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Faster Colour Changes with Pigging System

Frank Reiter

By adding a pigging system to its paint metering pumps an automotive supplier was able to reduce wastage of paint and rinsing agent and shorten its colour change times. A modification to the rinsing agent supply unit allows for simultaneous colour changes in all the special paint stations, which makes the paint shop even more flexible. PDF-Download

Careful Timing - High Paint Shop Throughput in a Small Space

Höcker Polytechnik GmbH

Steinlen Elektromaschinenbau from northern Germany has demonstrated how even a compact paint shop can achieve a high throughput. Careful timing of the flash-off and drying processes allows efficient use to be made of the work areas and results in 16,000 motors being painted every year. PDF-Download

Artificial Intelligence for Paint Shops

Dürr Systems AG

A new artificial intelligence application for paint shops identifies the sources of defects and specifies ideal maintenance schedules. The first practical applications show that the software increases plant availability and improves the surface finish of the painted vehicle bodies. PDF-Download

Easy to Clean - Complete Removal of Graffiti

Thorben Bahrenburg

The surfaces of trains and trams are often daubed or spray painted with graffiti or become stressed in other ways. A new easy-to-clean coating allows even stubborn graffiti that attacks the painted surface to be successfully removed. PDF-Download

Corrosion Protection Whatever the Weather

GEHOLIT+WIEMER Lack- und ­Kunststoff-Chemie GmbH

Temperatures below freezing point or excessive levels of air humidity often make it impossible to carry out coating work. A new all-weather technology now aims at remedying this situation, ensuring that corrosion protection products can be applied even under adverse conditions. PDF-Download

Think Big - Cost-Effective Coating of Heavy-Duty Parts

Nordson Deutschland GmbH

Surface finishing service provider Giga Coating coats trailer and semi-trailer chassis up to 16 meters long and weighing 9 tons in a largely automated process. The combination of cathodic dip coating and dense phase technology ensures reliable corrosion protection for these heavy-duty parts. PDF-Download

Compact Solution for Laboratory Use and Small Batches

Gema Switzerland

A new manual spray unit with an ergonomic powder gun is easy to operate and offers a wide range of functions. It is ideal for use in laboratories and for coating small production batches. Colour changes can be completed in just a few steps without tools and take only 20 seconds. PDF-Download

Timed Processes for Coating Multiple Metals

Meeh Pulverbeschichtungs- und Staubfilteranlagen GmbH

A high throughput in the shortest possible processing time was the main requirement of a specialist coating company. It has achieved its objective by installing a modular powder coating system that can process several different metals. This allows for a high level of flexibility when planning the system. PDF-Download

Effective, Gentle, Corrosion-Reducing Cleaning

EVT Eiberger Verfahrenstechnik GmbH

Optical components require highly specialised cleaning because they are generally very delicate. In addition, the cleaning phase can cause corrosion damage. A gentle and effective process is needed to achieve the required level of cleanliness. PDF-Download

Clean Substrates for Specific Painting Processes

BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH

Custom-designed cleaning machines are needed to prepare components as effectively and efficiently as possible for subsequent coating processes. The use of sensors enables the cleaning agent to be continuously monitored and the level of contamination and the proportion of oil and cleaner to be measured. This in turn allows the operator to respond to changes in the amount of bath contamination and to guarantee the consistent cleanliness of the parts. PDF-Download

Greater Design Flexibility for Backlit Controls

Marco Läufle

Vehicle control switches and buttons are often backlit to meet the growing design and functionality requirements. Laser technologies give more design freedom and guarantee high levels of precision. PDF-Download

Intelligent Shot Blasting Solutions for Electric Drive Systems

Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH

Environmental and climate protection cannot be achieved without the use of alternative drive systems - above all using battery-powered electric motors. Meeting the strict requirements regarding the absence of burrs and a high surface quality for the components involved requires intelligent shot blasting solutions. PDF-Download

Predefined Coating Thicknesses for Vehicle Bodies and Wheel Rims

Prof. Dr. Nils A. Reinke

The thickness of the coating plays a central role in the coating process, because it has a direct impact on the functional and decorative properties of the coating. For this reason, manufacturers specify tolerance ranges for coating thickness which have to be monitored using appropriate measuring devices. PDF-Download

From the Spray Pattern to the Perfect Finish

Spray Vision s.r.o

Material savings, quality improvements, and fewer reject parts - the digitalization of coating processes and consistent control of the spray pattern ensure that coating defects can be recognized and corrected early on, thus avoiding negative effects. PDF-Download

Heat Exchangers for Industrial Thermal Processes

Apen Group SpA

Heat exchangers are used as heating systems for thermal and industrial processes and are the core components of these applications. It is essential for the heating module to be correctly dimensioned in order to achieve a perfect thermal solution and to avoid malfunctions during operation. PDF-Download