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IPCM n. 26, Vol. V, 2014

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Editorial

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OPPORTUNITY
technical reports, opportunity,business, internationalization, service, paintexpo, investment/benefit, budget, paint expo, information, promotion
Analysis

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SAFETY IN THE ELECTROSTATIC COATING PROCESS
liquid products, atomization, inflammability, explosion protection regulations, regulatory framework, coatings, automated application equipment, EN 50176 2009, ATEX certification, EN 50348 2010, lowenvironmental impact, water-based products, water-soluble

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WHY UPGRADE THE POWDER COATING APPLICATION EQUIPMENT?
Zeus Electrostatic System Srl, powder coating, powder coatings, job coater, job shops, economic crisis, electrostatic guns, high voltage generator, electrostatic field, transformer, digital electronics, flat or boxed parts, Venturi pumps, Faraday cage, flow, overspray, how much can one save
Brand New

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ADAPTA NBP: A SOLUTION TO BLISTERING IN THE THERMAL BRIDGE RUPTURE
climate zone, facade, window frames, thermal insulation, aluminium, bad finish, polyammide, bubbles, blisters, powder coatings for architecture, non-blistering polyammide, textured finishes, standard, superdurable, polyesters for architecture, NeonCollection, wide range, fluorescent colours

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PLASMA FOR CHALLENGING CONDITIONS
Plasmatreat, pretreatment method, opn air plasma, wettability, paints, coatings, stble long term adhesion, plasmabar, contact angle, PG-X poket goniometer, surface tension, electrostatically discharged, paint layer

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PRESSURE TANK IN MODULAR DESIGN
Walther Pilot, Paint expo, pressure tanks for paints, agitators, cover lifts, stainless steel, storage of liquids, reactive materials, isocyanates

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QUALITY CHAINS AND BEARINGS FOR OVERHEAD AND FLOOR CONVEYORS
Orbita, parts handling, painting line, curing ovens up to 220°C, up to 450°C, special chains, UNI EN ISO 9001

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H2O GMBH PRESENTS PATENTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF RINSING WATER AT THE PAINTEXPO 2014
process solutions, recycling of spent rinsing, waste water, Vacudest, clearcat

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PANELS FOR LABORATORY TESTS: THE FIRST STEP TO MEASURE QUALITY
Italgard, Gardpanel, test panel division, metal sheet, colour samples, painting and coating sector, laboratory test, painting and coating sector, Danilo Gabbioni, test panels for paint manufacturers, window manufacturers, customized test panels, non standard, aluminium, iron, brass

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NEW FILLING AND DOSING SYSTEM
Jessberger, Jesspumpen, chemical industry, packaging,fill up, drums, containers, dosing system, dose, progressive cavity pump, drum pump

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RIPPERT PRESENTING A NEW COMBINED GRINDING AND PAINT BOOTH AT PAINTEXPO 2014
complete plants, components for surface coating, dedusting, automation, industrial fans, RTS Rotation, brush filtration system

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PAINTS: 30% EXTRA DURATION THANKS TO THE NANOTECHNOLOGIES
Franchi e Kim, Nanto Protective Coating, nanoparticles, particular hardness, high abrasion resistance, nano-clay, paint, multi layered aluminium silicate mixture, painting product, polymers, corrosion, barrier effect, metal substrates, salt spray resistance, nanocharges, wettability of the substrate, acrylic coatings for car refinishing, antibacterial properties, non stick coatings, food contact, atmospheric oxigen, flame retardant coatings

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CALDAN AT PAINTEXPO 2014
power and free conveyor systems, p&f 140, floor conveyor, handling the largest and heaviest, unbalanced jigs, fully adjustable, drive sensor, p&f 380, overhead conveyors, load capacity, of up to 500 kg, accumulation of wagons, buffer zones, safeguard

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A CLOSER LOOK AT PAINT OVERSPRAY REMOVAL
Eisenmann, E-Cube, paint expo, E-MES, production control system, mechanical paint overspray removal, VarioBell, speed rotary atomizer, VarioCharger, paint metering system

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BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE: INNOVATIVE COATINGS AND SERVICES
Axalta Coating System, liquid, powder, electrodeposition coatings, smart solutions, Alesta AG antigraffiti,Ral, Ncs, colours, metallics, glossy powder, pure polyester, requirements Qualicoat, GSB, DR. Kupfer, Percotop topcoat 96752K, commercial vehicles, superstructures, trailers, construction machines, Percotop 2VHS power primer 4000, low emissions, cataphoresis, AQUA EC 3000, reach, AQUA EC5100, AQUA EC 5500, electrodeposition coating system , AQUA EC 3000, reach, AQUA EC5100, AQUA EC 5500, monolayer, harvesting machines, primer Alesta zero zinc, colour, digital tool, texture, Imron hydrobasecoat 8000, Imron hydrobasecoat 8100, Imron hydrobasecoat 8200, bus and rail, waterborne basecoat

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"WE ADD FUNCTIONS TO SURFACES!"
Ecopolifix, Rembrandtin, Rembrandtin Powder Coatings, antibacterial, thin layered, non slip, textured, metallic, pearlescent, qualicoat quality, ral colours, specialty coatings, protective system, thermodur 600 pure 2k, waterborne coating, Lilly Andres, functional coatings
Highlights of the Month

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ARSONSISI TECHNOLOGICAL COATINGS: COATINGS FOR EVERYTHING THAT CAN BE COATED
Arsonsisi, Elcrom, Sebino, Jcolors, Gruppo Junionfin, finishing quality, Carlo Junghanns, electrodeposition, powder, liquid, finishing of metals, platics, mural paints, paint for the building do it yourself, DIY, tinting system Arsoncolor, coating system, high solid, very high solid coatings, earth moving machinery, drums, alloy wheels, radiators, household appliances, plastic products, achitecture, black cataphoresis products for automotive, white cataphoresis products for domestic appliances, polyurethane, epoxy, Selac IONatura, Antherm, silver ions, ceramic nanoparticles, proliferation of bacteria, thermal transmittance, windows, thermosetting powders, carboxylated polyesther resins, qualicoat class 2, class 3, undercuts, grooves, tailor made system, corrosion protection, organic and inorganic zinc primers, one, two components anticorrosion primers, barrier effect, intermediate layers, surface tolerant, maintenance cycle, polyurethanic, unified formulations, e-commerce, Arsoncolor system, Arsoncolor hydrosystem

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ARCHITECTURALPLUS-SERIE 1 POWDER COATINGS RANGE: ALWAYS HIGHER
Europolveri, powder coatings for architecture, strength, durability, continuous facade, façade, doors, window frames, outdoor furnitue, street furniture, crystal tower, bucharest, architects, designers, surface protection, architectural works, ultraviolet radiation, standard class1, superdurable class2, tribo, corona, rigorous tests, qualicoat, gsb

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A HIGH EFFICIENCY AND SAFTEY ELECTROSTATIC SYSTEM TO APPLY WATER-SOLUBLE PRODUCTS
Wagner Colora Srl, flammable, non flammable coating products, operating parameters, safety devices, insulated cabinet, electric shock, safety standards, many colours, mono-, two, three-components products, 2k, 3k, Intellimix touch, twin control, flex control, frequent colour changes, electronic mixer, transfer efficiency, high, low pressure, Cobra 40-10 pump
Focus on Technology

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THE HYPER-TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEM INSTALLED BY SCATTOLINI OTOMOTIV FOR COATING ITS COMMERCIAL VEHICLES' BODIES
Futura Convogliatori Aerei, Tekimp, Gema Europe, Kmu-Loft, Blaublum, equipment, faist group, tier 1, Turkey, high quality industrial car bodies, medium-weight commercial vehicles, floats, one and three way tippers, Ford otosan, transit, Atilla Yuksel, coating, strict specification of Ford, filiform corrosion resistance, coating plant, cataphoresis, powder coatings, acrylic liquid coatings, energy savings, water savings, emissions, fully automatic coating system, gloss level, power&free conveyor, DR44, descender, special large-sized parts, cross switch, overhead storage buffer, jigs, small operational buffer, cataphoresis oven, pre-operational buffer, fall arrest system, laser scanner onthe floor, pre-treatment, spray, immersion, transfer system, bubbles, dripping from the parts, cataphoresis bath, closed loop, zero liquid discharge, waste water treatment plant, vacuum evaporation technology, Blaumes software, same colour of the car body, grey cataphoresis, two booths, application system, powder unit, Magic compact, quick colour changes, antropomorphic robots, Magic Cylinder, automatic guns Optiflex A2/12, manual guns Optiflex2, Opticontrol CM30, Opticenter Powder Unit, Corona Effect, CAN-BUS

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A CAREFULLY PLANNED COATING PLANT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE OLIMAC PRODUCTS
Tecnofirma, Wagner, Futura Convogliatori Aerei, Omsg

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WASTE WATER TREATMENT: BETTER QUALITY COATING, ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLYNESS AND COST REDUCTION
Simpec, Ates

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CHROME FREE, VISIBLE CONVERSION LAYERS FOR THE FIELD OF ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION: THE NEW IRIDITE NR 4 T SYSTEM USED BY MERIDIONALE ALLUMINIO
Macdermid Italiana Srl

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MODULAR COATING PLANTS: AN ITALIAN SUCCESS SPREADING ALL OVER EUROPE
Euroimpianti, Gema, J&J Beschichtung
Innovations

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WRINKLED ENAMEL: THE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION OF SURFACE MORPHOLOGY TO THE OUTDOOR RESISTANCE OF PRE-PAINTED SURFACES
Salchi Metalcoat

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BLANCHING: ST HAS THE SOLUTION
St Powder Coatings, Cool Powder, polyesters at low temperature, curing at 150°, anti-corrosive primer, barrier effect
Standards and Legislation
Zoom on Events
Paint Expo Showcase

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NEW COLOR TREND RANGE FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL POWDER COATINGS MARKET
Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings Gmbh, powder coatings for architecture

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BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE - INNOVATIVE POWDER, LIQUID AND ELECTRODEPOSITION COATINGS
Axalta Coating Systems Germany Gmbh

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SPECIAL POWDER COATING FOR INTERIOR USE WITH EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS AND LIGHT
Karl Bubenhofer Ag

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SMART2-C COATING - REDUCED COSTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR PAINT-OVERSPRAY REMOVAL PROCESSES
Ensutec Products Gmbh

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SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR PRE-TREATMENT, CLEANING AND PAINT COAGULATION
Zeller+gmelin Gmbh& Co Kg
ICT - Industry News
ICT - Highlight
ICT - Case Study

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ONE SOLUTION FOR CLEANING MULTI METAL COMPONENTS TREATED WITH DIFFERENT COOLING LUBRICANTS

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RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE SHOT PEENING, POLISHING AND MATERIAL ANALYSIS OPERATIONS AT 2EFFE ENGINEERING