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Erie Powder Coatings Has Developed New Powder Coatings with Graphene Nanotubes The Canadian producer Erie Powder Coatings has created new coatings with graphene nanotubes for EMI and RFI applications.
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any types of equipment might be affected by
The company uses a standard powder coating production extrusion
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency
technology in order to incorporate the nanotubes with no special
interference (RFI), so Erie Powder Coatings has developed
adaptation. Because of their unique morphology, nanotubes are able
new powder coatings with graphene nanotubes that demonstrate
to build a uniform conductive, reinforcing network inside the material
both conductive and static dissipative properties, with resistance
with no increase in melt viscosity. Moreover, the unmatched ultra-low
ranging from 103 Ω/sq to 109 Ω/sq.
working dosage allows producers to expand the range of product
The graphene nanotubes provided by OCSiAl’s TUBALL, introduced at
colours and gives greater flexibility in the final formulation.
the premixing stage, allow also environmental compliance. The Initial
“Due to the ultra-low working dosages of graphene nanotubes that
laboratory tests showed positive results in combining the targeted
start from 0.01%, our clients globally recognize the excellent price-
conductivity with aesthetic.
per-performance ratio of TUBALL nanotubes, along with nanotubes’
“Traditionally formulated high conductivity powder systems rely
better environmental compliance and the full range of properties they
on conductive carbon black, which limits pigmentation options. By
enable in coatings,” commented Sergey Zasukhin, OCSiAl Business
switching to a graphene nanotube system requiring lower dosage
Development Director for Canada, Mexico, Central and South
levels, a significantly wider range of colour options are available,”
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stated Tyler Siska, Erie Powder Coatings Research & Development Manager.
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For further information: https://eriepowder.com
