patents that will most likely be issued in
2012 said the company.
Jotun Powder Coatings
introduces a new line of eco-
friendly products
Jotun Powder Coatings launched its new
line of eco-friendly products, Guard Gaze,
Guard Miles and Guard Miles+. The three
new powder coatings have been developed to meet the growing demands and
requirements of industrial manufacturers,
be it for domestic appliances or metal furnishing and accessories.
Applications of Guard include refriger-
ators, air conditioners, heating radiators,
microwave ovens, washing machines, shelv-
ing units, light fixtures, lighting, commer-
cial racks and metal furniture. Guard Gaze
is available in a wide range of color shades.
Vapor Tech launches pure black LTAVD coatings
Vapor Technologies, Inc., an industry pioneer in PVD (physical vapor
deposition) thin-film coating systems for wide-ranging industrial and
consumer product applications, has introduced what it says is the
world's first true black advanced LTAVD (low temperature arc vapor
deposition) coating.
"After more than a decade of development and discovery, Vapor
Tech engineers have integrated a proprietary optical absorption process
into our line of workhorse thin-film deposition systems to deliver the
darkest, most durable and pure black cosmetic finish to our expanding
color palette," said Vapor Tech president David Humenik.
Vapor Tech's coating capabilities cover the spectrum of metallic colors, but until now, it has been extremely difficult for anyone to produce
a true, neutral black using PVD techniques. Vapor Tech's process results
in stable, repeatable and customizable colorfast coatings that will not
fade or shift, and the low-temperature LTAVD process allows the new
black to adhere to a variety of materials, including electroplated plastics, without damaging the part said the company.
Using the L*a*b* color lightness and hue standard, the Vapor Tech
black achieves the most accurate quantitative rating in measuring
"true" black, and has received corresponding confirmation in more
subjective customer feedback testing. The coating's high-density, adherence characteristics and its ability to withstand dramatic temperature fluctuations virtually eliminate delamination, cracking and peeling.
The coating is so thin that it preserves dimensions, tolerances and underlying detail to enable a wide variety of textures.
Demand is increasing for rich, classic black coatings for high-end
products, particularly in consumer electronics such as computers and televisions; premium household products including countertop appliances,
bath and kitchen fixtures; automotive interior and exterior accents and accessories; and in large coating services and electroplating operations.
"American product companies and manufacturers face intense, relentless global competition that's growing every day," said Humenik.
"By creating the most beautiful, lustrous and uniform true black PVD
coating, Vapor Tech is proud to enable industrial designers with a 'look
and feel' advantage in appearance, quality and durability to help differentiate and add value to countless consumer electronics, industrial
and household products."
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