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The Wonderful Wide World of (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) Tape
Well over 30 years ago, within the first week of my then-budding career with a global pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape manufacturer, a sales colleague opened a presentation with the phrase, “Tape is my life.” Not only was that the first time I had ever heard...
Raw Materials 2022: Despite Challenges, There is Light at the End of the Tunnel
Where to start? First and foremost, this article is not about the large, global paint and coatings companies, because we learn everything we need to know about their struggles with supply chain issues from public reports. What we don’t typically hear about are the...
The Two Pillars of Surface Preparation
There are two primary “pillars” of the surface preparation process; adhering to these procedures will help ensure the best results in the painting and coating process. Journalist Colin Mason once wrote, “A pristine superyacht in the marina, with shining paint work,...
Hard Minerals Enhance Powder Coating Performance
Improving abrasion resistance is a sought-after goal of powder coating formulators, whether for functional or aesthetic purposes. The use of high-hardness mineral fillers is considered one avenue to increase abrasion resistance in powder coatings. This study examines...
Paints & Coatings 2022: Understanding the Chemical Industry and Current Challenges for Coatings and Adhesives, Part 1
Our global industries are gathering together for the first time in 4+ years at the American Coatings Show and World Adhesive Conference in March and April 2022. It seems almost unbelievable that these events will be held in person, in light of our changed world. Even...
Exploring and Comparing Factory-applied and Field-applied Coatings
Factory-applied painting was very different from what some call "the traditional" method of applying coatings, which involves forming the parts, putting them together, and then cleaning and painting the end product. This method of painting after parts are formed could...
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