01-07-2016 | Cleaning and Pre-Treatment

Perfect Hold and Flawless Finish

Inès A. Melamies

As painting technologies become increasingly similar, the decision to purchase a high-end product frequently comes down to appearance alone. Brilliant colors, unusual paint effects and a creative design are the main distinguishing characteristics. A surface pretreatment with atmospheric pressure plasma creates the optimum requirements for paint adhesion and appearance.

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ALL MAGAZINE ARTICLES OF ISSUE 2/2016

01-07-2016 | Cleaning And Pre-treatment

High Levels of Cleanliness and Biocompatible Surfaces

Doris Schulz

Using an enclosed ultrasound cleaning system and a modified alcohol solvent, an Italian manufacturer of dental implants has improved its parts cleaning process. The solvent has lipophilic and hydrophilic properties which allows it to remove nonpolar and polar contamination in one cleaning phase , additionally it can achieve biocompatible surfaces. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Liquid Coating

A New Generation of High-Pressure Diaphragm Pumps

Marc Gijbels

A new range of modern high-pressure diaphragm pumps allows for significant savings in time and money in the field of material supply. Despite their compact design, the pumps operate at high pressure and with low pulsation levels and are highly resistant to aggressive media. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Liquid Coating

Designed for a Range of Tasks

Yaskawa Europe GmbH

A new painting robot has been developed for a variety of different coating tasks and components from bumpers and parts for construction machinery through to a wide range of other workpieces. The robot brings advantages for automotive manufacturers in particular. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Liquid Coating

Filter Changes without Plant Shutdowns

Brainflash Patententwicklungs GmbH

Until now, the need to shut down automated paint shops in order to change the filters has been seen as a necessary evil. A newly developed system will put an end to this problem and ensure the non-stop operation of paint shops. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | News

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01-07-2016 | Powder Coating

From Manual to Robotic Coating Processes

Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

Until recently, the coating solutions provider Welco coated motorcycle parts only by hand. Now the company applies the primer or the base powder coat fully automatically in a new spray booth with two robots. These, together with a state-of-the-art dense phase application system, produce consistently high quality results and lead to a significant reduction in powder consumption. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Powder Coating

Powder Coating with a Wave Effect

Adapta color, S.L.

The Science Building at the University of Hertfordshire boasts a new and interesting facade. A special effect powder coating provides a characteristic wave effect for the material surfaces. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Corrosion Protection

The Ideal Combination of Function and Form

Axalta Coating Systems Germany GmbH

The functional and aesthetic properties of corrosion protection systems have to comply with increasingly high standards. In order to meet these requirements in the long term, carefully coordinated coating systems are needed. To this end, the industry uses existing paints and powder coatings applied in one or more layers. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Cleaning and Pre-Treatment

Using the Correct Cleaning Process

Dr. Stefan Birkenheuer

Visual faults or poor paint adhesion are often associated with problems during the application of the conversion coating. However, many of these defects are often caused by the cleaning and rinsing processes. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Automotive Finishing

A Multistory Paint Shop in Transition

Günter Buzer

There is nothing particularly unusual about modernising a complete automotive paint shop in order to make the production processes more efficient. However, when such a major project needs to be successfully completed within just six weeks, one wonders how such a tour de force was even possible at all. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Zinc Phosphating Provides Reliable Corrosion Protection

Tobias Distler

Traditional zinc phosphating processes offer a number of benefits when used for pre-treating steel surfaces. By carefully coordinating the process parameters and making the right choice of corrosion protection system, it is possible to produce wear-resistant coatings. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Shot Blasting

Shot Peening Doubles Component Service Life

Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH

The machinery used for soil cultivation is exposed to extreme loads. In order to increase the operating life of wearing parts such as tines, the manufacturer Andersen Steel is using hanger shot blast machines to clean and shot peen them. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Combined Cleaning of Deep-Drawn Parts

Markus Mitschele

A new cleaning centre allows a manufacturer of complex deep-drawn parts not only to increase its cleaning capacity but also to ensure that the high standards of cleanliness required by the automotive industry can be met now and in future. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Powder Coating

Coating Kitchen Cabinet Doors in Half the Time

J. Wagner GmbH

A high level of demand and the need for a more efficient production process prompted Kempa, a Belgian manufacturer of kitchen furniture, to move to MDF powder coating. The investment in a new powder coating system resulted in higher quality products and a significant reduction in working time. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Powder Coating

Reducing a Company’s Ecological Footprint with Powder Coating

Gema Switzerland GmbH

The interior of aluminium aerosol cans is normally coated with solvent-based paints. That is no longer the case at a leading company in the packaging industry, which was the first to use powder coating inside cans and to set new environmental and quality standards in the process. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Dust no Longer Stands a Chance

Simone Fischer

Advanced inspection lighting improves the visibility of dust particles and inclusions in coatings and reveals particle contaminations on surfaces. Depending on the component concerned or location of the inclusion, these require immediate attention if the refinishing and reject rate is to be kept to a minimum. A broad scope of cleaning applications is available for component parts, however adequate testing and careful consideration as to which cleaning regime is specifically geared to a particular task is essential. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Liquid Coating

Ultra-High-Solid Paints for Industrial Applications

Sascha Kollbeck

A new ultra-high-solid paint system with low VOC emissions is the ideal alternative to water-based paints. The target sectors for the new product include the automotive industry and other areas where high standards of resistance to corrosion and weathering are required. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Automotive Finishing

Painting Inside and Out in One Cell for the First Time

Sven Heuer

A unique application solution that allows vehicle bodies to be painted inside and out in one cell for the first time offers automotive manufacturers a number of benefits, including energy savings, lower production and investment costs and a reduction in the space needed for the paint shop. PDF-Download

01-07-2016 | Materials Handling

Flexible Container Painting System with Power & Free Conveyor

Frank Berg

As part of its investment in a new paint shop, Maersk Container Industry, a business unit of the container shipping company Maersk, decided to install a new conveyor system. A customised, flexible power & free system ensures that the process of painting heavy containers runs smoothly. PDF-Download