Coatings World - June 2015

Sun Chemical Performance Pigments has introduced its new Fanchon Orange 36 high performance organic pigments for coating and ink applications.

Fanchon Orange 36 pigments have a high level of opacity and durability capable of replacing lead-based pigments in industrial mono-coat applications. APEO- and lead-free, Fanchon Orange 36 pigments are a leader in the industry that raises the standard for environmental stewardship.

This high performance pigment maintains gloss with increased pigment loads and offers excellent light and heat fastness, high color strength, superior dispersibility, as well as reliable process and quality control.

“We have customers across Europe and beyond who are looking for ways to replace inorganic orange pigments that meet the environmental regulations enacted in Europe and across the world,” said Scott Heitzman, product manager, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments. “Our new Fanchon Orange 36 not only meets their needs, it sets the bar in meeting those requirements.”

Charles Ross and Sons
Introduces New Laboratory
High Speed Disperser

The new Ross Model HSM-100LH- 3 Vacuum High Speed Disperser is designed for laboratory and pilot-scale mixing of batches up to 5 gallons. It can be supplied with a vacuum-rated mix vessel including a heating/cooling jacket and mixer cover with sight/charge ports. Interchangeable saw-tooth disperser blades are available (2”, 3”, 3. 5” and 4” diameter), suitable for variable speed operation up to 4,800 rpm. All wetted parts are stainless steel type 316.

High Speed Dispersers are useful for
wetting out solids and creating a uniform,
air-free suspension or solution under
vacuum. The classic open-style saw-tooth
disc blade generates a vortex on the liq-
uid surface into which powders and other
minor components are added for quick
incorporation. Rapid turnover and vigor-
ous flow patterns are achieved throughout
a wide range of viscosity: from water-like
to around 50,000 centipoise.

The HSM-100LH- 3 is driven by a 3HP VFD-rated motor. Safety limit switches prevent operation of the mixer while in the raised position or without a mix vessel in place. A 3HP inverter is mounted to the mixer and wired to the motor and limit switches for single-point electrical hook-up. The mixing head is raised by means of an air/oil hydraulic lift with push button controls (requires 80-100 psig air source).

Variable Inc. Releases
Enhanced Color Referencing
System

Variable Inc., maker of the NODE+ wireless sensor platform, has released the NODE+chromaPro, powered by the new Inspire app for smart devices. Building upon the success of its first-generation color referencing system NODE+chroma, developers for Variable, Inc. advanced the system’s capabilities to include a tri-stim-ulus detector to increase accuracy and repeatability, precise readings on multiple surface types, including textured materials, and a customizable app that harness-es cloud data and streamlines the color selection process.

NODE+chromaPro and the Inspire app work together as a design workflow team to collect color inspiration, reference against color libraries, create palettes, organize, share, and even order product or color samples. The Inspire app is a base and allows for unlimited customization based on the user’s objectives.

NODE+chromaPro, the 10th module in Variable’s suite of NODE+ sensors, transmits data via Bluetooth to Apple iOS and Android smart devices. Regardless of ambient lighting, the handheld device computes CMYK, sRGB, CIE, L*a*b* and Hex values, to name a few, via broad spectrum white LED light and matches them to a number of color indices.

Clariant Launches Toolbox for Sustainable Hot Melts Clariant has created the complete toolbox for formulators to design hot melts with superior performance for any need, using sustainable processing. It features Clariant’s acclaimed Licocene metallocene-based systems and formulating guidelines, and was unveiled at the European Coatings Show 2015.

Unique Licocene Performance solutions have low molecular weight yet high mechanical strength. For hot melt adhesives, they are valued for providing a perfect balance between adhesion and cohesion. The optimized Licocene viscosity profile in particular achieves desired properties even at low processing temperatures. Excellent thermal stability means less charring, no gelling, and enables higher productivity, generated by reduced cleaning downtime and increased mileage due to its low density.

Further improved Licocene solutions offer possibilities for an adhesion boost to support formulators’ switch to using less tackifying resin in PE and PP based hot melt adhesives.

To meet the steady growth for Licocene Performance Polymers since their launch in 2006, Clariant is increasing production capacity by 50 percent at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The additional capacity is scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.

“Licocene Performance solutions provide the complete toolbox needed to design better hotmelts for any need. Licocene systems are very effective, enabling formulators to achieve more with less and enjoy higher productivity, saving them money. We use ethylene and propylene monomers to ensure future proof raw material so our customers can optimize processing and end formulations for years ahead,” said Oliver Kinkel, head of Business Unit Additives at Clariant. CW