More about Environmental Protection

29-10-2020

VOC-compatible coating with UHS paints

In order to coat surfaces in a high-quality and efficient way, multi-layer structures are almost always used – such as KTL or 2K epoxy primers combined with 2K PU top coats. These coating systems score points in terms of adhesion and corrosion protection, as well as very good UV and chemical resistance More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/voc-compatible-coating-with-uhs-paints-2676670.html

03-08-2020

Architectural paints: Thermal preservation instead of biocide application?

Biocidal products protect, among other things, paints and varnishes in containers from microbial damage during storage. Due to potential health risks, they are currently under strong pressure from bans and regulatory restrictions. The Fraunhofer IPA has now carried out promising preliminary tests to make emulsion paints thermally stable. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/architectural-paints-thermal-preservation-instead-of-biocide-application-2647471.html

18-05-2020

Powder-in-Mold-Coating - economical and sustainable

Fiber composite materials (FRP) are the material of the future and are used in a wide range of high-performance applications. Powder-in-mold coating is used to produce high-quality FRP surfaces. This technology saves costs and is resource-friendly. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/powder-in-mold-coating-economical-and-sustainable-2623300.html

28-02-2020

Dürr Group achieves record levels of incoming orders

The Dürr Group is reporting record levels of incoming orders and sales revenues for 2019 and has exceeded its earnings targets adjusted during the year. According to preliminary figures, order volume grew by 3.7% to Euro 4,076.5 million. Environmental technology and the growing demand for production technology for electric cars were the main contributors to this growth. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/duerr-group-achieves-record-levels-of-incoming-orders-2549397.html

03-01-2020

New electroplating plant at Hansgrohe

The new plastic electroplating plant from Hansgrohe is characterised by sustainable processes, high safety standards and efficient production. Compared to the old plant, process runtimes have been shortened and process stability improved, resulting in significantly higher resource efficiency. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-electroplating-plant-at-hansgrohe-2525936.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

30-10-2019

Sustainable and efficient cleaning of components

Many ingredients of a used cleaning solution require resource-intensive preparation or disposal. Castrol has recently developed a recyclable industrial cleaner for the metalworking process chain that increases productivity while reducing waste disposal costs by up to 60 percent, reducing water consumption and improving the overall working environment. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/sustainable-and-efficient-cleaning-of-components-2477916.html

30-09-2019

Efficient and gentle deburring of complex components

specially for small turned, punched and milled parts made of ferritic steel SurTec 451 enables the gentle processing of the components as bulk material in a drum or as rack material. In this way, burrs up to several tenths of a millimetre in size can be reliably removed. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/efficient-and-gentle-deburring-of-complex-components-2467288.html

13-08-2019

Air filters reduce costs and protect people

The ProPaint NoGlass air filters from Mann+Hummel are suitable for paint booths and other industrial applications in wet and dry areas. Their synthetic filter media offers high performance compared to conventional dry-laid glass fiber media. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/air-filters-reduce-costs-and-protect-people-2448474.html

24-06-2019

Cost-efficient exhaust air cleaning

A new addition to Afotek's product portfolio is a biological and cost-efficient exhaust air purification system. Due to the growing cost pressure in the industry, the company has been looking for alternative solutions to conventional exhaust air purification. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/cost-efficient-exhaust-air-cleaning-2418566.html