More about Aluminium

08-06-2022

Aluminium-coated fibre wins Start-up Booster competition

Versatile and affordable: At the Start-up Booster competition at JEC World 2022 in Paris, the start-up Fibre Coat impressed with its aluminium-coated fibre. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/aluminium-coated-fibre-wins-start-up-booster-competition-3183388.html

10-09-2020

Further VOA project groups take up the work

At the Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminium e.V. (VOA), a member of the European Association for Surface Treatment on Aluminium (ESTAL), VOA members work in special project groups on current, future-oriented topics in order to provide the industry with practical solutions and research results. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/further-voa-project-groups-take-up-the-work-2660560.html

28-07-2020

Powder coating with increased scratch resistance

The highly weather-resistant powder coating IGP-HWFclassic 591T from IGP offers very good workability and enables deep matt surfaces. Now the formulation of the paint has been refined once again and the paint properties have been significantly optimised. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/powder-coating-with-increased-scratch-resistance-2643880.html

26-03-2020

Perfect adhesion for powder coatings

Many different processes are available for the chemical pre-treatment of aluminium surfaces before powder coating. In addition to the chromating originally used, more environmentally friendly, alternative pretreatment systems are usually used today. Pre-anodizing takes on a special position. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/article-2586159.html

19-12-2019

Research project – Smart anodising layers against nitrogen oxides

A variety of measures and a balanced overall concept are required to reduce air pollution by nitrogen oxides. Two German research institutes and one German university want to develop a functionalized anodized surface for aluminum sheets used as facade cladding for buildings. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/research-project-smart-anodising-layers-against-nitrogen-oxides-2520917.html

28-05-2018

Project seal for coated aluminium

As the world's first quality association to do so, GSB is now offering a seal that provides clear and reliable information on the quality of coated aluminium. Architects and project planners now have a planning aid that considers all the requirements that are to be met by high-quality coated aluminium. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/project-seal-for-coated-aluminium-2166959.html

06-01-2018

Chemetall expands its Aluminium Competence Centre

Chemetall has expanded its Aluminium Competence Centre in Hamm, Germany. The competence centre will focus on research and development projects and will play a key role in the growth of Chemetall’s global aluminium finishing business. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chemetall-expands-its-aluminium-competence-centre-2046570.html