Hannibal Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Does anyone know if you can use the same process for Columbia products that you use for pro-tec? Meaning the heat and dip process or do you have to use electrolysis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Use CC powder all the time. Great prices. Works the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 That's what I was wondering. They have an enormous selection. So do they work as well in a flow bed too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Yes, order away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 It's all I use. Dang Pro Tech seems high to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I like their powders a lot. The ones I have work well in a fluid bed. Seems like the powder is pretty fine and floats well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Lake Lures Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I have good luck with their powders, but the veins seem to need regular dipping to get good veining. Otherwise it seems to be too light a coating using the fluid bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 So who knows what TGIC means on some of their colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 So who knows what TGIC means on some of their colors? Copied and pasted from a Google search. TGIC (triglycidyl isocyanurate). TGIC is a low-molecular-weight, multifunctional crosslinker which enables polyester TGIC formulations to contain 90% or greater resin within the binder system. Because they enhance the weather-resistance of polyester, TGIC coatings are comparable to polyester urethane coatings. They also offer faster or lower temperature curing than polyurethanes, and unlike urethane coatings, TGICs maintain excellent mechanical properties at film builds above 3 mils – with no outgassing. Additionally, TGIC coatings provide superior coverage of sharp edges – that’s important in the manufacture of computer components. Sounds good right? So what’s wrong with TGIC? It nicely enhances the coatings and improves coverage. The issue is that it is TOXIC. TGIC is a Category 2 mutagen. As a result it is now classified as a toxin and cannot be used in certain regions. TGIC is known to cause skin sensitization in some people, which can lead to severe skin rashes. Respiratory sensitization is also a concern. Exposure occurs by breathing in dust containing TGIC, by skin contact and by ingestion. Ingestion can be caused by contamination of hands, food and drink, and following inhalation. As a result beginning this year many companies in the European Union have stopped applying this material, and this practice will propagate to other regions as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Not trying to be an alarmist here at all. As a matter of fact, in the small quantities and just heat and dip like we do, I think this risk is minimal. Just don't eat the stuff. If you were spraying and painting electrostatically, there might be some issues here and precautions taken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Now you tell me! That stuff is a bear to get off your teeth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Great info Apdriver, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 So it's probably a slow acting effect. Similar to silicosis, long term exposure over a long duration of time will have a cumulative affect. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
