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24 MARCH 2017 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE NACE INTERNATIONAL: VOL. 56, NO. 3 Size Increase for Heated Coating Tanks Marco Group International, Inc. (Davenport, Iowa) is increasing the size of its heated coating tanks by adding the Spraymaster 60 Gallon Heated Coatings Tank. Used to hold, heat, and blend a coating material, the round tank design allows for even mixing and heating. The tank accommodates up to 60 gal (227 L) of material used with high-production plural coating systems, and features an electric immersion heater that maintains a consistent temperature of a liquid solution, which transfers heat to the coating material in the tank. This heat transfer reduces the viscosity of the material, allowing for improved blending by a pneumatically driven agitator. "The increased volume of this heated coating tank will allow customers to efficiently heat and agitate large volumes of coating material, and pairs nicely with our short skid Spraymaster EP product line," says Matt Molumby, Marco Group's vice president of engineering, manufacturing, and technolog y. Tel: 1 800-252-7848, web site: marco.us. New Liquid Fluoroelastomer Product Formulations Pelseal Technologies, LLC (Bensalem, Pennsylvania), a man- ufacturer of high- performance liquid f luoroelastomer coat- ings, adhesives, seal- ants, and caulks, recently introduced more than 30 new industrial coating and sealant product formulations. The products are designed to provide solutions to problems caused by chemical attack, mechanical abrasion, and the erosion and corrosion of metal and other substrates. The new formula- tions were created to refine the physical properties of its products for lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and higher solids content, and to improve process viscosity or adhesion properties. The products are manufactured using either Viton- or Dyneon-branded f luoroelasto- mers. Each formulation features unique properties, including extreme chemical resistance, f lexibility, high abrasion resis- tance, and broad temperature range capa- bility. The products also bond to a broad range of substrates, including most met- als, concrete, glass, ceramics, other elas- tomers, and some plastics. Tel: +1 215-245- 0581, web site: pelseal.com. Silicone Adhesives, Coatings for Protective Films Dow Corning (Midland, Michigan), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., recently introduced the North American market to a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and coatings for protective films used throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices. These advanced, silicone-based materials include low-migration, plati- num-cure PSAs, as well as a high-perfor- mance hard coating for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film. All of the prod- ucts are designed to help customers opti- mize the performance of protective films used in electronics processing, assembly, shipments, storage, and aftermarket applications. The PSAs share common advantages over competitive organic PSAs, including better wet-out and heat resistance, more stable adhesion and anchorage over time to prevent migration, greater optical clarity, cleaner removal without residues, and easier repositioning for rework. The ultraviolet (U V)-cure sili- cone hard coating for PET film surpasses traditional acrylate coatings in water and ink repellency, mar resistance, hardness, anti-graffiti performance, and ease of cleaning. Tel: +1 989-496-4400, web site: dowcorning.com. PRODUCT SHOWCASE Enhanced Air Bag Blower Systems The new Air Bag 8 and Air Bag 12 blower systems from Allegro Indus- tries (Piedmont, South Carolina) offer convenience and f lexibility for on-site demands. The all-in-one units feature an 8-in (203-mm) or 12-in (305-mm) metal blower system, complete with 15-ft (4.6-m) and 25-ft (7.6-m) ducting options built into a heav y-duty polyester carry bag. The blowers feature a nine-blade fan, rugged-steel construction with powder-coated housing and grill, and a carry handle with a molded-in, two-speed switch. This bag is designed with zippered ends that enable blower use without removing it from the bag, and a zipper at the top that allows for easy access to the switch. Additional zipper openings allow for plug/cord inlet and outlet. The unit's han- dles and shoulder strap attachment make it very portable. Tel: 1 800-622-3530, web site: allegrosafety.com.