The Evolution of Paint: From Ancient Times to Modern Manufacturing
For millennia, humans have left their mark on the world using three key ingredients—pigment, binder, and solvent. From early cave paintings to today’s industrial coatings, materials and methods have evolved,…
Understanding VOCs, HAPs, and Emission Regulations.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) are released when chemicals vaporize into gas. These pollutants contribute to ground-level smog, posing serious health risks to humans and causing long-term environmental damage. To…
Tips for Choosing the Best VOC Abatement Technology for Your Manufacturing Plant
Installing a VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) abatement system is a significant investment, so selecting the right solution is essential to maximize your ROI. The key to success lies…
The Rise and Impact of Flexographic Printing
Despite humble beginnings, flexographic printing has grown into a major force in the printing and packaging world. It offers a versatile, repeatable, and highly efficient method to transfer ink onto a wide variety…
Reduce Operating Costs with a Rotary Concentrator for VOC and Air Pollutant Abatement
Manufacturing plants that generate a low to moderate amount of pollutants can reduce operating costs by using a rotary concentrator for VOC and air pollutant abatement.
How a…
The control of air pollutant emissions – such as VOCs, NOx, and SOx – is a costly process for manufacturers. Selecting and properly maintaining your air pollution abatement system will not only help you stay compliant with strict regulations…
Paints and coatings are used in many manufacturing processes and are responsible for a significant amount of VOC emissions, which are regulated under strict environmental laws (e.g., the Clean Air Act).
One of the most effective ways to lower the…
The world of manufacturing presents many ongoing legal, legislative, and regulatory challenges.
From attempts to charge compliant manufacturers with public nuisance fines to the decision to change certain areas from moderate Ozone noncompliance to serious noncompliance (and pursuant changes to…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are generated during a variety of industrial processes such as petroleum refining, metal production, chemical processing, and the manufacturing of consumer and commercial products.
The level of emission, VOC concentration, and exhaust air volume vary depending…
In industrial manufacturing, the control of emission and air pollutants is a key component in reducing environmental impact while staying compliant with government regulations.
Emission often refers to man-made contaminants, while air pollution can be caused by substances released into…