DeFelsko has introduced the new PosiTector SHD Shore Hardness Durometer for measuring the
indentation hardness of non-metallic
materials such as polymers, elastomers
and rubbers. In the corrosion industry,
durometers are commonly used to ensure
proper curing of pipeline repair wraps.
Two models are available for different
hardness ranges – Shore A and Shore D.
Features include a digital display, a
user-adjustable measurement time with
onscreen countdown and an Auto Ignore
mode that disregards readings below 20
and above 90 to comply with international standards. Other features include internal memory, statistics and a USB port.
Graco Releases Updated
RTX Texture Sprayer for
Interior, Exterior Finishing
Graco Inc. has announced the release of
its updated RTX Texture Sprayer product
line, ideal for interior and exterior finishing of textured materials, including EIFS,
drywall mud and decorative finishing.
The updated units, with separate models for interior and exterior applications,
offer significantly improved production
rates and improved finish end results over
competing technology.
The RTX Texture Sprayer line features
Graco RotoFlex & RotoFlex II Pumps,
with an exclusive flow-through design
that provides smooth material flow for
uniform coverage and a consistent spray
pattern. The units also feature Graco’s
FlexChange pump system, which allows
customers to replace the RotoFlex pumps
with a spare in seconds, with no tools
required.
Some RTX TextureSprayer models include features such as: Graco’s MaxPower
DC Motor, which allows users to eliminate the common power issues associated
with long extension cords; SmartStart,
a feature that lengthens machine service
life by shutting the machine off when the
sprayer gun trigger is not being pulled;
and WideTex, spray tips that improve efficiency by creating an extra wide spray
fan pattern.
LUMIFLON FEVE Resins
Provide Color Retention,
Corrosion Resistance to
Auto Coatings
LUMIFLON fluoroethylene vinyl ether
(FEVE) resins from AGC Chemicals
Americas help automotive and aftermarket manufacturers create ultra-durable coatings for cars and their
components in a wide range of colors and glosses. LUMIFLON is ideal
for exterior coating systems that can
be used on automobile bodies, doors,
door handles, bumper fascia, wheel
emblems, lettering and logos, tail
light lenses and aluminum wheels.
LUMIFLON can be used in any area
where outstanding weather and chemical resistance are required, even on
dashboards and upholstery.
LUMIFLON-based topcoats have
been shown to yield over five times the
lifespan of acrylic urethane coatings typically used in the automotive industry, the
company reported.
In addition to its superior durability,
LUMIFLON also offers manufacturers
the ability to formulate both high and
low gloss colored paint systems. Its compatibility with a range of pigments and
colors means that automotive engineers
can choose coatings with an almost infinite variety of color and gloss combinations that will exhibit markedly less
fading, discoloration or chalking for the
life of the coating. A transparent fluoro-resin, LUMIFLON resins can be used to
make both clear and pigmented coatings
in more than 230 colors in high gloss to
flat finishes.
LUMIFLON resins are available in
conventional solvent grades, as well as
powder coated, water-based resins and
solid resins for the production of low
VOC and HAPS free environmentally
friendly coatings. LUMIFLON is the first
solvent-soluble fluoropolymer resin for
coatings that can be cured at room tem-
perature or at elevated temperatures.
Troy Supports OBPA, Offers
a Full Line of Micropel
Preservatives for Plastics
Troy Corporation is committed to its
continuing support of OBPA-based
biocides for plastics applications in
the U.S. As the only supplier to support OBPA’s EPA re-registration, Troy
foresees strong and increasing demand
for OBPA from flexible PVC manufacturers. Troy offers customers a full line
of products under its Micropel brand
of antimicrobials for plastics, based on
proven OBPA technology as well as alternatives, such as IPBC.
OBPA is one of the most cost-effective,
efficacious materials available. Troy is
committed to investing in technology that
gives customers reliable performance and
lowest cost-to-treat. With a team of regulatory professionals committed to OBPA’s
registration, Troy is well-positioned to
support this technology in order to enable customers to lead in their respective
markets and achieve performance and
cost objectives.
“OBPA technology is vital to the
success of numerous Micropel customers’ products,” says David E. Faherty,
vice president, Troy Corporation.
“Manufacturers value the performance
and cost-in-use they achieve with OBPA-based Micropel preservatives,” continues
Faherty.
Troy customers in all regions except
Europe can continue to use OBPA without any service interruptions. For those
customers who wish to formulate with
OBPA alternatives, and for those who export treated articles to Europe, Troy offers
a full range of Micropel and Plastiguard
preservatives based on other actives,
which provide excellent performance in
plastics and related materials. CW
DeFelsko Introduces New PosiTector
SHD Shore Hardness Durometer
