Rusting in open yard
Rusing is a natural phenomenon of a metal forming metal oxide layer on its surface. Two factors are essential for the formation of rusting of a metal. One is oxygen present in air and the other one is water or humidity present in atmosphere. How can it be prevented? Newly formed metal sheets are duly…
Metal Pretreatment Chemicals
Metal Pretreatment Chemicals 1) Pre-degreasing chemicals 2) Alkaline degreasing chemicals 3) Rust remover 4) Paint strippers 5) Trication phosphating chemicals 6) Calcium modified zinc phosphate coating chemicals 7) Accelerators 8) Three-in-one solution 9) Iron phosphate coating chemicals 10) Passivation chemicals 11) Nano-ceramic coating chemicals
Lab stirrer
Homogeneity is very important in any paint mixture. Before painting the components, the paint should be throughly mixed. In large scale production the painter may use lab stirrer for better mixing of paints with thinners.
Thermal pen
Thermal crayon pens are very much used in industries. It is used to indicate the body temperature of components or products especially in any conveyor system or in oven where the difficulty in obtaining the required surface temperature of the components to be coated with some stoving paints is challenged. The low surface temperature may…
Water finding paste
Water is sometimes deterimental especially in oil based paint shops. Air line is the primary source of water in a spry booth. Water should be completely drained off from the compressor more frequently especially in PU (polyurethane) system of painting. The presence of water can be traced by using water fining paste. This can be…
Cockroach Theory by Sundar Pitchai
A beautiful speech by Sundar Pichai – an IIT-MIT Alumnus and Global Head Google Chrome: (As received from the WhatsApp message forwarded by Mr. Velmurugan). Generally, people contact experts from pest control maine to get rid off pest such as cockroaches. But to our surprise, Sundar Pichai has shared the cockroach theory for self development….
ASTM Testing Methods for Coatings
Source: https://www.astm.org Testing methods for paint liquids Organic volatile contents – ASTM 3960 Viscosity of liquid paints – ASTM D5125 Hiding power of paints – ASTM D2805 Settling tendency of paints – ASTM1309 Grind gauge reading – ASTM 1315 Wet film thickness – ASTM D1212 Testing methods for painted components Salt spray corrosion resistance –…
Sharpen the pencil to sharpen your brain
The pencil indeed holds a special place as a versatile tool for planning and learning across various professions. Whether it’s the precise lines of an architectural blueprint or the intricate sketches of a fashion designer, the pencil’s simplicity and flexibility make it indispensable. Websites like https://pencils.com/ offer valuable insights into selecting the right pencil for…
Physical acitivity in summer
It is always good to have some physical activity in between your tight schedules. You can take your team to some theme park or beach resort to motivate and boost the team spirit. Wild Tribe Ranch is one of such good resorts in Chennai. Wild Tribe Ranch is next to Muttukkadu Crocodile bank, ECR Road,…
Volume Solids and True Cost of Paint
Understanding Volume Solids provides many benefits: It allows one* to compare the true cost of different paints.* to predict how much paint must be applied to obtain adequate coverage.* to control the quality of the paint job. * to avoid production delays Paint = pigment + resin (binder) + vehicle (thinner or mixture of solvents)…