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Military “STARs” Are Born With Paint Facilities
The Yermo Annex Marine Corps. Logistics Base in California and the Corpus Christi Army Depot Aviation Center in Texas have acquired new systems to help train and enhance employees’ painting abilities. The bases obtained a Spray Technique Analysis and Research for Defense (STAR4D) training program from the University of Northern Iowa, a virtual training that… [Read More]
The Sandblasting Media Market to record USD 14.8 billion revenue by 2027, Says Global Market Insights Inc.
Sandblasting machines find usage in tasks like rust removal, paint removal, and domestic civil repair works. Increasing demand for sandblasting machines is primed to enhance sandblasting media consumption. Mounting adoption of sandblasting media in the metalworking, construction, and automotive sectors is calculated to drive market growth over the forecast timeline. Aluminum oxide is commonly used… [Read More]
Powder Technology’s CARC Powder Topcoat Approved by ARL
The U.S. Army Research Lab in Aberdeen, Maryland, has approved Powder Technology’s MIL-PRF-32348 Type III, Class I, Tan 33446 powder topcoat. The new product listing is now shown online on the ARL’s ‘Qualified Products Database,’ and the manufacturer’s designation is product number PT-QS01-TS0001. This latest product marks Powder Technology’s ninth ARL-approved powder coating. “When used… [Read More]
Registration Open for Powder Coating Week 2022
The Powder Coatings Institute’s Powder Coating Week 2022 returns to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, FL, from March 7 -9. The event will again be comprised of three separate programs that offer the perfect combination of training, keynote presentations, technical sessions, tabletop exhibits, roundtable discussions, expert panels, and social activities. Three days packed… [Read More]
Battle for CARC Powder Coating
One of Beth Ann Pearson’s tasks as national product line manager for military coatings at Sherwin-Williams’ Product Finishes Division may be the most daunting of her career. The company was awarded a $1.4 million research grant by the Department of Defense in June 2012 to develop a zero-volatile organic compound (VOC), zero-hazardous air pollutant (HAP)… [Read More]
Better Military CARC Coatings are Possible with Trans-Acc
As reported by Products Finishing in their article “Building a Better CARC Coating,” it is vital to continue to improve military CARC coatings. “When it comes to protecting warfighters from exposure to chemical agents that have contaminated combat vehicles, determining how much agent gets absorbed into the material matters,” Products Finishing said. Click here to… [Read More]
Trans-Acc Champions Consistency in Curing
According to Products Finishing in their article “Consistency in Curing,” a proper cure for your powder coated products is essential. “Paying attention to the cure window is crucial. If parts are not reaching the recommended cure window for the product it can lead to under-cure or over-cure of the powder coating,” Products Finishing said. Click… [Read More]
Cleaning Stainless Steel Encouraged by Trans-Acc
As reported by Reliance Foundry in their article “Cleaning Stainless Steel,” it is important to regularly clean your stainless steel to avoid any issues like corrosion or rust, among others. “Stainless steels are highly corrosion resistant—however, stainless steel applications can still remain at risk to surface damage. Oxidation, corrosion, rusting, or staining can occur over… [Read More]
Trans-Acc Supports the Military with CARC Coatings
As reported by Products Finishing in their article “BEST DEFENSE: Military approves CARC powder coats,” these specific types of coatings are vital to military operations. “Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings are surfaces that resist the absorption of chemical warfare agents, making decontamination much easier to accomplish with vehicles, artillery pieces and missile launchers, rotary and fixed-wing… [Read More]
Advances in Powder Coating Cheered by Trans-Acc
According to the American Coatings Association in their article “Market Update: Advances in Powder Coatings,” powder coating is gaining popularity as a more sustainable option for a variety of applications. “It is most widely used to coat metal substrates, but efforts have focused on developing curing solutions that enable the application of powder coatings to… [Read More]