In a broad sense, coatings provide two distinct properties: the protection of an article and the aesthetics that conform to a desired color, gloss, and surface characteristic. This issue’s Technology Interchange will introduce you to the color matching process of creating a powder coating.

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In 1951, Joe Kinnear and his son Peter combined ingeniously designed slotted steel angles with matching clamping plates to form an extremely stable and versatile configurable shelving system. They founded “The Handy Angle Company,” which since 1966 has operated under the Link 51 brand name.

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Businesses naturally change over time, depending on many internal and external factors. Those that embark on growth and expansion projects take calculated risks and manage the expected (and unexpected) through the process.

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For the better part of a year, a light line drawing of a powder coating system was on display in the office of Dave Larsen, president and CEO of Larsen Manufacturing. Not one to rush into a new venture, the drawing served as a subtle reminder for Dave to assess, and reassess, bringing the process in-house.

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According to Corrosionpedia, thermal shock is “a variation in temperature which causes tension in a material.

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If you haven’t had the opportunity to get to know PCI’s new executive director yet, surely you will in the coming months. Kevin was gracious enough to carve some time out of his busy schedule for a formal interview.

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Innovative porcelain materials and applications are giving designers reason to change back to powder porcelain enamel in several applications.

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High heat coatings must not only protect parts at elevated temperatures but must also maintain integrity through the rapid thermal cycles caused by applying ice or cold water to a super-heated part while concurrently taking abrasive blows.

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A high-performance polyimide powder coating NASA and UCF have been developing is based on the polyamic acid (PAA) polymer, which has a low melting point.

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In this edition of Technology Interchange we look into scenarios where either the prevailing conditions are acutely intense or where product performance expectations include lengthier than typical longevity.

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