Operation and Troubleshooting of Your Modern Pretreatment System
This presentation will provide fundamental information about cleaning, rinsing, pretreatment and seal technologies and how they interact with modern powder and liquid coatings systems. Learn the importance of cleaning, the critical influences of rinses, and the parameters which must be monitored for successful pretreatment. Basic troubleshooting techniques, what to do in the case of an emergency, and when to call in the experts will also be discussed.
David Schimpff and Michelle Bloomfield - DuBois Chemicals
Novel and Efficient Options Available in a Pretreatment Process
This presentation will discuss the successful chemistries that are currently used to remove a myriad of soils found on metal surfaces prior to applying a conversion or a paint bonding treatment. The soils can vary; from laser oxide scale on steels to silicone oils and lubricants on aluminum castings, to welding smut and residues. Learn how to concurrently apply a metal finishing pretreatment that will provide excellent paint adhesion and corrosion protection.
Sergio Mancini - BCI Surface Technologies (Bulk Chemicals, Inc.)
