May 2nd, 2022
Designed for the automotive, paint and plastic industries for quality control of colour, appearance and physical properties, BYK’s new color2view is a benchtop spectrophotometer that combines several different measurement methods.
The color2view uses a circumferential illumination at 45-degree and zero-degree viewing to measure colour as you see it. And this circumferential illumination from 10 directions safeguards repeatable measurement results on textured surfaces. Simultaneously with colour, 20-degree and 60-degree gloss are measured to clearly differentiate medium and high gloss samples.
This unit also features an integrated fluorimeter to predict lightfastness by quantifying fluorescence. This combination of spectrophotometer and fluorimeter lends new perspectives for controlling colour quality and long-term colour stability. And there is a Jetness Mode designed to measure deep and deepest black with high accuracy.
The colour touchscreen is icon-based and as intuitive as operating a smart-phone. And this lightweight instrument is easily rotated to adapt the orientation to one’s personal needs or sample size and shape.
www.byk-instruments.com
Feature Video: ROSS Launches Multi-Shaft Mixers
ROSS has launched a new video featuring the company's line of robust and versatile Multi-Shaft Mixers.
ROSS Multi-Shaft Mixers are available in laboratory, pilot-scale, and full production capacities. They provide a flexible range of shear levels to accommodate varying product viscosities and formulations. The design consists of two or more independently driven agitators working in tandem to ensure fine solids dispersion, efficient turnover and uniform heating/cooling.
The video highlights the adaptability of Ross Dual-Shaft Mixers and Triple-Shaft Mixers, the variety of processing capabilities, and diversity of industries served.
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PPG announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its PPG COPPER ARMOR antimicrobial paint containing Corning Guardiant technology, proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on the painted surface, including SARS-CoV-2, in two hours.
The Copper Armor product’s efficacy was measured using tests that simulate real-world contamination that are mandated by the EPA for products making claims against harmful pathogens. Following this registration, PPG will begin selling the product in late 2021 through U.S. PPG PAINTS stores, independent retailers and select home improvement stores.
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