AkzoNobel’s Alumigrip 4250 basecoat and Alumigrip 4450 clearcoat system and a bespoke blue ‘tint’ used to create special effect. The color expertise and technical skills of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings are behind a new aircraft livery for the Brazilian-based Azul Conecta with a tailplane that changes color in the blink of an eye. Known as ‘The Blue Chameleon’, the […]
Test methods for determining the optimum dosage of water-reducing agents in concrete: 1. Slump test 1. Test procedure: Fix the concrete mix ratio and prepare multiple concrete mixtures by changing only the amount of water reducer added. Fill the mixture into the slump cone in three layers, tamping each layer with a tamping rod 25 […]
Facility will meet rising regional demand for sustainably advantaged products. PPG announced the startup of a waterborne automotive coatings manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The facility will enhance PPG’s local production capacity of waterborne basecoats and primers and help meet rising demand for sustainably advantaged coatings from automotive companies in Southeast Asia. With a production […]
Coatings are a type of liquid or solid material that is applied to the surface of an object and forms a film under certain conditions to provide protection, decoration or other special functions. Nowadays, coatings can generate a large amount of foam during production and application, and the generation of foam mainly depends on the […]
The paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and challenging market for domestic and global coating producers and suppliers. Known for some of the most iconic architectural marvels, […]
Why is the thickness of the cover a key factor in concrete construction? Today, let’s try to analyze its technical principles and construction essentials, as well as common construction measures and knowledge of common problems and their prevention. I. Technical principles Reinforcing steel corrosion prevention The highly alkaline environment of concrete (pH ≥ 12.5) forms a […]
The topic of the panel discussion will be ‘Investing Financial & Intellectual Capital in An Ever-Changing Market.’ The Eastern Coatings Federation has announced the topic of its panel discussion will be “Investing Financial & Intellectual Capital in An Ever-Changing Market,” which will be held on May 14, 2025 during the Eastern Coatings Show, the largest coatings […]
Tile adhesive Tile adhesive is a mixture composed of cement as the main cementitious material, supplemented by graded aggregates, water retention agents, early strength agents, latex powder and other organic or inorganic admixtures. It is usually mixed with water before use. Compared with ordinary cement mortar, it can greatly improve the bond strength between the […]
Apart from improving the quality of the concrete raw materials and construction techniques, if the strength is found to be insufficient after production, what emergency treatment methods can be used? We will explain them one by one below… 1. Changing external forces There are four ways to reinforce concrete with insufficient strength: direct reinforcement, increasing […]
Cellulose ether is the main admixture in dry-mix mortar products and plays a significant role in their performance and cost. Most of this product is used in building materials. Today, we will talk about: what characteristics can affect the performance of the mortar? And what factors can affect it? 01 Fineness of cellulose ether The […]
