Some of the world’s most beautiful locations come with difficult challenges for the architects and construction engineering companies who need to build there. Today’s architects look to create unique and stunning architecture that can also withstand the challenges of severe climates, and they often have to deal with sustainability requirements as well. To keep buildings […]
The second annual Elevation Awards, sponsored by Durability + Design, recognizes architects, interior designers, painting contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who participated in outstanding building projects around the world. A panel of industry professionals judge the structures and buildings based on aesthetic and technical criteria. Of the nominated buildings, three were coated with LUMIFLON® FEVE-based resins. […]
Corrosion is the number one enemy of industrial tanks and vessels, and the damage is costly on many levels. Not only does it destroy components of the tank, it also can contaminate the stored product, release the contained materials into the environment, raise safety concerns and increase operating costs. Performance Advantages of FEVE Resins When […]
By 2025, it is projected that the global market for partially autonomous and fully autonomous cars will be $36 billion and $6 billion, respectively. And as the transportation industry works to bring autonomous vehicles to commercial sales, Fluon+ perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) EA-2000 adhesives can help provide the required data processing speeds. Improving Detection Speed in […]
Most people assume the playing surface of an indoor arena is artificial grass or turf. However, Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, constructed its roof using an ETFE film building material so they could grow natural grass and use the stadium year-round. When it opened in 2011, Forsyth Barr was the world’s first permanently […]
Architects, engineers and contractors select stone and tile to add function and decoration to structures. Whether it is for commercial or residential construction projects, these elements must be applied with liquid and oil repellents to maintain their appearance and value. That’s why AGC developed AsahiGuard® for Stone and Tile to preserve porous and non-porous stone […]
The 45-year-old Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum recently had a major overhaul to bring the arena into the 21st century. This multi-purpose facility is protected from weather and wear by FEVE resin technology and will continue to be a staple in New York culture for decades to come. A Remarkable Renovation The arena, branded as, NYCB Live: […]
FKM is the ASTM designation for a class of fluorinated, carbon-based synthetic rubber, commonly known as fluoroelastomers, which were introduced in the 1950s. FKMs exhibit impressive heat resistance as well as resistance to high pressures, chemicals and other fuels. These performance qualities made them an ideal material for high-performance seals, O-rings and gaskets used in […]
The very same chemicals that keep foods from sticking to frying pans can be used to enhance any thermoplastic part or component. Thermoplastic resins made with powerful polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowders provide excellent non-stick properties. The Power of PTFE PTFE micropowders are synthetic fluoropolymers that act as lubricants in thermoplastic base resins to improve their surface […]
Productivity and safety in oil and gas recovery operations depend on the strength of equipment, parts and systems. Downtime or injuries from equipment failure are unacceptable, so machinery must be built with parts and components that will not fail in these harsh environments. Hardworking oilfield equipment parts include durable packers, bladders, seals, gaskets and O-rings. […]
