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Dr.-Ing. Pavel Svejda
Over the last 30 years, automotive finishing has been transformed from a largely manual, empirical task with a high environmental impact to an efficient, fully automated production process with a clear focus on environmental compatibility. What are the innovations that have been introduced during this time? The painting system specialist Dr Pavel Svejda summarises the highlights and takes a look forward into the future. PDF-Download
Katrin Renz
The increasingly stringent measures being taken throughout the world to prevent climate change are bringing about major upheavals in the automotive industry. Flexible production is playing a more and more important role in this respect. PDF-Download
Michael Brünnemann
Some vehicle manufacturers are moving away from the crowd towards special colours. They require even more customised colour ranges, shorter development and delivery times and flexible batch sizes. A new material and manufacturing concept allows a coating manufacturer to meet all of these needs with products that are close to production quality. PDF-Download
Wiltec B.V.
A new generation of overspray filter containers allows the main filter to be combined with a coarse preliminary filter or a fine after-filter. This improves the performance of the filter system and increases the service life of the filters. PDF-Download
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The southern German specialist powder coating company Stobag Alufinish invested almost 20 million euros in a large new powder coating plant where even tiny quantities of products can be coated cost-effectively. The plant sets new standards of productivity, energy-efficiency and flexibility. PDF-Download
David Pellicer
A newly developed powder coating significantly reduces the adhesive effect of glues. This has been demonstrated in tests carried out by independent institutes. The coating’s non-stick finish makes it ideal for use in public spaces. PDF-Download
Ralf Dürr-Krouzilek
The key features of a new powder coating machine installed by a manufacturer of storage systems include a sophisticated conveyor system and short throughput times. The powder coating line has increased productivity and improved the quality of the product surfaces. PDF-Download
IGP Pulvertechnik AG
Polyester-based powder primers are a high-quality alternative to epoxy products, in particular where components are exposed to high levels of sunlight and also require protection against corrosion. PDF-Download
Michael Seeger
Growing demand from its customers and the need to offer a wider range of products was presenting Frauenthal Automotive, a supplier to the automotive industry, with increasing challenges. The solution to this problem was a modern material flow system which has led to increased productivity, quality and flexibility in the production process. PDF-Download
Dr. Frank Brandenburger
The European Union chemicals regulation, known as REACH, is continuing to have a significant impact on the chemical paint removers available on the market. Tried-and-tested substances can no longer be used and new active ingredients have become widely established as a result. PDF-Download
Gerhard Koblenzer
The current megatrends in the automotive industry, which include Industry 4.0, electric mobility and autonomous driving, will all have a significant impact on parts cleaning. In the past the focus has been on removing particles, but now contamination in the form of films of oil or grease is taking centre stage. PDF-Download
Rainer Straub
A new and versatile full-vacuum system for parts cleaning and corrosion protection with non-halogenated hydrocarbons and modified alcohols makes use of innovative technologies to ensure high levels of cleaning efficiency, a reduction in per-item costs and a compact design. PDF-Download
Mathias Kögel
A modular parts holder system provides the ideal conditions for transporting components of different kinds through the entire parts cleaning process. The supplier of the system has added to its range of products and now offers additional options for partitioning the holders. PDF-Download
Anja Wächter
The right cleaning and transport baskets for the application can increase the quality and efficiency of the processes used to clean small parts. A supplier of these systems has a new range of baskets with a mesh size of only four millimetres. PDF-Download
Werner Rentsch
A German car manufacturer has converted its pre-treatment process to a new silicate- and borate-free cleaning technology. In addition to the sustainability of the product, its other benefits include improved performance and ease of use. PDF-Download
Jochen Schumacher
Tyrolia uses a special dip pre-treatment process to ensure that powder coatings adhere to the injection moulded plastic parts of ski bindings. The changeover from an alcohol-based process to an aqueous one required the installation of an efficient dryer. PDF-Download
Hans-Jürgen Alfort
The use of chromium (VI) substances is forbidden in the context of the REACH regulation. There is an application underway on its continued use for aluminium coatings. PDF-Download
Inès A. Melamies
A new environmentally-safe systems solution based on atmospheric plasma coating not only promises a particularly strong, media-tight plastic-to-metal bond in the injection molding process, but also a very cost-effective solution. PDF-Download
A new wet blasting machine has been developed to prepare substrates for corrosion protection coatings. It promises improved blasting performance, ease of use, a variety of applications and a reduction in dust. PDF-Download
