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IPCM n. 15, Vol. III, 2012

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Editorial

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DECLINE AND PROGRESS
designer, philippe stark, economic, qualitative growth model, powder coating on MDF
Brand New

4-5
EUROPOLVERI SPA CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
to invest resources, sustainable development, sponsoring 20 children, House of The Sun in Namibia, Terre des Hommes, entrepreneurial success

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ALCEA INDUSTRIAL COATINGS DIVISION KEEPS ON INNOVATE, COATING SOLUTIONS TARGETED FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY
production site, Cortek® EDA technology, acrylic coatings, anodic electrodeposition, high chemical resistance, agricultural and earth moving machinery, high film build, primer, epoxy type basecoat

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NEBULA, THE PASSIVATION WITH ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
euroimpianti, plants for industrial coating, advance in pretreatment, application of the product to water curtain, spray nozzles, contamination, 4/5 liters per hour

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TECNOFIRMA SPA OPENS ITS CHINESE BRANCH
Diamon Machinery Equipment LTD, made in Italy, know-how, standard, customized solutions, East, painting installations, cataphoresis, cleaning machines

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CHEMTEC LAUNCHES A BREND NEW PAINT STRIPPER SYSTEM FREE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
strip paints and coatings, methylene chloride, suspect cancer producing (R40), N-Methyl2-Pyrolidone (NMP), toxic, Svertec product range, high boiling point and non flammable organic solvents, acid, neutral, alkaline, substrate to treat, metal, plastic, masking plus

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CALL FOR ABSTRACT "GREEN CHEMISTRY" SEMINAR
technical-scientific symposium, green coatings, raw materials, eco-applications and plants

12-13
EASYTRACK2 OVEN TEMPERATURE PROFILING SYSTEM
quick profiling, temperature in powder coating processes, curing, high temperature, PTFE, Dacromet, parametri di processo, process parameters, thermocouples, thermal barrier, ISO 9000, Fluke group

14-15
HENKEL PRESENTS CHROMATIE-FREE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR HIGH USER SAFETY
Aerospace Industry, Alodine 5923 Plus, chromate-free conversion, Turco C 8000 GL, anticorrosion protection, ASTM B117, fuel and hydraulic components, adhesion promoter, SOL-GEL

16-17
NEW COATING PLANT WITH INTELLIGENT CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR THE EVOBUS
floor bound and overhead conveyor systems, 50 ton, bus bodies, Mercedes Benz, Setra, running rails, lift arms, TVSZ, Liebherr, SEW Eurodrive, Meiller e Wirtgen, excavation equipment , electric motors, railway cars, friction-wheels

20-21
SIXTH MAJOR CONTRACT FOR DURR FROM SHANGHAI GENERAL MOTORS
paintshop, automotive, general contractor, non compressed 3 wet paint process, underbody coating, seam sealing, pendulum conveyor, EcoDry Scrubber, dry separation, overspray, paint booth, robot, air circulation, high performance atomizer EcoBell 2

22-23
HUBERT CULIK ELECTED PRESIDENT OF OFI ON 3 MAY 2012
austrian research institutefor chemistry and technology, RING , Rembrandtin Lack

24-25
PLASMATREAT WINS INDUSTRY AWARD 2012
PlasmaPlus®, Christian Buske, locally selective plasma polymerisation under atmospheric pressure, production and mechanical engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for manufacturing technology and advanced materials (IFAM) Bremen, functional nanocoating, high degree of corrosion protection, plastics, their diffusion characteristics, water, oxygen, CO2 barriers, scratch-resistant layers, dirt-repellent surfaces, anti-adhesion, glass, ceramic

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SATA MINIJET 1000 K - NEW PRESSURE FED GUN COMPACT IN SIZE AND HIGHLY EFFICIENT
manual serial coating, small and sophisticated parts, doble diaphragm pumps, pressure pots, central material supply system, plastic, metalworking industry
Highlights of the Month

30-31
INVERPUR LOW SOLVENT: ANOTHER MILESTONE REACHED IN THE REDUCTION OF VOC
environmental issues, INVERPUR LOW SOLVENT, near zero VOC, two components acrylic products, primer and topcoats very low amount of ready-to-use cosolvent , bright, dense, clear finishes, outdoor durability

32-36
ONE PARTNER, FOUR TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PAINTING INDUSTRIES; ARSONSISI TECHNOLOGICAL COATINGS
Jcolors, Colorificio Sebino Spa, Elcrom Srl, Junionfin, liquid and powder coatings, electrophoresis, for plastics, light alloys, protective and anticorrosione paints, Carlo Junghanns, Verbania, Berlingo, Lainate, industrial tinting, colouring pastes, converters, Udine, building products, silicates and silicones, tinting system gemini, Finale Emilia, Udine
Focus on Technology

38-44
TINO ITALIA: THE AESTHETIC VIRTUOSITY OF POWDER COATINGS
powder coating, aesthetic virtuosity, special effect, metallic colours, brilliance, distension of the film, resistance and high durabilityabsence of solvent emissions, design items, furniture, household appliances, architectural structures, made in Italy, furnishings, business gadget, high quality finishes, paper bin baskets, laundry baskets, containers for household waste, pen holders, ashtrays, push bins, umbrella stands, pastel shades, linea 7, customized powder coatings, Oxylan, nanotechnology conversion, automotive

46-51
INNOVATIVE, HIGH QUALITY COATINGS WITH THE PVD TECHNOLOGY
surface treatments, technical, aesthetic characteristic, PVD, nanometres, multilayer deposits, physical vapur deposition, thin films, zirconium, titanium, chromium, high surface hardness,resistance to abrasion, industrial tool, moulds, mechanical transmission components, parts subjected to wear, gears, work tools, surgical instruments, auto parts, marine accessories, non-allergenic properties, handles, locks, writing instruments,furnishing accessories, brass, zamac, aluminium steel, titanium, iron, plastic, glass, ceramic, magnetron sputtering, PECVD, traditional flame spray, cathodic arc, nitrids, carbonitrides, metal oxides, electrolitic pretreatment, deposition chamber, reactive gases, argon, nitrogen, acetylene, methane,colorimetry, DIN 7174, roughness, BS ISO 4287, ISO 3497

52-55
"DAZZLING" PROFILES FOR "SHINY" ARCHITECTURES
Oxidal Bagno, anodic oxidation, aluminium profiles, polishing, anodising, electropolishing, mirror-like bright showers, architectural structures, Alubrill, finishing for metal architecture, neutral PH,oils, grease, wax, electroplating industry
Innovations

56-63
PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT: THE ACTIVE ROLE OF RESINS IN POWDER COATINGS
powder coating, aesthetic functional defects, discoloration, yellowing, gloss varation, corrosion, loss of adhesion, insufficient mechanical chemical resistance, IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, resins, polyesterification, condensation, polyfunctional carboxylic acids, hydrolysis, unsufficient cross-linking, discoloration, weakening, loss of brightness, gloss reduction, variation of the colour, matting photodegradation, photo-oxidation, ester bonds, chalking, cross-linking partners, value of yellowing, aromatic cyclic monomers, rigid ring molecules, temperate climates, Qualicoat GSB class 1, environmental impact, global warming potential, GWP 100, sublimation, one shot dry blend

64-66
APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY PROCESSES IN GENERAL INDUSTRY
pretreatment, metal phosphates, phosphatingiron salts, zinc, tricationic, inorganic, zirconium, under-film corrosion, Blukote 2000 process, amorphous, resistance salt spray, sludge, Iridite Green process

68-73
POWDER COATED MDF: 100% FREEDOM IN DESIGN, 0% ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
powder coatings, heavy metals, conductivity, polymerization, heat sensitive substrates, wood, plastic, MDF, design, forniture, metal, tactile finishes, special effects, experiments failed, water-based liquid primer graphite, R&D laboratories, Austria, pre heating, moisture, adhesion, microwave, IR oven, edges, corners, wood dual system series 530, avoid cracking, 512 powder primer, melamine coatings, reflanging, post-flanging, rounded profiles, pantographed, rusticated, excavated, carved, offices, shops, public places, bedrooms, furniture, intensively used, tables, desks, exhibition stands, vitra, deutsche band, green towers, mario bellini, adidas, arper, bontempi, ikea, international brands
Zoom on Events

76-79
THE AMAZING WORLD OF FINISHING: A GREAT SUCCESS!
finishes for architecture, finishes for design, architects, industrial finishes, Milano deisgn week, Salone del Mobile, Brera design District, the Language of Finishing, Design centers, cars, curtain walls, household appliances, sports equipments, Ducati, Milano, Roma, Ducati, Valentino Rossi, Ghisamestieri, Calligaris, Cebos, wall paints, CAF Design, Rotaliana, Frassoni, bicycles, furnishing, office furniture, Icam, chairs,Massimo Caiazzo, prepainted aluminium, sublimated, prepainted metal

80-84
8^ DÜRR OPEN HOUSE: NEW TECHNOLOGIES FROM DÜRR - PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY FOR THE CUSTOMER'S ADVANTAGE
solution painting, gluing, automation technology, reduction of emission, energy consumtpion, ECO+efficiency, automotive, aircraft, wind energy, application, paint Ecobell 3, atomizers, exterior, direct charging, swing arm robot, EcoRP L 153, car bodies, new skid positioning system, EcoGun Sealing IDS, rotorblade, compact, modular, paint booth, EcoReBooth, Ecodry scrubber, overspray, Durr Environmental and energy systems, gaseous pollutants, recuperative incinerators, EcoPure TAR, oxiders, exhaust air, Ecopure KPR concentrator, solar energy, Eco+Paintshop, Fresnel collectors, automatic battery exchange stations, for electric cars

86-92
RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS AT THE 4TH PAINTEXPO
trade fairs, surface treatments, general industry, Karlsruhe, industrial coating technologies
Standards and Legislation

96-97
HORIZON 2020: THE POSITION OF CONFINDUSTRIA
funding, growth, sustainable development, SMEs, equity, loan guarantees, guaranty fund, business angels, european commission, member states
ICT - Editorial
ICT - Industry News

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MEGASONIC NOZZLE WITH THE FREQUENCY OF 600 KHZ
megasound, ultrasound, ultrasonic generators, ultrasonic cleaning

3
DAN TECHNOLOGY PRESENTS ITS NEW CATALOGUE
robotic cells for grinding and polishing, manual, semi-automatic and rotating table machines for grinding and polishing
ICT - Highlight

4-6
CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT MADE EASY INLINE PROCESS ANALYSIS IN LIQUIDS
Liquisonic® analyzer, inline measurement of the concentration of process liquids
ICT - Case Study

8-11
GOING FOR THE COATING
Jenoptik, ultrasonic cleaning of optical lenses, microfine cleaning, fully automatic part-specific cleaning processes
ICT - Technology Overview

12-13
THE BEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CLEANING OF POLYURETHANE SHOES SOLES
SDM series machines, closed circuit solvent cleaning machines, degreasing with superstabilized perchloroethylene, limit of VOC emissions

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WASTES ARE A RESOURCE!
wastewater treatment, solvent distillation, solvent recovery, degreasing, cleaning, to limit solvent stocks.