Dry those reds with infrareds: B-TEC claims new product dries paint more quickly
Toronto, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — For paint shops looking to cure their cars without causing harm to the planet, B-TEC systems offers a new infrared-based drying tool designed to shorten curing times. Infrared curing equipment has become more and more common over the last few years, with the invisible rays speeding the chemical […]
Firm Foundation: Avoiding common body filler slip-ups
By Peter L. Phillipson, Technical Sales Manager (IR), B-TEC Systems Scottsdale, Arizona — April 6, 2017 — One of the most common application questions I get asked is with regards to body filler and how to avoid possible slip-ups that can end up in redone work, costing the shop time and money. To begin, let’s […]
B-TEC Systems looks at costs of infrared vs. propane
Scottsdale, Arizona — November 22, 2016 — Can shortwave infrared drying offer savings compared to traditional methods? Peter Phillipson says so, and he’s got some numbers to back it up. Phillipson is the Technical Sales & Marketing Manager (IR) for B-TEC Systems. “For over a year, B-TEC Systems has been evaluating the potential cost saving […]
White & Peters to distribute B-TEC Systems
Scottsdale, Arizona — May 15, 2016 — B-TEC Systems has announced that White & Peters is now one of the key Canadian distributors for B-TEC’s short wave infrared paint curing line. White & Peters operates in British Columbia and is a wholly owned business unit of the Color Compass Corporation. “Having White & Peters […]
B-Tec Systems releases ‘The Infrared Handbook’
Scottsdale, Arizona — March 20, 2016 — A new book promises to provide comprehensive information about the use of infrared equipment in the automotive refinish setting, as well as application advice. “The Infrared Handbook” from B-Tec Systems was written by Peter Phillipson, who has over 30 years experience in the automotive field. Phillipson spent 18 […]
B-TEC Systems introduces high speed dryer for spray outs
Scottsdale, Arizona — December 17, 2015 — B-TEC Systems has introduced a high speed dryer for spray outs, the ST-01 Paint Sample Dryer. According to the company, the unit is designed to produce rapid drying of both waterborne basecoats and urethane clears and single stage coatings. The ST-01 can use infrared, air movement or both […]
B-TEC Systems introduces new range of infrared drying equipment
Scottsdale, Arizona — October 16, 2015 — A new range of short wave infrared equipment is being introduced in North America. Originally developed in Germany, B-TEC Systems says its infrared range has been highly successful in Europe and is already available in 24 countries around the world. A statement from the company says the range […]
