Friday, June 13, 2014
Toxicity in Some Powder Coats - Why to Switch to non-TGIC
Contoocook, NH – June 10, 2014
As part of their objective to provide their customers with the highest
quality materials, Prototek has recently learned of a toxic chemical
masquerading as a superior element providing desired characteristics in some
powder coats.
This chemical is known as TGIC (triglycidyl isocyanurate), and has been
added to some polyester powder coats to enhance its cover and binder. TGIC’s effects, unfortunately, have also shown negative
characteristics in lab tests. According to http://hse.gov.uk, TGIC has a time-weighted average (safe exposure limit) of 0.1 mg/m^3
for 8 hours.
TGIC is classified under the Chemicals Regulation 2002 as toxic,
irritant, sensitizing, mutagenic, and dangerous for the environment. It poses
the risk of serious damage to eyes, toxic if inhaled or swallowed, causes skin
to become overly sensitive, may cause heritable genetic damage, harmful to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments,
and more undesirable effects. It is for this reason that Prototek has made the
decision to stop carrying TGIC powder coats.
Prototek will no longer be stocking TGIC powder coats as part of their
Green Initiative, due to the harmful effects it has on its employees and the
environment. Many companies aren’t aware of the toxicity of this chemical on their fabricated parts, so
Prototek will begin requesting that customers’ prints and CAD files that request powder
coats with the following designated characters switch over to a non-TGIC powder coat alternative:
•
Cardinal
Part numbers starting with a "T"
Part numbers starting with a "T"
•
Dupont
Part numbers starting with a
"P"
•
Sherwin Williams
Part numbers starting with a
"P"
•
Tiger Drylac
Part numbers starting with
"#39" or "#49"
•
Americoats
Part numbers starting with "T"
•
Protech
Part numbers starting with "P"
•
TCI
Part numbers starting with "9"
Prototek Sheetmetal, LLC started in October of 1987
specializing in quick turn precision prototyping and short run production of
sheet metal and CNC machined parts for the high tech industries. Their facilities total over 60,000 square feet, equipped with the highest
standards of machinery in the industry to date, and is constantly adding more
to their collection, including a full plating, painting, powder coating, and
silk screen lines in-house.
Prototek's
niche has always been a solid commitment to on-time deliveries of quality
products. They fabricate from CAD (computer aided design) files or reverse
engineer from existing models to enhance functionality. Prototek keeps a large,
constant supply of necessary materials, sheet metal stock, machinable plastics
and metal, and PEM hardware.
Prototek is ISO 9001:2008 certified, ITAR, DFAR, FAR, SAM,
and RoHS compliant, as well as a BBB A+ accredited, and a WOSB certified
company.
Prototek
Sheetmetal, LLC ships world wide, and can produce most parts in a single day
when required.
Prototek Sheetmetal
Fabrication, LLC
Darlene
Isabelle, CEO
244
Burnham Intervale Road
Contoocook, NH
603-746-2001 (phone)
603-746-2002
(fax)
Monday
- Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm EST
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Prototek Design2Part Show Interview With Dennis Rocheford
Design2Parts are always a success, and the most recent event at Secaucus, New Jersey was no exception. There were over one hundred suppliers and manufacturers there and the exhibition stayed full and busy on April 9th and 10th. It is the largest design and contract manufacturing show in the country, after all.
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication was one of the precision sheet metal and CNC machining fabricators that made it to Secaucus this year. Prototek’s sales representative and programmer had this to say to any potential customers when questioned about what they do
“Prototek Manufacturing is located in Contoocook, New Hampshire. Prototek deals with customers both here is North America and over in Europe as well.
“Prototek basically specializes, like I said, in sheet metal. So these are some of the parts we have. As you can see, a lot of intricate bending, hardware. We do in-house processes such as plating, painting, powder coating and silkscreening.
“We’ve certainly had companies over in Europe itself that have actually wanted to come over into the US and build parts, have parts built, and they come looking for us obviously because of the turn around time. So it’s very important, people need their parts done rather quickly, and again, that’s what we specialize in. So if you’re looking for any quick turn, or short run production, whether it be sheet metal or CNC machining, we are the source you need to look for.
“We’re a one-stop-shop where we can do plating, painting, silkscreening, powder coating, all in-house. We are an ITAR certified, ISO certified company.
“Contact us and we’ll meet all your needs. Again, it’s all about customer requirements, and we’re there for you.”
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication was one of the precision sheet metal and CNC machining fabricators that made it to Secaucus this year. Prototek’s sales representative and programmer had this to say to any potential customers when questioned about what they do
“Prototek Manufacturing is located in Contoocook, New Hampshire. Prototek deals with customers both here is North America and over in Europe as well.
“Prototek basically specializes, like I said, in sheet metal. So these are some of the parts we have. As you can see, a lot of intricate bending, hardware. We do in-house processes such as plating, painting, powder coating and silkscreening.
“We’ve certainly had companies over in Europe itself that have actually wanted to come over into the US and build parts, have parts built, and they come looking for us obviously because of the turn around time. So it’s very important, people need their parts done rather quickly, and again, that’s what we specialize in. So if you’re looking for any quick turn, or short run production, whether it be sheet metal or CNC machining, we are the source you need to look for.
“We’re a one-stop-shop where we can do plating, painting, silkscreening, powder coating, all in-house. We are an ITAR certified, ISO certified company.
“Contact us and we’ll meet all your needs. Again, it’s all about customer requirements, and we’re there for you.”
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