COATING 2012 (www.coating-show.com), the industrial coating event dedicated
entirely to paint and powder coatings, offers unique opportunities to
network with peers, make contact with key coating professionals,
enhance your professional development, and do business with leading
manufacturers, distributors and suppliers, all there for one reason—coatings.
Location
America’s Center
701 Convention Plaza, Halls 1 & 2
St. Louis, MO 63101
www.explorestlouis.com
Exhibition Schedule
Tuesday, October 9, noon to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Technical Conference Schedule
Tuesday, October 9, 8 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, October 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 11, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Markets Represented
• Aerospace
• Agricultural & Construction
• Appliance
• Architectural
• Automotive & Transportation
• Coatings & Linings
• Custom Coater
• Electrical
• Energy Generation & Transmission
• Functional
• Furniture
• General Metals
• HVAC
• Lawn & Garden
• Marine/Maritime
• Military/Defense
• Surface Preparation
COATING Auction
The COATING Auction will take place
inside the exhibition hall on Tuesday,
October 9. This high energy event will allow
you to create connections, gives attendees
buying power opportunity, and exhibitors
the ability to champion their company, products
and services throughout the interaction.
The live auction will take place on the
show floor during the exhibition Happy
Hour from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
New Product Showcase
The New Product Showcase is the launching pad for the hottest new
products and services making their debut at the only event dedicated
100% to paint and powder coatings. Exhibitors who enter become eligible
for the prestigious Product Innovations Award, which recognizes the
top innovational product of the year. (See page 49 for some of the
Products that are scheduled to be at the Show.)
Virtual Painter’s Competition
Bring your team and try your skills during
the Virtual Painter’s Competition.
Using VRSim's newest virtual reality
training system, SimSpray is designed
to augment traditional training of
painters. SimSpray uses virtual reality
to immerse trainees in a three dimensional,
simulated environment where
they can practice the proper techniques
for spray painting and coating. Scores
will be recorded and a prize will be
awarded for the individual with the
highest score each day.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Track I: Powder Coatings I
Introduction to Powder Coating
Speakers: Bob Cregg, Sherwin-Williams; Ron
Cudzilo; George Koch Sons LLC; Terry Giles, Henkel;
John Cole, Parker Ionics
Time: 8 am-11 am
Looking for ways to improve your understanding of
the powder coating operation? During this session
you hear an introductory overview of the powder
coating process that includes selecting the proper
powder coating for your application, basic system
design, oven options, application of powder coatings,
electrostatic theory, and recovery options.
Are All Powders Created Equal?
Speaker: Rick Achterhof, Diamond Vogel
Time: 11 am-11:30 am
This session will review of the four common factors
in all powders that directly affect price per pound.
Coating Thickness Measurement
Overview
Speaker: Paul Lomax, Fischer Technology
Time: 11:30 am-noon
In the paint, coatings, anodize and plating industries,
the importance of coating thickness measurement
and conformance to regulations and standards
is increasingly important. In addition to the measurements,
the data must be quickly evaluated and
put into reports for process improvement. Test methods
and innovations will be identified for meeting
industries’ ultimate goals of reducing costs, lessoning
errors and increasing quality in the coating
thickness measurement overview
Track II: Industrial Coatings I
How to Increase First Time Quality by
Reducing Paint Defects (Tutorial)
Speaker: Kevin Lockwood, Paint Performance
Consulting
Time: 8 am-noon
When problems occur in a painting process, they
cause defects that increase cycle time and add cost
(not value) to the products that are manufactured.
Paint defects - a.k.a. dirt defects - are often the
number one defect category that subtracts from
First Time Quality (%FTQ) or % Yield measurements.
This tutorial will discuss tracking, prioritizing, and
correcting these paint defects as well as identifying
and eliminating the root cause, proper tools to do
your job effectively, and training to use these tools
to analyze dirt defects.
Track III: Application Efficiency
Superior Application Techniques —
Part I: How Manual Sprayers Can Coat It
Right the First Time Every Time
Speaker: AJ Smotherman, Gema USA Inc.
Time: 8 am-8:30 am
For many operators deciding how to maximize powder
coating coverage and transfer efficiency are a
challenge. This presentation will cover performance
techniques suitable for all brands of manual spray
powder guns and will review tip selection, coating
techniques, and
how to address recoats and metallic
powders.
Superior Application Techniques —
Part II: Best Practices for Automatic
Powder Coating
Speaker: Phil Flasher, Gema USA Inc.
Time: 8:30 am-9 am
For many finishing line managers and operators,
maximizing performance of the powder coating line
is a challenge. This presentation will cover best
practices for automated powder coating lines
including information on gun placement, orientation,
and other techniques for improved optimization.
Cybex International: A Case Study
Speaker: Jeff Hale, Gema USA Inc.
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
Cybex International, a manufacturer of premium
commercial fitness equipment located in Medway,
Massachusetts, has used powder coatings as their
preferred finish for several years. Much like other
manufacturers who produce premium products,
Cybex maintains a high standard for finished quality
and appearance. This session will explore the
result of their decision to upgrade their finishing
line and summarize the resulting impact on the
company.
Case History: Baldor Corporation’s
Conversion from Liquid to Powder Coating
Speaker: Loren Smeester, Nordson Corporation
Time: 9:30 am-10 am
Faced with a challenging growth target of 5% per
year over a 5-year period, Baldor Corporation’s
Oshkosh, Wisconsin facility faced numerous challenges,
such as restrictions in throughput and finish
quality that was not up to Baldor’s expectations.
This presentation will detail the Baldor
team’s search for the best solution, why powder
coating was chosen, the system configuration that
best suited their needs, and how it met their goals
and objectives.
Case History: How Elite Fence Products
Upgraded to Fast Color Change in a
Cartridge Booth System
Speaker: Mike Riley, Nordson Corporation
Time: 10 am-10:30 am
Elite Fence Products manufactures and powder
coats ornamental aluminum and steel fencing,
railing, estate gates, and commercial sliding gates
that meet or exceed AAMA 2604 specifications. This
presentation will detail how innovatively combining
elements of two different booth technologies, cartridge
and cyclone, possibly once considered as
mutually exclusive, provided a cost-effective way for
Elite Fence to achieve faster color change.
Powder Separation Efficiencies: The
Un-Filtered Story
Speaker: Chris Merritt, Gema USA, Inc.
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
If powder coating spray guns were capable of applying
100% of what was sprayed, then there would be
no need for a powder coating spray booth. But, the
reality is that powder overspray is generated; and
therefore containment of the over sprayed powder is
required. This session will provide an overview of the
various types of recovery methods for powder coating.
Additional topics covered include airflow design, various
types of media used for filtration, design orientation,
as well as benefits to a powder coating operation.
Factors Affecting Fast Color Change
Speaker: Ken Kreeger, The Powder Coating
Institute
Time: 11 am-11:30 am
More and more powder coaters are looking at fast
color change systems. This presentation will look at
the variables that affect fast color change with a
cyclone system. The three main areas being: delivery
equipment, recovery equipment, and recycle equipment.
Understanding these factors and the related
equipment and technology developments will provide
helpful ideas and insights on how to improve your
color change process.
What Liquid Application Equipment Best
Suits My Needs?
Speaker: Robert Tesmer, Wagner Industrial Solutions
Time: 11:30 am-noon
Discussion will cover the types of liquid application
equipment that are available and will discuss how to
choose the correct one for your application.
Discussion will touch on transfer efficiency, ease of
use and advantages of one technology over another
for specific applications.
Track IV: Surface Preparation
Innovations in Pretreatment — Advanced
Non-Phosphate Pretreatments
Speakers: Suresh Patel, Chemetall
Time: 8 am-9 am
Phosphorous and heavy metal discharge restrictions
are becoming more widespread. Non-phosphorous
pretreatments are viable alternatives. They have the
advantages of ambient temperature operation, produce
no sludge, are simple to operate and waste
treat, and they save money. The latest generation
has performance approaching or matching zinc
phosphate. Practical aspects of transitioning to
Advanced Pretreatments will be discussed.
Development & Implementation of a
Multi-Metal Non-Chrome Process
Speaker: Jane An, Deft, Inc.
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
During this session, you will hear about a multimetal
cleaning and surface treatment process that has
been successfully applied at Daimler trucks of North
America -Gastonia, NC. The process consists of a
cleaner and conversion coating that are entirely nonchrome
and operates at room temperature. The
implementation steps, SEM characterization, performance
data, and understood benefits for Daimler
will be presented.
Advances in Zirconium/Phosphate-Free
Technologies
Speaker: Sergio Mancini, Bulk Chemicals
Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
The “Advanced Pretreatments” or “Zirconiumbased”
nano technologies have had challenges in some systems
with carry-over contamination from alkaline
cleaners, flash rust on parts, and excessive iron buildup
in the bath. These new pretreatment technologies
not only eliminate these issues but also provide the
customer the ability to declassify his pretreatment
process, and can do it in fewer stages
Importance of Cleaning & Rinsing
Speaker: Suresh Patel, Chemetall
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
This session will focus on different cleaning technologies
(mechanical & chemical primarily) and issues
specific to the parts cleaning industry. It will provide a
foundation of critical terminology used to enable
intelligent decisions in the selection, design, installation,
and upgrade of a cleaning system. Highlighted
topics include soils, substrates, cleaners, rinsing and
drying, and the means to verify the cleaning and rinsing
effectiveness. Process automation, safety, troubleshooting,
and preventative maintenance of process
equipment will also be covered.
Conversions to Green Pretreatments — Case Studies
Speaker: Chris Berger, Calvary Industries
Time: 11 am-11:30 am
As the frenzy to convert to non-phosphate and more environmentally
friendly pretreatments increases, users are
finding that these technologies are not drop-in replacements
for traditional chemistries. This presentation will
discuss the successes and trials of converting to greener
and more sustainable pretreatment technologies.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Track I: Powder Coatings II
Advanced Powder Coatings
Speakers: Rodger Talbert, Talbert Consulting; Mike
Thies, Gema USA, Inc.; Steve Houston, TCI Powder
Time: 8 am-11 am
This session gives you an in-depth look at proper
powder selection, pretreatment options, both
mechanical and chemical, application equipment
including reclamation, drying, and curing of powder
coatings, as well as quality control and troubleshooting
a powder coating operation.
A Practical Approach to Managing
Electrostatic Problems and Hazards During
Powder Processing
Speaker: Muhammad Qureshi, Ph.D., Chilworth
Technology, Inc.
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
This presentation will discuss the practical measures
that should be considered to prevent and control
electrostatic problems and ignition hazards that
are associated with charge generation and/or accumulation
on powders during processing.
Small to Mid Volume Workshop
Speakers: Ken Kreeger, The Powder Coating
Institute; Nick Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants
Time: 2 pm-3 pm
Making equipment selections for small to mid volume
powder coating operations can be difficult and
confusing as the equipment features and designs
can be diverse and numerous. Successful powder
coating operations “right size” their equipment
selections to meet defined production, flexibility,
and quality goals to ensure their capital funds are
spent wisely. During this session, you will receive a
complete overview of all the equipment options as
well as understand how capital and operational
costs can be affected.
Track II: Industrial Coatings II
Cyclic Accelerated Corrosion Testing
Speaker: Brian Smith, Assured Testing Services
Time: 8 am-8:30 am
The expectations and demands on the corrosion protection
of coatings and coated components are increas-
ing continuously, and have resulted in the evolution of
coating materials and improvements in their performance.
This presentation explains what coating formulators,
manufacturers, and applicators need to know
about the current state of corrosion performance testing,
and what cyclic accelerated corrosion testing
means for them, their products, and their customers.
Uncommon Corrosion Testing Methods
Frequently Encountered
Speaker: Brian Smith, Assured Testing Services
Time: 8:30 am-9 am
Nearly everyone in the coating industry is familiar
with ASTM B117 Salt Fog Corrosion Testing, but there
are frequently encountered “uncommon” corrosion
test methods of which coating and finishing professionals
should be aware. This presentation will introduce
attendees to “uncommon” corrosion test methods including
“Prohesion,” “Corrodkote,” “Kesternich,” “CASS,”
“AASS,” “SWAAT,” and others, explaining what each test
method entails, typical corrosion effects on samples, the
product markets generally served by these methods, and
typical testing duration and turnaround requirements.
The Truth About Production Line Gaps and How
Current Conveyor Technologies Address Them
Speaker: David Underhill, IntelliFinishing
Time: 9 am-10 am
The objective of this session is to understand the
causes and ramifications of line gaps and how new
technologies are addressing the problem. This session
will highlight new advancement in conveyor
technology that address line gaps issues and open a
host of options and capabilities in system design
and productivity.
Laser-Cured Powder Coating of Large Scale
Structures
Speaker: Mark Poullos, PhotoFusion
Time: 10 am-10:30 am
Advances in the use of laser technology to cure powder
coat paints is explored. The advantages of using laser
powder coating, two application system options, and
economical benefits will also be discussed.
Pipeline Field Coatings
Speaker: Frank Rampton, Trenton Corporation
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
This session provides an overview of field-applied coatings
utilized on pipelines. The categories of coatings
described include: epoxies and polyurethanes, polyolefin-based
coatings (various tapes and shrink
sleeves), tar-based thermoplastics (bitumen and mastics)
and wax. Application of the various coating systems
are described.
Track II (Afternoon): New Generation
Training Techniques
Using Virtual Reality to Help Teach
Application Techniques
Speaker: Matthew Wallace, VRSim, Inc.
Time: 1 pm-1:30 pm
Virtual paint training systems are a needed and
valuable addition to teaching methods. As the accuracy
and complexity of simulations improve, the
industry has begun to exploit this fusion of simulation
and education. This presentation explores the
next step -how to use the simulation to increase student
engagement, enrich their skills development,
and improve the trainees’ knowledge base.
Why Didn't You Read the Manual, Using the
iPad to Solve Your Documentation Problem
Speaker: Trace Steffen
Time: 1:30 pm -2:30 pm
Increasingly complex technology, pressures from human
resources and environmental regulation, and the staggering
cost of the liability fallout when things go wrong
have made properly managed documentation, standard
operating procedures, and training materials a requirement
for doing business. As stakes creep higher, technicians
and customers require more training to understand
how to apply coatings and operate equipment
with maximum efficiency. This session focuses the use
of new technologies used such as the iPad. Using the
Apple iPad, attendees will learn how to navigate through
a multi-touch system, video, and 3-D graphics to learn
the exact procedures required to execute a task. The session
will also highlight the use of exciting new tools at
two new state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing
training centers.
Track III: Architectural Coatings
Architectural Applications for Liquid &
Powder Fluoropolymer Coatings (1 AIA CEU)
Speaker: Scott Moffatt, PPG
Time: 8 am-9 am
Participants will gain and understand the advantages
of liquid and powder coatings for use on architectural
aluminum building components; learn about
the environmental considerations and performance
requirements of liquid and powder coatings; and
gain a better understanding of color availability,
gloss retention, and cost considerations for liquid
and powder coatings.
Architectural Coatings — Powder Primers
for Composite Materials
Speaker: Robert Langlois, Robert Langlois Consulting
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
With the advance of new materials, such as 100%
recycled PET material composites now being used in
the construction materials market, the need for new
coating solutions and new eco-friendly coating systems
becomes more relevant. This session will
review the technical challenges of such powder coatings
for heat sensitive PET substrates, as well as
review the powder technologies required and the performance
characteristics achieved with the pretreatment
and powder application. Additionally, other
considerations such as costs of liquid vs. powder
and a summary of the pros and cons of each technology
will be discussed.
PVDF Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings for
Exterior Uses
Speaker: Roger Pecsok, Fluoro Powder Processing
Time: 9:30 am-10 am
PVDF based coatings are particularly well suited for
exterior architectural uses, owing to superior resist
ance to weathering. Warranties of 40 years covering
chalk and fade resistance are typical of PVDF coatings.
Powder coatings of PVDF offer the added benefits
of a thicker and harder coating as well as no
VOCs to contend with during application. Recent
modifications to improve certain characteristics of
the PVDF powder coatings will be discussed with reference
to specific applications.
Trends in Colorants Requirements for
Architectural Coatings
Speaker: Romesh Kumar, Clariant Corporation
Time: 10 am-11 am
Competition and environmental regulations have
challenged the architectural paint makers to look
into innovative ways to improve their old usual colorant
systems. The improvements to meet hiding,
low (almost zero) VOC, high durability, and cost
reduction requirements can be achieved through
four steps. These steps will be thoroughly discussed
during this session.
A Green Alternative for Surface Finishing —
Powder Coating
(1 AIA CEU)
Speaker: Manny Mayer, TIGER Drylac
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
This presentation will familiarize you with powder
coating technology and provide insight into its environmental,
economic, and mechanical advantages
vs. conventional liquid coating systems. It will also
introduce you to the latest developments and technologies
available in the industry. All in all, this session
will give you an understanding of what environmentally
friendly powder coatings can do for your
future projects.
Conversion Coatings for High Performance
Aluminum (1 AIA CEU)
Speaker: Bob Cregg, Sherwin-Williams
Time: 2 pm-3 pm
The learning objectives of this course include the
architectural market, the purpose and process of
conversion coatings, chromium phosphate, nonchrome
systems, how coatings fail, performance
testing, and environmental initiatives.
Track IV: Sustainability, Cost Control
& Reduction
Anti Weld-Spatter Coatings —
Reduction of Part Rework Time and
Equipment Maintenance Time Related
to Weld-Spatter
Speaker: Rachel Nashett, Henkel
Time: 8 am-9 am
Pivotal to manufacturing success is producing high
quality parts as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Many production facilities rely heavily on welding
to join metal substrates for both small and
large-scale parts. Introducing anti-weld spatter
coatings into the welding process can improve part
throughput-time, appearance, reduce part reworktime,
and improve equipment maintenance.
Innovations in chemical anti-weld spatter coatings
can improve a manufacturing facility’s processes
and provide cost savings.
Sustainability Initiatives in Paint Operations
Speaker: Amith Pinapala
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
This session covers sustainability initiatives for
installing a sensor system to shut the pumps off on
stages where treatment is not required, lift assists,
fall protection, nitrogen cutting of sheet steel, masking,
cleanability of substrate, pack quantity, E-Coat
readers, corrosion testing performance and results,
investing in computer hardware, control plan for
paint aesthetic standards, powder contamination
and more.
Estimating and Reducing Your Coating
System’s Operational Costs
Speaker: Nick Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants
Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
Calculating your coating system’s operational
costs can be difficult, especially in large complicated
processes. However, this is the first step you
must take to determine which areas of your coating
process are the most costly and what actions
can provide the best savings. This session will discuss
how to estimate your total operational costs
and the tools that are available to simplify this
process.
Your Chiller Plant is Wasting Money —
The Flaws of Traditional Chiller Plant Design
and Operation & How to Fix Them
Speaker: Mike Flaherty, Tekworx
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
Traditional chilled water system mechanical design
goals and control strategies have focused solely on
delivering sufficient cold water on the hottest day of
the year with little consideration of efficient cooling
production. Energy reduction efforts by facility manager
have also overlooked cooling production efficiency
in favor of reducing cooling demand. Chiller
plant optimization thus remains an overlooked
opportunity for operating cost reduction. Increased
efficiency also directly increases usable capacity of
the existing system, thus avoiding the cost of new
equipment otherwise required for expansion or
redundancy. This presentation is intended to equip
attendees with basic knowledge to assess current
system operation, identify optimization opportunities,
and evaluate the potential project cost and payback
through energy savings.
Case History: Mestek Incorporated Goes Green
with a Fast Color Change Powder System
Speaker: Larry Fenik, Nordson
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
Mestek, Incorporated manufactures baseboard registers.
As part of a “green initiative” the company had
been searching for a more environmentally friendly
coating process than their liquid omega loop system.
Not being totally familiar with powder coating, Mestek’s
VP of Operations visited the 2010 North American
Industrial Coating Show in Indianapolis to learn more
about the current powder coating technology, equipment,
and materials for himself. This presentation will
detail their journey and discuss the results they were
able to achieve with their new powder coating system.
Getting the Most Out of Your Existing
Paint System
Speakers: John Carlson, Nordson; David Yelverton,
Midwest Finishing Systems
Time: 2 pm-3 pm
Not every company can afford to do a complete finishing
system replacement. This presentation will
discuss ways companies can upgrade pre-treat,
coating and curing equipment and technologies for
more efficient operation, higher throughput,
improved material utilization and lower overall
operating costs.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
Track I: Specialty Coatings
Project Update on UV Powder Coatings for
Aerospace
Speaker: Chris Geib, SAIC (Science Applications
International Corporation)
Time: 8 am-8:30 am
Powder coatings produce a superior durable coating
while reducing or eliminating hazardous air pollutants.
They are generally classified as non-hazardous waste,
have little if any disposal or compliance costs, and
eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOC) paint
emissions. The Ultraviolet Cure Powder Coating
(UVCPC) project funded by ESTCP is now in the component
coating and field-testing phase. This presentation
is focused on bringing those following this project
up to speed on the technology.
UV Cure Powder Offers New Opportunities for
Finishing Heat Sensitive Substrates
Speaker: Michael Knoblauch, Keyland Polymer
Time: 8:30 am-9 am
Consumers and markets are demanding products
that are sustainable, high quality, and cost effective.
UV-cure powder coatings can meet these
requirements, providing the opportunity to finish
substrates previously thought impossible with powder
coatings. This session presents an overview of
UV-cure powder chemistry and application technology
and will focus on how combining UV-cure powder
coating chemistry with design requirements produce
products of exceptional value.
Antimicrobial Powder Coatings —
Getting Under the Surface
Speaker: Duane Wilson, DuPont Powder Coatings
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
In this session, we will discuss the benefits of
antimicrobial powder coatings, how the coatings
work, advantages of inorganic active ingredients,
and end use applications. New efficacy test data will
be included along with details on establishing a
testing protocol.
Sprayable Ceramic Coatings
Speaker: Rachel Nashett, Henkel
Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
Preventive and scheduled maintenance are critical
to maximizing the function of industrial equipment.
Epoxy-based wear resistant, sprayable ceramic coatings
are solutions which can help minimize planned
and unplanned down time of industrial equipment
and systems. Sprayable ceramic coatings, a twopart
epoxy-based coating, are sprayed onto metal
components to create relatively smooth, low friction
surfaces that improve equipment efficiency and life
expectancy.
Powder Primer and Top Coat for Agricultural
Applications Take a Dynamic Step Forward
Speaker: Marty Vincens, Nordson
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
Powder primer is becoming specified by some agricultural
equipment companies. This presentation
will discuss equipment, system layout, process, and
powder material technologies that make spray
applied powder primer a viable alternative to the
conventional e-coat process.
Track II: Operator Training for
Finishing Operations
How to Comply With NESHAP 6H Regulations
by Reducing Finishing Costs Through
Technology and Training
Speaker: Michael V. Michalski, Advanced Finishing
Technologies
Time: 8 am-2 pm
This training session will include an introduction to
NESHAP's 6H Rule, include Q&A on NESHAP 6H, discuss
reducing costs and waste while improving productivity
and quality, as well as review an operator
training programfor finishing operations.
Track III: Coatings for Military Applications
Eliminating Hexavalent Chromium Compounds
in Military and Aerospace Coatings with
Innovative Powder Coating Technology
Speaker: Kevin Biller, The Powder Coating
Research Group
Time: 8 am-9 am
Both the military and the aerospace industries have
sought non-chromium containing coating technology
to meet their stringent performance requirements.
Liquid coating technology has made modest
gains to meet this objective. Recent innovations in
powder coating technology have delivered high performance
coatings that meet or exceed military and
aerospace requirements. This session will describe
these new technologies that include both thermosetting
and UV curing techniques.
Advancements in Military Coatings
Speaker: Beth Ann Pearson, Sherwin-Williams
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
The United States Department of Defense places
a heavy emphasis on environmental advancements
for the coatings that are used across all areas
in the military industry, while continuing to require
exceptional performance and durability. This
session will discuss four areas of technology
that represent environmental focus while maintaining
a strong emphasis on supporting the
DoD’s Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation Strategic
Plan.
A Green Wash Primer That is VOC-Free,
HAP-Free, and Chromate-Free
Speaker: Danquing (Maggie) Zhu, Ecosil
Technologies, LLC
Time: 10 am-10:30 am
Although traditional wash primers, such as DODP-
15328D used by the US military, have excellent performance,
their formulations are environmentally
undesirable due to the considerable amount of
hexavalent chromium (Cr6+, a well-known
human carcinogen) in the form of 7.1% zinc chromate
and 6.5 lb/gal VOCs and HAPs in them. This
has become a driving force for the DoD to find
effective and environmentally safe alternatives
to DOD-P-15328D. This session discusses
recent developments that demonstrate the
excellent corrosion protection performance on multiple
metals, such as carbon steels and aluminum
alloys, under various military primers and topcoats.
The US DoD is proceeding with field-testing of this
product under other programs currently
underway and planned. Relevant test
results and performance will be discussed in this
session.
Track IV: Technical Forum
Technology for Improving Degassing in
Powder Coatings
Speaker: Steve Thompson, Lubrizol
Time: 8 am-8:30 am
For many years formulators have been challenged to
improve the overall degassing properties of powder
coating systems under a variety of unique application
conditions. Historically benzoin has been the
product of choice due to its overall performance
characteristics and reasonable price point. However,
it’s not unusual to routinely need an additional additive
to optimize the appearance and ultimately the
interstitial integrity of a high quality finish. This
session will review some of the shortcomings of benzoin
and then examine the raw materials and criterion
considered in a comprehensive degassing study
utilized to maximize the visual appearance of a few
fully formulated systems used in powder coating
applications.
Compliant Powder Coatings Have More to
Offer Than Being “Green”
Speaker: Tony Pledger, EMS Griltech
Time: 8:30 am-9 am
The topic of hydroxyalkylamide (HAA) powder coatings
evokes much discussion and opinion in
North America. Often that opinion is less than complimentary.
However, perceptions can be misleading
and the HAA chemistry offers far more than appears
on the surface, excusing the pun. HAA is often perceived
as a novelty but this is far from the reality. It
is now used extensively across the Americas, Europe,
and Asia Pacific. This session aims to challenge
powder coating applicators to embrace HAA. Not to
change for change’s sake, but to realize the full
potential benefits this chemistry has to offer.
Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powder Coatings
for High Performance Applications
Speaker: Agustin Xoconostle, Arkema Inc.
Time: 9 am-9:30 am
As consumers become more environmentally conscious,
companies are expected to provide more ecofriendly
solutions to products and services that can
maintain high quality and performance levels. This
is particularly difficult in coatings for applications
in demanding markets such as automotive, domestic
appliances, outdoor furniture and medical
devices, where high adhesion, as well as chemical,
weathering, corrosion and impact resistance is
required, while maintaining an aesthetical appearance.
This session will discuss Polyamide 11 powder
coatings, which are based on the chemistry of
amino-11 that is synthesized from castor oil,
obtained from the castor bean, a non-edible crop
that does not compete with food production.
Innovative Effect Pigments for Powder
Coatings: Pure Gold and Champagne Shades
With High Durability
Speaker: Roland Albert, Eckart GmbH
Time: 9:30 am-10 am
Areas that are exposed to weathering are highly
interesting and important fields for applications of
metallic effect pigments for powder coatings.
Ideally, the first priority is for the effect pigments
incorporated into the powder coating have properties
that promote chemical and weather resistance.
Various technologies for the surface protection of
pigments are used in order to adequately meet these
high requirements. At the same time, great importance
is attached to impressive optical characteristics,
for example metallic gloss, color purity, and
hiding powder. This session will discuss the disadvantages
of mica pigments and new advanced
encapsulation technologies leading to functional
and attractive pigments for powder coatings in gold,
champagne, and copper shades.
Inorganic Pigments Add Life to Powder Coatings
Speaker: Dr. George Podolsky, Rockwood Pigments
Time: 10 am-10:30 am
Inorganic pigments such as iron oxides and mixed
metal oxides are known for their UV stability, excellent
weatherability, and chemical inertness. Inclusion of
these pigments in powder coatings formulations,
especially with extended durability requirements, is
an excellent approach to insure the integrity and
appearance of one’s system. This presentation will
focus on incorporation of these pigments in powder
coatings with weathering data presented for several
popular colors. In addition, characterization methods
for studying dispersion effectiveness in powder coatings
systems will be reviewed.
Functionalized Silicone Carbide Whisker for
High Performance Coatings
Speaker: David Mammarella, Advanced Composite
Materials, LLC
Time: 10:30 am-11 am
For many years formulators have been challenged to
improve the overall degassing properties of powder coating
systems under a variety of unique application conditions.
Historically benzoin has been the product of
choice due to its overall performance characteristics
and reasonable price point. However, it’s not
unusual to routinely need an additional additive to
optimize the appearance and ultimately the interstitial
integrity of a high quality finish. This session
will review some of the shortcomings of benzoin
and then examine the raw materials and criterion
considered in a comprehensive degassing
study utilized to maximize the visual appearance of
a few fully formulated systems used in powder
coating applications.