Paint Technology

Description

This intensive four day course seeks to provide a firm foundation in the technology of organic surface coatings.

The course contains an overview of the raw materials used in surface coatings and their contribution to the final properties of the coatings.

Several changes have been made to the traditional course.

• A new section on Additives introduces the main features of additives and considers their classification and function. A distinction is made between additives which:-
  • are necessary to realise inherent properties (e.g. pigment disperser, drier or curing agent);
  • confer an additional desirable property (e.g. rheology modifier, biocide);
  • overcome an undesirable effect (e.g. antifoam, anti flooding).
• Key questions are addressed:-
  • What to add?
  • How much to add?
  • When and how to add it?
• The sections on Pigments and High Solids have been revised.

The study of the coatings systems emphasises the changes taking place in modern technology.

Requirements

To gain maximum benefit from this course it is helpful if students have a knowledge of chemistry to university entrance standard.

Tutors

This course is taught by a team comprising members of PRA's research and technical departments and external consultants from the coatings industry.

Venue

PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Dates and Times

20–23 October 2008
1–4 December 2008

9–12 February 2009
11–14 May 2009

19–22 October 2009
30 Nov–3 Dec 2009

The course runs from 9:30 to approximately 17:00 on the first three days and from 9:30 to approximately 16:00 on the final day.

Course Prices

£1165 – PRA Members

£1360 – Standard

Prices are per delegate and include VAT, all course materials, tea, coffee and a light lunch. Prices do not include accommodation.

Registration

To book your place use our online registration form.

More Information

For further details contact Elisabeth Brown