We really do wish it would rain. But since the forecast for the next few days is nothing but sun, we can’t help but be glad that the Lodi Wine Stroll is happening this weekend. The Lodi Wine Stroll is a great, low-key alternative to many of Lodi’s more highly-publicized events (such as the February… [Read More]
Corrosion Protection, Edge Coverage: The New Uses for Coating Primers
The most obvious job of a primer is to enhance adhesion. Since the early days of high-performance coatings such as PTFE, primers have been needed to help topcoats stick to a substrate. But today, primers have evolved to offer their own properties, giving design engineers more options when it comes to achieving the ideal surface properties. One… [Read More]
High Temperature Coatings: Best Polymer Coatings and High-Temp Performance Issues
AIC coating application engineers discuss the best polymer coatings with high continuous operating temperatures, and some of the application issues that can cause coatings to fail at high temperatures. These days, polymer coatings are not well-known for their high operating temperatures. That’s primarily because many ceramic coatings outperform polymer coatings in this aspect, withstanding… [Read More]
AIC Vintner’s Corner: Wines for the 2014 Holiday Season and Notes from the Barrel Room
November 25, 2014 Our vintner-in-chief Dave Arney has been hard at work on the wines he is making from the 2014 harvest: this year, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Malbec, a Petite Sirah, and his own blend. But because those wines won’t be ready for awhile, Dave has a few recommendations on some local favorites for… [Read More]
PTFE Delamination / Adhesion Issues: Don’t Be Fooled
November 4, 2014 If you’re having a delamination problem, your coater may be telling you that the new PFOA-free PTFE formulations don’t adhere as well. They may even be telling you that you need to switch to a different PTFE coating. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. We have found that the… [Read More]
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