More about Pre-treatment

22-07-2020

Efficient control and supervision of complex pretreatment processes

In times of digitisation, automatic process control is becoming increasingly important. It guarantees constant quality and increases process reliability in pretreatment. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/efficient-control-and-supervision-of-complex-pretreatment-processes-2643268.html

04-06-2020

The challenge of paint stripping

Quality assurance of the paint stripping process plays an important role in returning incorrectly coated parts to the production cycle. The stripped parts should meet similar quality requirements as new parts in order to avoid contributing to coating defects again. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/the-challenge-of-paint-stripping-2628507.html

11-05-2020

Management change at Alufinish

Otmar Monreal retired on 1 January 2020. The takeover of the management by Dr. Nils Monreal and Stephan Zegers does not bring any significant changes in Alufinish's philosophy. The common goal is to further advance the business development and to expand the worldwide network for the distribution of chemical pretreatment products. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/management-change-at-alufinish-2620718.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

28-02-2020

PaintExpo – Solutions for sustainable painting processes

PaintExpo - the world's largest trade fair for painting and powder coating will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from April 21 to 24. With more than 500 companies from 26 countries, PaintExpo is the world's only information and procurement platform that covers the entire spectrum of topics for industrial painting technology. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/paintexpo-solutions-for-sustainable-painting-processes-2549234.html

28-11-2019

Chromium-free without plant modification

Changing from chromating to a classical chromium-free conversion process usually requires an adjustment of the system, especially if the lines are short and there is not enough rinsing capacity. Metallbeschichtung Südpfalz has succeeded in converting its 3-zone system without conversion by means of a new process. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chromium-free-without-plant-modification-2488159.html

16-09-2019

New surface treatment site for Chemetall brand in Pinghu, China

The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, has started construction of its surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang province, China. The new site is expected to commence operation in the first quarter of 2021. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-surface-treatment-site-for-chemetall-brand-in-pinghu-china-2462391.html