SpecMetrix ®
New SpecMetrix ® Dry Film Thickness ( DFT QA ) Coating Measurement System meets coil industry need for accurate , non-destructive coating measurement data in real-time
Sensory Analytics , the fast-growing supplier of award-winning SpecMetrix ® coating thickness measurement systems , has expanded its product offerings for wet or dry applied coil and other industrial coating applications . The Company ’ s new off-line SpecMetrix DFT QA Coating Measurement System delivers immediate non-contact , non-destructive and non-radioactive coil coating thickness measurement data without the need for calibration coupons . This robust QA and R & D tool provides absolute thickness measurement of primer and total top coat over any size samples . The system delivers precise coating thickness results at a rate of 100 + measurements per second , as compared to 1 measurement every 5 minutes or more using current manual or drill methods .
For additional information , visit www . specmetrix . com .
Pelseal Technologies ’ New PLV2020 Aerosol Coating Features the Properties of Viton™ Fluoroelastomer in a Convenient , 12 oz . Spray Can
Pelseal Technologies , LLC ( www . Pelseal . com ), a manufacturer of more than 800 highperformance liquid fluoroelastomer coatings , adhesives , sealants and caulks , has introduced PLV2020 , a Viton™-based formulation in an aerosol spray can .
PLV2020 enables the quick application of a chemically resistant , rubbery , Viton™ fluoroelastomer coating . It has a higher solids content compared to other aerosol coatings for better deposition and thickness , so fewer coats are required . As a Viton™ formulation , PLV2020 provides resistance to corrosive liquids including sulfuric , nitric and hydrochloric acids ; oil and fuel ; hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents . It exhibits robust performance in a broad temperature range of -40C degrees to + 205C degrees .
www . Pelseal . com
New Spotlight Infra-Red Emitter From Heraeus Noblelight
The new Spotlight infra-red emitter from Heraeus Noblelight precisely targets a concentrated beam of infra-red energy onto surfaces of of plastic components which offer difficult access to allow deburring , clenching or welding . As such , it is ideally suited for automotive industry and for all industrial sectors where plastic components need to be further processed after moulding . The innovative emitter will be shown be shown for the first time at the Fakuma exhibition which takes place in October in Friedrichshafen , Germany .
Heraeus Noblelight offers the complete palette of infra-red from near infra-red ( NIR ) to medium wave carbon technology ( CIR ). Heraeus Noblelight also carries out tests with specific materials and advises on the choice of the emitter best suited to a specific process .
www . heraeus-infraredsolutions . co . uk Tel : 0151 353 2710 Fax : 0151 353 2719
LEONHARD KURZ WILL BE PRESENTING NOVEL SOFT TOUCH COATINGS THAT CAN BE FREELY COMBINED WITH SURFACE DESIGNS AT FAKUMA
COATINGS
Leonhard Kurz has developed a new product line for in-mold decoration ( IMD ) with a tangibly and visibly soft surface . These IMD coatings exhibit novel haptic properties while offering the same design and functional scope as Kurz ’ s general products for the IMD process . The haptic and visual designs are transferred in a single process step during the injection molding process . Whereas a velvety haptic effect has previously been reserved for single-color designs only , the new coatings can lend a soft finish to leather designs , or a robust grip to bold color gradients .
Multiple surface properties to choose from
The soft touch coatings are available in three variants with different haptic sensations and different functional characteristics . The silky-smooth Satin Feel haptic design is durable , not sensitive to scratching , and dirt resistant . Velvet Feel has a velvety roughened surface that is abrasion resistant , slip resistant , and sound absorbing . Grip Feel is characterized by its strikingly grippy surface and especially high wear protection , plus it is non-slip and sound optimizing . “ In our visually overloaded world , the tactile sense is becoming increasingly important ,” explains Nikolas Wagner , Head of Business Area Plastic Decoration Sales and Marketing at Kurz . “ Our new product line creates surfaces that are just as pleasant to touch as they are to look at . Furthermore , the surface properties can be precisely tailored to the specific requirements of the application , for example in the area of notebooks or automotive interiors .”
Design and functional options of IMD technology included
Satin , Velvet , and Grip Feel can be combined with a large number of the IMD designs available from Kurz . The possibilities include , for example , wood , carbon , textile or marble looks , leather designs , or single-image designs . Metallized surfaces right through to true-chrome coatings can also be produced to stunning effect : one expects a smooth , cool chrome surface and is surprised by a warm , velvety haptic . Transparent top coats , too , can be given pleasant-to-touch surfaces . In addition to these special surface characteristics , various textures can be incorporated into the coatings to further enhance the haptic effect .
The Kurz IMD product range includes surfaces that can be partially or fully backlit for mood-setting ambient lighting and elegant day / night designs . These finishes can also be combined with soft touch surfaces . If it is desired to activate this lighting by means of proximity or touch sensors , metallic designs with non-conductive vacuum metallized ( NCVM ) coatings must be used to ensure interference-free functioning of the sensors . Metallized soft touch designs can also be equipped with the NCVM property .
Visitors to the Kurz booth A4-4122 at Fakuma can touch and feel these novel haptic effects for themselves and discover the numerous design options on offer .
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