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IPCM n. 14, Vol. III, 2012

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Editorial

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INVESTING IN EFFICIENCY
energy efficieny, technological innovation, surface treatments, PaintExpo 2012
Analysis

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EFFECTS FOR A FUTURE WORLD
trend watching, future colour trends, effects, science reaction, Maria Pani Jurek, fractal art, images, Madelbrot theory, high tech, bright colours, interference effect on white, multicolour, pearlescent, white colours effect, coloured sparkle effects, natural, unusual shapes, hazardous patterns, strong effects

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EFFECTS FOR A FUTURE WORLD
trend watching, future colour trends, effects, science reaction, Maria Pani Jurek, fractal art, images, Madelbrot theory, high tech, bright colours, interference effect on white, multicolour, pearlescent, white colours effect, coloured sparkle effects, natural, unusual shapes, hazardous patterns, strong effects
Brand New

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SUSTAINABLE PAINTSHOP FROM DÜRR SETS NEW EMISSION STANDARDS IN CHINA
automotive, joint venture FAW-VW, low emission, fully autometd primer, basecoat and topcoat application, expanded production capacity, sustainable painting, Changqun, exhaust air purification, overspray, waterborne paints, EcoPure® KPR, spray booth, after burner, TAR, EcoPaint RoDip M, PT/ED, pretreatment, e-coat, robot EcoRS Clean, EcoBell 3, Audi

12-13
ADAPTA TRACKER: A GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY
counterfeiting, pirated items, security system of brands, powder coating, traceability, powder coatings, detectable markers, painting specifications, customised visual or sound system

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ALBIXON HAS OPENED THE LARGEST POWDER COATING SHOP IN CENTRAL EUROPE WITH PAINTING AND DECORATING OPTIONS
pools and roofing, Brilix, Jacuzzi, Idealcover, Decoral system

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THE AMAZING WORLD OF FINISHING. FUORISALONE 2012 - THE SURFACE FINISHING INDUSTRY MEETS THE WORLD OF CREATIVE DESIGN
finishes for architecture, finishes for design

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NEW WET ABRASION SCRUB TESTER
measuring equipment, control, quality, analysis for the paint and coatings scrub tester, AB5000, ISO, ASTM Standards, test of resistance against mechanical cleaning

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COIL COATING IN THE NEW MILLENIUM - TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM AT MILAN POLITECNICO UNIVERSITY
seminars, finishes for architecture, prepainted metal
Highlights of the Month
Focus on Technology

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ALBIXON IMPLEMENTS POWDER COATING AND SUBLIMATION FOR FINISHING ITS SWIMMING POOL COVERS
aluminium telescopic covers, aluminium profiles, the largest powder coating plant, idealcover, power&free overhead conveyor, seven stages, gelification, lowerators, zero environmental impact, quasi-anodised, sublimation

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PAINTING LINE WITH SHOT BLASTING EQUIPMENT FOR FINISHING OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
milling cutters, harrows, mulchers, precision, cereal, combined seeders, nanotechnological pretreatment, mechanical, chemical resistance, powder coating line, Tunnelblast 2025/16, inverter turbines, cataphoresis system, e-coat, powder finish

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FAULTLESS OPERATIONS
atmospheric plasma, tampon printing processes on handles polypropylen, Bosch, Siemens, small motor-driven appliances, BSH, Plasma Openair®, immersion blenders, surface activation, pretreatment, long-term stable adhesion, crows feet, cloudy surfaces, inline integration, microfine cleaning, targeted oxidation process, adhesion between incompatible plastics, rotation system RD1004

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ULTRA THIN FILM AND LOW TEMPERATURE POWDER COATING FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
coating of fan, energy savings, EBM Papst, ait conditioning, cataphoresis, e-coat, mixed PE-50-UDS powder, low temperature polyester, 160°C
Innovations

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PRE-TREATMENT WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY
triocationic phosphating, nanotechnology, pre-conversion pickling, VOC free, multimetal, corrosion, DEXBOND SZR100, microcrystalline phosphating

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APPLICATIONS OF UV COATINGS SYSTEM IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
waterborne coatings, reduced VOC emissions, UV coating, energy consumption, high mechanical, chemical , corrosion resistance, UV monocure, dualcure, overspray recycle, benefits, solid content, comparison, process costs, tanks, chassis, transverse link, axels, brake discs, engines, valves, pumps, UV Lankwitzer 1795020, DIN EN ISO 4628

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INNOVATION IN THE CLEANING OF CONVEYOR CHAINS OF PAINTING PLANTS
production waste, deposits of dirt and grease, Speedycleaner, hanging hook, chain, polyammide brushes, abrasive grains

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SPECIFIC FEATURES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SPECIAL EFFECTS: THE KEY WORDS OF POWDER COATINGS DEVELOPMENT
ecofriendliness, Epotherma, Exatherma series, thermal resistance properties, up to 500°C, burning stoves and pipes, thermal resistance properties, cool powder, polyester, weather and UV radiation resistance, low temperature curing, mirror-like, chrome effect, metallic powder, shiny, bonding process
Paint Expo Showcase

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ROUGHLY 400 EXHIBITORS PRESENT SOLUTIONS FOR MORE EFFICIENT PAINTING AND COATING
trade fairs, surface treatments, general industry

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NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS IN ELECTROSTATIC, 2K, AIRLESS, AIRMIX AND LOW PRESSURE SPRAYING TECHNOLOGY

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NEW EQUIPMENT FOR METALS, WOOD AND PLASTICS FINE SUPERFICIAL FINISHING
pneumatic spraying equipment

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TURN-KEY SURFACE COATING SOLUTIONS
shotblasting, pickling, chemicall pretreatment products, nanosurface treatments

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ECONOMICALLY PRICED ENTRY MODEL IN FULLY AUTOMATED SPRAY COATING
painting installations, booths

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DATAPAQ LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE OFFERING OVEN TEMPERATURE PROFILING SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS APPLICATIONS
Standards and Legislation
ICT - Editorial

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A DIFFERENT WASHING SYSTEM FOR EACH LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS
cleanliness level, residual contamination
ICT - Highlight

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THE COMPANY RICHARD GEISS GMBH
solvents, solvents supplier, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, modified alcohols, stabilizers for perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene

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INDUSTRIAL CLEANING TECHNOLOGY IS PLAYING A MORE AND MORE IMPORTANT ROLE AT COMPANIES AROUND THE WORLD
trade fairs
ICT - Analysis

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HIGHER EFFICIENCY THROUGH PROCESSES OPTIMIZATION. LOOKING BEYOND THE CLEANING MACHINE
how to ensure a high level of cleanliness, precision cleaning, degreasing, correct product carrier, cleaning baskets, handling of cleaned parts
ICT - Case Study

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SERIES CLEANING OF INVESTMENT CAST PARTS: DUAL TANK SYSTEM FOR COMPLEX GEOMETRIES
cleaning sensitive components, rotating spray cleaning, Maviatic touchscreen, acqueous cleaning, degreasing