Narrow web flexo printing is a growing segment of today's printing industry. It is commonly used to print labels, sleeves and other materials that don't require the quantity or investment of wide web... (5 Member Reactions)

The dispersion of pigments is the most important process in determining the quality of paint. Pigment Dispersing Agents play an essential role in the dispersion process. This paper is intended to...

Under the current economic perspectives and the armies of black painters (offering, like Winston Churchill in 1940, "nothing but blood, toil, tears and sweat"), it is a stimulating exercise to read...

In the ink world, press side service is a necessary part of an ink company's service to the customer and it can be a real opportunity for a company to set themselves apart from their competition. In...

This article will outline some of the key traits an ink technician should have and touch on what ink companies need from these individuals. Ink Technicians find themselves in a variety of jobs in... (1 Member Reaction)

Surfactants are main ingredients in coating additives, polymeric dispersions and coating formulations. Surfactants reduce the interfacial tension of liquids and solids and provide to coatings various... (1 Member Reaction)

The biotechnology world has lived for decades as a kind of sparring partner and niche competitor to petrochemical based chemicals. The principle seemed cemented that biosynthesis & biotechnology stand...

Polymer chemistry was a popular topic at the American Chemical Society 242nd National Meeting, held in Denver CO USA, 28 August 2011 - 01 September 2011. Here is a review of some interesting work... (1 Member Reaction)

During film formation paint should transform from a liquid into a closed, solid film called coating. In order to give optimum protective and aesthetical properties most coatings should be smooth and... (3 Member Reactions)

There are many new trends and innovations within the metal coatings industry. Antimicrobial coatings are being used on a generous scale, in many ranges of application, varying from anti-fouling...

The Dispersions & Pigments business of BASF prides itself in offering a comprehensive range of solutions for formulators' needs, be their products for coatings, inks, adhesives or building materials....

It is interesting to note that the reporting of new technology seems to be making a good job of mirroring the ebb and flow of the global coatings industry itself. That is deep recession in 2009...

Paints and other coating systems form a solid layer during the film-forming process where different physical and chemical processes are important. Oxidative drying is a process in which the... (4 Member Reactions)

The properties of the versatile vinyl acetate ethylene ("VAE") polymer are reviewed, with applications in coating paper and cardboard products. VAE is sometimes known as ethylene vinyl acetate... (1 Member Reaction)

While there are many benefits to using pre-painted metal in terms of cost savings and production line efficiencies, many manufacturers choose coil coated metal for its durability. Pre-painted metal...

The pigment component in any paint formulation can either enhance or degrade the overall performance of a protective coating. In high-performance coatings primarily for the automotive, industrial and...

Though construction related sales are generally down, demand for prepainted metal is taking hold in several key markets, including metal roofing, appliances and metal office furniture. Metal roofing...

Preprinted liner boards are used to enhance the appearance of corrugated packaging by providing a smooth white surface that can be printed with high end color graphics. You’ll agree that a printed...

In the first of what we trust will be interesting enough to our audience to become a regular feature, we focus on a review of technology, technology that has the power to change the course of the... (2 Member Reactions)

The coil coating process is recognized as the most efficient and environmentally sound method of applying paint to metal. Because coil coating centralizes paint operations from many locations to...