Modern paints and coatings offer an astounding variety of formulations that are used to improve the durability, appearance, and lifespan of countless products. From cars to furniture, computers, and mechanical components, paints and coatings play a vital role in nearly every manufactured product available.
Straightforward Guidance for Developing and Fulfilling Product-Specific Criteria
Written by an industry insider with more than 30 years of experience, the Paint Technology Handbook provides a practical and straightforward guide for the design of coatings systems. The text highlights the most practical analytical methods and their applications for material selection as well as manufacturing processes.
Key Topics:
· The components and properties of paints, including resins, pigments, extenders, solvents, and additives
· The chemical composition, physical properties, function, wear characteristics, and other properties used for material selection
· Color standards, metamerism, and color matching
Processes and Techniques for Operating Optimal, Cost-Efficient Paint and Surface Finishing Systems
Encompassing processes and equipment used for manufacturing the paints themselves as well as application systems, this book reviews the essential techniques and equipment for deposition and finishing systems.
Highlights Include:
· A survey of liquid paint application technologies, including spray and electrodeposition techniques
· Transfer efficiency, automated control, and maintenance for all application techniques
· Curing, testing methods for finished materials, and quality control techniques
The Paint Technology Handbook emphasizes the importance of understanding paint materials, manufacturing techniques, testing, deposition techniques, and equipment in order to meet product-specific needs.
Cleaning
Conversion Coatings
Rinsing
Typical Spray Washer Systems
Substrates
Washer Design
Washer Maintenance and Control
PAINT COMPONENTS
Resin (Binder)
Pigments
Extenders
Solvents
Additives
Summary
LIQUID ORGANIC COATINGS
Coatings Selection
Paint Classifications
Film Formation
PAINT MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Equipment Used for Pigment Paste Manufacturing
COLOR MATCHING AND COLOR CONTROL
Color Variables
Metamerism
Color Measurement Equipment
Color Glossary
Color Standards and Metamerism
LIQUID PAINT APPLICATION SYSTEMS
Part Preparation
Spray Application of Paint
Airless Spray Guns
Air-Assisted Airless Spray Guns
High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP)
Electrostatic Application
Alternative Application Methods
TRANSFER EFFICIENCY AND SPRAY TECHNIQUE
Spray Gun Controls
Application Technique
SPRAY BOOTHS
NFPA Requirements
Air Make-Up
Booth Exhaust Stacks
Spray Booth Sizing
Filtration
CURING
Convection Curing
Infra Red Curing
Oven Maintenance and Cleaning
Oven Exhaust
Oven Filtration
Oven Location
The Impact of Catalysts on Curing
Heat Recovery
Summary
TESTING PAINT MATERIALS
Introduction
Paint Viscosity
Finished Film Testing
QUALITY CONTROL
Introduction
Process Control
Paint Film Defects
COST ANALYSIS FOR FINISHING SYSTEMS
Factors that Affect Cost
Applied Cost of Paint
Appendix A: Metric Equivalents
Appendix B: Common Geometries and Formulas for Calculation of Area Index
Biography
Rodger Talbert