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IPCM n. 60, Vol. X, 2019

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Editorial
Brand New

06
AKZONOBEL SEES NEW DAWN RISING WITH 2020 COLOUR OF THE YEAR
AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel's Colour of the Year for 2020, Tranquil Dawn, ColourFutures 2020, The Care Palette, The Play Palette, The Meaning Palette, The Creativity Palette

07
HEAT RESISTANT AND WATERBORNE - NEW SILICONE RESIN FOR POTS AND PANS
Evonik, silicone Resin for Pots and Pans, heat-resistant coatings for cookware and bakeware, environmentally friendly silicone resin, SILIKOFTAL HTW 3, heat-resistant silicone resin

08-09
BENSELER EXPANDS DOWNSTREAM PROCESSES FOR ZINC FLAKE COATING
Zink Flake Coating, BENSELER Oberflächentechnik, automated sorting service

10
FNA21+FG: THE SCULPTURE CREATED BY LE ROND FOR EOS MKTG&COMMUNICATION'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Le Rond, Giovanni Lamberti, sculpture FNA21+FG, EOS Ten Years, Art in Surfaces

12
EUROPOLVERI REACHES ALSO THE SHIPBUILDING WORLD
Europolveri, Italian Naval Register, European Standard for the marine equipment, DURPOL EPOXYPOLIESTER SERIES 9, PURAL POLYESTER PURE SERIES 5, epoxypolyester and polyester thermosetting powders

13
PANGBORN OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART CUSTOMER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Pangborn, Customer Technology Centre opening

14-15
CONDOROIL, YOUR PARTNER IN THE FIELD OF E-COAT
Condoroil Stainless, e-coat, Minerva Unit, regeneration of degreasing solutions, Ionex 1200 Unit, Blade Mud Unit, lamellar decantation units, Giunone Unit, remove sludges from the phosphating tanks

16
ST POWDER COATINGS INAUGURATES THREE NEW WAREHOUSES IN ITALY
ST Powder Coatings, ST Powder Coating new warehouses
Sustainability

18-24
FIVE ON FIVE INTERVIEW: SUSTAINABILITY ACCORDING TO THE INDUSTRY PLAYERS_PART II
Sustainability in the coatings sector, AkzoNobel, BASF, Evonik, Perstorp, PPG, how to generate less CO2 with powder coatings, Sustainable Solution Steering, become Finite Material Neutral, Eco-premium solutions program, PPG Sustainability Awards, Planet Possible program, Ocean Clean-Up initiative, biomass balanced refinish coatings, Colorful Communities project
Brand New

26-27
NORNER SIGNS DEAL TO BUILD NEW POLYMER EXPLORATION CENTRE AND ENTERS FUTURE MATERIALS CATAPULT
Norner, Polymer Exploration Centre, Future Materials Catapult, national test centre for the materials of the future
Innovations: Present & Future

28-30
A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAINTS AND COATINGS
ystral, Conti-TDS, formulate coatings without powder residues, dust-free dispersing and wetting, low environmental impact paints
Focus on Technology

32-38
A NEW PRE-TREATMENT CYCLE ENABLING B.M. COLORA TO OFFER A TIMELY, HIGHLY FLEXIBLE SERVICE
B.M. Colora, QSC Verniciatura Milano, powder coating of large workpieces, Proma 8, DN Chemicals, Dollclean AS434, Dollphos SC189, Dollcoat SA 115, nanotechnology, silane oligomers, SuperCube quick-colour change booth, Supercenter Evo, Wagner data software, Wagner
Highlights of the Month

40-44
THE FUTURE OF WHEEL PAINTING
Dürr, wheel painting, wheel painting conference, DXQ software, Olpidürr, Verind, 2-tone painting automation, EcoPaintJet, automatic bolt hole painting, EcoBell2, EcoGun2, spindle cleaning machine SCM 200, wheel cleaning machine WhCM 200, E-Mobility
Brand New

46
CREONS ENSEMBLE POUR INNOVER: ADAPTA HAS BEEN AWARDED THE 2ND DUO@WORK PRIZE
ADAPTA, ARCHITECS@WORK PARÍS 2019, DUO@WORK prize, ADOMA Project, Colección PATINA, PRESTIA group, Le Mans Peinture Industrielle, Lethargic Savannah, coatings with Corten steel effect

52
2K 3C1B COMPACT HIGH-PERFORMANCE PU SYSTEM: TWO COMPONENT "3 COATS 1 BAKE" PAINT SYSTEM
Sherwin-Williams, 2K 3C1B Compact PU System, Two Component 3 Coats 1 Bake Paint System, coating system for ACE sector

53
DSM INTRODUCES NEW RESIN TO DRIVE SHIFT TO WATERBORNE COATINGS IN CONSTRUCTION AND HEAVY MACHINERY SEGMENTS
DSM, resin for waterborne coatings for construction sector, resin for waterborne coatings for heavy machinery industry, NeoCryl XK-117, direct-to-metal waterborne coating resin, DTM

54-55
AGM ADVANCES APPLICATIONS FOR WATER-BASED ANTI-CORROSION COATINGS
Applied Graphene Materials, AGM, graphene into water-based coatings, Genable dispersion technology, incorporating graphene into solvent-based coating systems
Focus on Technology

56-62
CONTINUOUS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND PAINTSHOP UPDATING FOR HIGH QUALITY AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY: MASCAR'S WINNING STRATEGY
Mascar, coating of agricultural machinery, agriculture 4.0, production of agricultural machinery for the sowing and haymaking sectors, Graco, Comaind, Inver, Sherwin-Williams, waterborne two-component coatings, 2k epoxy primer, 2k acrylic enamel, heavy equipment, XP spray guns, Graco ProMix 2KE dosing unit, 2KS multi-component dosing system, Comaind, coatings for heavy equipment, Endura-Flo 3D diaphragm pump, 4.0 coating management unit, coating plant to meet ACE industry needs, coating for ACE industry

64-76
AGROSTROJ: COATING EQUIPMENT TO BETTER SERVE THE ACE AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTORS
AGROSTROJ, Europe's largest coating line, Eisenmann, Gema, coating for the ACE sector, automation of agricultural machinery coating processes, automatic pre-painting touch-up operations, self-learning robots, CMA Robotics, PPG Powercron 6200 HE, coating of large components, coating booth with Laser 3D piece recognition device, 3D scanner, GR 650 ST robot, coating robot, industry 4.0, automation
Innovations: Present & Future

78-82
FRANCHI&KIM RELIABILITY AT THE SERVICE OF ACE MARKET
Franchi&Kim, corrosion protection for ACE equipment, coating of agricultural machinery, water-based liquid paints for the ACE sector, aesthetic finishes for the ACE sector, DTM paints, direct to metal paints
Focus on Technology

84-91
THE SUSTAINABILITY-ORIENTED EVOLUTION OF THE ACE SECTOR ALSO CALLS FOR INNOVATIVE WASTE WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Alcar, waste water treatment, Water Energy, waste water treatment plant, coating waste water treatment, sludge separators, Skimmerflot 5000, Skimmerflot 8000, sustainability, sludge separation
Success Stories

92-94
DURABLE AND EVEN PAINT SURFACE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MACHINERY
Teknos, Vilakone Oy, COATING of machines for the environmental management, coating of hydraulic cylinders, TEKNODUR COMBI 340, two-component direct to metal paint, anticorrosion coating for agricultural machines, Wille machine, DTM paint
Focus on Technology

96-98
LOW TEMPERATURE POWDER COATING SYSTEM FROM KABE MAINTAINS THE VALUE OF VINEYARD MACHINES
ERO, KABE, powder coating system for vineyard machines, Geholit+Wiemer, low temperature powder coating, POLYFLEX PES-166-NT, PES range, POLYFLEX EP-20-NT-GU KORROFLEX primer, POLYFLEX PES-166-NT topcoat, long-term corrosion protection, Binger range, coating for ACE industry
Brand New

100
COATING SOLUTIONS FOR THE ACE MARKET WITH AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM APPROACH
Helios, Kansai Paint, coatings for the ACE Market, corrosion protection of ACE equipment, environmentally friendly paints, ultra-high-solid liquid coatings, low-cure powder coatings, e-coat systems

101
THE INAUGURATION OF A NEW COATING SYSTEM FOR COMPONENTS OF THE LARGEST MINING TRUCKS IN THE WORLD
Imel, coating system for components of mining trucks, Belaz, largest coating system for components of mining trucks in the world
Focus on Technology

102-106
ILCAR: A NEW COMPACT SHOT BLASTING PLANT FOR HIGH AESTHETIC VALUE AND LONG-LASTING PROTECTION
Ilcar, Rolfo group, OMSG, shot blasting of large components, coating of large components, automatic turbine shot blasting plant, Silvi, Euroimpianti, Futura Convogliatori Aerei, Wagner, Tunnelblast shot blasting plant, SuperCube coating booth, Reind
Highlights of the Month

108-110
LESTAUSA BRINGS EUROPEAN ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY TO THE UNITED STATES
LestaUSA, Lesta Srl, robotic finishing technology, coating robot, DeGeest Steel Works, Fabtech 2019, Fabtech Chicago, suction and blow-off robots
Brand New

112
STAHL'S DR. ALEXIS PEY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER OF EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (EFCE)
Stahl, European Federationof Chemical Engineering, EFCE
Focus on Technology

114-119
LIQUID-TO-POWDER CONVERSION, DONE RIGHT NORDSON
Link 51, Nordson, liquid-to-powder conversion, The Handy Angle Company, Whittan Storage Systems Ltd, powder coating booth, dense-phase spray systems, ColorMax booth, Spectrum HD powder feed centre, airborne powder recycling system, Encore HD, coating of storage products
Brand New

120
ECOPOLIFIX SRL: 25 YEARS OF POWDER TRACES DESIGNING THE FUTURE IN INDUSTRIAL COATINGS SOLUTIONS
Ecopolifix, 25 anniversary Ecopolifix, HELIOS, Kansai Paint
Highlights of the Month

122-126
HANGON SALES CONFERENCE 2019: THE SMART WAY FOR HANGING AND MASKING
HangOn, HangOn Sales Conference, acquisition of MBS, HangOn Experience Center, smart masking
Brand New

128-129
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FLUSHING SYSTEM REDUCES VOC EMISSIONS DURING COLOUR CHANGES BY UP TO 60 PERCENT
Dürr, Environmentally Friendly Flushing System, reduction of VOC emissions during colour changes, EcoBell PurgeBox, EcoBell Cleaner D2, EcoRPC
Highlights of the Month

132-134
SAVIM: THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF BEAUTY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND FAMILY IN TUNE WITH THE SYSTEM
SAVIM, 35 anniversary Savim Europe
Sustainability

136-141
MAXIMUM SUSTAINABILITY
Regent Paints, sustainability, total reuse of paints, paint product from waste streams, transformation of waste into usable products, recycling of paint-related waste, replacement of bituminous formulations with recycled paints
Standards and Legislation - UCIF Informs

142
THE MACHINERY DIRECTIVE AND THE UPDATE OF THE GUIDELINE
UCIF, Italian Surface Treatment Equipment Manufacturers' Association, Machinery Directive, ANIMA Federation, ensure the safety of machines placed on the market, Machinery Working Group
Zoom on Events

144-152
FINISHING BECOMES SMART: THE CONFERENCE ORGANISED BY UCIF ON THE NEW TECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIERS OF FINISHING
Finishing becomes SMART, UCIF, UCIF conference, Italian Surface Treatment Equipment Manufacturers'Association

154-155
TITAN'S 11TH TECHNICAL DAY: A MEETING AMONG PRODUCERS, USERS, AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO DISCUSS THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF POWDER COATINGS
TITAN, TITAN's Technical Day, present and future of powder coatings, La pintura en polvo hoy, TITAN POWDER COATINGS ESPAÑA

156
POWDER COATING WEEK 2020: THREE IN ONE EVENTS
Powder Coating Week 2020, Powder Coating Institute, PCI, powder coating industry event, Powder Coating 101 Workshop, Powder Coating Technical Conference, Tabletop Exhibition

157
AMERICAN COATINGS SHOW AND CONFERENCE 2020 TO INCLUDE NOVEL FEATURES
American Coatings Show 2020, American Coatings Associations, conference on advancements in coatings formulations

159
SURFACETECHNOLOGY GERMANY 2020: INDUSTRY FORUM CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN
SurfaceTechnology GERMANY, surface treatment forum, WOTech GbR, Fraunhofer IPA, VDMA
ICT - Editorial
ICT - Industry News

164
A WATER-BASED SOLUTION FOR PRECISION MECHANICS
Dollmar Meccanica, cleaning plant for precision components, Finep RDV 10, low environmental impact cleaning technology, Industry 4.0

165
A ROBOTISED GRINDING STATION: DAN TECHNOLOGY AT DEBURRINGEXPO
Dan Technology, robotised grinding station, DeburringEXPO, workstation Multicontact

166
HIT THE TARGET WITH SONIC VELOCITY - LIQUISONIC® SYSTEMS FOR CHALLENGING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
SensoTech, Sonic Velocity, LiquiSonic Systems, measurement of difficult process conditions, explosion proof sensors, measuring devices

168
MICRO-COMPONENT PRECISION CLEANING PROJECT BY LAYTON TECHNOLOGIES
Layton Technologies, micro-component precision cleaning, precision cleaning for medical devices

169
FOR A SAFE AND STABLE CLEANING PROCESS
GEISS, parts2clean, Cleanstab S, GEISS Digital Indexer, RG PROTECT 160, RG PROTECT 160 corrosion protection concentrate, sustainable solvents, Cleanstab 5 stabiliser for modified alcohols, how to stop acid formation in the cleaning system

170
HENKEL OFFERS CUSTOM-TAILORED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO STEER THE FUTURE OF E-MOBILITY
Henkel, e-mobility, coil pretreatment, Bonderite O-TO, Bonderite M-CR 12, Bonderite

172-173
SURTEC AND CHEM-TREND PRESENT NEW INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DIE CASTING INDUSTRY
SurTec, Chem-Trend, Freudenberg, EUROGUSS 2020, release agents for die-cast aluminum, conversion products for aluminum alloys without hexavalent chromium, SurTec 650, anticorrosive protection of aluminum alloys, product for the pretreatment of HERA light alloys, HERA

174
ROBOT SERVICE PRESENTED A 4.0-ORIENTED ROBOTISED STATION AT THE DEBURRINGEXPO TRADE FAIR
Robot Service, robotised station for metal cleaning, DeburringEXPO, Isola Academy, ABB, FANUC
ICT - Technology Overview

176-180
A NEW CLEANING CONCEPT: FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINES
automotive mechanical components cleaning, FCA, V6 engine, cleaning system for engine, tecnofirma, cleaning system 2.0
ICT - Highlight

182-184
WALTHER TROWAL: SUSTAINABLE MASS FINISHING OPERATIONS
Walther Trowal, sustainable mass finishing operations, plant for the application of wear linings, work bowls for mass finishing operations, worn work bowls refurbishment
ICT - Technology Overview

186-188
FISMET SERVICE APPLIES CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES TO ITS CLEANING TREATMENTS
Fismet Service, circular economy, eco-friendly cleaning systems, ultrasonic cleaning, total recovery of interoperational equipment, recovery of the waste generated by cleaning operations, Marine Science Institute, CNR-ISMAR, GHOST project, Fismet lab

190-192
EFFICIENT PARTS CLEANING AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION STARTS WITH THE CLEANING CONTAINER
Metallform, Cleaning Container, parts cleaning, MEFO-BOX, MEFO-VARIO
ICT - Zoom on Events

194-195
DEBURRINGEXPO - DISTINGUISHED BY QUALITY AND VALUABLE LEADS
DeburringEXPO, precision surface, trade fair for deburring and cleaning technologies

196-197
PARTS2CLEAN A CLEAR SUCCESS THROUGH QUALITY, SIZE AND INTERNATIONAL PROFILE - DESPITE A DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TREND
parts2clean, trade fair for industrial surface cleaning, parts2clean 2020

198-199
GLOBAL INDUSTRIE: MORE THAN 20 INDUSTRIAL SECTORS TO CLARIFY THE OFFER
GLOBAL INDUSTRIE, trade fair for the machine tool industry, industrial automation, production technologies and equipment, Industry 4.0, MIDEST, INDUSTRIE, TOLEXPO, SMART INDUSTRIES