Three new fluorescent protein stains, LUCY-506, LUCY-565 and LUCY-569 have been developed. These dyes are suitable for staining proteins on polyacrylamide gels (both 1D- and 2D-Electrophoresis) and offer a reliable, convenient and economic alternative to current silver staining techniques or existing fluorescent staining methods for the detection of minute amounts of protein. (read more)

It is now common for siding to be factory finished with machine applied coatings. Infratrol has developed a system to force dry these boards and panels using transfer conveyors and high velocity, convected air ovens. The system shown above is designed to process "wood and fiber cement" products with measurements up to a maximum of 48" wide or 24' long or 4" high. A typical system is based upon ... (read more)

The TOPC – 305III is a multi-purpose testing machine used for laminated woods. These state-of-the-art pressure testers are capable to perform not only the vacuum pressure soak tests but also the cyclic steaming tests of structural laminated lumber. (read more)

Leasing is available from Wood's Powr-Grip^® and a number of their dealers on select models of Wood's Powr-Grip below-the-hook vacuum lifters. (read more)

DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software for Paint, Ink, Dye, and Coatings Manufacturers (read more)

Damage Indicating Paints

Sensor Products introduces DIP^®, Damage Indicating Paint. DIP is designed to be coated or sprayed onto your product, part or component. DIP^® is designed to serve as a visual (or non-visible ultraviolet) indicator revealing both the location as well as degree of contact that an object has sustained or been exposed to.... (read more)

Solar Light is a global leader in light testing services offering accelerated UV testing, spectral transmittance analysis, and spectral scanning of light sources for over 38 years. Our NIST Traceable testing laboratory provides testing services meeting ASTM standards. (read more)

Nelson Stud Welding introduces their new Paint Groove weld stud. The unique, vertical, helical grooves eliminate the need for costly materials and labor to apply thread caps or protectors prior to submersing an assembly into a paint bath. (read more)

The Stone Dolly is a human-powered device for easily transporting stone slabs up to 700 lbs [320 kg]. It features non-marking, gray pheumatic wheels so it can be maneuvered without scuffing or leaving marks on expensive flooring materials. An attachable caster can be positioned on the stone, to provide additional support in the vertical orientation and maneuverability in tight quarters. (read more)

Chemir Analytical Services can assist with a variety of analyses for the paint, coating and printing ink industries. Services to the coatings industry include product design and formulation, competitive product characterization and failure analysis. (read more)