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Wagner Expands Its Airspray Gun Series with TOPFINISH GM 1030G
Wagner has developed the new versatile airspray gun TOPFINISH GM 1030G that allows excellent atomisation for small-area applications.
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Wagner has expanded its airspray gun series with the model TOPFINISH GM 1030G, a gravity cup gun particularly suitable for small-area applications that enables high-quality painting results and efficient material consumption. Wagner airspray guns portfolio also includes the automatic model TOPFINISH GA 1020/1030 and the manual gun TOPFINISH GM 1030P with paint connection. The new TOPFINISH GM 1030G with gravity cup can be used for a wide range of applications in several fields, including wood, metal and plastics industries.
Versatility and durability
In order to allow flexible processing of low- to high-viscosity materials with a high solids content, Wagner’s new product: • has a nozzle with a maximum material passage of 9 mm • the components in contact with the material are made of durable stainless steel • the solvent-resistant seals ensure uncomplicated use of the gun with both water- and solvent-based materials. According to the type of application, many air caps, nozzle sizes and other accessory components – all compatible with GA 1020/1030 and GM 1030P – can be used, and the hard plastic cups can be also used several times. The new gravity cup produces an efficient uniform spray pattern, just like its predecessor, and the optimised air channel allows to generate very low paint mist and save material consumption. In addition, the TOPFINISH GM 1030G model is equipped with a fixable needle stroke adjustment for process-reliable coating with a consistent material flow rate. The large material and air passages of the components support perfect atomisation while allowing fast working at the same time, as the gun’s low weight and ergonomic design support fatigue-free work even over longer periods. “This additionally optimizes material use. Overall, an application efficiency of up to 88% can be achieved during coating,” stated Peter Neu, Senior Product Manager at Wagner. Another characteristic of the company’s new model is its long service life: the two-part nozzle consists of nozzle head and nozzle nut, allowing customers to replace only the head, if needed. Finally, the long-life needle packings and the solvent-resistant seals made of polyethylene contribute to lower maintenance.
For further information: www.wagner-group.com
The Acquisition of PCR Group will provide ChemQuest with expertise on powder formulations and applications.
The ChemQuest Group Inc., a global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets, has announced the acquisition of the Powder Coating Research Group, an independent powder coating formulator, tester and developer from Columbus (OH, USA), founded by Kevin Biller. The acquisition will allow ChemQuest to improve its expertise on powder coating formulation and to count on another laboratory. The two companies will join forces, with the aim of becoming a comprehensive resource for powder coating technology. The novel powder coatings created by the PCR Group can now be applied at the ChemQuest Technology Institute in a replicate manufacturing environment. “It is my pleasure to announce the acquisition of PCR Group, an organization I have admired for many years. Kevin Biller and his team are consummate professionals. Both are innovative organizations with deep knowledge of history and a strong view of the future. We parallel each other in our approach to clients and delivering on our promises. These are synergies people say they want but rarely get in a merger or acquisition,” declared Dan Murad, CEO of ChemQuest. “We are looking forward to capitalizing on the synergies between the two organizations. By combining ChemQuest’s extraordinary market reach and CQTI’s world class application facilities with PCR Group’s vast experience and industry presence, we foresee an amazing future,” stated Kevin Biller, CEO of Powder Coating Research Group.
For further information: www.chemquest.com and https://powdercoatingresearch.com
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Dan Murad, CEO of ChemQuest. Kevin Biller, CEO of Powder Coating Research Group.
Covestro Showcased Developments in Digital Application of Automotive Coatings at Digital Expo 2021
From September 14 to September 16, Covestro showcased the developments in digital printing technology, supporting partners and customers in the transition towards modern processes.
Covestro attended Digital Expo 2021, on September 14-16, during which a webinar was hosted with digital printing and coatings experts Dr. Fabian Schuster and Dr. Inga Noll. In conventional automotive OEM coating, multi-layer, 1- or 2-component coatings are typically applied by spray. However, spray application causes overspray and high energy consumption during drying, but above all during conditioning of the process air. In addition, in the case of multicolour painting, the painted body parts have to be masked with films at great expense for protection. If, in the future, paints with different functions are to be applied that are particularly resistant to UV radiation, bird droppings or stone chips, for example, the process becomes even more complex. Covestro aims at supporting its customers and partners in transitioning towards the most modern process of digital printing, which offers automotive and coatings manufacturers great opportunities to combine precise digital application of coatings with flexible, customized production. The result is an efficient coating with the quality of a conventional spray application but without overspray and need of masking, and reduced energy consumption. In addition to its extensive expertise in digital printing technology, Covestro also provides Desmodur polyurethane raw materials. Polyurethane coatings based on Desmodur hardeners used for this purpose feature proven good chemical, scratch and weather resistance, they are high-gloss and ensure non-yellowing coatings. This project is part of the “Digital@Covestro” program with which Covestro is driving forward digitalization. One of the three pillars of the program is the development of new business models and digital technical services. One focus area is a more efficient production at customers and the digitization of entire value chains. The two other pillars of the program are focused on digital operating processes in the company’s own production and the development and use of digital chemical trading platforms.
For further information: https://www.covestro.com/en
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BYK Launches a Post-add Surface Additive for the Matting of Powder Coatings
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BYK has launched BYK-3938 P, a highly innovative, post-add additive for matting powder coatings – label-free.
BYK has launched a highly innovative new post-add additive for matting powder coatings that does not require any labels. Unlike liquid coatings, the matting of powder coatings poses a major challenge for the coating industry as only minimal shrinkage occurs during the baking process which does not make conventional matting with powder coatings possible. To obtain a matt finish, gloss can be reduced by mixing various incompatible binders or by exploiting the incompatibility of binders and special hardeners. However, some hardeners are subject to labelling. This ultimately results in the labelling of powder coatings. BYK-3938 P, the new product launched by BYK, solves this problem by not requiring labels for the matting of powder coatings. BYK-3938 P is available in powder form and can be easily added to the finished powder coating. The amount of additive to add depends on the final result desired: it allows to cover a wide range of applications, from a few units of gloss for adjustment during quality control up to very opaque surfaces for decorative applications.
For further information: https://www.byk.com/en
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