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Episode 42 – The Answer To The Ultimate Question Of Life, The Universe, And Powder Coatings

Sustainability is in the news this episode, with multiple companies taking steps to improve efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. Joe Powder answers questions about high temperature fillers, outgassing on cast parts, and impact resistance on different substrates.

This episode’s shoutout goes to the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, whose mission is to prevent exposure to lead through promoting the phase-out of paints containing lead.

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ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 41 – Reelin’ In The Beers

Did you miss us? On this episode, Joe answers questions about how best to specify UV durability to your powder supplier, advice on coating stainless steel fasteners, and whether or not thermoset powder coatings can be applied on top of thermoplastic powders. We also discuss the latest powder coating news and upcoming events.

This episode’s shoutout goes to Dominika Czachor-Jadacka and the team of researchers at Rzeszów University of Technology for their research on powder coating technology.

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ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 40 – Dust, Brass, and Chlorine Gas

We’re back with another powdcast! On this episode Joe answers questions about PPE for powder coaters, refinishing a court sign, and coating parts for use in a highly corrosive environment. We also discuss the latest powder coating news, and invite you to come say hello to us at The American Coatings Show. Visit our booth, #1566, in The Powder Coatings Pavilion to meet Joe and the other guy.

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Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder.

ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 39 – Vera, Chuck, and Dave

On this edition of the Powdcast, new technology is in the news. Joe Powder answers questions about storage stability, UV resistance of epoxies, and media blasting as a pretreatment step. We’re excited to announce that the Ask Joe Powder column can now be found in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine and International Paint & Coating Magazine.

This episode’s shout out goes to the state of Ohio, city of Columbus, and JobsOhio for landing a huge deal for an Intel semiconductor plant.

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Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder.

ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 38 – All The News That’s Fit To Recap

In this end of the year edition of the powdcast, Kevin and Nathan recap the news from all of the episodes from 2021. Stick around and you just might hear a special guest. If we can get the Zoom call to work.

This episode’s shout out goes to CQPCR’s resident pilot and administrative coordinator. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder.

ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 37 – The Powders That Bond

On this episode, the big news is about a self-stratifying coating technology out of Germany and major investment in R&D from one of the big paint companies. Joe answers questions about what goes into bonding effect pigments into powder coatings, shipping e-coated assemblies, and low temperature resistance.

This episode’s shout out goes to friends of the show, Robert, Tod, and Jim at Key Finishes.. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder.

ChemQuest Powder Coating Research is a division of The ChemQuest Group.

Episode 36 – Grounded For Life

Diamond Vogel and PPG are in the news this episode, breaking ground on a new innovation center and refurbishing wheels, respectively. And Joe Powder answers listener questions about powder deposition, film build, proper hanging and grounding of parts, aluminum vs steel, and why you shouldn’t use silicone caulking near your powder coating operation.

This episode’s shout out goes to Walt Walburn and his family. Walt was chairman of the board and past president of dar-tech. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

Episode 35 – Interesting Stuff From The Powder Coating Summit

The 2021 Powder Coating Summit took place on September 22 and 23 in Columbus, Ohio. On this special episode, the guys give a recap of the talks from the two day event. Find out about all the latest innovations in powder coating raw materials, smart coatings, and how powder fits into a changing automotive industry. Listen all the way to the end to hear Nick’s song about powder coatings, Grinding and Sieving, and look for this episode on YouTube to see the full music video.

This episode’s shout out goes to everyone who made the PC Kitchen and PC Summit a success. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

Episode 34 – Shedding Some Light On UV Curable Powder Coatings

It was a slow news week in powder coatings, but there’s a new matting agent on the market and a novel approach to corrosion resistance in marine applications using a two layer approach. Join the guys as they live, laugh, and love their way through an in-depth discussion of UV curable powder coatings.

This episode’s shout out goes to Gary Gorrow, formerly of Glidden and PPG. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder

Episode 33 – This Time We’re In The News

We have some breaking news about The Powder Coating Research Group and talk about what that means for the future. Also in the news, numbers from Asian Paints and a big acquisition in the polyester resin world. Joe Powder answers questions about powder of anodized, oven temperature fluctuations, and shot blasting as a cleaning step.

This episode’s shout out goes to the whole team at ChemQuest. Listen to find out why. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com.

Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akajoepowder