March 2, 2023
Microban International recently announced a new partnership with Classic Marble Company (CMC), a stone manufacturing company based in India. Microban antimicrobial technology will bring a new level of surface protection for CMC’s KalingaStone engineered marble, quartz and terrazzo surfaces, helping to prevent the growth of microbes for the lifetime of the products.
The collection brings sophistication to the market, offering an array of stylish and unique designs for various product lines, from quartz countertops to marble flooring. Microban antimicrobial technology is now being incorporated into the surfaces of these products during manufacture, becoming a permanent feature that does not wash off or wear away. The additive works to protect the material from microbial growth in between cleans, making it the ideal addition for hygiene-critical environments—such as commercial settings or hospitals—as well as frequently contaminated surfaces, including flooring and bathroom tiles in homes. This innovative antimicrobial technology will give users the reassurance of surface cleanliness, without hindering the quality or finish of the material, delivering a unique product that combines sophistication with practicality.
Brian Gordon-Stables, EMEA account manager at Microban, said, “We are very pleased to be partnering with CMC to deliver a solution that is both functional and stylish. The broad product lines and applications of KalingaStone mean that Microban antimicrobial technology can be used to deliver superior surface protection in numerous commercial and domestic settings, providing users with all-important peace of mind.”
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Paul N. Gardner USA, global distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, has introduced a new offering: The compact, portable Sling Psychrometer.
As an easy way to measure relative humidity levels quickly, this uniquely compact Bacharach Sling Psychrometer accurately determines per cent relative humidity without the necessity of consulting complex tables. There is no need to wet the wick each time a reading is taken, and it contains a slide rule calculator which correlates wet and dry bulb thermometer indications for direct reading of relative humidity. When not in use, the thermometer case telescopes into the handle for protection.
The Sling Psychrometer consists of two thermometers that are turned by vigorously swinging the handle and exposing the thermometers to rapid air movement. These two thermometers are called dry bulb and wet bulb. The bulb of one thermometer is placed in direct contact with the room air to measure dry-bulb air temperature. The bulb of the other thermometer is covered with a silk or muslin sleeve that is kept moist to record the wet bulb temperature. Evaporation cools the wet bulb more than the dry bulb, and the humidity is obtained as a function of change in temperature. The atmospheric humidity is determined by calculations, steam tables, or using a psychrometric chart. Gardco.com