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Coating for industrial washing machines - from binder based on epoxy/polyester to polyester

A Danish company produces industrial washing machines. They substituted a paint based on epoxy/polyester with a paint based on polyester. This new product is not classified and is much better than the former used product, the technical performance is better and the energy consumption lower, which probably counterbalances a higher price.

Surface treatment of metals and plastic

This document describes the best available techniques for surface treatment of metals and plastics. Substitution possibilities for EDTA, PFOS, zinc cyanide, copper cyanide and hexavalent chromium are mentioned.

Reinigung von Motorrad-Kurbelwellen durch eine integrierte Vibrationseinheit

Ein Automobilhersteller integrierte eine Vibrationseinheit in die Produktionslinie, umMotorrad-Kurbelwellen aus Stahl von Kühlschmiermitteln und Spänen zu reinigen.

Components cleaning with deionised water

An international pump manufacturer cleaned components for pumps from drawing oils in a spray automatic machine using only deionised water. Formerly, a company used an alkaline cleaner for this application.

Cleaning of motorcycle crankshafts by integrated vibration unit

An automobile manufacturer integrated a vibration unit into the production line to clean motorcycle crankshafts made of steel from cooling lubricants and chips.

Corrosion protection within industrial surface treatment

For industrial surface treatment the products are usually chosen on a basis of their technical properties. These products, however, can have serious consequences for the working environment and the external environment. The brochure that provides the basis for this case story contains a ranking system used for industrial surface treatment which takes the working environment and the external environment into account.

Cleaning of casings of professional electro tools from release agents

Casings of professional electro tools made of aluminium die-cast and sand cast are cleaned in a spray plant and the surface is superficially etched by an alkaline agent. Formerly, tools were cleaned with pickle liquor containing hydrofluoric acid.

Solvent free technology for metal and polymer coatings

Solvents used in coatings may contain substances that are hazardous to health and the environment. An alternative solvent free technology uses plasma and powder materials to obtain high quality coatings with variable thickness, on various surfaces. The technology is also applicable for 3D objects.

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