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.
High-Edge Coverage Powder Coating
Diamond Vogel has launched Peridium® T82, a high-edge coverage powder coating with EdgeSpan™ Technology. Formulated to improve film build on sharp edges such as those found on laser-cut steel, the coating is intended to address premature edge failures by providing higher coverage in a single coat without the use of a primer. According to the company, the system is designed to deliver corrosion resistance that helps limit early edge failures in harsh environments.
To learn more, visit diamondvogel.com.
Interior Paint & Primer
Florida Paints has launched Altura™ Interior Paint & Primer, an interior coating intended to reduce project steps and support faster turnaround times. According to the company, Altura is formulated to deliver strong hiding power, smooth application, and a durable finish suitable to withstand daily use and high-traffic interior environments. The low-VOC coating is available for pre-order.
For more information, visit floridapaints.com/altura-interior-paint/.
Application Control Unit
Dürr has introduced an enhanced EcoAUC2 control unit for industrial painting environments. The upgraded unit features expanded color capacity, additional control functions, and the ability to control cleaning equipment for different applications. Dürr says that the unit is tailored to specific dosing and application technologies and can be commissioned onsite without additional modifications.
For more details, visit durr.com.
Alcohol-free Epoxy Hardener
Pflaumer Brothers has introduced TERAMINE® 72, a modified aliphatic, solvent-free amine curing agent for general industrial and commercial environments. Developed for use with bisphenol A and bisphenol F epoxy resins modified with reactive diluents, this benzyl-alcohol-free epoxy hardener is formulated to adhere to both dry and damp concrete and metals while maintaining moisture protection, chemical resistance, and fast cure performance. In addition to flooring, TERAMINE 72 is intended for use on internal linings for pipes, tanks, and containment vessels.
For more details, visit pflaumer.com.
Dispersing and Wetting Additives
Hubergroup Chemicals has introduced the ELARA portfolio of tailored additives for coatings and printing inks systems. Products in the line include ELARA Disperion 400, a nonaqueous dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments, carbon blacks, extenders, and matting agents; ELARA Disperion 500, an aqueous dispersing agent suitable for VOC-free and biocide-free formulation architectures in coatings and printing inks; and ELARA Wetora 300, a wetting agent for water-based, solvent-based, solvent-free, and UV-curable systems.
Cold Seal Coating
Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, a cold seal solution for barrier-coated paper. Developed in response to the need for packaging alternatives to plastic, the product is designed to ensure process-reliable production of recyclable packaging structures, creating a secure seal without heat exposure. According to the company, the press-ready coating is suitable for applications in the snack and confectionery segments, as well as for collection cards or other secondary packaging that previously required plastic structures.
For additional information, visit henkel.com.