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May 11, 2021
By: Kerry Pianoforte
Editor, Coatings World
Bühler Inc. Plymouth, MN, USA 763-847-9900 www.buhlergroup.com buhler.minneapolis@buhlergroup.com High-performance bead mill MicroMedia Invicta 3 Attributes/comments: Bühler’s MicroMedia Invicta has the same compact footprint as its predecessor and provides remarkable wet grinding benefits. The MicroMedia Invicta delivers the same high-quality output as the best available alternatives using 25% less energy. Also, the improved bead separation technology combined with a new design of the processing unit, translate into up to a 50% increase in productivity. The new bead separation system reduces blockages and pressure build-up and allow faster recirculation speeds, improving overall flow rates by an average of 100%. Charles Ross & Son Hauppauge, NY, USA 631-234-0500 Fax: 631-234-0691 www.mixers.com mail@mixers.com High Shear Mixer Model HSM-100LCI-T Attributes/comments: The High Shear Mixer Model HSM-100LCI-T, the company’s most popular laboratory mixer. Handling a wide range of dispersions, emulsions, and suspensions, the versatile HSM-100LCI-T comes with a standard 1HP motor and runs up to 10,000 RPM. Interchangeable attachments, including batch and inline rotor/stators, high-speed dispersers and propeller blades make the HSM-100LCI-T a well-rounded workhorse in R&D labs around the world. Its heavy-duty, rugged construction is unparalleled in the market, while the touchscreen interface, electronic lift and optional USB port for data acquisition offer a more effortless user experience. ROSS Double Planetary Mixing, Weighing and Discharging System Attributes/comments: Tailored to individual process needs, the ROSS Double Planetary Mixer comes with an optional weighing system for quick and precise measurements throughout the batching procedure. The pictured integrated turnkey system consists of a mixer, weighing scale and discharge system on mobile benches that can dock to each other and to transfer carts of the same height. This allows for convenient movement of the mix vessel along V-groove tracks, and easy transport of each equipment. The vessel containing finished product is simply rolled from the Double Planetary Mixer to the weighing station, and then to the discharge press for direct filling into syringes, tubes or other containers. Scales or load cell systems can be supplied with laboratory, pilot and production scale ROSS Mixers. Datacolor Lawrenceville, NJ, USA 609-924-2189 www.datacolor.com sales@datacolor.com ColorReader Spectro Attributes/comments: Designed specifically for point-of-sale color matching, ColorReader Spectro enables paint & hardware stores to offer quality paint color matching to customers at a fraction of the cost. Datacolor Spectro 1000 Attributes/comments: When close tolerance color measurement is needed, the new Datacolor Spectro 1000 series of spectrophotometers offers reference-grade color measurement performance. Now including sample temperature measurement & internet connectivity capabilities. EIT Instrument Markets Leesburg, VA, USA 703-478-0700 www.eit.com uv@eit.com EIT LLC (Electronic Instrumentation and Technology LLC) was established in 1977 and provides contract Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) from three locations. Our first industrial UV measurement product was developed and sold in 1984. Today our UV product line includes instruments and online sensors for UV LED & UV Broadband (arc, microwave, spot) sources. We sell our UV products through an extensive worldwide distribution network that offers technical support and sales. Engineered Mills, Inc. Grayslake, IL, USA 847-548-0044 Fax: 847-548-0099 sales@EMImills.com www.EMImills.com EMImills Lab Bead Mill Attributes/comments: The New EMI Mini Mills are designed to test dispersion formulations using a minimum amount of raw materials by wet milling by the bead milling process. Screening formulations quickly help with proof of concept as well as evaluating raw materials before scaling to production. Particle size, color strength, gloss, transparency and stability are a few of the parameters that can be tested by this process. Data collection can be completed using the PLC controls. These monitor all mill functions including power consumption. Shorten the time required to evaluate raw materials through efficient testing. Contact EMImills for details and to arrange a trial. Mixer/Disperser with powder induction EMImills laboratory high speed mixers are available with a Rotor/Stator mixing head with powder induction system to allow efficient wetting of powders through sub level addition. The EMI Rotor/Stator head provides high shear forces while creating a vacuum that will draw material from the feed funnel and directly into the carrier fluid that is being pumped from the vessel bottom. Dusting from powder is reduced at the same time initial wetting occurs. The mixer is variable speed and available in different horsepower’s and mixer sizes. Contact EMImills regarding your process application. GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. Newburgh, NY, USA 845-562-7066 Fax: 845-562-2543 gtilite.com sales@gtilite.com MiniMatcher-2436e/M3 Attributes/comments: GTI has expanded its MiniMatcher series with three- and four-light source options for the MM-2436e, and MM-2448e. These affordable models use toggle switches and include a timer. MiniMatchers comply with ASTM D1729, ISO 3668, and SAE J361 viewing standards. Harper Corporation of America Charlotte, NC, USA 704-588-3371 www.harpercorporation.com marketing@harpercorporation.com Harper QD Printer Attributes/comments: The QD Printer is the ideal multi-process printer for flexible or rigid substrates, testing color, images, coating coverage and functional inks. It’s modular design allows the mixing and matching of different components for you to customize to your specific projects needs. Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation Elizabeth City, NC, USA 252-338-4705 www.hockmeyer.com sales@hockmeyer.com NEXGEN™ Rapid Recirculation Vacuum Mill Attributes/comments: Remarkable performance and unparalleled efficiency in particle size reduction. Designed to reduce process times and increase yield while eliminating air entrapment. Particle reduction down to nanometer range for low viscosity products without the hassle of air bubbles. Disperse, Mill, De-aerate all in one tank. Guaranteed to shorten your milling time. Miltec UV Stevensville, MD, USA 410-604-2900 www.miltec.com sales@miltec.com Miltec UV Applications Lab Attributes/comments: Miltec UV encourages customers to develop and validate their UV curing processes in our applications laboratory. We can simulate almost any UV curing system and are experts in identifying and solving UV curing challenges and problems. Miltec’s dedicated R&D applications lab is fully equipped and open to customers and formulators. Miltec HPI Gloss Control Lab Conveyor Attributes/comments:The Miltec HPI Gloss Control lab conveyor manipulates various gloss levels for wood (hardwood flooring, LVT, cabinets, doors and windows), metal decorating and printing ink cure testing and automotive and 3D cure testing. Visit Miltec in Stevensville, Maryland to determine the most efficient process for our application. Norstone, Inc. Bridgeport, PA, USA 484-684-6986 www.norstoneinc.com sales@norstoneinc.com Polyblade HS Attributes/comments: High-speed dispersing blade and mixing blade that both pumps and shears with radial scoops and teeth, dual-sided, non-metal, abrasion-resistant, long-lasting, doesn’t get sharp, solvent resistant, anti-static, processes all products including high viscosity, 1.25”- 40” diameters, free trial. Sensory Analytics (Specmetrix Systems) Greensboro, NC, USA 336-315-6090 Fax: 336-315-6030 www.specmetrix.com info@specmetrix.com SpecMetrix DFT QA Coating Measurement System Attributes/comments: The SpecMetrix DFT QA Coating Measurement System delivers non-contact, non-destructive, and real-time absolute thickness measurement data for transparent and pigmented primer and topcoat samples. This highly accurate lab system uses exclusive technologies to improve quality and process control, while reducing coating related costs. SpecMetrix Enhanced Lab Coating Measurement System Attributes/comments: The SpecMetrix Advanced Lab Coating Measurement System accelerates offline sample testing and improves incoming and finished product inspections by providing real-time thickness measurement data for applied coatings on samples. This non-contact forensic tool is unmatched in its ability to identify and quantify absolute thin coating or layer thickness with nanometric precision. Q-Lab Corporation Westlake, OH USA 440-835-8700 www.qlab.com info@q-lab.com Q-FOG CRH Cyclic Corrosion Tester with New Rapid Ramp Heater and Overhead Swaying Shower Bar Attributes/comments: The Q-FOG CRH Cyclic Corrosion tester now includes two new features to meet demanding international automotive test standards: the Rapid Ramp Heater for fast temperature increases, and the Overhead Swaying Shower Bar to provide consistent, uniform salt spray from a top-mounted configuration. QUV/uvc Accelerated Weathering Tester Attributes/comments: The QUV/uvc tester uses UVC lamps to deliver light concentrated at 254 nm to test for material durability against photodegradation effects resulting from exposure to UVC light. The tester features the new touch-screen Gen 4 controller in eight languages. Uncountable San Francisco, CA, USA 650-208-5949 www.uncountable.com info@uncountable.com Uncountable Web Platform Attributes / Comments: Rethink the way you develop and manage materials development with Uncountable’s AI- powered platform. Organize and share experiment information, unearth new learnings with visualization tools, and add predictive capabilities to your R&D toolset.
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