Editor’s note: This column is a roundup of recent product releases from the coatings and allied industries. To submit a product release for consideration, email publications@paint.org. Please note that all submissions are subject to editorial approval and publication is not guaranteed.
Digital Print Primer
Michelman is expanding its DigiPrime® Vision series with a digital print primer designed to support pressure-sensitive label applications on HP Indigo 6K and 8K digital presses. According to the company, the water-based, PFAS-free in-line primer is engineered to offer operational flexibility and simplified maintenance. Michelman adds that the product provides improved runnability on a wide range of substrates including those where ink adhesion can be especially difficult, such as vinyls, heavily textured papers, and even novel and exotic substrates such as velvet, wood veneer, and twill.
For more information, visit michelman.com.
Eco-Responsible Paints
Benjamin Moore has launched Eco Spec® paints for both commercial and residential applications. According to the company, the line is engineered to meet the strictest requirements for VOCs, emissions, applications, washability, and scrubbability. The product, intended to feature low odor that dissipates within an hour after application, is formulated with antimicrobial additives, preventing the buildup of mold and mildew on dry paint film. Benjamin Moore notes that these paints can be used in sensitive environments such as patient rooms, offices, and residential areas for individuals with asthma and allergies.
To learn more, visit benjaminmoore.com.
Fire Protection Coating
PPG has launched STEELGUARD 951® epoxy fire protection coating in North and Latin America. The durable, epoxy intumescent coating, already introduced in Europe and the Middle East, is intended to provide fire protection for facilities such as semiconductor plants, EV battery facilities, data centers, and other commercial infrastructure. According to PPG, the coating provides up to four hours of fire protection by expanding from a thin, lightweight film to a thick, insulating foam under high temperatures, helping to maintain building integrity, facilitate evacuations, and limit fire damage.
For additional details, visit ppg.com.
Pneumatic Vacuum Technology
Guardair Corporation has introduced PowerQUAD™, the latest addition to its line of industrial pneumatic vacuums. Guardair states that PowerQUAD’s patent-pending, dual-stage vacuum, multi-venturi generating engine is engineered to deliver exceptional vacuum performance while maximizing energy savings. The vacuums offer up to 35% higher vacuum head and up to 67% more vacuum flow compared to traditional systems.
For more information, visit guardair.com.
Single-Component Hydrogel Silane
Pflaumer Brothers has introduced TERASIL® 1NS, a single-component, moisture-cure hydrogel silane system. According to the company, the one-part system can be formulated to achieve a fast, tack-free time of under 2.5 hours and through-dry in less than 12 hours, enabling faster application, early return-to-service, and adhesion across a wide range of substrates, including concrete, polycarbonate, metal, wood, and composites.
To learn more, visit pflaumerbrothers.com.
Ultra-Low Reflectance Black Pigment
Ishihara Sangyo Kaisa, Ltd. has launched LUSHADE® BLACK, an ultra-low reflectance structural black pigment. The surface structure of the bismuth sulfide pigment resembles sea urchin spines, enabling the pigment to absorb more than 99.0% of visible light and resulting in an ultra-black pigment with extremely low reflectance. When used in coatings, it also helps suppress surface temperature rise. The pigment is designed for use for optical lens edges; low-reflectance coatings inside camera modules; infrared-reflective black coatings; infrared-based devices, such as LiDAR, and for reducing surface temperature rise.
For additional details, visit www.iskweb.co.jp/eng/products/lushadeblack.