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The article explores the concept and benefits of sustainability in powder coating. It identifies the factors which contributed to the development of powder coating, including better control of coating thickness, performance features based on advances in powder coating formulation chemistry, and the downward pressure on material costs. Also discussed is the incorporation of lean manufacturing principles and sustainable manufacturing concepts into power coating.

The article explores the role of additives and other special products is extremely important to obtain characteristics that often are a fundamental requirement for meeting pre-defined technical specifications or to meet the needs of end users. In fact, paints that normally play an aesthetic role in improving a product's appearance also provide mechanical or chemical resistance.

The article explores the area of powder coatings continues to grow and develop at a great pace through continuous innovation. The powder coatings market represents about 10-15% of the global coatings market ($17 billion+ by 2025),1 and new application sectors are being explored as new additives arrive on the market place. Raw material suppliers have to rise to the challenge, to help applicators and manufacturers meet the new demands of powder coating customers.

The article explores the adoption of digital color measurement and communication can have a positive impact across the supply chain for many industries – resulting in a significant reduction in time and costs associated with product development – and the paint and coatings industry is no different. Color management processes and procedures are proven and reliable, so it's no surprise that more and more people are gravitating to it in this industry.

The article explores Coatings formulated with fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) resins exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and weatherability, providing protection against UV rays, wind, precipitation, dirt and chemicals. This coating technology also provides longterm gloss and color retention for 30 years or more. Because of their long life, FEVE-based coating systems reduce lifecycle coating costs, improve asset utilization and eliminate the need for multiple painting cycles.

The article offers process heating equipment industry news briefs as of October 2017. Topics include 2018 Powder Coating Technical Conference to be held by the Powder Coating Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana; a safety alert issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for Gulf Coast oil and chemical facilities to take precautions following Hurricane Harvey; and Wisconsin Oven Corp.'s shipping of an electrically heated aluminum aging oven to an aerospace parts company.

The article discusses the world of resins and related paints, has not an exact science, the role of additives and products has important to obtain characteristics that have a fundamental requirement for meeting pre-defined technical specifications. Topics include additives have added in small quantities, less than one point percent, to re-inforce selected chemical; and surface tension has the parameter that regulates the wettability of the substrate.

The article discusses the area of powder coatings continues to grow and develop at a great pace through continuous innovation. Topics include raw material suppliers have to rise to the challenge, to help applicators and manufacturers meet the new demands of powder oating customers; and corrosion protection in powder coating has governed by a few key parameters.

The article discusses the adoption of digital color measurement and communication have a positive impact across the supply chain for industries resulting in a significant reduction in time. Topics include powder coatings have emerging as a staple in the paint and coatings industry, representing between 15-20 percent of the coatings segment; and the global powder market continues to grow, consideration of color management in powder coatings.

The article discusses fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer-based coatings have used in architectural and industrial coatings. Topics include coatings formulated with FEVE resins exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and weatherability, providing protection against rays, wind, precipitation, dirt and chemicals; and FEVE powder resins have used in formulations to meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association 2605 specification.

The article focuses on the introduction of powder coatings in North America in the 1960s, it has been growing as a popular environmental compliance alternative for metal surface finishing. Topics inlcude the global powder coatings market has expected to reach many USD, the powder coatings are used as decorative and protective coatings on many products, and representing the total industrial finishing market in the North America.

The article focuses on the advancements in powder coating technology, including environmental friendliness, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Topics include recent developments in nanotechnology integration; functional coatings; smart coatings; expanding applications in industries like automotive, architecture, aerospace and defense; as well as future trends like sustainable formulations, advancements in application techniques and healthcare applications.

The article discusses the role of innovative inks and coatings in beverage packaging, with a focus on technologies such as thermochromic and photochromic effects. It mentions that these technologies provide unique consumer engagement and customization, allowing beverage brands to differentiate themselves in the competitive market. Sustainability, customization, and regulatory compliance are key factors influencing the choices of beverage-makers in adopting these ink and coating solutions.

The article discusses the improvement of the corrosion resistance in powder coating systems for Agriculture and Construction Equipment (ACE) applications. Enumarated are factors impacting corrosion which include the reduction of ohmic resistance through water, oxygen and ions, substrate adhesion and coating film porosity and thickness. A table is presented on salt spray resistance for superdurable powder coatings.

The article offers information on use of pelletized aluminum in powder coatings. Topics discussed include information on aluminum pigments which have a low minimum ignition energy; pelletized aluminum by Sun Chemical that combines leafing aluminum pigment with a polyester resin; and table of minimum ignition energy (MIE) for a fine aluminum pigment.

The article offers information on the low-temperature curing powder coating polyesters. Topics discussed include creating Allnex powder coating polyester resins to raise productivity and save energy; advantage of low-bake resins to shorten curing time of powders on heavy substrates; and reactive carboxylic acid polyester resins for hydroxyl alkylamide curing agents.

The article offers painting and coating industry news brief as of April 2017. Topics discussed include increase in price of titanium dioxide by the industry in China, report of the research firm Allied Market Research on the powder coatings market in Southeast Asia and mechanism to inhibit seawater fouling developed by chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

The article discusses the use of structural adhesives to attach metals before liquid painting and powder coating. Topics include various factors that need to accomplish by the cured adhesive, like to survive immersion in a high-temperature pre-treatment wash cycles, the advantages of bonding the parts before painting, and selection of structural adhesive.

The article discusses the enhanced corrosion resistance in powder coatings using microencapsulated healing agents. Topics include the challenges pose by the agents due to the nature of their application and curing processes, evaluation of the AMPARMOR™ 2000 additive designed to give self-healing functionality to epoxy powder primer coatings and fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE), and the performance of the additive in epoxy primers.

The article focuses on the use of reactive liquid polymers as method of improving the quality of epoxy powder coating durability. Topics discussed include the benefits of powder coating against repeated mechanical stresses, the environmental challenges against powder coatings and the use of reactive liquid polymers for improvement of strength and flexibility of materials. It also highlights concept of epoxy powder coating formulations.

The article explores the influencing factors on anticorrosive powder coatings contribute to promote corrosion resistance for quality coating products among protective coating manufacturers. Topics discussed include the attributes of a bisphenol-A expoxy anticorrosion properties, the impacts of coating materials molecular weight and the use of epoxy curing agents for thermosetting powder coating. It also focuses on promotion of environmental protection among powder coatings.

The article provides suggestions for minimizing powder coating mistakes. Topics discussed include need for using filtered air and positive pressure for minimizing contamination; recommendation for proper cleaning of equipment; and views of Jason Partain, technical manager at IFS Coatings, on impact of humidity over powder application as well as need for preventing discoloration by using base coat with silver metallic bond.

PowderAdd 9553 and PowderAdd 9566 can be effectively utilized as post-addible solutions to alter smooth or glossy stocked powder coatings into matted or textured finishes while circumventing the high research and development, and production costs normally associated with small, quick turnaround orders and reducing manufacturing complexities. As a result, this will save powder coating manufacturers a notable amount of time and money. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the manufactures batch and continuous ovens specifically designed for curing powder coatings by Wisconsin Oven Corporation.

The article discusses how bio-based succinic acid can drive sustainability and address customer demand for high-performance coatings. Topics mentioned include the application benefits of succinic acid, the commercialization of bio-based alkyds with increased renewable content, and the ability of bio-succinic acid to enhance the functionality of powder coating resins. It also details its benefits to UV-curable acrylates, polyester polyols and polyurethanes, and other petro-based chemicals.

The article offers information on powder coatings, carbon black not only provides colorimetric properties but also conductivity or UV stabilization, depending on the types of carbon black used. It discusses that powder coatings are manufactured and applied without the use of water or organic solvents in the form of a free-flowing, dry powder.

The article offers information on the Powder Coating Summit to be held in Lombard, Illinois from September 7-9, 2022.

An interview of several professionals as Maggie Bellinger, designer at GE Appliances, Fiona Levin-Smith, marketing director at IFS Coatings, and Ann Muth, director of marketing at BlueStar, is presented. Muth states enhancement of matte finishes in kitchen designs. Levin-Smith mentions enhancement of powder coating services in finishes. Bellinger discusses avoidance of matte finishes in laundry rooms.

The article offers news briefs related to adhesives and sealant industries as of June 1, 2017. The Lumiflon resins testing lab in Exton, Pennsylvania has been expanded by AGC Chemicals Americas with addition of services to help formulators develop powder coatings. Distribution agreement has been signed by Omnova Solutions Inc. with McCullought & Associates to distribute its products in southeast region of U.S. Commercial alliance has been formed between SAPICI SpA and Sun Chemical.

The article provides information on role of cartridge filter for collecting dust in powder coating and rules of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Topics discussed include square pocket filters and special media for preparation aluminized spunbond, application of combustible materials, and cartridge filters.

The article focuses on coatings having certain performance properties such as sparkle, color and appearance which are important on a product. Topics include anti-microbial powder coating use silver ions for inhibiting the growth of microbes on the powder coated surface, powder coatings developing a single coat protective coating especially over aluminium for bringing additional protective properties to the substrate and heat resistant powders working hard for withstanding temperatures.

The article discusses the highlights of the Industrial Coatings Innovative Technology Conference held by the "Paint and Coatings Industry" (PCI) magazine at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview in China on October 22 to 23, 2014. Topics and issues discussed during the event include how to achieve an environmentally friendly coatings industry, the technology status and challenges of powder coatings analysis, and the 100th anniversary celebration of PCI.

This article discusses a straightforward, quick, and completely label-free solution to meet the demand for different gloss values for powder coatings which is available to manufacturers and the coater directly on the line. It mentions that the novel additive BYK-3938 P allows all types of powder coatings to be matted flexibly and immediately.

The article focuses on Complex Inorganic Color Pigments (CICPs) which provide durable color that can stand up to challenging processing and applications. It mentions CICPs make colorants for powder coated cookware due to their regulatory approvals and inherent stability; and also mentions color strength and dosing for correct color is most apparent.

The article presents information on powder coating ovens from Wisconsin Oven Corp. for curing powder coatings.

The article offers information on how hard minerals enhance powder coating performance. It mentions that powder coatings has continued to expand their share of the industrial coatings market mainly because of their high performance combined with excellent economics. It discusses the application od powder coatings as highly efficient, as the oversprayed material that can be collected and recycled back into the finishing process.