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IPCM n. 18, Vol. III, 2012

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Editorial

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LA GREEN ECONOMY
environment, finishing processes, surface treatments, direct, indirect pollution
Analysis

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THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND INNOVATION
training courses, finishing, coating, politecnico di milano, operators, engineers, plant manager, quality control, coating process, defects, consulting services, quality guarantee, preparation, coating products, visual, technical quality control, prof. Paolo Gronchi, poliefun, surface engineering laboratory, eos mktg&communication
Brand New

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TURBODYN: EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, SAVINGS AND THE EXPERIENCE OF RAVARINI CASTOLDI & C.
milan, elettrospray, electrostatica guns, rotating bell, manual, safety regulations, explosive atmospheres, automation, coating, water-based, two components, 2k, high speed, turbine, spray edge, air bubbles, robot

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EFFICIENT EXHAUST AIR PURIFICATION
exhaust air purification systems, automotive industry, drying, painting, gasseous pollutants, requirements, ecopure tar, recuperative incinerators, heat energy, paint spray booth, concentrating solvents, powerflex, tarcom, ecodryscrubber, less energy consumption

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SILVERTOUCH BEGINS TO SHINE
high end furniture, exclusive sanitary facilities, automotive parts, vast array, various looks, matt chrome, shiny colours, alternative to galvanic chrome plating, plastic materials finihes

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QUAKER CHEMICAL UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY
NYSE:KWR, process fluids, imts show Chicago, process chemicals, specialties, steel, aluminium, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube, pipe, coatings, construction materials

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BIOCOPAC DEVELOPS BIO-BASED COATING FROM TOMATO PROCESSING WASTES
european consortium, bio-resins, tomato skins, metal packaging, SSICA stazione sperimentale industrie e conserve alimentari, cutin, cuticle, polyester resins, biobased raw materials, epoxy resin free, canners, coil coating, international thin plate conference Barcellona, Paolo Brenni, can coating, National Can Hellas, Chiesa Virginio, cans, Conservas Martinete
Highlights of the Month

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LECHLER OFFERS A WORLD OF COATING SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Lechlertech, industrial vehicles, coating system, flessibilità, Lechsys, tints, binders, resins, coloured finishes, basecoat, primer, polyurethane, polyacrylic, epoxy, synthetic, pastel colours, special effect colours, pearl, metal, Lechsys Hydro, VOC, polyacrylic, epoxy acrylic, scratch resistance, durability, Macrobase, software Lechler Explorer, tinting system, tintometer, car refinish

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE LIFE CYCLE OF A NON-PHOTOCATALYTIC AND A +BIO-NOX PHOTOCATALYTIC (ACTIVATED WITH 1W/M2) POWDER COATING
lyfe cycle assessment, LCA, environmental assessment, flow of mater and energy, photocatalytic powder coating, curtain walls, doors, windows, frames, urban furniture, tunnel coatings, coil coating, degrade polluting oxides, AIDIMA, furniture wood and packaging technology institutes, RM 071 PES, laboratory tests, CML 2000, ISO 14.040, ecoindicator 99, coating

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PAINT LARGE COMMERCIAL VEICHLES SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY: FLEXIBLY ADAPTABLE PNEUMATIC ACCESS PLATFORMS MAKE WORKING AT HEIGHT EASIER
motorvehicles, buses, lorries, construction vehicles, ladders, scaffolding, EC Directive 2001/45, spray booth, norwegian company, Wall-Man, Liftman, lifting height, atex, pneumatic, joystick, TÜV
Focus on Technology

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PACKAGING OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS: FULLY AUTOMATED FINISHING PROCESS TO IMPROVE QUALITY
design, cans, high quality, cosmetic industry, make-up, fragrance, plastic and laminate tubes, packaging for mascaras, lipsticks, lipglosses, foundation, plastic closures, shells, spray-caps, jars, lids, comsmetic accessories, sputtering, coating plant, fully automated, pre-treatment, polyolefines, coating process, topcoat, UV polymerization, curing, surfaces, pressurised, dry dust free painting booth, polypropylene, nylon amorphous, ABS, PET, PETG, coatable polymers, waterproof, gold metallization process, copper alloys. silver, pigmented topcoat, chiller, afterburner, cross-test, decoration, adhesion, sand test, impact test, scratch resistance, liquid painting, Matteo Papis

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WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING: EFFICIENCY AND BETTER FINISH QUALITY
hydraulic cutters, shedders, Giovanni Ferri, Sergio Buzzoni, agricultural machinery, tractors, two-stage pretreatment, phosphating, rinsing, wet on wet, catalytic topcoat, two-component, 2k, finishing plant, filtering, water treatment, recyclig, tailored systems, waste, decantation, sludge, dryed,big bags, surface waters, flotation, separation, denatured, denaturing product, dirt separator, impeller, shredding knife, antifoam, quarz and coal, washing nozzles, leachate, netrula PH

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EXTREME PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND MINIMAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN THE COATING OF ELASTOMERIC INSULATORS
K-FLEX, coloured functional finish, thermal protection,water-based paints, pipeline, electrostatic application system, low environmental impact, savings, high transfer efficiency, coating efficiency, rubber, synthetic , panels, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating system, tanks, fittings, water pipes, Roberto Maneggia, wide range of colours, coating system, coating process, EcoBell 2 SL, electrostatic bell, two indipendent air curtain system, high voltage generator, controlled current adjustment, automatic colour change system, paint flow control, Idrover, insulation technology , Alessandro Soba, dielectric, EcoHT G500, boost converter,
Innovations

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THE FUTURE OF POWDER IN-MOULD COATING FOR SMC
plastic finishing, SMC BMC, automotive, building, FRP, thermosetting resins, fillers, pre-impregnated, mould heated, inorganic charges, fire retardant, thermal and water insulation properties, two-dimensional, complex shapes and geometries, P-IMC, high reactivity, self detaching, metallic, functional effect, electronic, automotive, transportation, sanitary, home appliance, building, medical

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HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT WITH GREEN PRODUCTION PROCESSES: AN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO REPLACE GALVANIC CHROMIUM ON POLYMERIC MATERIALS
plastics, petroleum, automotive sector, surface finishing, galvanic, chrome plating, toxic susbtances, hexavalent chromium, PVD Physical Vapour Deposition process, under vacuum, cyanide, sulphates, magnetron sputtering technology, cathodic arc, CAE, argon, polymeric susbtrates, UV paint, primer, topcoat, CELAB measuring system, CR-ME alloy, ABS, PC, PET, PP, PPE, PA, adhesion, abrasion resistance, ecofriendly

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ADVANTAGES AND LIMITS OF THE ONE-STEP NO-HEAT PROCESS FOR METAL PRE-TREATMENT
pre-tretament, plaforization, toran3, ecophor, hydrophobic microlayer, oxidation, flash rust, cross-linking, top coat, powder coating, wet paint, ASTM B-117, ISO 9227, TGIC free polyester powder coating, aluminium, neutral salt spray, amorphous phosphate, micro-crystalline phosphate, zinc three-cationic, one - step, chemicals, scrubber, oils, organic fluids

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USING SUPER DURABLE POWDER COATINGS AND HYPER-DURABLE FILMS FOR AN INCREDIBLE STEP FORWARD TOWARDS ECOLOGY
chromophores, Qualitydecoral Gold, sublimation, powder coating, films, Class 2, DS 04XX S series, DS 07XX S series, polyurethanes resins, UV absorbers, Florida, high UV radiation, year exposure, samples, exposed, degradation, decorated surfaces, color variations, delta E, resistance, gloss, stability, Qualideco specifications, alluminium doors and windows, thermal efficiency, wood effect

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PASSIVATION: THE WAY FORWARD
Cr(III) coating system, corrosion, adhesion, thinner layers, galvanized steel stripes, hexavalent Chromium Cr(VI), protection, chromium-free, Cr-free, environmental, health, European union, galvanizers, phosphorus titanium, alternative passivates, organic coatings, discoloration, transparency, fluoride-free, water-based, thinner layers, defects, cracks chemical components, neutral salt spray, thickness, Hot Dip Galvanizing HDG, salt, white rust, coatings, paint, glue, sealants, metal surfaces, susbtrates, T-Peel test, cohesive bonding, one-component, two-components, T-Bend test,delamination, surface finish, squeegee, chemical coater, discoloration, forming, drawing, water-repellent, heavy metal, fluoride free solutions, etching

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A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF TRANSITIONING TO PHOSPHORUS-FREE PAINT PRETREATMENT
metal degreasing, conversion coating, adhesion promoter, paint applicators, effluent discharge, pre-treatment, environmental impact, phosphorus, fertilizers, houdhold detergents, industrial chemical, eutrophication, algae reproduction, fish kill, toxic, conversion iron, zinc phosphate, cleaners, corrosion protection, wastewater, environmental protection agency, clean water act, national pollutant discharge elimination system, great lakes water quality agreement, PPM, parts per million, PPB parti per billion, european union, urban waste water treatment directive, OEM, State Environmental Policy Act SEPA, nitric acid, UniPrep PF B, phosphorus, freelong life cleaner, Interlox 5705, phosphorous, free zirconium based, ASTM D 1654, Cuppint test EN ISO 1520, Impact resistance Test, ASTMD 2794
Zoom on Events

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ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND 2013: THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE WORLD REVIEW OF ALUMINIUM TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETS
trade fairs, aluminium, finishing, extruders, anodizers, coaters, Aluminium for Africa and Africa for Aluminium

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HIGH SPIRITS AT PARTS2CLEAN ANNIVERSARY EVENT. UNPARALLELED QUALITY - CONCRETE PROJECTS AND CONTRACT CONCLUSIONS
trade fairs, industrial cleaning, mechanic industry, automotive, medical, electronic

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MADE EXPO CLOSES WITH GOOD RESULTS FOR THE BUILDING WORLD
fiere, finiture per architettura

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THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PANGBORN EUROPE
Renzo Boarino, foundry machines, metal surfce treatments, Brembo, brakes-disc, coil, Fondermatica Society, Henrik Jensen, BRIC area, Fiat Group, Italsider, Fincantieri, Breda, Necchi, shot blasting, shot peening, shot blasting machines, shot peening machines,

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ATOTECH INAUGURATED A NEW CORROSION PROTECTION COMPETENCE CENTER
Trebur-Geinsheim, Germany, Reinhald Schneider, Pablo Nieto Aliseda, electroplating processes, zinc-flake coatings, corrosion protective finishes, laboratory, research and development

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OMSG OPENS ITS DOORS
Villa Cortese, 50° anniversary, shot blasting, shot peening, sanblasting, shot peening machines, machinery directive 2006/42/CE, UNI EN ISO 9001, ISO 9001-2008,

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ALUMINIUM SHINES WITH NEW RECORDS: PERFECT PREMIERE AT THE DUSSELDORF LOCATION
trade fairs, aluminium, finishing, extruders, anodizers, coaters, European Aluminium Award
Standards and Legislation

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THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY HAS BEEN APPROVED
European Parliament, European Commission, European Council, reduction of CO2 emissions, reduction of carbon footprint, Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050, EcoDesign