footprint. the quality of the environment, and the Canadian Federation of Independent In theory, regulation is a necessary Business, in concert with KPMG, estimates foundation of market economies. An the country’s regulatory burden “costs effective regulatory system provides con- the social and economic well-being Canadian businesses nearly $6,000 per sistency, fairness, and transparency, and employee per year, with the cost falling supports innovation, productivity, and of Canadians. heaviest on small businesses.” It was not competition. An effective regulatory sys- as high for larger companies, but still tem is not just for protective purposes. In costly. It found that compliance costs are fact, regulation is often an enabler. For higher in Canada than in the U.S. in all size example, in the economic sphere, it estab- Part I along with a Regulatory Impact • Monitor and control the administra- categories except for the largest, that is, lishes the rules for fair markets, reduces Analysis Statement outlining the various tive burden (i.e., red tape) of those with 100 or more employees. barriers to trade through alignment with impacts of regulations including those on regulations on business; Employee costs for those businesses in trading partners, clarifies conditions for industry. At this stage it is open for public • Create accessible, understandable, Canada were pegged at $1,146 per the use of new products, services, and comment. This is the stage at which and responsive regulation through employee vs. $1,278 in the U.S. technologies, and fosters new investment. opportunity exists for industry associa- engagement, transparency, accounta- Consider the costs from the prolifera- When poorly executed, however, it often tions, non-governmental organizations bility, and public scrutiny; and tion of regulations impacting Canadian achieves the opposite. and the public in general to make their companies using chemicals. The Chemi- The nature of regulations in Canada is views known. • Require timeliness, policy coherence, cal Management Plan’s first phase cost such that they are subordinate legislation More recently the Government of and minimal duplication throughout taxpayers $300 million. The second that also includes orders, directives, tar- Canada committed to protecting and the regulatory process by consulting phase, announced in October 2011, has a iffs, bylaws and proclamations. The Statu- advancing the public interest by “working across the federal government, with tab of $500 million over four years, which tory Instruments Act governs federal with Canadians and other governments to other governments and jurisdictions is just the cost on the government side. regulations and these instruments are ensure that its regulatory activities result in Canada and abroad, and with busi- This will be followed by yet a third phase. “made in the exercise of a legislative in the greatest overall benefit to current nesses and Canadians. There are enormous costs associated with power conferred by or under an Act of and future generations of Canadians.” It the time and effort related to data collec- Parliament and for the contravention of realized the overwhelming drag regula- Given the foregoing, it is incumbent on tion for companies in all sectors including which a penalty, fine or imprisonment is tions can have on people and the econo- those involved in regulatory development paints and coatings, plastics, fertilizers, oil prescribed.” For the paints and coatings my and issued a Cabinet Directive on – like associations - to remind officials and gas, cosmetics, etc. The costs to sector there are a number of Acts of Par- Regulatory Management, which stipulates regulating industry of the standard to industry can be counted in tens of millions liament that drive regulations, most that government must: which they must perform and hope to of dollars. notably the Canadian Environmental Pro- achieve. Then there is the cost of ongoing com- tection Act (CEPA). CEPA controls such • Protect and advance the public inter- It should be noted at this juncture that pliance with existing regulations for things as chemical management, the use est in health, safety, and security, the CPCA is very active on regulatory matters health, safety and environment. As associ- of toxic substances, pollution prevention quality of the environment, and the well before the official consultation stage ations and as businesses, we cannot plans, hazardous waste and various social and economic well-being of and is involved in ‘pre-consultation’ meet- ignore the nature of the regulatory envi- enforcement and compliance measures. Canadians; ings with government regularly. This rec- ronment and must seek ways to ensure Environment Canada has close to 20 Acts ognizes the fact that if a regulation has a that it does not stifle important industry of Parliament and there are more than 60 • Advance the efficiency and effective- potential impact on a sector it must be sectors. A full and complete understand- regulations flowing from CEPA alone. A ness of regulation by ascertaining that clearly defined before it is open to wider ing of how the system works allows us to number of them impact the coatings sec- the benefits of regulation justify the consultation with others. For this purpose, negotiate better regulations for industry tor, such as the VOC regulations for archi- costs, by focusing human and finan- CPCA has a sector-specific Paint and Coat- over the long term. tectural coatings for more than 50 cial resources where they can do the ings Working Group that meets with feder- Canada’s regulatory regime has been categories of coatings and a regulation for most good; al departments extensively throughout the here since Confederation and it is not automotive refinishing products as well, year, ensuring industry’s views are repre- going anywhere. However, it is evolving both implemented in 2009. • Make decisions based on evidence sented at the table well in advance of the and changing to adapt to the times and to The Ministry makes regulations and on the best available knowledge formal consultations. This sector policies of the government of the day. responsible for a governing statute, which and science in Canada and world- approach has been lauded by government There are more than 20,000 regulations in turn produces a draft regulation that is wide; for the proactive manner in which consul- on the books in Canada and it is a safe bet reviewed by the Clerk of the Privy Council tations have been conducted. These have that there are more to come. (the most senior non-elected official in • Promote a fair and competitive mar- led to positive returns for the paints and Regulations are, in effect, a manifesta- Government) in consultation with the ket economy that encourages entre- coatings industry in Canada. tion of a company’s social license to oper- Minister of Justice. The proposed regula- preneurship, investment, and During the formal consultation period, ate. Most companies have gone even tions are published in the Canada Gazette innovation; the sector develops comprehensive and
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formal submissions on specific regula- definitive action plan between Canada and nized system for classification and label- business. This assessment will include tions taking into account the concerns of the United States to accelerate the legiti- ing of chemicals (workplace hazards), the publication of a 20-point checklist industry. CPCA has just made two exten- mate flow of people, goods and services. nanotechnology, manufacturing sector that drives efforts to minimize burden sive formal submissions, one on the pro- The ‘trusted traders’ program has made competitiveness, regulatory efficiency – to on small business, avoidance of posed Regulations Limiting the VOC secure border processes more efficient. name a few. bureaucratic duplication and the Concentrations in Certain Products and The private sector, including suppliers Creating more openness at the land communication of regulatory require- the Proposed Code of Practice for MEKO and distributors of coatings materials, border for legitimate travel and trade will ments in clear, plain language. (2-Butanone Oxime Associated with the provided government with data about its allow for the free flow of goods and serv- Interior Application of Consumer Alkyd supply chain in exchange for expedited ices between Canada and the United • the publication of departmental ‘for- Paint and Coating Products). These sub- clearance across the border. This has States. This in turn creates immense eco- ward plans’, which will highlight missions will ensure that officials gather- benefited large enterprises as well as nomic benefits for both countries, benefits upcoming regulatory changes over a ing information fully understand the small and medium sized enterprises. This Canada will need to secure trade with our 24-month period, providing business- regulatory impact from both a business initiative was a precursor to the two others largest trading partner. This is now more es with critical predictability. and science-based perspective. This that followed, which address regulatory important than ever, as Canada’s trade process also includes the need for align- development in Canada more specifically. with the U.S. has plummeted since 2000, • creation of ‘service standards’ that ment or harmonization with other coun- when exports to the U.S. were 86 percent will set targets for the timely issuance tries, especially the United States. Once the REGULATORY of total trade, while today they are less of high volume licenses, certifications regulation is in final form - after the con- COOPERATION COUNCIL than 75 percent. The government is taking and permits. Regulators will also sultation period - a draft Order in Council Early in 2011, Canada and the United these measures to ensure the impact of establish a feedback mechanism for is prepared for signature by the Governor States announced the creation of the Reg- regulations do not further erode Canada’s business users in these areas. General. Before it comes into force the ulatory Cooperation Council. When the ability to do business with the United regulation must be registered by the Clerk initiative was announced the President of States. • an ‘annual scorecard’ that will of the Privy Council and published in Part the United States drew the link between report publicly on implementation of II of the Canada Gazette, as required by Canada and small business, “which create RED TAPE REDUCTION systemic reforms, particularly the the Statutory Instruments Act. most of the new jobs here in America. And Early in 2012, the Government of Canada One-for-One Rule, Small Business when they look to export, typically, Cana- made cutting red tape a key priority and Lens and Service Standards. launched a regulatory reform package that is among the most ambitious of its This approach is drastically changing kind today. The Red Tape Reduction the way officials are handling regulatory Action Plan, the product of business com- development. All departments are in the • the publication of departmental munity input to a year-long commission, process of developing metrics to ensure not only targets specific irritants to busi- they comply with the red tape reduction nesses, but “the systemic barriers that action plan. ‘forward plans’, which will highlight unnecessarily frustrate and burden Cana- As part of this initiative Environment dian business with additional delays, costs Canada, as one of the government’s most upcoming regulatory changes over and bureaucracy.” active regulators, embarked on a continu- The President of the Treasury Board, al improvement initiative “to strengthen Tony Clement, noted that, “The systemic the processes by which the Department a 24-month period, providing busi- reforms contained in the Action Plan are selects, develops and implements regula- game-changers for doing business in tory instruments, with the objective of nesses with critical predictability. Canada.” He went on to state that, “Gov- operating as a World Class Regulator.” In ernment regulation must and will contin- 2012, Environment Canada conducted an ue to protect the health, safety and internal assessment of its regulatory activ- environment of all Canadians. But we ities against five ‘world class regulator’ CANADIAN REGULATORY WORLD: da is one of the most likely places they are must meet this imperative in ways that free criteria: evidence-based decision making, EVOLVING FOR THE BETTER to start getting a foothold in the global business from unnecessary and frustrating effectiveness, efficiency, transparency and The forgoing outlines the regulatory economy.” He went on to say that, “we are red tape. The Red Tape Reduction Action adaptability. A report of its findings was process that has been in place since Con- going to strike a better balance with sensi- Plan is a major step forward in striking produced and an action plan has been put federation. Over the past 5-8 years there ble regulations that unleash trade and job that fine balance.” in place to address deficiencies. have been a number of advancements in creation, while still protecting public The federal government introduced six the way regulations are made in Ottawa health and safety … our two nations are fundamental, systemic reforms supported CONCLUSION with the creation of the Beyond the Bor- going to be going further, streamlining, by 90 department-specific changes; com- It is clear that governments have begun to der Initiative, the Regulatory Cooperation eliminating and coordinating regulations, mon sense solutions to problems identi- recognize that regulations can be a bur- Council and the Red Tape Reduction slashing red tape.” This sentiment further fied by businesses in areas ranging from den to industry and that there must be Action Plan. These developments were supports the main precepts of Canada’s tax and payroll, to labour, transport and more vigilance in decisions to regulate. precipitated by the nature of globaliza- Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, which trade. The vast majority of these changes When a decision is made to regulate it tion with increasing mergers and acqui- seeks to reduce the administrative burden will be implemented over the next three must be done with minimal negative sitions in all sectors, especially paints via a ‘small business lens’ with respect to years. These include the following: impacts on the economy as well as pre- and coatings; the economic downturn regulations. serving the laudable goals of regulation to heightening the awareness of the impact Canada’s Prime Minister echoed the • a ‘one-for-one’ rule requiring regula- protect the health, safety and environ- of regulations on the economy; the sentiments of the US President saying, tors to offset new administrative ment. More importantly, the government increasing demand for closer ties with “every rule needs a reason. Where no ade- burden costs imposed on business is serious about it when it legislates red other countries related to trade and com- quate reason exists for a rule or standard with equal reductions in administra- tape reduction in the regulatory process. merce (given that 40 percent of Canada’s and that rule hinders us from doing busi- tive burden from the stock of existing Canadian industry looks forward to a GDP depends on trade); and the fact that ness on both sides of the border, then that regulations. more effective and efficient regulatory 74 percent of Canada’s trade is with the rule needs to be reexamined.” When sub- environment as the red tape begins to United States. It should also be noted that mitting comments on proposed regula- • removing a regulation when a new lessen. It will never disappear. 40 States have Canada as their number tions, we often remind the government of one increases administrative burden Gary LeRoux is the president of the one trading partner. several of the RCC’s 29 specific initiatives costs on business. Canadian Paint and Coatings Association The first initiative, Beyond the Border: for greater cooperation such as: work- headquartered in Ottawa, ON. A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security place chemicals, the alignment of danger- • a ‘small business lens’ will be used to and Economic Competitiveness, estab- ous means of containment for motor ensure regulators take into account lished a long-term partnership and a vehicle safety standards, globally harmo- the impact regulations have on small
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Tony Mammoliti, from new custom urban bicycle manufacturer Gallant Bicycles dips a fork in the single phase wash and pretreatment.
Combo batch oven and pretreatment dryer.
Thomas reviewed this single stage mented into our system.” A true “One Stop process, sent technical information and Shop” as together A-1 and Jena were able arranged for a site visit to a division of A- to address all of Gallant’s pre-treatment 1 Fabrication a leading custom equipment equipment and chemical requirements. manufacturer to process in their Enviro- The booth and oven were provided by Prep system. Reliant Finishing Systems via BoothsAn- They ran parts in the Enviro-Prep dOvens.com. “Why? We’re young guys. We process, powder coated and cured. “The research and we buy things online,” says parts turned out great,” says Thomas. Wood. “BoothsAndOvens.com was the Benefits contributing to the implemen- only web site we could find that had a suit- tation decision included: able package listed on their web site, and • Lower equipment capital investment a price next to it.” • Far less maintenance • No daily monitoring Gallant is opening their retail store at • No gas/water/sewer/waste 678 Bloor Street West, Toronto in treatment concerns April 2013. They also sell online at • Environmental benefits gallantbicycles.com Control Panel. • Works on any type of metal substrate with no need to have to schedule production to suit pre-treatment processes • Only one process bath vs. multiple • Less footprint than aqueous system
The process is being used by industry leaders like Ingersoll-Rand, GE Appliance & Lighting, Knoll, Mestek, Radio Frequen- cy Systems and many others. “Larger companies like these would not implement the Enviro-Prep system unless it met all of their corporate finan- cial/operational/environmental objectives and Gallant Bicycles wanted to be in the same league,” says Thomas. Gallant worked with A-1 Fabrication and Jena Industries on the design and manufacture of the pre-treatment sys- tem. “We were very happy with the cus- tomer service provided by Jena Indus- tries,” says Wood. “They left no stone unturned as to ensure the proper equip- ment and application process was imple-
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In the News RadTech’s UV.EB WEST 2013 in Redondo Beach, California A Success Organizers say attendance up 50 per cent at uv.eb WEST in Redondo Beach, CA, February 26-27, 2013. Presentations at the event covered an Overview of Innovations in UV & EB Curing Technology and much more. The next RadTech conferences: • UV.EB EAST 2013, October 1-2, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center at Syracuse University Syracuse, NY • RadTech 2014, UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference May 12-14, 2014 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont, IL www.radtech.org
CFCM was there! Photos by Pete Wilkinson
Laurie Morris, Yasmin Sayed-Sweet, Karen Stone and Mario Karshalev, Alberdingk Boley. Bob Bonham, H&S Autoshot.
Ed McGhee and John Palazzo, Nordson Corporation. Victor Lam and Rich Edgar, Byk.
Marvin Ruffin and Carey Ratz, Excelitas Michael Knoblauch, Keyland Polymer.
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Robert O'Toole, Paul Elias, H.W. Kim, Kork Korchynsky and Soohan Lee, Miwon Specialty Chemicals. Mark Clark, Nanophase.
Jim Zawicki, Sartomer. Eugene Ward and Adam Horne, Siltech.
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INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: WOOD FLOORING FINISHES Going Waterborne with UV with Wood Floor Finishes
The biggest trend currently when it comes when it comes to finishing wood floors. <50 for Flash UV, 275-380 for Water oil based and UV water based. The most to wood floor finishes is water borne Refinishing Wood Floors with Ultra Violet borne and 450 to 850 for Oil and flash- popular uses for these products include products. However, there have also been reduces downtime. Benefits Include: point degrees F: >200 for Flash, >200 for pre-varnished hardwood floors, furniture advancements in UV and oil finishes for instant cure – eliminate downtime; expe- Water borne and 110 for Oil. Flash UV was and kitchen cabinets, musical instru- wood floors. rienced professional field applicator; also found to have better hardness, sol- ments, mouldings and many others. Prop- Valspar Wood Coatings has the zenith eliminate exposure to harmful VOCs and vent resistance and chemical resistance erties include: fast drying (instantaneous waterborne system. It is easy to apply. odors; reduce maintenance and repair compared to water and oil based finishes. when exposed to UV rays); excellent From high-end custom musical instru- costs; green product – no curing cross It is available in different substrates and resistance to chemicals; good resistance ments to hockey sticks, Valspar protects link chemicals and an easily maintainable sheens. to scratching and abrasion; environmen- and enhances a wide range of diverse surface. Flash UV has advantages over When it comes to wood flooring finish- tally friendly product and does not contain products. Their technology and dedicated conventional coating methods in that the es, CanLak offers MAXICURE UV which the formaldehyde. focus to ensuring customer success has hours until light traffic allowed is zero company describes as “the latest technol- Akzo Nobel has a new UV Oil for pre- helped them become the leader across with Flash UV and 24 to 48 hours with ogy in wood coatings.” This selection of finished hardwood floors. Denis Berthi- many markets and segments. Founded in Water-Borne PU and Oil Modified PU. products with an acrylate base dry instant- aume, General Manager, says, “In order to 1806, Valspar produced the first wood Days until heavy traffic or rug replacement ly when exposed to ultra-violet rays, meet- respond to the market trends, the pre-var- varnish sold in North America. Today, is allowed is zero with Flash UV and 14 ing the requirements of the industry for nished wood-flooring industry needed to Valspar offers the broadest technology with Water borne PU and 28 with Oil Mod- high quality and accelerated production. broaden its range of products offered to portfolio in the wood coatings industry. ified PU. Other features include: Volatile MAXICURE UV products are available in consumers.” The growing popularity of Flash UV Coatings is a new option Organic Compound (VOC) levels (g/l) three versions : UV 100 per cent solids, UV oiled based finishes is more in demand putting pressure on pre-finished wood- flooring manufacturers. “In 2012, we have worked in collabo- ration with many of our pre-varnished wood-flooring customers in order to meet the growing market interest towards of oil finishes,” says Berthiaume. “Expectations from our customers were well know and we started to develop a brand new oil base line for the pre-var- nished wood-flooring industry. “ This new technology includes a combination of resins and acrylates natural oils base. The products can be used similar to tradition- al UV finishes, which have contributed to growth in their interest. “The result and finished look is com- parable to the natural oil finishes that are currently utilised in the domestic market,” says Berthiaume. He says the main chal- lenge to meet the market requirements for this type of product was to obtain a facto- ry finish that could be refinished on end user floors for single strip, small and or entire areas. This feature shows that it is possible to maintain, refresh and repair its floor with the conventional natural oil based products while maintaining a green and environmentally friendly approach. AkzoNobel UV oils are available in a range of colors and can be applied on all North American woods. They also offer a full range of products based on 100 per cent natural oil for the maintenance of the floor. Wood Finish manufacturers are meet- ing the needs of today’s marketplace with ongoing research and development and new products.
Editor’s Note: Companies mentioned in this article can be reached at: www.ValsparWOOD.com www.flashuv.com www.canlak.com www.akzonobel.com
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INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: MANUAL LIQUID PAINT SPRAY GUNS Transfer Efficiency is Key
When asking manufacturers of Manual easy to handle and operate. be made of the right grade of stainless the booth for eight hours. There is no Liquid Paint Spray Guns what their B) Atomization: steel. Some areas these need to be twisting or turning of hoses hence customers ask for most in their guns, What is the level of atomization. hardened depending on applications. helps when doing the inside of cabi- the most common answer is Transfer Everyone today depending on coatings With air assisted airless technology nets and large surfaces. Efficiency. But there are several other demand a high quality finish with uni- there are pre atomizing tips which G) Ease of maintenance: requests that manufacturers must form spray. break these heavier water based The operator should be in a position address. C) The availability of different air caps material better hence they need to trouble shoot without having to and tips or needles and nozzles with to be recommended with these type bother their maintenance department. Mark Hebbeler, Marketing and Sales air caps: of coatings. The assembly instructions should be Director of ANEST IWATA USA, Inc. Larger the selection helps the opera- E) In line filters with the guns: very clear, the parts breakdown says, “Inevitably customers ask for the tors to get to the finish they desire on These are a must to avoid any block- should be easily understood, the right highest transfer efficient guns. I explain a different substrates. These combina- age at the tip or nozzle. The mesh size tools should be supplied with the spray gun’s transfer efficiency depends on tions could vary with water based could vary depending on the type of applicator and training needs to be the painter since each person is different coatings also. coatings applied. imparted by the suppliers when set- in application and no two people are D) Water based coatings: F) Swivel fittings: ting up the spray guns. Blow up of robots.” Hebbeler adds, “The one item The material of construction in con- These fittings make it easier for the the guns should be on the wall with that I can show them is the material tact with the coatings should always operators when spraying who are in the do’s and don’ts clearly spelt out. reduction that an Anest Iwata spray gun will help them achieve over the course of a year. The one item that sets Anest Iwata spray guns above all others is our Patent- ed Genuine LV Technology that has the highest atomization efficiency of any spray gun on the market today.” “Our Patented Genuine LV Technology nozzle design combines a higher fluid delivery that facilitates a faster, smoother application. The result is a higher transfer efficiency rate resulting in greater materi- al savings,” says Hebbeler.
Jim Bunnell of Can-Am Engineered Products, Inc. says, “Transfer efficiency is almost always something a customer wants, but is afraid to ‘demand’ because many wrongly assume it always involves other compromises. Once it is demon- strated that you can maintain the same speed and finish quality while greatly reducing paint consumption most cus- tomers get very excited.” “We have developed a new turbine- powered hand spray gun with a quickly removable plastic head that can be removed as a single unit containing the entire fluid and air passageways along with the nozzle and air cap,” says Bunnell. “This offers several advantages including easier cleanup and the ability to quickly swap gun heads for material changes on spray lines that use several different col- ors/materials and don’t want to buy multi- ple guns or spend the time cleaning between changes. It also greatly reduces the chances that you’ll have to buy a whole new gun if it sustains damage. Finally, the feel of the trigger has been improved and features a very light pull.”
S.T. Rajan, Vice President, EXEL North America, Inc. explains, “Whenever we meet our existing customers or prospects, the following are always discussed: A) Ergonomics: How does your spray gun compare to others by way of weight, balance and
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Wendy Hartly, Graco, Inc., Worldwide Product Marketing Manager says, “As cus- tomers continue to demand spray guns that reduce their operating expenses, manufacturers are burdened with build- ing products that will help them achieve these goals.” She adds, “To better provide cus- tomers with high quality spray perform- ance, improved transfer efficiency and reduced air usage, manufacturers are making enhancements to the aircaps, noz- zles and tips that are making a big impact on cost reduction.” “And when it comes to improving employee wellness, manufacturers are investing in spray guns that are lightweight and ergonomic,” says Hartly. “These
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INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: MANUAL LIQUID PAINT SPRAY GUNS
The high efficiency SATAjet 3000 K.
Wagner GM 5000 Electrostatic Gun. ish coatings. Good value, as many of the ease of handling and maintenance. In guns in this market segment are quite addition, manual and automatic configu- expensive. rations are available, along with gravity- Lemmer’s A-910SS addresses this mar- feed and pressure-feed versions. With ket requirement. more than 14 non-electrostatic gun The A-910 Stainless Steel conventional options now available, complementing spray gun from Lemmer offers the fit and our existing Trilogy electrostatic line, finish of a premium waterbase gun at a Nordson can provide manufacturers with value oriented price. the widest range of spraying solutions. All parts of the fluid passage on the A- 910SS are stainless steel. The suction ver- SATA Canada /Eurotech Spray Prod- sion features the 3M PPS fluid container, ucts Ltd. say, “Customers need a high Wagner Industrial Solutions offer the which is compatible with both water and application process security, low mainte- new GM 5000 Electrostatic Gun that com- solvent borne products. This gun can nance requirements, long-term spare bines the latest in advanced ergonomics work on any angle without spray flutter, parts availability and individual solutions with superior liquid spray technology for and the disposable liners make cleanup for their needs. This is all characterized by improved operator comfort and efficiency. fast and easy. The A-910SS is also available the SATA high efficiency pressure fed man- The primary features and advantages in a pressure feed version. ual spray guns.” of the new GM 5000 include: The high efficiency SATAjet 3000 K is • Lightweight design with excellent Nordson Canada Limited offers Trilogy designed for high material delivery over balance, fingertip controls and a Non-Electrostatic Spray Guns. large surfaces. These versatile pressure low-force trigger Nordson’s new line of Trilogy non- fed spray guns have a large product offer- • Improved wrap effect and higher electrostatic spray guns is comprehensive, ing with an extensive range of accessories transfer efficiency with the GM 5000’s encompassing air assist airless, air spray for optimum results for almost any type of ultra-flexible electrode and low-volume/low pressure technolo- application. The finest material atomiza- • Quickly set spray recipes and voltage gies. These guns incorporate the latest in tion and a large spray pattern leads to the flow with on-the-gun panel controls design technology, providing excellent best finishing results and a homogeneous • Optimize your spray with unique air spray quality, the durability to withstand paint application. caps, nozzles and other accessories harsh manufacturing environments and • The GM 5000 series offers models for Walther Pilot the majority of solvent or water-based Premium HVLP Plus. paints/coatings
Jorge Flores Marketing Coordinator & Customer Service, WALTHER PILOT tion characteristics over standard HVLP NORTH AMERICA says, “Our customers models. In addition, transfer efficiencies are looking for a number of qualities in of up to 88 per cent have been document- manual liquid paint spray guns that have ed by an independent testing facility. “With eventually led them to our products. Top the industry standard for HVLP being 65 quality atomization and finishing appear- per cent, it is easy to see that the Pilot Pre- ance are usually the primary attributes. mium is in the upper echelon when it Durability is another extremely important comes to HVLP material savings and spray quality as longer equipment cycle lives performance,” says Flores. equate to financial savings and a longer, uninterrupted workflow. We have also Besides the popular request among been seeing a lot of calls for some type of customers for transfer efficiency in their material and energy savings. For a spray manual liquid paint spray guns, there are gun, this usually means higher transfer also several other challenges that manu- efficiencies and lower energy use. With facturers are rising to meet. everyone looking to cut costs and save on the bottom line, we have been taking a lot Editor’s Note: Companies mentioned in of orders for HVLP gun models with high- this article can be reached at: er transfer efficiencies.” www.anestiwata.com The WALTHER PILOT Premium HVLP- www.canamengineered.com Plus is the company’s most versatile and www.finishingbrands.com fully-featured spray gun. In direct www.graco.com response to consumer demand, WALTHER www.lemmer.com
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PLATING AND ANODIZING: TESTING EQUIPMENT
• Robust probe large enough to use with gloves Passing the The PosiTest DFT Coating Thickness Test Gage measures coatings on ALL metals. It is the economical choice that retains the uncompromising quality of DeFelsko coating thickness and inspection instru- When it comes to Plating and Anodizing solution analysis kit. Different cells are m (4 mils) which is within the expected ments. there are several parts of the process that available which vary only in the material of range of most anodizing applications. Important new features include: require measurement. the cell’s base from which they are made. When measuring small or hard-to- • Displays a moving average for up to Choosing the correct material can consid- reach areas, the PosiTector N Micro- the last 10 measurements ANALYSIS OF THE METALLIC erably improve the measurement per- probes are an ideal measurement • 1 Point Calibration Adjustment feature CONTENT OF PLATING SOLUTIONS formance. Matrix effects (Cl, SO4, CN,...) alternative. With probe tips of either 0°, for adjusting to a known thickness In order to apply coatings at a well- in the solution can be corrected via the 45° or 90° readings can be taken in deep defined plating rate and with a well- absorption of fluorescence radiation of holes, on small ledges or on inside diam- Available as either Ferrous or Combo, defined composition, electro-plating the cell’s base material (e.g. Mo or Ni). eters. When a fixture or quick release the PosiTest DFT coating thickness gage is companies must monitor and control the Due to the easy handling, bath analysis adapter is used, N microprobes have iden- ideal for powder coaters, paint applica- formulation of their plating baths very can be carried out directly during produc- tical specifications as the NAS probes. tors, inspectors and more. closely. For example, the metallic coatings tion without specially qualified personnel The NEW PosiTector 6000 FHXS Ferrous (DFT-F) measures on ferrous (like AuCuCd, AuCuIn, RhRu or others) being required. Measurement results are Xtreme coating thickness gage measures metals. especially beloved in the jewelry industry available within minutes, which provides coatings up to 400 mils (10,000 microns) Combo (DFT-C) measures on all metals. must be applied absolutely homogeneous- short reaction times regarding changing thick in rugged environments. ly over the entire surface to ensure an the bath. In addition the cells are resistant Designed with an alumina wear face The PosiTector 6000 coating thickness even color finish. against chemicals and can be re-used. and braided steel cable, the PosiTector gage is now smarter, faster and more pow- The quality of metallic coatings There are no further operational costs 6000 FHXS is ideal for measuring on hot erful than ever before. Both Standard and depends heavily on the formulation of the involved. or rough surfaces. Advanced models feature built-in memory, plating bath, which consequently needs to FISCHER’s high-precision, fast and Tough New Features: onscreen statistics, USB mass storage, and be monitored. Compared with other user-friendly XRF measurement systems • Braided stainless steel cable - kink- new Fast mode. Advanced models also methods, XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analy- are perfect for analyzing the metallic con- proof, wear and cut resistant include hi contrast reversible color LCD, sis of such solutions is straightforward: tent of plating solutions. Equipped with • Alumina wear face for extended per- Scan mode to store continuous readings, sample preparation is quick, and the only the solution analysis cell they provide formance on rough substrates onscreen help, real time graphing, and consumables required are small pieces of great time savings compared to other ana- • Ability to measure on hot surfaces up more. plastic foil, as opposed to other analytical lytical methods. to 250°C (500°F) www.defelsko.com methods where gases (Ar) or purified www.fischer-technology.com water are used. MEASUREMENT CHALLENGES Optional Solution Analysis Cell To efficiently control the thickness of Flexible Solutions for your the thin coatings of an anodizing process, an accurate non-destructive means of Measurement Applications measurement is required. Fischer offers a comprehensive line of Coating A secondary challenge is the measure- Thickness Measurement, Material Analysis and ment of anodizing in small or hard-to- Material Testing Instrumentation reach areas.
Measurement of Anodizing on Aluminum DeFelsko manufactures a hand-held, non- destructive coating thickness gage that is ideal for measuring the thickness of anodizing on aluminum. RS538 X-RAY XDAL. Photo courtesy of Fischer Technology
Electrolyte Solution analysis. Coating Thickness Photo courtesy of Fischer Technology Measurement Solutions The PosiTector 6000 “N” series of eddy All the FISCHER XRF instruments, by current gages are ideal for non-destruc- X-ray fluorescence • Eddy current method • Magnetic induction method Fischer Technology, Inc. can be easily tive measurement of nonconductive coat- Phase-sensitive eddy current method • Coulometric method outfitted for analyzing plating solutions by ings on non-ferrous substrates. The Beta Backscatter • Micro Hardness mounting the optional solution analysis PosiTector NAS probe is specifically cell. designed for high resolution measure- Fischer Technology, Inc. • 860-683-0781 • 800-243-8471 • [email protected] First, the specialized cell is filled with ment of anodizing on aluminum. Though www.fischer-technology.com the solution to be analyzed, then it is cov- capable of measuring up to 625 m (25 ered with a thin but robust Mylar foil and mils), the NAS probe is most accurate and sealed with a plastic ring – all part of the provides its highest resolution under 100 Coating Thickness Material AnalysisMicrohardness Material Testing Bluetooth Wireless
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PLATING AND ANODIZING: BLACKENING AND ANTIQUING Oxidation, Patination or Antiquing
BY STEWART TYMCHUK
Oxidation is defined as the interaction between oxidation molecules and the dif- ferent substances they may contact, such as metals (in this case). We often use the words oxidation and rust interchangeably, but not all metals that interact with oxygen will disintegrate into rust. When iron is in contact with oxy- gen, a slow burning process is created that results in a loose brown substance we call “red” rust. In the case of aluminum, an invisible, durable protective aluminum oxide film is formed, often termed “white” rust. On the other hand, when oxidation occurs on copper, a brown-black layer of copper oxide is formed as well as, eventu- ally, a greenish film we call, “copper oxide”. The metal itself is not weakened as in iron, but the surface develops a “pati- na”, which develops over years of expo- sure to air and water. A green layer of copper carbonate can often be seen on ture, or to simulate antiquity in newly- surface to highlight lettering, embossing with the black oxide finish. old copper constructions such as the Stat- made objects. A wide range of chemicals or create contrast on designs, can create Black oxide finishes require a sealant ue of Liberty. can give a variety of patinas, they are often additional effects. of some type because the black finish itself The process of darkening metal to give used either for colour, texture, or both. A full range of oxidation products and has a porous crystal structure. The sealant it a more aged look is called oxidation, Patination compositions vary with the processes exist today to produce pleasing is primarily responsible for the corrosion patination or antiquing. Brass is probably reacted elements, and these will deter- browns, chocolate browns, light browns, resistance. The underlying black coating the most popular metal for antiquing, but mine the colour of the patina. For copper black and verdi-green on copper and cop- acts as an absorbent base, holding the not the only one. Antique brass is one of alloys, such as bronze, exposure to chlo- per alloys, as well as, blacks on pewter, sealant in contact with the metal substrate. the most beautiful and timeless materials rides leads to green, while sulfur com- tin, silver, nickel, zinc and steel. Typical sealants include waxes and oils. that is available today. The term, ‘antique pounds tend to brown. The basic palette Hot blackening of iron and steel can be Ambient temperature products are also brass’ does not, however, refer to a partic- for patinas on copper alloys includes done from generic mixtures of caustic available, however, they are thinner coat- ular type of brass that has been aging for chemicals like ammonium sulfide (blue- soda, sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, wet- ings and much less robust. many years organically; the term actually black), liver of sulfur (brown-black), ting agents and stabilizers. The result of refers to a process that is performed on cupric nitrate (blue-green) and ferric the process is an attractive, but very thin, THE PROCESSES existing pieces of pure brass to give it the nitrate (yellow-brown). There is even marginally corrosion resistant, dark black Manufactures today are able to provide a look, or the illusion, of it being older than referance that the French sculptor Auguste iron oxide finish, produced when parts complete line of blackening/antiquing it really is. Often, the surface is enhanced Rodin used to urinate over bronzes to cre- are immersed in this alkaline aqueous salt processes for most metals, some exam- by waxing, oiling, lacquering or clear ate his finishes. solution operating at approximately ples are identified below: coating. Decorative end use finishes that 290oF. The reaction between the iron of Black oxide finishes on a variety of These antique finishes can be deliber- require antiquing include: furniture com- the ferrous alloy and the hot oxide bath stainless steels, cast iron as well as mild ately added as part of the original design, ponents, building hardware, hand tools, produces a magnetite (Fe3O4) on the steel low carbon steels. not only to brass and copper, but to major appliances, plumbing fixtures, actual surface of the part. Ranges of colours from jet black to bronze, zinc, nickel, pewter, silver and tin, house wares, luggage hardware, wire During hot blackening, colloidal iron light brown on copper and copper alloys to name a few. goods and other articles. compounds (e.g. hydroxide) are formed. and light grey to black on nickel. Copper reacts with hydrogen-sulfide This build-up of colloidal iron com- Pronounced brown to chocolate and sulfide containing solutions, forming OXIDIZING THE SUBSTRATE pounds, if not inhibited, produces super- brown color on copper alloys. various copper sulfides on its surface. In In its simplist form, application involves ficial red, brown or green films, Ranges of colours from light brown, sulfide containing solutions, copper will oxidizing the substrate by exposing the preventing uniform black coatings. grey, purple and black/pewter on copper corrode. Copper is slowly dissolved in components with the oxidizing Inhibitors, compatible with these high and copper alloys. oxygen containing ammonia solutions, (antiquing) solution, rinsing the compo- alkaline, very hot processes are formulat- Decorative oxide finishes on pewter because ammonia forms water soluble nents to cease formation of the oxide, ed with these products to ensure a rich and tin. complexes with copper. Copper reacts buffing or relieving the components to black coating is consistently produced. Lighter Flemish and statuary bronzes with the combination oxygen and form the desired antique finish, followed Parts requiring black oxidizing often on copper and copper alloys. hydrochloric acid to form a series of cop- by waxing, oiling, lacquering or clear contain brazed or soldered joints. Copper, Ranges of colour tones from brown to per chlorides. coating “lock-in” the finish. By varying zinc and lead are contained in these mate- purple to greyish black on copper alloys, Artists and metalworkers often deliber- time and concentration, users can achieve rials and cause discolouration. Chemical white metal, tin-lead alloys and silver. ately add patinas as part of the original multiple shades of color from light to “rectifiers” that react with these non-fer- design and decoration of art and furni- dark. Tumbling, rubbing or relieving the rous materials assure thorough blending Natural Verdi or patina green colour
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Colour of Various Ions
Name Formula Color Titanium (III) Ti3+ Violet Titanyl TiO2+ None Vanadium (II) V2+ Lavender Vanadium (III) V3+ Dark grey/green Vanadyl VO2+ Blue Pervanadyl VO2+ Yellow Chromium (III) Cr3+ Blue-green Chromate CrO4 2- Colorless or Yellow(sometimes) Dichromate Cr2O72- Orange Manganese (II) Mn2+ Light pink Manganate (VII) (Permanganate) MnO4- Deep violet Manganate (VI) MnO42- Dark green Manganate (V) MnO43- Deep blue Iron (II) Fe2+ Light blue Iron (III) Fe3+ Yellow/brown Cobalt (II) Co2+ Light red Cobalt-ammonium complex Co(NH3)63+ Yellow/orange intense purple solutions, the evaporation pounds to sulfur and selenium. Nickel (II) Ni2+ Light green of which gives prismatic purplish-black Molybdenum trioxide: Chief application is Nickel-ammonium complex Ni(NH3)62+ Lavender/blue glistening crystals. Potassium perman- as an oxidation catalyst. The broad range Copper (II) Cu 2+ Blue ganate is one of the principal chemicals of oxidation states of molybdenum is Copper-ammonium complex Cu(NH3)42+ Royal Blue utilized in the film and television indus- reflected in various molybdenum Tetrachloro-copper complex CuCl42- Yellow/green tries to “age” props and set dressings. Its chlorides: Zinc (II) Zn2+ Bluish-white oxidising effects create “hundred year Molybdenum (II) chloride MoCl2 Copper carbonate CuCO3 Blue-green old” or “ancient” looks on hessian cloth, (yellow solid) Copper Acetate Cu(CH3CO2)2 Dark green ropes, timber and glass. It was used on Molybdenum (III) chloride MoCl3 Copper II Oxide CuO Black props and sets in films such as “Troy”, (dark red solid) Copper I Oxide Cu2O Red “300” and “Indiana Jones”. Molybdenum (IV) chloride MoCl4 Copper Hydroxide CuSO4 Pale blue Cupric acetate: Copper acetate is often the (black solid) primary component of verdigris, the Molybdenum (V) chloride MoCl5 blue-green substance that forms on cop- (dark green solid) on copper alloys. Ferric nitrate: Ferric nitrate solutions are per during long exposures to atmospher- Molybdenum (VI) chloride MoCl6 Hot or ambient immersion processes used by jewelers and metalsmiths to etch ic conditions. It was historically prepared (brown solid) used to produce a black oxide finish on silver and silver alloys. in vineyards, since acetic acid is a by Sodium molybdate dihydrate: Useful as a stainless or carbon steel surfaces. Ammonium hydroxide: Forms water solu- product of fermentation. Copper sheets source of molybdenum. ble copper complexes and also provides were alternately layered with fermented Selenous Acid: One use for selenious acid IN THE SOLUTION good cleaning ability. grape skins and dregs left over from wine is the chemical darkening and patination The following are ingredients used as Ammonium chloride: Source of ammonia production and exposed to air. This of copper, brass and bronze, producing a components in antiquing solution formu- and is a main ingreident in fluxes for tin would leave a blue substance on the out- rich dark brown color. lations to achieve various oxidation and zinc. side of the sheet. results: Copper sulphate: Source of copper to Nickel Sulphate: Highly soluble blue- Stewart Tymchuk is the Technical Phosphoric acid: Forms copper phosphate. form black copper oxide in the copper coloured salt is a common source of Director and co-owner of Dynamix Inc., This salt is blue-green and is insoluble in phosphate film. Ni2+ ions. Markham, ON. water. Phosphoric acid also provides good Copper nitrate: Additional source of cop- Tellurium dioxide: Forms similar com- cleaning and does not oxidize copper. per to form black copper oxide in the Hydrochloric acid: Copper reacts with the copper phosphate film. combination oxygen and hydrochloric Calcium chloride: Reduces the chemical acid to form a series of copper chlorides. attack on copper surface, allowing oxide Copper (II) Chloride is a light green sub- film to form easier. stance and a mild oxidizing agent. Sodium chloride: Helps clean copper sur- Sulphuric acid: Strong enough oxidizing face, improves reaction rate. agent to dissolve copper metal forming Sodium thiosulfate: Decomposes into the the blue copper sulphate salt. Also reacts sulphate ion which darkens copper. with the zinc in brass and tin in bronze Lead acetate: Will react with sulfide to to release sulphur, which is a component form a grey precipitate. to blacken copper. Oxalic acid: Helps clean and deoxidize Nitric acid: Very strong oxidizer, quickly metals. dissolves copper and forms the dark blue Acetic acid: Produce pigments useful in salt copper nitrate. art, including white lead (lead carbon- Potassium sulphide: Source of sulphur to ate) and verdigris, a green mixture of darken copper and silver. copper salts including copper (II) Sulfurated potash: Synonyms include acetate. hepar sulfuris, liver of sulfur and sulfu- Zinc sulphate: Helps set up colours. The rated potassa. Used mainly in metalwork- resulting coordination complex of colour ing to form a patina, turning copper and ion is colloidal. This provides a alloys brown or black. deeper/darker oxide film. Excess zinc Ferric chloride: Good etchant for copper reacts with sulphuric acid to reveal more
alloys and is mild oxidising agent capable red from copper. www.associatedrack.com of oxidising copper (I) chloride to cop- Potassium permanganate: Strong oxidiz- per (II) chloride (colourless blue). ing agent which dissolves in water to give
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New Products & Technology
Troy Introduces Advanced Preservatives & Additives ing Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (“HDI”), Volatile Organic Compounds, general Indoor Air Quality Troy Corporation has introduced Troysan Controlled Release (TCR) preservatives. TCR preservatives and noise; No compound identified ever exceeded allowable limits set in Ontario as prescribed by deliver protection at low use levels in a low volatile organic compound (VOC). These are Polyphase Ontario Regulation 833/90; No HDI monomers were detected at all; Some HDI oligomer was detect- 636 & 920, for solvent-based decorative coatings and wood preservatives; and Polyphase 828 & 899, ed but at a level of less than half of the limit suggested by the only known jurisdiction in North for exterior waterborne coating systems, offer broad-spectrum protection against fungi & algae. America (Oregon) to name a limit; Data suggests occupational exposure limits for carbon dioxide, Troy has also introduced additives in its Z-line, such as the new Troysol Z370 universal wetting and carbon monoxide and particulates (not otherwise specified) will not be exceeded. Measurements mar & slip additive, which is free of VOCs, HAPs (hazardous air pollutants), and APE (alkylphenol indicate that 99 per cent of noise measurements were below 60 dBA. ethoxylates). www.duroair.com www.troycorp.com Antromophical Robot With A Linear Spray Coating Machine Stone Tucker Instruments Presents the PTQ Goggle Under the designation VEN SPRAY VARIO, Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has introduced its The goal of PTQ goggles is to increase comfort and productivity and reduce fatigue. Peel and stick latest spray coating machine. The VEN SPRAY VARIO combines the flexibility of an industrial painting lens covers are tedious and ineffective robot with the high output of a reciprocating spraying machine. Precise coating of edges by robot attempts at keeping the lens clean during and coating of surfaces by reciprocator with constant speed “inline“; no stopping, no stop and go, and after use. Unlike the mess created using just constant work flow. Therefore more output (coated surface/minute) in comparison to other traditional lens protectors, the PTQ system machines available on the market. with its canister attached to the goggles One advantage of this system technology is also the better cross linking of the paint film at the and holding 14 frame advances, the mess is transition from the surface to the edges. virtually eliminated. There is no need to Besides new developments from the company finishing sector, Venjakob has focused its research remove the goggles for this process, leaving and development on enhancements in UV curing technology. Appropriate to LIGNA, everything cen- the flow of work uninterrupted. ters on the topic LED-UV. The new VEN DRY UV-LED is designed for the curing of lacquer on three www.stone-tucker.com/ dimensional work pieces. Thereby the advantages of LED- technology are now available in the area of 3D-curing. The main advantages of this new technology are the reduction of energy consumption Graco Introduces E-Flo DC Electric Drive Pumps and the low thermal impact of the work pieces. – The Next Generation of High Performance Industrial Pumps www.venjakob.de Graco Inc. unveiled its new high-performance E-FloDC (Dual Control) line of industrial pumps ideally suited for paint finishing applications. Graco’s E-Flo Ashland Introduces Natrosol Performax HEC DC electric circulating pumps are designed to operate by maintaining Ashland introduces its new Natrosol Performax HEC to the worldwide Coatings industry. The Natrosol either constant pressure or a constant flow rate. To protect the pumps from Performax technology triggers dispersion in any water-based medium, even under low shear premature wear, the E-Flo line was developed with an integrated runaway conditions. protection system that is standard on all models. E-Flo DC pump models www.ashland.com include both Basic and Advanced. The Basic model offers local control with two simple control knobs located directly on the pump, making it easy to Cefla North America Announces Prima-Spray Machine adjust the pump settings. The Advanced model features a digital control module for additional performance control and the ability to manage mul- tiple pumps from a single module. It also has the ability to easily integrate with a customer’s Programmable Logic Controller network via fiber optics. www.graco.com.
Clariant Presents the EcoTain Life Cycle Clariant announces its new EcoTain approach to sustainable innovation. The four steps are sustain- able design, responsible process, safe & efficient use, and eco-integration. The benefits at a specific lifecycle phase are illustrated by the following four product examples: Synergen GL5; Hostacerin SFO; Texcare SRA 300 F and Safewing MP I 1938 ECO. Synergen GL5 – an agrochemical adjuvant –is made up of around 95 percent bio-based sub- stances comprising polyglycerol ester and coconut fatty acids, and contains no toxic NPEOs - nonylphenol ethoxylates. Hostacerin SFO – an emulsifier for cosmetics – its production is carried out at low temperature and in a single step. Texcare SRA 300 F - a soil release polymer - is used in laun- dry detergents that results in no skin and no eye irritation. Safewing MP I 1938 ECO is an aircraft de- icing fluid. PRIMA is a reciprocating spray system for water or solvent-based coatings. It handles up to Clariant also presents its new Ceridust micronized wax innovations for wood coatings, powder 7500 square feet of material per eight-hour shift, and panels up to 1300mm wide. The conveyor coatings and printing inks are based on renewable raw materials. Ceridust 7820 TP is ideal for usage offers variable speeds from 1-3 meters/minute, and includes an integrated, intuitive 6” touch- in high-gloss applications. At high wax concentration Ceridust 7820 TP shows almost no matting. In screen control. addition, when used at a 2 per cent dosage level, it eliminates pinholes without reducing the gloss http://www.cefla.com level. New Ceridust 8330TP is a partly-renewable polymer wax for printing inks. Ceridust 8330 TP has been tested and approved on the largest-scale printing machinery. Durr Ecoclean: A New Dimension in Solvent-based Cleaning www.ecotain.clariant.com. Organic solvents are commonly used in industrial part and surface cleaning where highly oil-con- taminated or difficult-to-dry parts are involved, or where oils are used in machining and metal DuroAir Announces Breakthrough Industrial Indoor forming operations or oil-free surfaces are specified for downstream steps such as hardening. Dürr Air Quality Recycling Technology Ecoclean’s cleaning systems include heat recovery, bypass filtration, injection flood washing (IFW), DuroAir Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has developed the world’s first known high performance, and a series of energy saving and emission-reducing features. These cleaning sys- portable air containment and filtration technology that fully filters and recycles industrial contami- tems can be run on halogenated hydrocarbons, as well as modified alcohols. They are equipped with nated indoor air and returns it safely to the indoor air environment. integrated floor trays. These design details permit rapid filling and draining of the work chamber The Industrial Hygiene Assessment report was issued January 31, 2013 by Ontario Environmental and tanks while also ensuring an optimum solvent supply to the product basket. The solvent clean- and Safety Network Ltd. (“OESN”). “OESN” was recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Labour as a ing systems can be fitted with several tanks and flooding tanks for a multi-stage cleaning process. competent independent company capable of making the assessment required for such a significant The standard bypass filtration system re-circulates the cleaning fluid up to 100 times per hour. For technological breakthrough such as what DuroAir has produced, and as an Agency that the Ministry continuous solvent reconditioning, Dürr Ecoclean systems come with an integrated fully automatic would rely upon. DuroAir requested OESN to provide an evaluation “to determine if the spray booth distillation unit as well as full-flow and bypass filtration in the standard package. The full-flow filtra- and filter technology (which exhausts directly into the surrounding indoor space) is effective in tion system cleans the solvent during both filling and draining of the work chamber. All filter hous- capturing contaminants and therefore will not impact the surrounding indoor environment where it ings are designed to support the use of bag or cartridge-type filters and ensure easy replacement of is used.” the filter elements. For ultra-fine filtration purposes, cartridge filters down to 1 micron can be fitted. The report can be summarized as follows: Four primary areas of concern were monitored includ- www.durr-ecoclean.com
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Calendar of Industry Events, 2013
April 26, 2013: Ontario Paint Association (OPA’s) 21st Annual Night at the Bayer Introduces the Bayblend T50XF Races! Woodbine Entertainment, gates open at 6:40, post time 7:30 pm, Bayblend T50XF is a polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) blend with high-flow Woodbine Race Track, Rexdale, ON, for registration form contact: properties. It offers scratch resistance compared with other low-gloss polyolefins, while maintaining mechanical properties, especially low-temperature impact and low-emission and hydrolytic-stability Jacqueline Moore [email protected] requirements. www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com June 10-12, 2013: SURFIN, Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL www.nasfsurfin.com Sartomer Introduces CN9062 Dual-Cure Oligomer for Exterior Hardcoat Applications September 30-October 3, 2013: Canadian Manufacturing Technology Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer USA, LLC, now offers CN9062, a liquid high func- Show (CMTS) 2013, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, tionality oligomer that brings significant scratch resistance to demanding coatings applications. CN9062 combines acrylate and hydroxyl functionalities for dual-cure capability. Mississauga, ON, www.cmts.ca CN9062 is UV/EB curable and is reactive with NCO based on its hydroxyl functionality. It is also a pen- taerythritol tetraacrylate (PETA)-free oligomer, which reduces irritation potential. October 1-2, 2013: UV.EB EAST 2013, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Formulators can download additional technical documentation at: Center, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, www.radtech.org www.sartomer.com October 8-10, 2013: Powder Coating 2013, America’s Center, Arkema launches Altuglas Composite St. Louis, MO, www.powdercoating.org Altuglas Composite is the first new thermoplastic resin which allows the manufacturing of compos- ite parts on the same equipments and processes as thermoset composites. The resulting composite parts exhibit mechanical properties similar to those of thermoset parts, but their thermoplastic October 20-22, 2013: CPCA Conference 100th Anniversary, Chateau Lau- nature brings the added advantages of thermoformability and recyclability. Altuglas Composite is an rier, Ottawa, ON, www.cdnpaint.org innovative acrylic material, developed within an R&D partnership between Arkema and PPE (Pôle de Plasturgie de l’Est)1. To optimize Altuglas Composite formulations, Arkema and PPE have partnered October 24-26, 2013: WMS Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo with specialists in the composite industry – MVC (Brazil), Chomarat (France) and 3B-fibreglass (Bel- (WMS) International Centre, Toronto, ON, www.WoodworkingExpo.ca gium). Additionally, Arkema and MVC have developed a fully thermoplastic solution which elimi- nates the need for a traditional gel-coat for upper layer. In this technology, the decorative layer is prepared by thermoforming a thermoplastic multilayer sheet such as ABS/PMMA in the mold prior November 18-21, 2013: FabTech, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, to the reinforcing fabric laying operation. www.fabtechexpo.com www.arkema-inc.com/canada/arkema-canada-inc
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New Products & Technology
Encor 2433, the First Dispersion Allowing Formulation Wilden High-Pressure Features its AODD Pumps of Direct-To-Metal (DTM) Coatings Wilden is pleased to announce the High-Pres- Encor 2433 by Arkema, provides coating formulators with wider options in their formulation of gen- sure models of its Advanced Series Metal Air- eral maintenance and Direct-To-Metal coatings. Its key features include intrinsic corrosion protec- Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps tion, chemical resistance, high gloss, good adhesion on various metal substrates, and straightforward featuring operational capabilities that make DTM formulation. A DTM coating has to provide in a single coat the properties that are usually devel- them ideal for the loading, unloading and oped by, at the very least, a two-coat system: the primer for adhesion on metal and corrosion protec- transfer of resins, solvents and additives in tion, and the top coat for aesthetic properties (gloss, durability), as well as chemical and mechanical Paint & Coatings manufacturing applications. resistance. Bearing in mind these various requirements, a DTM paint formulation imposes a number Wilden offers three models of Advanced of constraints: it cannot accommodate the introduction of anticorrosive pigments because these are High-Pressure AODD Pumps: too detrimental to the gloss due to their high particle size. H200: This 25mm (1”) duplex pump uses The SECHA (Self Crosslinking Hydrophobic Acrylic) technology, developed by Arkema, represents both liquid chambers to pump fluid. It is con- the latest technology in waterborne acrylic polymers. This new category of polymer offers many structed of ductile iron and creates a 3:1 pres- advantages to paint formulators and applicators as it fulfils many of today’s requirements. Encor sure ratio with a maximum inlet air pressure of 2433 makes it possible to formulate high performance coatings with a Volatile Organic Content 6.9 bar (100 psi) and maximum discharge (VOC) below 100g/l. pressure of 20.7 bar (300 psi) while delivering www.arkema-inc.com/canada/arkema-canada-inc flow rates up to 94 L/min (25 gpm). It can han- dle solids up to 6.4mm (1/4”) at operating Demsolv, New Regenerated Solvent Safe for People temperatures to 225ºF (107ºC). and the Environment H400S: This 38mm (1-1/2”) simplex pump uses only one liquid chamber to pump fluid while the Demsolv by Arkema, is a DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) that has been regenerated by distillation and second is used as a pressure-amplification chamber. It is constructed of aluminum or stainless steel odorized, for the paint stripping, cleaning and polymer formulation markets. It is the result of collab- and creates a 2:1 pressure ratio with a maximum air inlet pressure of 8.6 bar (250 psi) and maxi- oration between Arkema and Speichim Processing. Like DMSO, Demsolv is a safe solvent for man and mum discharge pressure of 17.2 bar (250 psi) while delivering flow rates up to 242 L/min (64 gpm). the environment, not labeled hazardous according to European directive 67/548/EEC. Collaboration It can handle solids up to 8mm (5/16”) at operating temperatures to 225ºF (107ºC). between Arkema and Speichim Processing concerns the European market, and covers the following H800: This 51mm (2”) duplex pump uses both liquid chambers to pump fluid. It is constructed of activities: Recovery of wastes containing mostly DMSO by Speichim Processing, Regeneration of stainless steel or ductile iron and creates a 3:1 pressure ratio with a maximum air inlet pressure of DMSO by high vacuum distillation by Speichim Processing, in accordance with the technical specifi- 5.9 bar (85 psi) and maximum discharge pressure of 17.2 bar (250 psi) while delivering flow rates cations set by Arkema; Following odorization, Demsolv is marketed by Arkema’s teams. up to 359 L/min (95 gpm). It can handle solids up to 12.7mm (1/2”) at operating temperatures to www.arkema-inc.com/canada/arkema-canada-inc 225ºF (107ºC). All three models are available with Wil-Flex Diaphragms. CECA Presents Range of Surfactants and Polyols, www.wildenpump.com. Functional Additives and Molecular Sieves www.psgdover.com. CECA will be launching its complete range of surfactants and polyols sold under the brand names Dianol, Adiansol, Ensoline and Surfaline. The Dianol and Adiansol products are used to improve the REIS Starts Delivery of Robot Systems with adhesion properties and hydrolysis resistance of industrial coatings and automotive resins. The Enso- its New reisPAD Portable Teach Pendant. line and Surfaline products are wetting and dispersing agents for better stabilization of paints. The reisPAD of Reis Robotics is designed in such a way that the advantages of touch-screen inter- CECA’s alkoxylates, polyols and surfactants are unique additives that perfectly complement Arkema’s faces are used without missing the haptic feeling when operating a button. Operation can be offer in the field of paints. learned intuitively and is done via a maximum of two operating menus so that the user does not siliporite.com - clarcel.com - cecachemicals.com need to scroll through a variety of menus for selection of the desired function. The reisPAD is designed in a way that allows entering a PIN code authenticating the loop between operator and Walter ZIP ONE and Nature Boost safety electronics in the robot control. This software solution, as a replacement for the key switch, Walter Surface Technologies (WST) is pleased to announce ZIP ONE. Designed for cutting thin gauge conforms to the current safety regulations and was accepted by the certification bodies. The reisPAD metal, ZIP ONE is a specially-reinforced disc bonded with a proprietary mix of high performance is not only used at Reis for the automation systems, but also by automation manufacturers from abrasives that deliver extra cool cutting. ZIP ONE is the first wheel on the market with a true 1 mm related sectors who get the innovative operating and programming technology based on the reis- (1/32”) thickness that can last much more than only a few cuts, capable of work with thin metal PAD from Reis Robotics and use it in their systems. The reisPAD concept is designed in such a way sheets (thinner than gauge 14 or 5/64’’ thickness) that other automation manufacturers can install their own user interface on the reisPAD and adapt Walter has also introduced a revolutionary and eco-friendly solution for heavy-duty industrial it to the relevant application. cleaning. Nature Boost is a new additive derived from vegetable extracts exclusive to Bio-Circle Envi- www.reisrobotics.com ronmental Solutions. This new ingredient is obtained from a by-product generated in the vegetable processing industry, thus not impacting the cost of food. This unique raw material has excellent solu- A New Series of Machines Designed for Electrostatic Bells bility of oils, greases, inks, adhesives and even paint, thus making it a very attractive alternative to Spraymation has announced the new 311440 series, recently developed. It is derived from the traditional petroleum based solvents. What makes the Nature Boost additive so impactful is that it is proven mechanical and control features of hundreds of machines that have demonstrated long serv- not flammable, does not emit Volatile Organic Compounds, is non-toxic and bio-renewable. ice histories. The standard model machine fits in a standard 6 foot wide spray booth. The target area www.walter.com is 18 inches wide X 24 inches high with a bell pattern that is 12 inches in diameter. Larger target sizes are available. The machine can be fitted with 2 bell mountings. Interface signals to the bells OMNOVA Solutions Introduces a 2K Epoxy control panel can be included to set electrostatic voltage and bell speed. Air pressure or mass air Fortified Institutional Coating flow controls can be added to the machines so all settings are part of the 311440’s program script. A OMNOVA Solutions introduces PLIOTEC SA60 colloidal dispersion, which is fortified with a water- personal computer can be used to enter or change scripts in addition to being able to access them at based epoxy to form a 2K coating system. This system can be used on interior vertical walls in insti- the machine. tutional locations such as schools, hospitals, warehouses, office buildings, correctional facilities and www.spraymotion.com other high traffic areas that are subject to frequent cleaning. www.omnova.com. Polyscope Extends XIRAN Portfolio with Low Molecular Weight Styrene Maleic Anhydride Co-polymers Michelman New Application Solutions Polyscope is extending its existing portfolio of XIRAN styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers with Michelman will be introducing a variety of new and enhanced surface modifiers. One of the new two new grades, XIRAN SZ25010 and XIRAN SZ40005. Each has a significantly lower molecular products being introduced will be Michem Wood Coating 75, a proprietary anionic formulation that weight compared to existing XIRAN grades. The two new low molecular weight grades are particu- provides water resistance in topical wood coatings. larly suited for applications such as: www.michelman.com Adhesive labels: to improve resistance to iced water (water repellence) and removability in caustic water; adhesion booster and for improved temperature resistance of can sealants. Composites: to improve cross linking, and as an alternative to formaldehyde cross linking systems, to improve adhesion among surfaces with different polarities; as wax emulsions to improve hydrophobicity of substrates.
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Coatings and paints: as pigment and filler dispersant to improve water repellence, colour photolithography, polymer synthesis, and sealants. strength, Temperature resistance, pigment wetting, viscosity stability; as binder or crosslink agent to www.gelest.com. increase adhesion, alter polarity or function as matting agent. Paper: as sizing agent to improve water repellence, compatibility with additives, coefficient Now Available From Birchwood Technologies of friction, surface film and strength and dimensional stability, reduce linting and dusting in high – MICROLOK MZN Zinc Phosphate Is The New Option For Areas With Water Restrictions ash papers. www.polyscope.eu
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Birchwood Technologies introduces MICROLOK MZN with the Near-Zero Water Recycler and Ion Exchange, water consumption is reduced by 99 per cent. For zinc phosphate users in water-restricted areas, this is a major improvement – it means they can continue critical metal finishing operations while observing tight water guidelines. Birchwood Technologies’ system utilizes a combination of Ion Exchange and Near-Zero Water Recycler with its proprietary MICROLOK MZN Zinc Phosphate product. The resulting zinc phosphate coating forms a friable, sacrificial surface treatment that improves break-in lubricity of mating/sliding surfaces such as piston/cylinder assemblies, gears, BYK-Gardner is pleased to provide two posters for technical use: Colour Theory poster and bearings and similar components. The process line layout is as follows: 1) PRESTO KLEEN alkaline Viscosity Conversion Chart poster. The Colour Theory poster displays colour measurement of solid soak cleaner: 160 degrees F; 10 minutes. 2) Double Water Rinse, treated by NEAR ZERO Water colours and colour measurement of effect finishes. The Viscosity Conversion Chart poster compares Recycler. 3) MICROLOK MZN Zinc Phosphate: 150 degrees F; 15 minutes. the efflux times of the BYK-Gardner Zahn cups, S90 Signature Zahn cups, EZ Zahn cups, Ford cups, www.birchwoodtechnologies.com Din Cup 4mm, and ISO cups. The poster also includes instructions for using the chart, standard methods, specifications, viscosity equations, centistokes vs. efflux time, and suggested standard New Transportable Powder Demonstration Kit Allows oils for each cup. Material Suppliers to Conduct On-Site Spray Trials Easily www.byk.com at Customer Facilities Nordson Corporation a recognized leader in liquid and powder coating technologies, introduces the Water-Dilutable Oligomer Exhibits Water Resistance After Cure Encore® Transportable Powder Demonstration System for in-plant material testing. Designed specif- ically for powder material suppliers, this versatile system delivers the proven performance of the Nordson Encore LT production gun and controller, and comes in an extremely rugged, travel-ready case for easy portability. The system provides and easily stores the components necessary for optimum spray trial results, including: • Encore LT manual gun and controller (agency-certified) • Encore cup gun kit • Selection of optional nozzles • Encore 90-degree pump • Pump adapters and optional o-rings to spray from any fluidized hopper or vibratory box feed unit • All necessary powder and air tubing • Encore LT operator’s card and product manual
The rugged case construction ensures safe transport via airplane, common carrier or car. The transport case also easily converts to a controller platform using a piece of wedge-shaped rigid foam that is included with the system. It also incorporates heavy-duty wheels, a pull-out handle and handle safety latch for added security and durability. The case measures 20 in x 24 in x 15 in (51 cm Dymax Oligomers & Coatings brings a new water-dilutable oligomer, Bomar XR-9416. This material x 61 cm x 38 cm) and weighs 60 lbs (27 kg) when completed loaded with the testing components. exhibits substantial water resistance after cure. This oligomer’s water resistance results in a water- www.nordson.com/powder barrier coating that has anti-fogging characteristics. No sophisticated equipment is needed to dilute the product – hand mixing is sufficient. Water-dilutable oligomers are ideally suited for wood coat- ings. When water penetrates the wood, the wood swells at the surface and improves the adhesion of the coating without the need for a separate primer step, resulting in tack-free, tough, flexible coat- ings with excellent water, chemical, and stain resistance. Other substrates demonstrating good adhesion are ABS, acrylic, aluminum, cold rolled steel, glass, and stainless steel. After cure, tack-free, tough, and flexible coatings are formed with excellent water, chemical, and stain resistance. www.dymax-oc.com
Gelest’s Extensive Line of Reactive Silicone Fluids and Materials Continues to Expand Gelest, Inc. has once again extended its line of reactive silicone fluids and materials, this time with the addition of new silicone macromers, including monofunctional and heterobifunctional monodis- perse reactive fluids. Gelest’s range of reactive silicone fluids and materials find application in adhe- sives, binders, ceramic coatings, dielectric coatings, encapsulants, gels, membranes, optical coatings,
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