Sunday, June 17, 2018
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Horizontal Vortex Pump Provides Unrestricted Flow
September 26, 2017
Vertiflo Pump Co. offers its Series 1600 industrial horizontal vortex sump pump for industrial and municipal applications. New Product Post: 7/31/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The Series 1600 is designed for long life in severe services with heads up to 170 ft., temperatures to 250°F with flows to 1,600 GPM.
Paint Overspray Collectors Employ Larger Baffle Openings
September 26, 2017
Columbus Industries’ combination baffle/strainer-type paint overspray collector filters are constructed of layers of slit expanded Kraft with an optional final layer of duo-density synthetic polyester backing. New Product Post: 9/15/2017 Columbus Industries’ combination baffle/strainer-type paint overspray collector filters are
Metals Loading Study Supports Milwaukee Finishers' Stand Against Regulations: Then and Now
September 26, 2017
In July of this year, our NASF Report featured a major success for the surface finishing industry, the results of a 2014-2016 study of wastewater discharged to the POTWs in Milwaukee.  What follows here is the story going back 30 years, when an initial study of Milwaukee metal finishers’ discharge to the POTWs dramatically
Continuous-Flow Wastewater Treatment System Features Modular Design
September 26, 2017
Designed for large waste volumes, DMP Corp.’s Module 6000 wastewater treatment system continuously treats rinses and concentrates up to 60 gpm. Its modular, expandable design can handle many different types of wastes from a variety of different industrial applications. New Product Post: 9/19/2017 Designed for large waste volumes,DMP
Blast System Designed for Post Processing of 3D-Printed Parts
September 26, 2017
Guyson’s Multiblast 3D blast system is designed for post processing of 3D-printed parts, able to create an array of surface finishes for both cosmetic and/or functional purposes. New Product Post: 8/25/2017 Guyson’s Multiblast 3D blast system is designed for post processing of 3D-printed parts, able to create an array of surface
Mild Burnishing Compound Designed to Decrease Burnishing Time
September 26, 2017
Madison Chemical introduces Tumble Brite EP-13, a mild burnishing compound designed to decrease burnishing time while cleaning oils and removing oxide and scale, producing a smooth surface with a bright appearance and luster. New Product Post: 8/7/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Tumble Brite EP-13 may be used in
Flapbrush Designed for Blending Finishes on Variety of Metals
September 26, 2017
Divine Brothers Co. will highlight its Satinmaster Interleaf flap brush and its buffing drum, which feature 5/8" × 11" inserts that can be used in any machine that can run a 5/8" × 11" arbor. New Product Post: 9/18/2017 Divine Brothers Co. will highlight its Satinmaster Interleaf flap brush and its buffing drum, which feature 5/8"
Safety Scale Verifies Openings Between Sander’s Belt/Disc, Table
September 26, 2017
Danray Products offers a sander safety scale to verify that the opening between the belt and disc of a sander and its table is 1/8" or less. New Product Post: 9/14/2017 Danray Products offers a sander safety scale to verify that the opening between the belt and disc of a sander and its table is 1/8" or less. Made from durable, 0.090"-thick anodized
Flexible Honing Tool Can Finish, Deburr in Single Setup
September 26, 2017
Brush Research Mfg. Co. will display the Flex-Hone, a flexible honing tool that can finish and deburr simultaneously in a single setup. New Product Post: 9/11/2017 Brush Research Manufacturing Co., Inc. will display the Flex-Hone, a flexible honing tool that can finish and deburr simultaneously in a single setup. Well-suited for cross-hole
Reclamation System Automatically Recovers Abrasive Material
September 26, 2017
AFC Finishing Systems will showcase its Airflex Sweeper Recovery Floor, a blast-room reclamation system that automatically recovers and reclassifies abrasive material from a modular floor system and delivers it back to the blaster. New Product Post: 9/7/2017 AFC Finishing Systems will showcase its Airflex Sweeper Recovery Floor, a blast-room
Testing Patches Measure Contamination on Blast-Cleaned Steel
September 26, 2017
Paul N. Gardner Co.’s Bresle Patches are latex- and chloride-free testing products designed to measure contamination of water-soluable salts and corrosion on blast-cleaned steel. New Product Post: 8/28/2017 Paul N. Gardner Co.’s Bresle Patches are latex- and chloride-free testing products designed to measure contamination of
Abrasive Discs Allow for Stock Removal, Blending in One Step
September 26, 2017
At Fabtech 2017, Saint-Gobain Abrasives will feature its new Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse and Medium discs, designed for aggressive stock removal and blending. New Product Post: 9/21/2017 Norton ill feature its new Rapid Prep XHD Coarse and Medium discs, designed for aggressive stock removal and blending. The extra-heavy-duty non-woven discs remove
Coolant Fill System Offers Mobility
September 26, 2017
Dosatron’s mobile coolant fill system includes a roto-molded, 25-gallon coolant concentrate tank, onboard proportioner, simple garden hose, water connection swivel, “no flat” tires, and an easy-fill, gas-nozzle-style valve with a fill hose. New Product Post: 9/20/2017 Dosatron’s mobile coolant fill system includes a
Gardner Business Index: June 2017 — 55.0
September 26, 2017
Finishing Business Index holds near its five-year high. Columns Post: 8/1/2017 Michael Guckes Senior Economist, Gardner Intelligence In the current month, the Finishing Business Index was supported by strength in new orders, supplier deliveries and production, while pulled down by exports and backlogs. Michael Guckes, Chief Economist, Gardner
Chemetall Expands Aluminum Competence Center in Germany
September 26, 2017
According to the company, the new facility meets the quality requirements of the aluminum finishing industry, including GSB International and Qualicoat, and also strengthens Chemetall’s position as a global supplier in surface treatment. News Post: 8/4/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Aluminum hotsealing
New Legislation Will Impose Higher Penalties on California Platers
September 26, 2017
The current maximum penalty of $7,000 for general violations is increasing to $12,471. This new penalty level also will apply for CAL/OSHA posting, record keeping and notice requirement violations. California Governor Jerry Brown Platers in California will face higher financial penalties for environmental violations under new legislation passed by
NASF's Midwest Sustainability Summit to Focus on Technology
September 26, 2017
The Chicago Midwest Chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing is partnering with chapters in Rockford and Milwaukee to host the Midwest Sustainability Summit on October 12-13, at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Attendees at the 2016 Sustainability Summit listen to speakers. The Chicago Midwest Chapter of
Remembering a Finisher’s Son
September 26, 2017
Fred Warmbier is a metal finisher in Cincinnati. At least that is what he was known as before January 2016, when his son, Otto Warmbier, was taken by the North Korean government during a visit as a student tourist and charged with a dubious crime and sentenced to hard labor. As you may have read, Otto—who worked in his father’s shop
Evaluation of Hexavalent Chromium Free Bond Primers for Aerospace and Defense Applications
September 26, 2017
Three hex chrome free bond primers demonstrated that they can surpass the 960 hour threshold before exhibiting panel corrosion away from the scribe. Figure 1: Image of WCET specimens with wedge inserted in rack. Figure 2: Corrosion test results after 1,008 hrs for the all primers on 7075-T6 with PAA surface treatment. Specimens outlined in red
Michigan Anodizer Hopes to Build New Facility, Add 90+ Jobs
September 26, 2017
The plant would be comprised of a 68,850-square-foot building on 27 acres in the Fort Custer Industrial Park and employ 50 workers in the initial two years, then 44 workers in the third year. The existing Bowers Manufacturing Co. facility. Michigan media outlets report that aluminum metals finisher Bowers Manufacturing
Automated Selective Plating Takes Off With Safran Project
September 26, 2017
Sifco ASC has partnered with Safran on various surface finishing projects for more than 20 years, including recent work to increase wear resistance on an aircraft’s axles. Safran Landing Systems, a leading manufacturer of landing gear systems, is focused on providing solutions that are not only reliable and robust, but
DS Manufacturing Changes Name to Lincoln Industries
September 26, 2017
This name change marks a continued strengthening of Lincoln Industries' position as the nation’s leading supplier of exhaust tubes in the United States, the company says. DS Manufacturing has announced it will operate under the name Lincoln Industries DS Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Industries located at Pine Island,
Gardner Business Index: June 2017 — 55.0
September 26, 2017
Finishing Business Index holds near its five-year high. Columns Post: 8/1/2017 Michael Guckes Senior Economist, Gardner Intelligence In the current month, the Finishing Business Index was supported by strength in new orders, supplier deliveries and production, while pulled down by exports and backlogs. Michael Guckes, Chief Economist, Gardner
Horizontal Vortex Pump Provides Unrestricted Flow
September 26, 2017
Vertiflo Pump Co. offers its Series 1600 industrial horizontal vortex sump pump for industrial and municipal applications. New Product Post: 7/31/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The Series 1600 is designed for long life in severe services with heads up to 170 ft., temperatures to 250°F with flows to 1,600 GPM.
Former Products Finishing Columnist Carl Izzo Passes
September 26, 2017
Izzo was a paint consultant when he joined the magazine after spending a career as a scientist researching paints and coatings for Westinghouse and PPG. Carl Izzo, an expert in the field of liquid coatings and a Products Finishing columnist for several decades, passed away in July in Murraysville, Pennsylvania. Izzo was a paint consultant when he
Pocket Tester Measures Water Quality
September 26, 2017
EcoTestr pocket testers, available from Gardco, feature updates designed to quickly and easily measure water quality. New Product Post: 8/15/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The EcoTestr pocket tester, available from Gardco, features automatic temperature compensation designed for accurate
PPG to Acquire Coatings Application Services Provider The Crown Group
September 26, 2017
Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Crown has 950 employees and is one of the leading component and product finishers in North America. PPG says it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Crown Group, a U.S.-based coatings application services business, from High Road Capital Partners and Charter Oak Capital Partners. The transaction
Author: Time for EPA to Lead in 'Real World' Safety Standards
September 26, 2017
"I implore our new administration in Washington to take the lead and bring good sense and reason back into the regulatory process." Steve Marcus is chairman of Markee International Corp. and a former columnist for Products Finishing. Contact him at steve@markee.com I have just attended a very well-presented seminar at the Parts
Top Sales Trait Might Not Be What You Think
September 26, 2017
What is the most important success trait for a sales person to possess? Some would argue that ambition is most important; in order to win business, they must desire to further their lot in life. Others might claim that competitiveness and a desire to defeat the opponent should top the list, since these fuel a drive to secure new business. Many
How to Increase Line Density
September 26, 2017
Q. Our finishing shop applies both liquid and powder applications, as well as some plating, too. How can we increase our racking line density by adding more parts per foot? Racking expert Scott Rempala has the answer.  Q. Our finishing shop applies both liquid and powder applications, as well as some plating, too. How can we increase our
Multipurpose Coating Line Can Be Configured for Multiple Finishing Processes
September 26, 2017
American Industrial Sales (AIS) will present its Linear Indexing Line (LIL), a multipurpose coating line that can be provided as an e-coating, powder coating, liquid coating or custom pretreatment system, or a combination of multiple finishing processes. New Product Post: 9/8/2017 American Industrial Sales (AIS) will present its Linear Indexing
George Koch Sons Acquires Engineered Finishing Solutions
September 26, 2017
Koch says the purchase adds porcelain enamel expertise to they company's portfolio of automated finishing systems, which include liquid and powder coatings, electrocoat, anodizing and plating. Systems integrator George Koch Sons has purchased of assets of Engineered Finishing Systems (EFS). Koch, which was established in
Paint Booths Combine Standard Designs, Custom Solutions
September 26, 2017
Global Finishing Solutions’ General Purpose paint booths combine standard, pre-engineered solutions with custom and auxiliary options. New Product Post: 9/14/2017 Global Finishing Solutions’ General Purpose paint booths combine standard, pre-engineered solutions with custom and auxiliary options. They are designed to accommodate
PCI/Axalta Scholarship Recipient Announced
September 26, 2017
Axalta Coating Systems and the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), named Theodore Hammer as the winner of the 2017 PCI/Axalta Scholarship. Axalta Coating Systems and the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), named Theodore Hammer as the winner of the 2017 PCI/Axalta Scholarship. Offered to college students pursuing degrees related to powder coating
Silver Metallic Shade Added to Architectural Powder Line
September 26, 2017
Axalta Coating Systems has added RAL 9006, an architectural powder coating with a smooth, silver metallic finish, to its Alesta AR500 line. New Product Post: 9/12/2017 Axalta Coating Systems has added RAL 9006, an architectural powder coating with a smooth, silver metallic finish, to its Alesta AR500 line. The coating is formulated to deliver a
Disposable Arrestors Collect Paint Overspray
September 26, 2017
Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions acquired RP Paint Arrestors and now offers its complete line of disposable paint overspray collectors, which include the 3000-3700 series, series S and Spra-Cube products. New Product Post: 9/11/2017 Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions acquired RP Paint Arrestors and now offers its complete line of
Configurable Powder System Integrates Processes and Handling
September 26, 2017
At Fabtech 2017, Parker Ionics will introduce its Configurable Compact Shuttle System (CCSS) for powder coating, which integrates pretreatment, drying and curing, and powder coating with an effective handling system. New Product Post: 9/20/2017 Parker Ionics will introduce its Configurable Compact Shuttle System (CCSS) for powder coating, which
Virtual Tour Demonstrates Automated Powder Coating System
September 26, 2017
IntelliFinishing will offer visitors to its booth at Fabtech 2017 a 360-degree virtual tour of an automated powder coating system. New Product Post: 9/18/2017 IntelliFinishing will offer visitors to its booth a 360-degree virtual tour of an automated powder coating system. The company builds custom finishing systems designed to increase paint
Paint Robot Features High-Speed Rotating Atomizer
September 26, 2017
Well-suited for electrostatic and other industrial paint applications, Dürr Systems’ EcoRP 10 R1100 is compact six-axis paint robot with a maximum reach of 1,100 mm and a total payload ranging to 10 kg. New Product Post: 9/21/2017 Well-suited for electrostatic and other industrial paint applications, Dürr Systems, Inc.’ EcoRP
NASF Michigan Seminar Draws Technical Experts, Inspiration
September 26, 2017
Event draws finishers from across the state to hear technical experts and inspirational speakers, including highly decorated retired Navy Seal Robert J. O'Neill. Robert O’Neill, right, talks with guests at the Michigan NASF Seminar. The Michigan Chapter of the National Association for Surface Finishing held its Midwest Seminar
Electronic Plating: OutREACH or OverREACH?
September 26, 2017
U.S. chemical companies can benefit from compliance with the European regulation. European manufacturers and importers, including those of plated electronics, are required to provide information on properties of the  chemicals they use. The European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulation,
What’s Suddenly Causing a Cleaner’s Short Bath Life?
September 26, 2017
Q. My cleaner is suddenly experiencing a short bath life. Did something change? Plating expert Jake Fisher from Asterion tackles this question. Q. My cleaner is suddenly experiencing a short bath life. Did something change? A. The very short answer is, “yes.” However, exactly what those changes could be is a much more nuanced answer
Making Contact with Your Plating Line
September 26, 2017
Picking the right electrical contact system is important for proper plating line optimization. Article Post: 9/1/2017 A.J. Schenk, Intercon Enterprises Flight bar cleaning saddles at the rinse tank allow greater contact and current flow for the flight bar when it engages the contact saddle during the next plating cycles. Hand
How Scanning Jet Engine Thermal Coatings Can Increase Engine Lifetime
September 26, 2017
Jet engine cutaway. Turbine blades shown in gold. (Image Credit: Wikimedia commons) A story by Engineering.com talks about a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and researchers at Heriot-Watt University to test jet engine turbine blades that are protected from intense heat and wear by ceramic thermal barrier coatings. The
Read the Interview: Uyemura's Tony Revier
September 26, 2017
Revier, who was attending IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries gathering in Washington, D.C. for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017 to advocate for a pro-growth, pro-advanced-manufacturing policy agenda. The IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award honors an IPC member company for significant contributions to
System Removes Carbonates from Alkaline Zinc Alloy Plating
September 26, 2017
Asterion’s Carbo-Dry unit is designed to remove carbonates, sulfates and other impurities from alkaline zinc alloy plating solutions. New Product Post: 9/11/2017 Asterion’s Carbo-Dry unit is designed to remove carbonates, sulfates and other impurities from alkaline zinc alloy plating solutions. The self-contained system is said to
New England Surface Finishing Regional Conference is Nov. 3
September 26, 2017
The New England Surface Finishing Regional will be held on November 3 in Salem, Mass. at the Hawthorne Hotel. The New England Surface Finishing Regional will be held on November 3 in Salem, Mass. at the Hawthorne Hotel. Download a registration form HERE. Information from the New England Chapter of the NASF: It is that time of
Combining 3D Printing and Electroplating for Replicable Experimentation
September 26, 2017
Andreas Osterwalder calls his office a museum: what looks like a collection of small machines are 3D printed and partially electroplated parts that the scientist has been creating for his experiments. A great story about the latest on plating and 3D printing from formlabs.com, which tells the story of Andreas
Compact DC Power Supplies Offer Range of of High Outputs
September 26, 2017
The DTX 2400 Series of DC power supplies from Dynatronix includes five models with outputs of 0-24 V at 0-100 amps and 0-100 V at 0-24 amps. New Product Post: 9/15/2017 The DTX 2400 Series of DC power supplies from Dynatronix, Inc. includes five models with outputs of 0-24 V at 0-100 amps and 0-100 V at 0-24 amps. Output is limited to a maximum of
Phosphate-Free Conversion Coatings Simultaneously Clean, Coat
September 26, 2017
Bulk Chemicals Inc. will showcase its Zirca-Sil SW-1 and Zirca-Sil HD-1 phosphate-free, zirconium-based conversion coatings, which are designed to simultaneously clean and coat metals. New Product Post: 9/12/2017 Bulk Chemicals, Inc. - BCI Surface Technologies will showcase its Zirca-Sil SW-1 and Zirca-Sil HD-1 phosphate-free, zirconium-based