Canadian Finishing and Coatings Manufacturing

 

May 15, 2023

  

 

AkzoNobel BrakesA new range of Interpon A1243 powder coatings is focused on trending colours to protect and enhance brake calipers, giving traditional and Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive manufacturers the style options they demand matched with superior levels of mechanical performance for life out on the road.

With automotive OEMs leaning towards larger wheels for certain models and a more ‘open’ design, brake calipers have become style accessories in their own right. Accent colours and finishes—especially bright yellows and reds but also electric blues and greens with metallic pigments and other special effects—are particularly on trend, and especially popular for more sporting brands.

Manufacturers of EVs, which require larger and more heavy-duty brake calipers and associated components to accommodate the vehicle’s increased power, are also turning this to their advantage, making the calipers a feature of their design. This is especially true of the higher-end models, where the colours, finishes and styles of the brake calipers are chosen to be in harmony with the overall design of the car, and offer a seamless connection with the brand.

Colours within the Interpon A1243 powder coatings range are driven by and matched to the designs and style demanded by automotive OEMs. Bespoke colours can also be made to order to complement body colours and trim.

In terms of performance, the single coat Interpon A1243 combines superior mechanical properties with excellent protection against corrosion, chemicals (e.g. gasoline, brake fluid etc.), and brake dust, making the calipers easier to clean and looking better for longer. The powder coating also offers resistance to chips and general wear and tear, as well as specific protection against UV light that stems from the wheels’ size and design.

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CFCM slingpsychrometer 400Paul 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  

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