GlobalSpec has asked its users about the latest design trends and features related to Industrial Coatings. They have also shared their product applications and tips on how to buy and use these products.
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What would your design or feature "wish list" be for this product?
36 answers
1. To obtain a chrome like finish in a nano finish won't be too difficult, German Hartec - pcd which was recently been merged by Oerlikon is one of the leading supplier. Yet to associates with a good UV coating supplier with innovative and or advanced coating equipment, French Sunkiss Matherm has some achievement, but still needs further development too.
~Charles Hsu, Engineering Consultant, Hsin-chu, Taiwan
- E Brite ultra Cu
- E-Brite 787 (applicable, on cars, or in medical field instead of chrome, or need a top coat? Chemical resistance?
- E chrome Ultra Blue
- E chrome ultra Yellow and indescent gold ( in liquid form)
- Hexavalent cromates
~Tibor Kovacs, Manager, Abaliget, Hungary
It's really difficult to have a wish list since industrial coatings has a global market and it depends on the market niche that coating companies that can provide them a good volume and reasonable profits. .
~WINNIE AQUINO, NACE Coating Inspector - Level 2 certified, LAS PINAS CITY, Philippines
*looking for Users frendly Process of Materil.
*looking for Improved propertoes of material
*Need Users friendly Jigs and fixtures
~Hitesh B, CEO, MUMBAI, INDIA
Aesthetic appearance, glass like looking, resistive to many media, low temperature coating, longtime usage, reduced waste
~Engineer, Manisa, Turkey
Salt spray test of 20000 hours
single component thin film
no pot life limitation
no mixing required
~Managing director, Johannesburg, South Africa
On metal surfaces: Encapsulate of oxido and excelent adhesion On concrete: moisture tolerance
~Karim Quiñones, Engineering Consultant, Pueblo Libre, Peru
I wish for an exterior clear coating for new steel that would halt rust and not be glossy.
~John Running-Johnson, Faculty/Staff, Kalamazoo, MI
Edge retention, less volatiles, recoatability years later without major preparation
~William F., Engineer, Albany, NY
Smaller minimum order requirements, ease of application with common equipment
~Tom H., Manufacturer, Clackamas, OR
Ease of application, non toxic, uv friendly, rut inhibitor, life expectency
~Engineering, Design, Middleton, WI
Low surface energy, high chemical, water and oil resistance, easy clean.
~Ken Milam, Design Engineer, Decatur, AL
Easy to Apply, Harmless, Standard Consistency in quality and price.
~Gangadevi S, Marketing/Sales, Theni, India
Create a read color and ar larger variations of coaded coulors.
~Hans B, Design Engineer, AAbyhoej, Denmark
Faster curing - less coats for the same performance - longevity
~PATRICK P, Engineering Consultant, Leopoldsburg, Belgium
Lifetime after coatings UV resistance shelf life of product
~Ron B., VP- Engineering, Dracut, MA
More pot life for glass flake polyvinyl easter coatings
~Praveen S, Technical Support, Dubai, Uae
Flexible, tuff, good adhesion, able to cement over it.
~Mike Kupper, Builder/Contractor, Morgan Hill, CA
Long service life in a wide variety of environments.
~Malcolm M., General Management, Greenwood, IN
Fast cure time, long lasting easy application
~Marketing/Sales, Gurnee, IL
Galvanize new steel for buiding bridges
~Quality Control/Assurance, Peoria, IL
Ease of applicaion & durability.
~Suresh Kumar Gopala Setty, Builder/Contractor, Bangalore, India
Energy efficient and economical.
~Ravindranath M, General Management, Bangalore, India
Applicator frendly, ease of use
~Technical Support/Services, Mackay, Australia
Develop UV WB curable coatings
~Anelice Mariath, Technical Support, Portão - RS, Brazil
Low temperature curing to 0 F
~Mark M, Sr. Scientist, Chicago, IL
Remove Isocynate if possible.
~Anand K, Technical Support, Toronto, Canada
Now we development by our own
~Dave Wen, General Management, Taoyuan Taiwan, Taiwan
I dont kown what you mean
~Rain Left, Engineer, Beijing, China
Water based Low VOC
~Kishore M, Technical Support, Mumbai, India
Better sprayability.
~Steve F., Project Manager, Bakersfield, CA
Diamand deposition
~Victor Chayrev, Research & Development, Moscow, Russia
Low CTE high TG
~Engineering, Process/Production, Järfälla, Sweden
2lpe coating
~George B, Engineering Consultant, JHB, Southern Africa
Durability
~Engineering, Consulting, Whitesboro, NY
NDT
~JP D., Marketing/Sales, Brussels, Belgium
Is there any advice you want to share with users to help them avoid common errors in selection or usage of industrial coatings?
32 answers
The civils leave the selection to the coating applicator, this is a big error, as the applicator does not have access to all coating applications and types. The use of a corrosion consultant who will select the correct coating for the application, not a coating from a company based on " well it worked last time so we will use it again". Technical fit for the solution being transported .
~George B, Engineering Consultant, JHB, Southern Africa
A wrong choice of coating system jeopardizes the corrosion resistance of the painted object, its aspect and thus client satisfaction, you will need to do very costly repairs or eventually start from scratch (even more expensive). Turn to professionals only, since the choice of a coating system is very complicated for a novice, and the paint rep has his proven solutions at hand.
~PATRICK P, Engineering Consultant, Leopoldsburg, Belgium
When considering a new investment project for the green technology to replace conventional plating for plastic parts. Treat this project as a capital investment. If for investment amount concern and choose manual ways to be involved in the processes, one might be confronted with disaster in his production.
~Charles Hsu, Engineering Consultant, Hsin-chu, Taiwan
Measure twice, cut once. In other words, research all of the properties of a product and compare to other products before you buy. You might find a more economical source that solves the problem just as well, and you might avoid unforeseen consequences.
~Tom H., Manufacturer, Clackamas, OR
1. Please use appropriate thinners recommended by the manufacturers. 2. Do not use accelerators for fast curing on sites for cold weather applications 3. Please use right tips and air pressure recommended by manufacturers for spraying.
~Anand K, Technical Support, Toronto, Canada
Good communication with manufacturer is key, ensure that product data sheet is clear about use of the coating in your application. Training of contractor by paint manufacturer can be very helpful to avoid application problems.
~William F., Engineer, Albany, NY
Be sure that your selected Coating Applicator will be able to provide a hi-quality work but, at the same time, you must pay them a reasonable price so that they can maintain a consistent hi-quality work. . .
~WINNIE AQUINO, NACE Coating Inspector - Level 2 certified, LAS PINAS CITY, Philippines
To look for relevant Features of the Product with respect to the needs. Not to get carried away by low cost Products.Else that may work out to be more costly in the long run.
~Kishore M, Technical Support, Mumbai, India
Don't just look for the cheapest price per gallon or pound. I can offer two coatings with the exact same price per unit, one the painters will love and one they would hate.
~Bob C, Director of Marketing, Buffalo, NY
According to the conditions of service, there is a paint system for each situation. Sometimes a painting is invested in expensive but inexperienced personnel are hired.
~Karim Quiñones, Engineering Consultant, Pueblo Libre, Peru
Consider the container to be coated. Some coatings arent made to start and stop often when spraying tight area's.
~Steve F., Project Manager, Bakersfield, CA
Hire a NACE certified coatings Inspector to oversee the surface preparation, mixcing, thinning and application
~Rudy S., Quality Control, Mt. Vernon, WA
Again, consult with an expert to avoid common errors in their selection and usage of industrial coatings.
~Malcolm M., General Management, Greenwood, IN
Cost is important but Performances are more important.Low price always means some performances loss.
~Frank Lee, Technical Support, Shanghai, China
Yep use one component coatings if you can reduce project costs by using a surface tolerant coating
~Managing director, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mixing of the material,selection of suitable application tool and maintain the coating intervals
~Gangadevi S, Marketing/Sales, Theni, India
Pay attention on all requirments of your system and follow the guide formulation first.
~Anelice Mariath, Technical Support, Portão - RS, Brazil
Understand the product data sheets and dont take the easy way out, you wont be happy.
~Quality Control/Assurance, Peoria, IL
Not asking bthe right questions,environment,life expectancies,warranties etc etc
~Brendan M, Project Manager, Melbourne, Australia
Read the directions and ask the manufacturer for recommended curing conditions
~Ken Milam, Design Engineer, Decatur, AL
Test the prototypes completely under accelerated life conditions
~Ron B., VP- Engineering, Dracut, MA
While selecting a coating, Life cycle cost must be compared.
~Ravindranath M, General Management, Bangalore, India
*Study the applications before sellecting material.
~Hitesh B, CEO, MUMBAI, INDIA
Go by the advice experience of expert applicators.
~Suresh Kumar Gopala Setty, Builder/Contractor, Bangalore, India
Consult a professional who has experience with it.
~Mike Kupper, Builder/Contractor, Morgan Hill, CA
Follow the manufacturer's instructions completely
~Mark M, Sr. Scientist, Chicago, IL
Preparation of surface is most important
~John S, Builder/Contractor, Cork, Ireland
Understand the material you are using
~Praveen S, Technical Support, Dubai, Uae
Check the application temperature
~Allen F., Project Manager, Manassas, VA
Check your contry regulations
~Arturo Tr, Engineer, Monterrey, Mexico
We also need some good advice
~Tibor Kovacs, Manager, Abaliget, Hungary
No solvent, no toxic materials
~Dave Wen, General Management, Taoyuan Taiwan, Taiwan
