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High-Precision Spectrophotometer With Integrated, ISO-Compliant Gloss Sensor

Introducing the industry’s first color and gloss bench-top spectrophotometer, the Spectrophotometer CM-36dG. The instrument comes equipped with an integrated, ISO 2813-compliant 60° gloss sensor inside, allowing it to measure color and true gloss simultaneously. The CM-36dG is a high-precision bench-top instrument ideal for controlling color and appearance on all your painted/coated materials.

KONICA MINOLTA SENSING AMERICAS

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Liquid, Drinkware, Blue, Tableware, Fluid

Evonik

A new humectant for binder-free pigment pastes, TEGO® Humectant 7005 is effective against drying of pigment concentrates, while its influence on water resistance and other paint properties remains low. This makes the new product particularly suitable for a wide range of applications, such as architectural paints or industrial coatings. The product has low VOC and SVOC content of less than 0.1%. This means it can be used without restriction in formulations that comply with the current VOC regulations in Europe and the United States. TEGO Humectant 7005 is available worldwide.

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Automation Products Inc.

The Dynatrol® G Series Level Detectors are designed for high-, intermediate- or low-point level detection of bulk solids. They are constructed to handle extremely light to heavy bulk solids in the density range of <0.5 lbs/ft³to greater than 60 lbs/ft³. They provide accurate and consistent results on powders, powder coatings, fine titanium dioxide powder, polyester powders, dry polymer powders, and fine, low-density powders or fluff. Each Dynatrol unit is factory calibrated with no field calibration needed. Specialized units can be used in temperatures exceeding 300 °F.

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Bulk Solids Level Detectors

Humectant

Material property, Light, Plant, Orange, Amber, Fluid, Yellow

Ashland

Aquaflow™ ECO-300 is a high-shear, biocide-free, nonionic synthetic thickener for high-performance waterborne paints and coatings, delivered in a 100%-active solid dosage form. The nonionic synthetic associative thickeners (NSATs) are efficient and build rheology in paints and coatings through self-association and interaction with other ingredients. Based on hydrophobically modified polyacetal-polyether (HM-PAPE) chemistry, they are designed to function as drop-in replacements for urethane-type (HEUR) thickeners. They also work well in conjunction with hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC/HMHEC) and other nonionic cellulose ethers. Photo: JanPietruszka/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images.

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HEMCO Corp.

This brochure features a complete line of products, including UniFlow SL laboratory fumes that are constructed totally — interior and exterior — of chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, lightweight composite resin. Casework Groupings can be supplied with optional fume hoods. The brochure also features new casework, lab countertops, sinks and service fixtures, exhaust blower, ventilation, filtration systems, acid storage cabinets, flammable storage cabinets, canopy hoods, and emergency showers.

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Thickener for Waterborne Coatings

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Personal computer, Coffee cup, Output device, Hand, Laptop, Drinkware, Tableware, Netbook, Table

Charles Ross & Son Co.

ROSS Inline SLIM High-Shear Mixers solve three processing steps with one machine. The close tolerance of the rotor and stator exposes 100% of liquid product to high shear and exerts a secondary pumping effect. At the same time, the proprietary Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) rotor generates a powerful suction that allows for large quantities of powders to be dispersed directly into the mix chamber. Pictured are two 25 HP ROSS SLIM Model HSM-405SC-25 with a NEMA 4 Class II, Div. 2, Group G purged control system programmed to operate both the mixer and the pneumatically actuated 1.5” powder feed valve, managing the flow of the dry phase.

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KRÜSS Scientific Instruments, Inc.

Starting with version 1.14, ADVANCE software now contains a Results Validation tile. Color-coded pass/fail indicators ensure the quality of a sample in the context of a user’s requirements. This tool is included in all modules for KRÜSS instruments that run on ADVANCE, including foam analyzers, drop shape analyzers and tensiometers. Criteria are set according to a value, a range of values, or the standard deviation to measure against. Users see at a glance if the sample meets all rules. For the Force Tensiometer – K100, ADVANCE includes extended automation options for the Wilhelmy contact angle, such as the ability to preset limits for linear regression.

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Atlas Material Testing Technology

WXView II™ is a data acquisition system for remote connectivity to its next-generation Weather-Ometers®. A web-based application that allows users to monitor the status of their instrument from anywhere in the world, it remotely collects test parameter, control system and other data outputs in real time from any Atlas Ci4400 instrument connected to the user’s local area network. System features include built-in encryption, view of current operating parameters, monitoring of test progress and instrument status, access to alarms and maintenance tables, and downloading of archived test data.

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Buehler

The Wilson fully automated Hardness Testing System provides an integrated platform for Vickers and Knoop hardness testing. VH3300 and VH3100 testers can be built to meet current and future application needs. Features include modular frame, stage and optics designs, as well as a fully featured user interface. The DiaMet™ Hardness Automation Software provides users of the VH3100 and VH3300 hardness testers an efficient and fully automated environment to develop and execute tests that maximize the precision of the tester system. The preconfigured, all-in-one VH3100 allows users to easily perform hardness tests with advanced software solutions.

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Weather-Ometer^® Data Acquisition

Hardness Testing

Inline High-Shear Mixers

Software Upgrade