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Ever greater demands are being placed on surfaces, and thus on coating technologies as well. With numerous new and further developments, the exhibitors at the 5th PaintExpo will provide answers on how these challenges can be met. The leading international trade fair with roughly 430 exhibitors will take place at the exhibition centre in Karlsruhe from the 8th through the 11th of April, 2014. PDF-Download
Benseler Oberflächen GmbH
At the beginning of the year, Benseler, a provider of surface finishing services, brought into operation a new dip-spin coating system for zinc flake coatings on rack parts. The plant is one of the most modern in Europe, in particular with regard to its level of automation and its low environmental impact. PDF-Download
Martin Welp
In the field of corrosion protection zinc flake technology has been proven over the course of 30 years of use. However, in specific areas of application this technology comes up against system-related limits. This gap is now being filled by two new systems: an environmentally-friendly electroplating range and a high-performance KTL (e-coat) coating system. PDF-Download
Martin Grau
A number of factors influence the design of coating machines for brake disc coating, including the geometry of the discs, the coating specifications and the paint systems. Tailor-made individual solutions guarantee the greatest possible flexibility and the most reliable processes. PDF-Download
Rippert Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Modern separation systems allow large volumes of paint with an unavoidable level of overspray to be processed cost-effectively. A low-maintenance spray wall with dry separation reduces costs and set-up times when compared with conventional systems. PDF-Download
Peter Spang
Companies in some countries already have experience of atomising paints using nitrogen. Tests carried out in one machinery manufacturer’s technical centre have produced very positive results and these have now been reinforced by the successful use of the process in volume production. PDF-Download
Andreas Segin
When the search is on for cost reductions in the painting process, the first port of call is always the cost of the paint being used. However, the chances of achieving significant savings in this area are low. More money can be saved by reducing the thickness of the coating, but there are limits to what can be achieved in this area too. PDF-Download
Oliver Iglauer
Curing vehicle body paint is the most energy-intensive part of the automotive finishing process. It is responsible for around one third of the total energy consumption. This article presents three new oven heating concepts which bring significant reductions in the operating costs and CO emissions of paint shops. PDF-Download
Karl Bubenhofer AG
The phrase “heavy-duty corrosion protection” brings to mind thick coatings with rough surfaces, which are not exactly attractive to look at. But coatings that provide heavy-duty corrosion protection can also have a pleasing appearance. A combination of a powder primer and powder top coat applied to a hot-dip galvanised substrate is what makes this possible. PDF-Download
Gema
Increasingly, the seats in buses and trains have individual designs consisting of a variety of components, colours and materials. One seat manufacturer has invested in a modern powder coating system which allows it to coat small batches of its products efficiently. The new solution has significantly reduced colour change times and keeps powder wastage to a minimum. PDF-Download
Michael Topp
Ultrasonic sieving has become an essential aspect of modern powder coating plants. In order to sieve powder effectively and efficiently, the sieve must be treated with care and regularly maintained. Below are some tips for installing and operating an ultrasonic sieve. PDF-Download
Robert Huber
Replacing aluminium with spheroidal graphite cast iron led to new challenges for parts cleaning at a robot manufacturer. The problems were solved by a water-based system in which the robot parts are not only cleaned but also iron phosphatised. PDF-Download
LPW Reinigungssysteme GmbH
A multi-chamber machine has been developed for interim and final cleaning and corrosion protection of vehicle injection components, which allows for flexible operation and short cycle times. PDF-Download
Jens Emmerich
What should users take into account when planning a new cleaning system and choosing a suitable process? Many different parameters need to be considered. A variety of different aqueous cleaning processes is available and these processes can be adapted to meet individual requirements. PDF-Download
Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Mike Schirdewahn
A job coater has successfully converted its chromium(VI)-based pre-treatment process to chromium(VI)-free silane-based technology. Thus, the company already meets future REACH requirements and supplies high-quality, chromium-free aluminium profiles to renowned facade construction companies. PDF-Download
Inventec Performance Chemicals Deutschland
A new highly efficient cleaning agent has been developed for precision degreasing using a vacuum process. The new product is based on biodegradable raw materials. PDF-Download
Helmut Fischer GmbH
Measuring the thickness of corrosion protection coatings presents a wide variety of challenges for users and measuring systems. A revised range of handy, easy-to-use thickness measuring devices offers high levels of functionality and precision, together with a compact and robust design. PDF-Download
Dr. Falko Böttger-Hiller
A research project has been set up to coat carbon fibres with metal using vapour deposition and electroplating processes. These methods provide the opportunity of applying evenly distributed metal coatings of different thicknesses to the carbon fibres. This new approach has the potential to provide solutions to challenging problems, such as the development of wear-resistant lightweight structures. PDF-Download
Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH
Retrofitting blasting machines with high-performance blast turbines allows for energy savings of more than 25% and a significant increase in the availability of the machine. PDF-Download