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TQC
P.O Box 50
2760 AB Zevenhuizen
The Netherlands

Nijverheidscentrum 14
2761JP Zevenhuizen
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 180 631344
Fax: +31 180 632917
@: info@tqc.eu

The new TQC Automatic film applicator is developed to meet the demands of the modern paint and coatings laboratories.

Parameters such as film thickness, opacity, hiding power, gloss/color all vary with different draw down techniques. Efficient testing of coatings, ink and their formulations requires reproducible and accurate film samples applied on test-charts, specimens and test panels. Draw down speed and consistency, type and weight of the applicator, shear rate of the coatings etc. are all factors that influence the smoothness and uniformity of the applied film.

Eliminate steps
The TQC Automatic film applicator is equipped with unique ergonomic features that eliminate many steps in the standard operation procedure. An automatic chart clamp secures and releases the test-chart, the holder for the applicator returns automatically after the application leaving wire wound rod coaters in a special holder.

User-friendly interface
All settings are made digitally through the multi-lingual menu-driven human interface that offers an intuitive operation using a convenient jog/dial switch. The speed is between 0 and 500 mm/s freely adjustable as are the length and start / stop positions.

The operator orientation of the film applicator results in a small footprint that saves counter space however the machine accepts test charts as large as A3+ sizes. An ultra flat float glass bed or anodized perforated vacuum bed with integrated vacuum pump are available as test table.

Safe operation
To guarantee operators safety the TQC Automatic film applicator is equipped with an emergency switch but also with a range of intelligent safety sensors that detect objects between the machine's moving parts. Based upon the operating status and draw down length the machine instantly will recognize a dangerous situation which will lead to a full stop of the process.

Application area’s
The TQC Automatic film applicator is used in the coatings industry to apply paint, lacquers and varnishes but also in other industries such as adhesives, cosmetics, ink, paper etc..

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After a weak period due to the worldwide recession we recognise a strong revival of the instrument sales in the paint industry. In order to cope with the increasing sales activities the TQC sales team has been reinforced with three new people.

In the Dutch office Mr. Kevin de Krey has joined the Benelux sales team. Our sales group in the German office is strengthened with Mrs. Gülay Sengül and Mr. Ivica Zovko.

TQC is ready for a turbulent 2011!

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In order to help you to stay on the edge of new developments TQC took the next step in digital media.

TQC launched their YouTube channel featuring product movies.

New as well is TQC's Twitter channel (TQCbv). This will allow you to stay informed in a fast and easy way. Get instant messages on what is new, and be the first to be able to inform your customers.

Also you can follow us on LinkedIn. Talk with us on coating inspection technique’s in the ”Coating Inspection Methods” group. The leading group for discussing methods and exchanging marked information.

So join in and follow us on:
YouTube
Twitter
Linkedin

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This month a new software program TQC Ideal Finish Analysis will launch and will be made downloadable free of charge.

TQC Ideal Finish Analysis supersedes the programs EasySoft, Ideal Finish and Dewlog and combines them all in one suite that allows managing the data of various dataloggers like TQC CurveX and TQC DewCheck as well as gauges from third parties like the Elcometer 215, Elcometer 319 and Defelsko Positector 6000 series.

We advise to upgrade to this new version to keep up-to-date with the latest Windows versions on the market. A newsletter dedicated only to TQC Ideal Finish Analysis will inform you about its many new features and improvements later this month.

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TQC’s Pendulum Hardness Tester is part of the special exhibition Nano.

Nano is a german exhibition about Nano Technology. In 2010 the exhibition could be visited in TECHNOSEUM - Mannheim. In 2011 the exhibition travels to Dortmund where it can be visited in DASA, a museum about men, work and technology.

The use of Nano Technology is rapidly becoming very important in the formulation of modern coatings. This prestigious exhibition shows the latest technologies in Nano Technology and TQC has been invited to make the Pendulum Hardness Tester available since this is the most modern apparatus available today.

The Pendulum Hardness method works on the principle that the damping time of a pendulum oscillating on a sample indicates the hardness. You can see the apparatus in action on TQC's YouTube channel

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The TQC office will be closed from december 27th until january 3st.

We wish you a merry christmas and a happy and healthy 2011.

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Experience learns that in December the waiting period for repairs and calibrations is much longer than usual. Because the amount of instruments we receive in December is significantly larger and the TQC office closes between Christmas and New Year, the waiting period increases rapidly.

Please mind that if you have an instrument that needs repair or calibration you’d better send it as soon as possible, together with a completed RMA form. If you are sending us several instruments, kindly complete a separate form for each instrument.

Download RMA Service Form

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The general TQC catalogue is available for you free of charge. Just click on the link below and we will send it to you as soon as possible.

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29-31 March 2011

The European Coatings Show is the meeting-place for the international coatings and paint industry.

You will find TQC in Hall 9, stand 357.

Visit the official European Coatings Show website

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