December 31, 2013 Industries that demand a lot from their coatings – such as automotive, chemical processing, and commercial cookware – make extensive use of polyphenylene sulfide (also known as PPS or under the brand name Ryton®). But even if your part isn’t exposed to extreme chemicals or extreme wear, PPS could still be the best choice…. [Read More]

December 1, 2013 If you’re in the semiconductor, automotive or aviation industry, or especially if you’re doing anything with rollers, the thermal properties of the coatings you use are probably pretty important.  Whether you need a thermal barrier or high thermal conductivity, here are the main issues and key coatings to consider. Thermally Conductive Coatings What… [Read More]

November 1, 2013 We hate pinholes.  And if you’re reading this blog post, we’re guessing you do too. Pinholes have many causes, so it could be that after years of coating a part with the exact same process, suddenly you have a pinhole problem. Want to get to the bottom of your pinhole problem fast?… [Read More]

October 24, 2013 Not all coatings with “high dielectric strength” are created equal.  We talked to Dave Arney, our COO, about the different coatings and different issues that can arise when coating for dielectric strength. Here’s what you need to know: The True Meaning of “High Dielectric Strength” Many industrial coatings are described as having… [Read More]

October 20, 2013 As an intro to our shop, we created a short video that follows a part from the time it enters the shop until the time it leaves. We provide industrial coating application services to some of the largest scientific and medical manufacturers in the US.  AIC applies industrial coatings such as Rilsan®… [Read More]