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branches of surface finishing in the UK.
This prestigious awards ceremony is eagerly
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and achievements during the previous 12-24 months.
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In this issue...
The beginning of a new decade is always a time to reflect on what has
happened over the previous 10 years.
The finishing industry has been faced with legislative, energy and economic
issues and is still fighting/struggling with them (depending on your point of
view) to this day. I doubt whether this will change in the coming years, but the
industry as a whole seems to be leaner and fitter.
In this issue we have news on the BCF Awards, which were held successfully in
November, plus a look at what’s new in the pump industry.
I hope that the next 12 months are successful for you and your business and if
you are exhibiting at the upcoming Surface World Show, I
hope the event works well for you.
News
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Valve expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
In the pipeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Paint shop pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Speedy clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Filtermist restructure delivers ‘clean air’ solutions
Industrial air filtration specialist
Filtermist has restructured all of
its UK business operations to
deliver an efficient single-source
solution for customers requiring
cleaner, safer and more
productive work environments.
Following numerous
acquisitions over the past three
years, Filtermist, which recently
celebrated 50 years in business,
has significantly expanded its
product and service offering in
air filtration technology, dust
extraction equipment, and
industrial vacuum cleaning
products. In order to streamline
operations, and improve the
‘turnkey’ customer experience,
eight existing businesses have
now been merged into just two
– Filtermist International Limited
and Filtermist Systems Limited.
From the company’s modern
Headquarters in Telford,
Filtermist International Limited
will manage the manufacturing
function; taking responsibility for
production of the extensive
portfolio of brands the company
has now assimilated. In addition
to the oil mist filters that the
company is renowned for in the
metalworking sector, Filtermist
International Limited is now
responsible for manufacturing
products from other established
brands that are well-known in
the surface finishing sector, such
as Gallito spray booths and paint
finishing systems, and the
FastClip extraction ductwork
system. Manufacturing is
continuing at the company’s
existing production sites in
Dewsbury, Northampton, Telford
and Wetherby.
With the creation of Filtermist
Systems Limited, which has
responsibility for sales to UK
customers and management of
the company’s project work, the
restructure also brings together a
wealth of experience from within
Gallito Ltd, as well as from other
companies acquired in
Filtermist’s purchase of the DCS
Group in early 2019, and merges
this new reserve of know-how
with the expertise Filtermist
gained through the acquisition of
Multi-Fan Systems, back in 2016.
Although now operating under
the umbrella of Filtermist
Systems Limited, the people,
products and services remain the
same. The restructure has been
designed to improve group
synergies across all of the brands
to deliver outstanding customer
service.
“This change is part of a
strategic, long-term plan we’ve
developed to help us grow
globally,” explained Filtermist
CEO, James Stansfield. “As well
as increasing our product
portfolio through the brands we
have acquired, we have also
increased our headcount by
more than 300%, giving us a
substantial nationwide presence.
We wanted to capitalise on this
by ensuring our customers can
easily access the best knowledge
and the best skills that suit their
specific requirements.
“There has been a major
increase in demand for turnkey
solutions, where customers can
go to one organisation and have
all of their requirements met to a
high standard. This is exactly
what we are doing with this
approach – we are a singlesource
solutions provider for
clean air in industrial
workplaces.”
Paint market continues to face regulation
The global paints & coatings
industry continues to face
regulatory restrictions due to
VOC emissions. This accelerates
the mass shift of manufacturers
and end users towards powder
coatings, thereby indicating a
strong growth outlook for the
powder polyester resin market
in the near future. Given the
compatibility of powder
polyester resins in numerous
hybrid applications as well as in
the production of pure polyester
powder coatings, the market
registered revenues in excess of
US$ 2 Billion in 2018. During
2019 - 2029, the global powder
polyester resin market value is
set to expand at a healthy
CAGR.
· TGIC (Triylicidyl
Isocyanurate)-based coating
systems employ TGIC cross
linkers in the production of
polyester powder coatings.
However, with numerous
studies stating their toxicity, the
product is largely regulated and
limited use is permitted in the
countries of Europe and
Oceania.
· The development of TGICfree
coating systems has further
led to technological
advancements in the market,
and these systems are estimated
to account for a significant
market share, expanding at a
rapid pace.
· East Asia, alone, is estimated
to account for nearly half of the
consumption due to the high
concentration of powder coating
manufacturers. The region is
also noted to be one of the key
producers of powder polyester
resins.
· Powder polyester coatings
are known to exhibit excellent
durability and weather
resistance. These are also widely
known to showcase enhanced
UV resistance as compared to
other coating types.
Characteristics like these make
polyester coatings optimum for
outdoor applications.
The average capacity
utilization rate has remained
relatively low in the powder
polyester resins marketplace, as
recently manufacturers have
been aggressively engaging into
capacity enhancements through
expansions or acquisitions. This
stems from the optimistic stance
of the market participants about
the future potential of the
powder polyester resins market.
The new research report on
the powder polyester resins
market focusses on key market
players, which account for a
significant share in the market.
The powder polyester resins
market study also encompasses
a global as well as regional
market structure analysis. Some
of the market participants
identified in the global powder
polyester resins market include
Koninklijke DSM N.V., Arkema
S.A., Anhui Shenjian New
Materials Co Ltd, DIC
Corporation, Evonik Industries
AG, Marpol Private Limited, and
Stepan Company, among
others.
As powder polyester resins
are the most widely adopted
resin types in the powder
coatings marketplace, these are
used in the formulation of pure
polyester powder coatings
(TGIC and TGIC-free),
polyurethanes, and in hybrid
formulations such as polyesterepoxy
hybrids, among others.
As the market for powder
coating widens, the global
powder polyester resins market
is also expected to witness an
upsurge.
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BCF award winners crowned
The winners of the tenth British
Coatings Federation (BCF) 2019
were announced on 28
November at the annual BCF
Awards at the Radisson Blu, East
Midlands Airport, across ten
categories showcasing brilliance
in the coatings industry in front
of over 160 delegates.
Three new categories were
introduced for 2019. Diversity
and Inclusion was the first of
those awarded, and this win was
taken by Inktech, with U-POL
being highly commended for
their entry. Receiving more
entries than any other category,
Marketing Campaign of the Year
was awarded to U-POL while
both Dulux Trade (AkzoNobel
Decorative Paints UK&I) and
PPG (Architectural Coatings UK
& Ireland) were highly
commended for their campaigns.
Celebrating young talent in the
industry, Apprentice of the Year
Success for SFChina
SFCHINA2019, the 32nd edition
of its series, concluded with a
record-breaking net exhibit size
on November 18-20 at the
Shanghai New International
Expo Centre. The exhibition
results further strengthen
SFCHINA’s status as a great
platform where surface finishing
industry meets annually. This
year the show had:
• Total Gross Exhibition Area:
was received by Brannon Lee of
Dacrylate Paints.
The 2019 Awards continued to
celebrate great talent in the
coatings industry with wins for
Young Leader of the Year,
picked up by Dayne Fletcher of
Inktech and Mark Mills from
Whitford (now a part of PPG)
gaining Student of the Year.
Further on the training theme,
the Excellence in Training Award
was presented to PPG
(Architectural Coatings UK &
Ireland), with AkzoNobel highly
commended for their entry.
Highlighting sustainability
within the coatings industry, the
Sustainable Innovation Award
was given to PPG (Architectural
Coatings UK & Ireland). Plus,
BCF’s long standing Coatings
Care Awards were presented to
two BCF member companies
participating in the programme
– the Coatings Care Overall Best
17,000 sqm – A New Record! (A
rise of 5% and 23% against
2017 and 2018 editions
respectively);
• No. of Registered Visitors:
11,528, including 10,370
domestic China and 1,158
overseas visitors;
• No. of Exhibitors: 340, from
22 countries/regions, including
77 new exhibitors;
• No. of Exhibitor
Performer Award went to
AkzoNobel Packaging for their
site in Birmingham while
Coatings Care Progress was
awarded to Whitford (now a part
of PPG) in Runcorn.
Two companies were declared
winner for the Customer Service
Award – to AkzoNobel and
Inktech respectively. Finally,
Corporate Social Responsibility
saw Organik Kimya highly
commended while HMG Paints
took home the win.
Tom Bowtell, BCF chief
executive said “At such an
unsettling time for our industry,
it was great to come together in
order to celebrate all that is
fantastic in the coatings industry,
with the event continuing to
grow year by year. The
competition was the toughest
yet, so many congratulations to
all those who were shortlisted,
but especially to the winners.”
Representatives: 3,225 (10%
more than 2017 edition);
The total number of
SFCHINA2019 visitors increased
by 3.9% and 0.5% respectively
compared to 2017 Shanghai and
2018 Guangzhou editions. The
number of overseas visitors
remained steady. According to
the findings from our onsite
visitor surveys, majority of visitors
gave positive comments:
New at
Wallwork
Tim Merryweather has joined
Wallwork Group as vacuum
brazing technical sales engineer.
Over the last two years the
company has invested £2.7
million in world class vacuum
brazing facilities to meet
growing demand.
“It is an exciting time to be
joining Wallwork, they are
experiencing significant orders
from the aerospace sector –
especially for critical hot engine
parts like honeycombs, blades,
vanes and more. I will be
working with both UK and
international clients alongside
Peter Cookson our Vacuum
Brazing Group Manager to help
meet the challenges ahead,” Tim
explained
Tim has previously worked for
Radshape Sheet Metal, Knight
Strip Metals and VBC Group.
Experience has been gained
with both aerospace OEMs and
MROs. Project involvement
includes Rolls-Royce, Lockheed
Martin, GE, Siemens and
Reaction Engines.
“Helping customers with
research and development is a
large part of our work in the
vacuum brazing department.
Fostering a close working
relationship is essential for longterm
aerospace programmes
and Wallwork having AS9100,
Nadcap and many prime
approvals gives them confidence
in our ability to meet their
advanced technical needs.
Likewise, in motorsport, we can
bring top teams all the
experience gained from
aerospace to help them rapidly
develop winning components,”
Tim added.
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The Importance of Choosing an ‘Architectural’
Powder Coater
Range is developing
As announced at the European Coatings Show (ECS) this year,
SONGWON is further developing and expanding its range of
bisphenol (BP) monomers and dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) phenol
resins. High-purity BP-Z crystalline bisphenol and tetramethyl
(modified) bisphenol (TMBP) are now being produced on an industrial
scale, while the dicyclopentadiene epoxy resin modifier range ERM-
6100, introduced at the ECS, is already well established in the market
and being used, for example, in specialty resins in Asia.
“Resin manufacturers can benefit still more from the high
performance, cost efficiency and competitive prices of our functional
monomers since we are now producing them in bulk,” said Heinrich
Schulte, leader of the market center functional monomers.
Functional monomers are specialty molecules that can provide a
standard polymer with additional, enhanced performance effects
and/or significantly increase processing performance. “Our products
improve temperature resistance, electrical insulation properties, and
resistance to water and moisture, for example,” explained Schulte.
The bisphenol monomer BP-Z improves the mechanical properties
and heat resistance of specialty polycarbonate and polyester resins.
Composed mainly of epoxy, phenolic and novolac resins, it is suitable
for high-frequency, copper-clad laminates and electronic packaging
and currently being assessed in 5G-compatible packaging resins in
Asia.
TMBP, which has been developed to ensure the highest purity and
excellent color, can be used for both epoxy and phenolic resins and is
noted for increasing their glass transition temperature. SONGWON is
working with customers to define new color and purity standards that
will allow them to expand applications, for example in the innovative
electronic sector.
ERM-6100 DCPD phenol has now qualified as a hardener for
specialty resins such as benzoxazine, which is increasingly finding
applications in high-performance electronic packaging.
Price increase arrives
Beckers Group says it will increase
prices for its main coil and
industrial coatings product groups
by up to 8% globally. Increases will
be implemented in the first quarter
of 2020.
Beckers Group’s CEO, Boris
Gorella has cited the need to
counteract the effects of inflation as
the key reason for the price
increase. “In the past year, the
Beckers Group has adapted its
processes and introduced a
performance improvement
program to increase efficiency and
counteract the effects of an
extended period of inflation
affecting various costs centres and
our raw materials,” said Gorella.
“We will, however need to
implement this price increase to
ensure we can continue to deliver
the same levels of innovation,
technical and logistical services our
customers expect from the Beckers
Group.”
First of all it is important to say that ‘architectural powder coating’ on
aluminium is different to ‘general powder coating’ and powder
coating on steel substrates. Powder coating products that are
primarily used indoors require a basic pretreatment to seal and offer
a key for the final finish. Powder coating used outdoors and in
particular used in construction need a completely different and more
robust pretreatment system.
Powder coating, whilst a substantial and stable finish, is porous and
allows both water and air to reach the pretreatment system used.
Aluminium is a metal which naturally oxidises and forms a protective
finish when subject to air and moisture. So whilst a powder coat
finish may offer good initial adhesion, with an incorrect pretreatment,
which does not passivate the surface of the aluminium, reacts with
this permeated water to form salts that break the powder surface
bond which allows the coating to simply flake off.
Both QUALICOAT and BS EN 12206:2004 offers a detailed,
descriptive methodology of pretreating aluminium prior to powder
coating and offers a range of tests to be conducted during
production to ensure that the pretreatment is robust for an outdoor
application whilst offering a complete air and water seal to the
aluminium surface.
Even for the smallest of projects coated for external use, choose
your powder coater carefully. If they promote themselves as fully
compliant with BS EN 12206:2004 or carry a QUALICOAT licence,
which is easily checked on the QUALICOAT UK & Ireland website,
then this should be sufficient. If you can visit the powder coater you
will see a great deal of emphasis placed on a multistage
pretreatment process dedicated to pretreating very long lengths of
aluminium profile, 6m or more. In fact the emphasis on the powder
coating production would primarily be aluminium profile for
windows, doors and curtain walls.
Undertaking work for any client or contractor will require
architectural aluminium to be either coated to QUALICOAT or
British Standard, ignoring this compliance could cost many more
times the coatings costs in the future - is the gamble worth it?
Copies of the new sixteenth edition of the QUALICOAT Standard,
is available through the UK Association website,
www.qualicoatuki.org together with an up-to-date list of approved
Powder Suppliers, approved Pretreatment Suppliers and licensed
Applicators. Printed literature and telephone support is available
from QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Head Office in Birmingham on
0330 236 2800.
Reducing environmental impact
By 2025 the specialty chemicals group ALTANA says it will reduce its
CO2 impact from production and energy procurement worldwide to
zero. Already in 2020, the company’s entire power supply will be
converted to renewable energies. ALTANA will compensate for the
unavoidable use of natural gas until 2025 by financing equivalent
climate protection projects in the regions where CO2 emissions are
generated. The same applies to offsetting CO2 emissions arising from
necessary business trips, company cars, and the transport of goods.
The specialty chemicals group will thus achieve climate neutrality in its
direct sphere of influence by 2025.
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The UK coatings industry welcomes political certainty, but
concerns remain over regulatory divergence with the EU
Environmental recognition
Dustcontrol UK’s commitment to practice environmental and
social sustainability has seen the company win the Sustainability and
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award at the Speedy Expo 2019.
The company, which has over 45 years of experience in developing
dust extraction solutions and centralised vacuum systems to fit client
requirements in a wide range of industries, was recognised for its core
focus on creating a healthier working environment for businesses.
Dustcontrol’s environmental policy complies with current
environmental legislation, rules, requirements, and standards and
works to ensure continuous improvement across sustainability, financial
stability, efficient and effective solutions, physical wellbeing and a safe
working environment.
The company also strives for continued investment in adapting the
business in relation to the environment and health internally, while
pushing for a reduced environmental footprint in the production of its
services and products externally.
James Miller, managing director of Dustcontrol UK, said: "We’re
delighted to be recognised for our global sustainable efforts by
Speedy Services. We supply total solutions not only in manufacturing
but within the engineering, food processing, construction and
demolition industries. Our dust extractors and source extraction
systems make the working environment cleaner and safer. Ultimately,
health is improved and production is more efficient, which we call
‘healthy business’.”
Riley continues to grow
Brand new machinery is a
rapidly growing part of Riley
Surface World’s product range,
complementing its track record
with used machinery sales.
With a growing product
portfolio and customer list
Rileys has strengthened its new
machinery team with the
appointment of Inacio Mankulu
as product manager.
Fluent in five languages,
Inacio joins us with a great
depth of sales experience in
UK manufacturing including
fastenings, large capex plant
sales and the oil and gas
industry.
Inacio’s language skills and
export sales experience brings
a genuine European and
worldwide view to a company
that has proven its ability to
delivery projects and machinery
to and from Europe, Asia and
the Americas.
Supporting Inacio and the
wider Rileys business is Neil
Evans. Coming on board as
business development director
Neil is an engineer from
apprentice to boardroom.
On joining Riley, Neil
commented “I’ve observed the
improvements Rileys have put
in place over the past five
years. The quality, processes
and skills are extraordinary.
Brand new machinery is part of
that story because it is focussed
on meeting the needs of Riley
customers and responding to
their requirements.”
Following the result of the UK’s General Election, the British
Coatings Federation has expressed relief over the apparent political
stability from Boris Johnson’s 80 seat majority. However, the
association for paint, printing inks and wallcoverings still has doubts
over the future of chemical regulations in the UK, and concerns of
“no deal“ potentially raising its head again.
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal does contain some reassurances
with its free trade agreement, but allows for regulatory divergence.
The coatings industry has major concerns over UK REACH, and this
message was clear from BCF member survey in September, where
90% of members fear having a duplicate set of chemical regulations
in the UK.
Concerns around uncertainty due to Brexit in the last few months
has been reflected in the latest industry statistics, with for example
decorative paint sales down 2.8% percent over the last three
months. However, now the future direction of the country is clearer,
we hope for a bounce back in the economy, assuming a no deal
Brexit is avoided.
Tom Bowtell, chief executive of the British Coatings Federation,
said: “The Prime Minister’s new deal foresees a free trade
agreement with the EU and removes some of the commitments to
regulatory alignment for chemicals that were in the previous Theresa
May deal. For our sector, the new deal from Boris Johnson is far
from “Oven Ready”, given the complexity of the integrated
chemicals supply chain and centralised registration system which we
will be losing. However, the industry will find a way to adapt and
cope with whatever new trading environment we are faced with –
how much that supports UK manufacturing is another matter, but
we will continue to have a constructive dialogue with civil servants
and new politicians, to ensure the best outcome for our sector.”
Top 50 performer
Axalta has been recognised as a Top 50 Best Environmental, Social and
Corporate Governance (ESG) Company by Investor's Business Daily.
"We are proud to be recognised for our innovative products and
services; safe and sustainable manufacturing processes; and strong
corporate governance practices," said Robert Bryant, president and
CEO of Axalta. "Today, there are many socially responsible investors
who are keenly aware of the environmental, social, and corporate
governance practices of companies and make their investment
decisions based on these important ESG factors. They view it the same
way we do: it's good business and it's good for the world we live in."
Recent Axalta product innovations include:
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application process times in bodyshops by up to 50 percent and
reduces energy consumption by up to 70 percent.
• Axalta's Voltatex 4224 impregnating resin, which delivers
significant improvements in thermal conductivity, enabling higher
motor efficiency and reduced size and weight of electric devices.
• Axalta's AquaEC 6000 series of waterborne electrocoats used in
automotive and industrial applications, which provides superior
corrosion protection, minimises VOC emissions and reduces energy
use through lower curing temperatures.
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12 RESIN
Energy solution
Axalta has added Voltatex 4224 to its
Energy Solutions portfolio last year. After
12 months of global use in a variety of
industrial applications, Axalta’s feedback on
Voltatex 4224 from its customers has been
outstanding.
"Using Voltatex 4224 at Siemens has led to
a significant reduction in the operating
temperature of water-cooled motors. This lowemission
impregnating resin is just as easy to
apply as conventional impregnating agents,”
said Thomas Werbinek, Head of R&D
Servomotors, Siemens, Bad Neustadt,
Germany.
Michael Glomp, Axalta's global vice
president for Energy Solutions, explains the
benefits of the lower operating temperatures,
"Voltatex 4224 improves the heat transfer
from the copper winding to the steel core.
This leads to less thermal stress in a motors’
components, reducing the operating
temperature by up to 30˚C or the size of the
motor by more than 15%. And the design of
smaller and more efficient motors leads to a
reduction in the use of metal resources, which
is very much in line with Axalta’s
environmental sustainability goals."
Joachim Klötgen, head of automatic
impregnation systems, Meier Prozesstechnik,
Bocholt, Germany, says, "When using Voltatex
4224, Meier Prozesstechnik has shown that it
can be applied using conventional
impregnation technologies such as trickling,
dipping and rolling. It is therefore possible to
use the same system technology without
incurring any problems.”
Voltatex 4224 at a glance
Available globally, this low-emission
impregnating resin allows for the design of
smaller and more efficient motors, and for the
significant reduction of the operating
temperatures of standard design motors.
Compared to most standard impregnating
resins, Voltatex 4224 has a thermal
conductivity that is more than double - 0.5 to
1.2 W/mK. In addition, Voltatex 4224 is
manufactured using renewable raw materials.
Voltatex 4224 is available in three viscosity
adjustments – low, medium and high - and it
can be applied using conventional
impregnation technologies such as trickling,
dripping and rolling. It is a styrene- and vinyl
toluene-free impregnating resin, which means
that emissions are reduced to a minimum in
order to create a better working environment
and limit flammability as well as emissions
exposure.
Prestigious award
In November 2019, Axalta received the
R&D 100 Award for Voltatex 4224. Since
1963, the R&D 100 Awards programme has
identified and celebrated the top 100
revolutionary technologies of each year. These
ground-breaking products, technologies and
services will make a difference in a wide range
of industries and together represent a bright
future for science and innovation in the years
to come.
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14 PUMPS
Valve expansion
For several years now, the processing
industry has been increasingly looking
for alternatives to pneumatic actuators.
Electric valves are an option. These have
particular appeal on account of their cost
efficiency and performance. The reduced risk
of contamination and the application in a wide
variety of plants are also positives in favour of
electrically operated valves. The valve
manufacturer GEMÜ is responding to these
customer requirements by further expanding
its selection of motorized valves with the
launch of the GEMÜ eSyLite, eSyStep and
eSyDrive valves.
A low-cost plastic diaphragm valve for
simple and cost-sensitive applications is
available in the form of the GEMÜ R629
eSyLite. It constitutes a cost-effective
alternative to solenoid valves made of plastic
or motorized plastic ball valves.
The GEMÜ eSyStep valves are designed for
standard open/close and simple control
applications. With regard to the actuator, this
is a compact spindle actuator with step motor.
Via the interface in the housing cover, the
valve can be extended with additional
accessories such as diverse electrical position
indicators or travel sensors to provide extra
functions. GEMÜ eSyStep valves are available
in globe valve, angle seat globe valve and
diaphragm valve versions made of metal and
plastic but adapting to M-block valves is also
possible.
The GEMÜ eSyDrive valves are available
for variable and complex open/close and
control applications in conjunction with high
requirements on performance and service life.
The actuator is based on the hollow shaft
principle. Both the ethernet-based eSy-web
interface, in conjunction with an integrated
web server, and the Modbus-TCP
communication interface, enable the exchange
of parametrization and diagnostics data and
the networking of several devices. If necessary,
users can also benefit from a range of
integrated functions such as stroke limiters
and speed settings.
This provides customers with a wide
product range of electric valves both for
industrial processes and for applications with
particularly high purity and hygiene
requirements. With the different GEMÜ
eSyLite, eSyStep and eSyDrive ranges, valve
solutions are available for every price and
function segment.
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Intelligent vacuum pump
series for robust processes
With the claw pumps of the DZS 100 -
400 VSD+ series, Atlas Copco is
launching a new air-cooled, oil-free
claw pump for particularly harsh applications.
The robust pump increases productivity in
conveying, clamping, drying processes or
environmental applications thanks to its low
energy consumption and space requirement
as well as its handling of pollutants. Using the
newly developed VSD+ App, users can now
set and access the relevant parameters of the
vacuum pump quickly and in real time via
iOS or Android devices.
For robust processes
Atlas Copco has equipped the three models
of the DZS 100, 200 and 400 VSD+ series
with corrosion-resistant materials in order to
be well equipped for harsh application
environments. For this purpose, they also have
a durable internal coating. "This means we
have designed the vacuum pump specifically
for a long service life and reliable, efficient
operation, even under robust process
conditions," explains Alexander Frerichs,
product manager for Atlas Copco’s Dry
Vacuum Pumps.
Low service effort
In addition, the design principle requires
uncomplicated maintenance: "For example,
cleaning or replacing the pump claws does
not require complex gearbox stripping and
retiming," explains Alexander. This allows
quick access to the inside of the pump by our
service technicians or by the end customer.
This simplifies, for example, the removal of
product residues. No new synchronisation is
necessary during the subsequent assembly.
This results in short downtimes and low
service costs for the operator.
No oil-induced contamination
A VSD+ inverter drive is integrated in the
motors to control the pumps. This allows the
optimum performance points of the claw
pump to be specifically controlled and power
consumption to be reduced. This function
ensures that energy is saved, and the CO2
footprint is reduced. Sustainability is also
ensured in the immediate process
environment: the completely oil-free DZS
VSD+ pumps certified to ISO 8573-1 Class 0
and are completely harmless to the quality of
the ambient air during operation. This
eliminates the risk of oil-induced
contamination and damage to sensitive
applications and products in the environment.
"This also includes the guarantee that
neither man nor the environment will be
harmed by the use of the pumps",
emphasises Alexander.
Commissioning via App
With the newly developed VSD+ App, users
have quick access to numerous parameters.
Via the iOS and Android devices, values such
as inlet pressure, rotor speed, running hours
and service intervals can be monitored and
controlled at a glance in real time. The VSD+
App also makes it easy to commission the
DZS VSD+ vacuum pump - via the three
parameters target pressure, start/stop delay
and stop level. When the pump is started, the
VSD+ App automatically connects via
Bluetooth. Once the desired values have been
entered, the innovative DZS 100 - 400 VSD+
series starts operation immediately.
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18 ANODISING
In the pipeline
Henkel’s pipeline of innovations for the
aluminum industry does not stop short
when it comes to anodizing, one of the
most established technologies of aluminum
processing. In complementing its latest
developments for optimizing the conversion
coating of aluminum products, the company
also offers improved Bonderite technologies
for the three key steps of degreasing, etching
and hot or cold sealing in the aluminum
anodizing process.
Aluminum in its raw, unfinished state reacts
with oxygen in ambient air and other
weathering influences, resulting in an
uncontrolled and undesirable, unaesthetic
oxide layer. Although galvanic coating can be
used to prevent this effect, it adds an extra
layer of material and weight. In contrast,
anodizing directly converts the outermost
aluminum layer into a controlled thin and
smooth oxide skin, reliably protecting the
surface from further oxidization (corrosion).
Depending on the specific needs of the end
product, the typical thickness of the anodized
layer is normally just between 5 and 25 m.
“As the demand for lightweight and
aesthetic aluminum parts increases,
manufacturers need cost-effective anodizing
solutions to maximize both the productivity
and sustainability of their processes,” says Raul
Hernandez, business development manager
light metal finishing for Henkel. “Our
Bonderite portfolio for aluminum anodizing
comprises specialized products for all process
steps, beginning with chemicals for
mechanical pretreatment e.g.: grinding,
polishing and cleaning; up to the substances
for the chemical process: degreasing, etching,
desmutting, brightening, anodizing,
electrolytical coloring and sealing. The range is
actually fronted by a new non-etching onecomponent
degreaser, a long-life etching
additive for outstanding E6 finish, and a highproductivity
hot sealing as well as a nickel-free
cold sealing additive.”
The first step in anodizing is always
dedicated to degreasing the surface. For
brightened or high-gloss aesthetic parts that
can’t be etched for anodizing, Henkel has
developed Bonderite C AK 62115.
The one-component degreaser simplifies
product handling vs. conventional twocomponent
alternatives and is also highly
reliable in removing residual brushing paste
continues on page 20
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from the part surface.
As a key player in the market of long-life
etching additives, Henkel is well-known for its
family of Bonderite C AK products combining
low chemical consumption with optimized E6
results. E6 refers to a more thorough etching
process compared to E0 and is frequently
used to eliminate larger surface defects by
actually removing part of the material. One of
the company’s most recent product solutions
in this field is Bonderite C AK 62250, which
has been custom-tailored to combine the
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required high etching and finishing levels with
excellent bath stability, including reduced
drag-out and no foaming. This also makes it
an economic compromise between caustic
soda and other long-life etching products.
The final step in the aluminum anodizing
process is sealing. Two highlights in Henkel’s
dedicated product offering provide
breakthrough solutions addressing demands
for increased performance in hot sealing and
minimized toxicity in cold sealing.
Bonderite M ED 11011 is Henkel’s latest hot
sealing additive, developed to at least double
the standard life span of sealed parts and
increase the productivity of single-step hot
sealing by a minimum of 20 percent. Hot
sealing with this new product takes exactly 3
min/m, fixed, as a standard sealing time. By
reducing the make-up of the bath by 50
percent or more, the innovative solution also
results in a smaller CO2 footprint. Altogether,
processors using Bonderite M ED 11011 can
benefit from substantial cost savings per
square meter of hot sealed material.
With Bonderite M ED 11150/11151, Henkel
is also underscoring its leading role in cold
sealing solutions for anodized aluminum.
Although it can involve several steps, cold
sealing is a very attractive high-productivity
alternative to hot sealing, but has traditionally
been associated with nickel and subsequent
toxicity issues. Henkel’s new game-changing
cold sealing additives are completely nickelfree,
without compromising process time or
sealing quality, and also QUALANOD
approved.
“Only few suppliers can match the
advanced technology behind these new
Henkel products for aluminum anodizing, and
we are firmly committed to answer the needs
of aluminum processors with a cascade of
further innovative solutions designed to create
more value for our customers, manufacturers,
consumers and the environment,” adds
Hernandez.
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22 ANODISING
Anodising aluminum cylinders
To permit the use of aluminum instead of
other, heavier metals in industrial
applications, many cylinders are anodized
to create an extremely hard surface that is
wear-resistant, corrosion resistant, nonconductive
and lubricious. Because anodized
surfaces are porous, they also improve
adhesion of coatings as well as accept a
variety of dyes for colouring.
Given the myriad of benefits, anodizing is
popular for a variety of cylindrical items
including lift mechanisms for chairs, lift
cylinders for hatchbacks, shock absorbers and
forks for bicycles, fuel pumps, water pumps,
pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, spool
valves, valve stems and valve bodies.
By definition, however, the anodizing
process means the parts grow dimensionally
and increase in surface roughness.
For a cylinder, that includes both an
increase to the outer diameter (OD) and
decreases to the inner diameter (ID). There
are several different types of anodizing
methods, and each type or class reflects a
range of coating thicknesses. As a rule, thicker
coatings provide greater corrosion protection
and, in harsh environments like salt air, this
means longer-lasting surfaces.
As for surface finish, generally a hardcoat
that is anodized to a .002 thickness will result
in a Ra that is 2-3 times the original bare
metal finish. For example, a machined Ra of
16 can easily become 30 Ra or more after
anodizing.
For many parts, this is not an issue.
However, when the part is cylindrical and
mates with another part, often using a seal,
increased dimensions and rougher surface
finish can be problematic.
Anodic coatings are very hard (only slightly
less than diamond and harder than hard
chrome plating) and increased surface
roughness can abrade sealing materials. Seal
wear and coating irregularities can provide a
path for leaks.
For this reason, parts require a fine surface
finish for reliable sealing and long component
life. To accomplish this, many are utilizing
honing tools as an economical approach to
treating the surface before or after the
electrochemical process to control the
dimensions and create a smoother surface.
The result is a cost-effective approach to
resolving finishing challenges in the anodizing
process to consistently yield high-quality
products at a competitive price.
Honing Tools
Traditionally, manufacturers have used
grinding, lapping, and rigid honing to
improve the surface finish of anodized and
hard-coat anodized parts. Machine setups are
difficult, however, and they must be extremely
precise. There are several reasons for this.
First, the anodized coating is very hard.
Second, the total coating thickness is very
thin. Third, the high points and low points of
the anodized coating are not absolutely
symmetrical around the centerline of the
cylinder ID.
When rigid honing is used with anodized
parts, the honing stones only contact the
coating’s high points. In other words, parts of
the cylinder ID remain untouched.
There are other issues with rigid honing,
too. Because anodized coatings are relatively
thin, only a very small amount of material
should be removed. Yet rigid honing works
continues on page 24
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best with heavier cuts and greater material
removal. Fine cuts combined with tool loading
can contributed to smeared surfaces.
The Flex-Hone Tool from Brush Research
Manufacturing (Los Angeles, Calif.) provides a
better way to improve the surface finish of
anodized and hard-coated cylinders.
With its unique construction, the Flex-Hone
is comprised of abrasive globules that are
permanently laminated onto the ends of
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bore, the Flex-Hone is used in an oversized
condition and is self-centering, self-aligning,
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Importantly, the Flex-Hone tool’s abrasive
globules “float” to ensure that all parts of the
bore – and not just the high spots – are
surface finished. Unlike rigid honing
machines, Flex-Hone setups are simple, too.
Surface finishes can be improved with just a
few strokes of the tool and the results are
consistent.
The Flex-Hone Tools can be used prior to
anodizing to control the size in anticipation of
the shrinkage in ID. Honing also removes
“fuzz”, sharp edges and any amorphous
material that might adhere to the surface and
affect the quality of the anodizing.
The most common usage for the honing
tool, however, is after anodizing to correct
unanticipated size and surface finish issues.
When the quality of the final anodized finish is
of the utmost importance, some even use the
tool before and after.
With anodized coatings, the recommended
abrasive types are aluminum oxide (400, 600,
or 800 grits) and levigated alumina (extra fine
only). Choice of grit depends on the type and
thickness of the anodized coating and the final
surface-finish specification. Flexible honing
tools are available in sizes ranging from 4mm
to 36 inches.
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26 POWDER COATING
Liquid-to-powder
conversion, done right
Converting from liquid paint to powder
coating did not happen overnight for
Link 51 – the UK’s leading supplier of
storage, pallet racking and shelving solutions.
Thanks to the high line density at their
shelving plant in Brierley Hill, England, an
electrostatic liquid paint system with rotary
atomizers delivered high paint application
efficiency and finish quality their customers
liked. Yet, the system had seen better days,
required hours of weekly maintenance, and
created environmental concerns.
“Going away from liquid paint with the
associated VOC emissions and the need for
overspray and sludge disposal was simply the
right, environmentally-friendly move for us.” –
says Christopher Walker, operations director
Whittan Group.
Link 51 designs and manufactures a full
range of storage and shelving solutions which
help users improve their work environment.
From pallet racks for warehouses, to mobile
shelving, to lockers and multi-tier storage
systems for hospitals, warehouses, schools,
gyms and a broad range of other facilities.
In 1951, Joe Kinnear and his son Peter
combined ingeniously designed slotted steel
angles with matching clamping plates to form
an extremely stable and versatile configurable
shelving system. They founded “The Handy
Angle Company” which, since 1966 operates
under the “Link 51” brand name. Today Link
51 is a part of Whittan Storage Systems Ltd. –
one of the largest manufacturers of steel
storage products in the United Kingdom,
operating with several market-leading
companies and processing 1,000 tons of steel
each week.
To stay in the premier league of surface
technology, Link 51 Shelving plant has
recently installed a specially-designed
Nordson powder coating booth equipped
with advanced dense-phase spray systems.
“The nature of our product is such that it
allows us to load the line quite densely, with
minimum gaps between the products.
Because of this, the old liquid system
delivered a rather high application efficiency
and material utilization”, said Christopher
Walker, “however, each day we came to work
smelling solvent in the air. Although all
cleaning and disposal procedures were closely
followed, we have a high level of
environmental awareness and it was time to
do the right thing – convert to a more
environmentally friendly finishing method.”
“In 2015, our sister-plant, Link Lockers,
installed a new Nordson spray system with
dense-phase pumps and significantly
improved their powder usage”, explains Tom
Clayton, the powder coating line manager and
a member of the project team. “It was clear
that we had to get away from liquid and
convert”. “First we defined our goals,” recalls
Christopher Walker, “and agreed that if we
were to improve the paint system, it would
need to deliver not only environmental
benefits but also improve our operating
efficiency and finish quality”.
After Link 51 joined the Whittan Group in
2017, the move from liquid to powder
became a priority project. In early 2018, Link
51 began a search for a powder coating
system tailored to their production needs. “We
were used to our liquid system applying 25
micron of coating. One of the concerns with
powder was the ability to match that thickness
consistently, without daily fine-tuning, and to
reduce the overall applied coating and
operating costs”, recalls Peter Charles,
Engineering and Maintenance Manager at
Link 51, who also led the upgrade of the Link
Lockers’ line to Nordson technology back in
2015.
The targets for the new system were set
quite high
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28 POWDER COATING
• 4m tall products with a line speed of up to
3,5 m/min
• Highly efficient powder application
• Consistent and uniform 25 microns of
coating thickness
• Full automatic coverage of the shelving
corners
• Fast color change for flexible production
• Clean, environmentally-friendly work place
Once the specifications were defined, the
team started the supplier selection. “We knew
our requirements were challenging, so we
were looking for a supplier with demonstrated
abilities to design a system to match our
needs and reliably support our production.”
Says Lyndon Woodfield, Sr. Team Leader,
Manufacturing, who has extensive powder
coating experience with Link 51’s old line.
Link 51 team knew about the positive
experience at their two sister-plants, Lockers
and Pallet Racking, which were using the new
dense-phase powder delivery technology from
Nordson. So, the team headed to the suburbs
of Dusseldorf, to experience the new spray
systems first-hand at the Nordson
demonstration center. “It’s nice to test the
equipment with our products and powder,”
says Tom Clayton. “Since I was to operate the
new system, having a chance to work with it
without the pressure of running production
was important.”
“A few days of testing at Nordson helped us
gain confidence in the attainability of our
goals. Their solution was easy to work with
and was proven to apply highly controlled
coating thickness with no operator
intervention. Process control was important for
our production efficiency.” Recalls Christopher
Walker. “Additionally, Nordson offered a
special booth allowing Tom to clean it from
the top down using convenient, high-level
openings with platforms. That made good
sense to us.” Because of the close team work,
demonstrated abilities, and the special booth
solution, Nordson was awarded the order for
Link 51’s new powder coating system with the
target to install in late December 2018 and
start of production on January 6th – just 3
weeks later.
“Those were intense weeks,” recalls Lyndon
Woodfield. “In only one week we had to take
out the old system, fill the pit, seal the floor
and have the area ready for Nordson’s
installation team. A large booth with 20
automatic guns had to be ready for
production just two weeks later.”
Startup 4 days ahead of schedule
All involved worked like clockwork. From
demolition to installation to startup, Link 51
and Nordson teams worked double-shifts. On
January 2nd, four days ahead of schedule, the
first batch of powder coated shelves came off
the line and everyone could breath a sigh of
relief. “A couple of weeks prior to the start of
the installation, our team spent three days at
Nordson in Germany learning to work with
the equipment. We passed the learning curve
at high speed while at Nordson. On day one
we were ready to hit the ground running and
run full production.” – remembers Woodfield.
The new system features a customengineered,
6,5 m tall ColorMax booth with a
Spectrum HD powder feed center and
advanced controls. The booth is designed to
provide reliable powder containment while
also ensuring soft airflow in the spray area.
Special high-level openings with platforms
enable operators to clean the booth walls from
the top down. This way, no powder is blown
in the direction of the conveyor opening
against the booth airflow. The automatic floor
cleaning system keeps the powder in the
booth to an absolute minimum.
The high line density combines with the
efficient powder application resulting in
minimum overspray. Any airborne powder is
efficiently recycled through a twin-cyclone
system and screened through an ultrasonic
sieve prior to being returned to the fully
enclosed feed center. The new system also
delivers on the fast, contamination-free color
change. “The step-by-step color change
instruction on the main controller and many of
the color change tasks being fully automated,
makes my work much easier,” confirms Tom
Clayton.
The new system operation
Since commissioning of the powder coating
plant, Link 51 team took full ownership of the
process. With the support from the local
Nordson personnel, the applied coating and
application efficiency were perfected over the
first few weeks of operation. “We have a new
local sales and service team in UK which is
focused on delivering second to none support
to our customers”, says Paul Drysdale, sales
and service manager, Nordson (U.K.). “Our
task is much easier and more rewarding when
working with a customer like Link 51, who
understand their production needs deeply,
and embrace technology to reach their goals.”
Peter Charles, the engineering and
maintenance manager testifies: “Prior to the
conversion to powder, we identified several
areas of improvements. For example, the
liquid paint pots had to be stirred 24/7
requiring us to run our air compressor nonstop.
Now, the compressor is running only
during the 8-hour production shift. This alone
saves us £2,000-3,000 per month.
Additionally, about 2,500 liters of water had to
be treated and discharged to waste every six
months. None of that any more.” Significant
gains are also evident in finish quality and
rework rates. “We worked diligently to
minimize rework on our liquid system,” recalls
Lyndon Woodfield, “Yet, paint runs, solvent
boils, resprays were part of our daily life. All of
these issues are eliminated with the conversion
to powder.”
Additionally, the liquid system required 3-4
hours of service and maintenance each week.
In the nine months of production on the new
powder coating system – zero maintenance or
service downtime. “Our maintenance team
hasn’t been called to the new system once,”
confirms Peter Charles. Lyndon Woodfield,
who has many years of experience managing
the Link 51 old powder coating line recalls:
“We are used to changing venturis inside the
pumps every 3-4 weeks while tweaking our
pump settings weekly to keep the desired
coating thickness. None of this on the new
system. No adjustment as there is no wear
parts inside the Nordson dense-phase pumps,
which affect the powder output.”
The combination of the high line density,
excellent powder application efficiency, and
the use of thin-film powders allowed Link 51
Shelving to half their applied coating cost. “We
used to coat about 15 m 2 of metal per liter of
liquid paint, yielding an applied cost of £0.47/
m 2 . Today, we achieve the same 15m 2 of
coverage but with only one kilogram of
powder. This brings our applied coating cost
to £023 / m 2 . That’s a 50 % cost reduction!” –
confirms Peter Charles.
After the first nine months of operation, the
positive results achieved by Link 51 include:
• 50 % reduction in the applied material
cost
• Operating, disposal, and environmental
compliance cost reduction
• 70 % reduction in rework and quality
costs
• Increased production capacity due to zero
downtime for maintenance
• High color change flexibility with less than
15 min color change time on a 6.5 m tall
booth
• Zero consumption of replacement parts
• Clean, environmentally-friendly operating
conditions
• Expected 14-month return on investment
From its inception back in 2015, the overall
project took several years to implement. “The
good news is that we got the latest equipment
and technology. Plus, the new local Nordson
team is supporting us every step of the way
with their powder application expertise.
Everybody worked hard and smart on this
project and the results are fully reflective of
this”, summarizes Walker. “We can definitely
say that moving from liquid to powder coating
was an excellent investment for Link 51. Our
high expectations for a quick payback and
numerous operating benefits have been fully
met or exceeded.”
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30 INSTALLATIONS
Eye catching range
AkzoNobel has responded to customer demands for eye-catching
industrial finishes with the launch of their Special Effects Collection. The
new range combines the resilience of their Interpon powder coatings
with a designer palette of 48 on-trend colors and textures. Now,
specifiers, designers, trade coaters and manufacturers are able to add
that much-desired sense of chic to the coating of industrial
components.
The contemporary collection has a wide array of popular effects to
choose from, including fine and coarse textures, matt, gloss and
metallics. In addition, there are satin effect products, which give a
sheen without the shine. Colors range from a selection of subtle
shades, for a minimal look, to rich tones inspired by the elements, for a
dramatic effect.
"We invest heavily in trend research," explains Daniela Vlad,
managing director of AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings business. "As a
result, we are experts in identifying global trends and creating exciting
colors and finishes with the power to help transform living spaces and
working environments”. Vlad continues, “Special Effects includes our
interior color of the year, Silver Star. It’s a great example of how our
color experts work together across our paints and coatings businesses
to create exciting palettes and fit-for-purpose solutions that meet the
performance, technical and aesthetic demands of our customers."
"Products that were once viewed as merely functional are now
evolving into designer items," adds Aurelie Godan, EU regional
marketing manager for powder coatings. “Take traditional ‘white
goods’, for example, the end consumer wants more choice than
currently offered. They want appliances that will match their décor or
even feature as statement pieces themselves. Retail shelving is another
example; an attractive, eye-catching display can entice customers to
buy,” Godan continues. “Our Special Effects Collection can deliver that
super stylish finish."
Switching it up
The GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox is designed for the most varied
industrial working environments and all common process landscapes.
These also include special requirements for areas of application in
explosion protection such as ATEX, IECEx and NEC, for which the
GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox has the corresponding approvals.
In addition, the GEMÜ 4242 combi switchbox covers the most
varied electrical connection scenarios. This includes communication via
IO-Link as well as integration in modern fieldbus systems such as AS-
Interface or DeviceNet. Backward compatibility is guaranteed; and the
integration option with various AS-Interface profiles also enables
retrofitting of older plants.
Autodesk integration
The Leica iCON iCT30
construction layout tool and
Leica Viva TS13 and TS16, and
Leica Nova TS60 and TM50
total stations are now integrated
with the Autodesk BIM 360
Layout App.
With a focus on bringing more
efficiency through digitalisation
to the building construction
industry, Autodesk and Leica
Geosystems are collaborating on
various projects to integrate
technologies. In this latest
collaboration, users are
experiencing quicker and more
productive time by connecting
layout tool and total stations
directly to the BIM 360 Layout
app, now also available in
Android, for immediate use on
the site.
“Being able to accurately
measure onsite, and now having
New vacuum cleaners
Dustcontrol UK has officially
launched its new and upgraded
range of powerful Tromb
vacuum cleaners.
The trio of new additions to
the Tromb family include the DC
Tromb 400 dust extractor, DCF
Tromb pre-separator and the
combined DC Tromb Twin dust
extractor and pre-separator.
The remodeled versions of the
Tromb range meet modern
safety requirements while
offering ergonomic and modular
functions. One of the major
updates is that the new DC
Tromb Twin model is separable,
meaning the dust extractor and
pre-separator are easily detached
and re-assembled from each
other to make transport simple.
those measurements directly in
the BIM 360 Layout App, we are
seeing less time spent on layout
and more time spent on valueadded
activities for our
construction clients,” said Chad
Lansford, an estimator at Sare
Electric, Inc., and long-time user
of Leica Geosystems total
stations. “We are expanding
digital layouts to more and more
projects, and we are seeing the
increased benefits of adopting
digital technologies throughout
the industry.”
Other updates to the new
range include a simpler filter
change system and a motor
package that is easier to
remove. In addition, improved
motors and a sturdier chassis has
seen the Tromb family go
through a significant expansion
and upgrade.
James Miller, managing
director of Dustcontrol UK, said:
"We’re excited to announce the
launch of our new and improved
Tromb range. The DC Tromb is
our most powerful single-phase
dust extractor, being designed to
cope with both the demands for
a clean and healthy working
environment and handheld
power tools, from which they can
be connected.”
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32 FUME EXTRACTION
The beat goes on
Switch on your smartphone, connect to
the extraction hood via Bluetooth and
hear your personal playlist while you
work: KEMPERbeats ensures employee
motivation and health protection at the same
time during welding. KEMPER has developed
an extraction hood that sets new standards in
welding fume extraction for the individual
design of your personal workplace. It not only
makes it possible to listen to music, it also
increases the degree of detection of
hazardous substances during welding. In
addition to other new developments,
KEMPERbeats met with great visitor interest at
the Blechexpo in Stuttgart.
Extraction hoods are the most frequently
used technology worldwide for extracting
harmful fumes, particles and vapours directly
at their point of origin during welding.
KEMPER GmbH went one step further with
its new extraction hood: "With our new
development, we are thinking beyond pure
extraction", explained Björn Kemper, CEO of
KEMPER GmbH. “KEMPERbeats creates a
pleasant working atmosphere for welders,
increases employee motivation and, ultimately,
also productivity." At the same time, the
solution encourages the use of extraction
technology. And companies send positive
employer signals to their employees regarding
the workplace design of the future.
KEMPERbeats is an additional feature of the
new KEMPER extraction hood. Behind it lies a
special handle with Bluetooth loudspeaker.
This allows employees to network the hood
with any end device during their work and
listen to their music even while the extraction
system is running. Thanks to the individual
music selection, welders can design their
workplace according to their personal
preferences. The loudspeakers are designed in
such a way that employees at surrounding
workplaces are not disturbed.
Higher capture rate thanks to
new dimensioning
KEMPERbeats offers a further advantage:
To ensure that their music always plays
directly above the weld seam, welders must
always reposition the extraction hood to the
point where the welding fumes originate. The
solution thus ensures optimum positioning
and the capture rate increases, so that the
hazardous substances can first be filtered.
The dimensioning of the new extraction
hood also results in a higher capture rate and
easier handling for welders. The increase in
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the hose diameter to 180 millimetres increases the extraction
performance by 30 percent and the capture rate by a further 20
percent compared to the previous KEMPER extraction hood. Due to
its flange-shaped design, this hood already achieved capture rates up
to 40 percent higher than conventional solutions. Welders now have
to reposition the new extraction hood even less frequently. "20 years
after developing our extraction hood – which is still unique today, we
are setting new standards in welding fume extraction with our new
development", emphasises Kemper.
The new extraction hood can be rotated 360 degrees and is easy to
operate by hand, even with gloves on. Integrated above the extraction
area rather than in the air flow, an energy-saving LED strip provides
welders with an optimum view of the workpiece. The new bayonet
lock for connecting the extraction hose ensures an effective seal and
quick fitting. The new function of extraction volume measurement in
the hood directly at the point of origin safeguards companies now for
future legal standards. The new development will be available from
the end of the first quarter of 2020.
Pioneering new developments
The response at Blechexpo was clear: In conjunction with
KEMPERbeats, visitors saw the new KEMPER hood as a pioneering
new development. At the same time, KEMPER presented other
product solutions – especially in the field of spot extraction. In the
case of the torch-integrated extraction system of the new VacuFil
family, the automatic adjustment of the extraction capacity on the
basis of various torch features attracted great attention.
In the field of mobile extraction units, the new SmartFil with a 25
m 2 storage filter provides effective occupational safety at favourable
conditions. The new WallMaster offers an easy-to-retrofit, wallmounted
filter solution for existing exhaust air solutions.
More information at: www.kemper.eu
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34 FUME EXTRACTION
Paint shop pros
Ultrimax Coatings is a family-owned
business that has been serving the paint
and coating industry since 1973 and, as
Managing Director Giles Hoare explains: “It’s
the continued support we receive from our
loyal and growing customer base that’s made
the move to our new premises a viable reality.
The new facility provides us with three times
the floorspace which will help us to achieve
our goals for future growth and improved
customer service, and it has enabled us to
develop a bespoke production area.”
Although paint shop consumables and
spray equipment have become a significant
part of the company’s business, Ultrimax is
primarily a manufacturer of protective coatings
and high-performance industrial paint systems.
In addition to its own-branded products, the
company is also a distributor of Jotun
Protective Coating products, and has longterm
partnering relationships with the likes of
3M, Mirka and Devilbiss. As well as a new
production area, the increased storage space
now at their disposal allows Ultrimax to hold
large quantities of stock lines ready for
immediate dispatch.
Acquired in 2019 by Filtermist International,
the Gallito brand itself was also established
over 40 years ago. All Gallito equipment
continues to be produced at the company’s
manufacturing facility near Wetherby, West
Yorkshire, and the equipment supplied for
Ultrimax’s new premises was installed by
Gallito engineers. The scope of supply
included bespoke fume extraction hoods, a
paint kitchen, dismantling and re-installation of
a Bench Booth that Gallito had previously
installed at the old premises, along with
design and installation of all internal and
external ductwork.
A major consideration for the system design
was the fact that extraction ductwork would
not be permitted to exit directly through the
roof of the building. Drawing on the
extraction system design and installation
expertise available within the Filtermist
organisation, the ductwork was configured to
exit through the back wall of the building,
with vertical stacks neatly installed in a very
narrow space to the rear, and topped off with
Swedish cowls.
Internally, the key feature of the installation
is a custom-designed twin extraction hood,
with a central dividing wall. At over 5 metres
in length, and almost 2.5 metres deep, the
completed structure covers a working area of
approximately 13 square metres and provides
a working height of 2.3 metres. The hooded
construction effectively comprises two rows of
five individual hoods, manufactured from
folded galvanised steel panels, and each
connected to the main 560mm diameter
extraction ductwork. Fumes are drawn from
the main duct by an internally-sited, ATEXrated
centrifugal fan, and expelled to
atmosphere via the external ductwork stacks.
This large unit is divided vertically by a
galvanised steel wall to create two identical,
adjacent work areas; allowing concurrent
production of different coatings with no crosscontamination.
Each side of the dividing wall
provides fume extraction for a number of
production processes and the work area is
illuminated with integral fluorescent lighting.
Transparent PVC strip curtains at each end of
the unit allow clear visibility around the entire
working area.
Gallito paint kitchens are designed to
provide a safe environment for storing,
mixing, thinning and blending paints, and are
individually manufactured to meet customers’
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specific needs. To minimise VOC emissions,
Ultrimax actively work on reducing the use of
solvents in their products and, as Filtermist’s
sales engineer, Mike Lodge, explained: “For
more demanding situations, Gallito paint
kitchens can be double-skinned and insulated
but, at Ultrimax, a single-skin, galvanised
steel panel construction was sufficient for
their needs. We laser cut and fold the steel
sheet to ensure accurate alignment of the
finished panels, and an airtight seal is
achieved by the simple application of sealant
during construction.”
Clean air enters the room by way of an
inlet filter in the ceiling, and a roof-mounted
extraction fan completes a full air change
every minute; with extracted air being
discharged to atmosphere via dedicated
ductwork. Internally, the Gallito unit is fitted
with 500mm deep steel workbenches along
each side, leaving a central work area which
is accessible from either end via self-closing,
double-skinned and glazed doors.
A further bespoke extraction hood was
installed above a section of standard
workbench to remove any noxious emissions
resulting from the charging of aerosol
containers. The hood is 800mm deep and
covers a 2.4 metre length of the worktop.
The open front face is 1.2 metres high, and
clear strip curtaining again provides good
visibility as well as offering some protection
to the work area. The project at Ultrimax’s
new facility was completed with the
installation of a 1500mm wide Gallito Dry
Filter Bench-type Spray Booth that had been
dismantled and transported from the old
building. Gallito engineers installed the rebuilt
booth and configured new extraction
ductwork to discharge at the rear of the
building.
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36 BLAST CABINETS
Speedy clean
Guyson International has recently
installed a specially configured Guyson
Euroblast 7PF (Pressure Fed) blast
cabinet into one of the world’s leading
designers and manufacturers of switchgear
and instrumentation. The cabinet is to
provide a blast etched surface, on their range
of high voltage busbars, to improve adhesion
of a special non-conductive coating.
The company’s existing blast cabinet
system had suffered from several operational
problems, so the search was on for an
improved solution with better blast media
handling and operator efficiency. With three
tenders in place, the operators and
maintenance manager visited Guyson’s
‘component finishing centre’ at Skipton to try
out Guyson’s proposed manual blast system
on their components. “All of the operators
bought into the Guyson blast unit straight
away and it was their unanimous preferred
option” said their maintenance manager.
The chosen Euroblast 7PF blast cabinet is
from Guyson’s premier industrial quality
range and delivers exceptional component
access, with doors opening to the front, top
and side, and so facilitates easy loading of
components. In fact, with the blast chamber
being oblong rather than square in shape, it
proves a popular choice amongst customers
for blasting longer components. But due to
the length of some of their copper, silver and
tin electro-plated busbars being even longer
than the width of the Euroblast 7PF cabinet;
a special cabinet design was needed.
This was drawn up, in 3D CAD, by
Guyson’s in-house design team and
incorporated a
700 mm extension box on the left hand
side of the cabinet, supported by legs, and a
cut out profile in the right hand door (with
blanking door to prevent media escape) so
that longer busbars can be fed into the
cabinet for selective blast etching. The
remainder of the pressure fed blast system
includes a Guyson’s G27 pressure pot, C800
twin cartridge dust collector and a ‘High
Efficiency’ cyclone. This latter item is
designed to remove the majority of dust and
fines from reaching the dust collection unit,
thus extending the life of the filter cartridges
between changes.
Guyson Euroblast PF systems are designed
for speed, giving faster cleaning times (up to
four times faster than suction fed or venturi
systems) to meet higher production
requirements and at peak demand this blast
system can be working for the entire length
of a full shift so it is necessary that the blast
system quickly produces a perfectly keyed
surface for the powdered coating to adhere
to in the oven.
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38 AUTOMATION
Automation makes waves
The automation of manufacturing
processes is at a turning point. Since the
advent of the programmable logic
controller (PLC), a number of automation
islands have evolved that automate isolated
steps in the manufacturing process. For
example, a six-axis robot can stack and
palletize products in a factory, but a
manufacturer would need to invest in several
different types of automation to fully automate
its production line. This process-specific
approach can result in some increases to
operational efficiency. However, this does not
provide a comprehensive, integrated view of
manufacturing and thus doesn’t harness all
the benefits of a complete automation system.
While it’s years since the emergence of the
term Industry 4.0, we’re not quite ready to
leave the buzzword in its founding decade.
Here are three predictions for major trends in
industrial automation for 2020 —
manufacturers take note.
Vertical integration — with
actionable insights
Vertical integration in Industry 4.0 looks to
unite all logical layers in a business, so that
information can be free flowing. Increasingly,
organizations are demanding a seamless
connection between IT and OT to provide an
integrated and holistic view of manufacturing
and business operations. This infrastructure
has been deployed successfully in many
facilities, but in 2020, we can truly begin to
reap the rewards.
Vertical integration delivers multiple streams
of data, but it doesn’t make decisions.
Successful deployment should enable
organizations to respond to changing markets
and spot new opportunities seamlessly. We’re
already collecting the data — let’s do
something with it.
Improvements in software addresses this
trend with platforms that are highly scalable,
simple to use, flexible and easy to implement.
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Linking data from the sensor to the enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system, intelligent
software that has been specifically developed
with vertical integration in mind can provide
operators with a clear visualization of how to
use vertical data.
Speaking of data
Trends like vertical integration prove that
data is an invaluable asset for manufacturers.
According to a 2017 IBM study, 90 per cent
of data available at the time of the study was
created in the last two years. An ever-growing
amount of data is being extracted from
manufacturing processes, providing important
information about quality, maintenance, and
process optimization.
Unfortunately, many of today's solutions
offer little flexibility in the collection, evaluation
and analysis of these data points. If the
information from production processes cannot
be properly evaluated and used,
manufacturers are unable to reap the benefits.
In 2020, automated reporting and analytics
functions must become standard. This
technology is no longer a luxury, but is now
essential to allow for effective interpretation,
turning data into valuable information and
providing important insights for process
improvement.
Strengthening security in
heterogeneous technologies
Production today is an integration of many
heterogeneous technologies developed using
different standards. While most manufacturers
are aware of the security needs of increasingly
smart factories, the presence of multiple
communication standards on the factory floor
can make security a complicated task.
To ensure machines, sensors and software
systems can communicate effectively in the
long term, choosing one software platform
that can communicate across all platforms is
beneficial. Furthermore, manufacturers should
not overlook the need for this software to
uphold the same security standards as
information technology — encrypting
communications, ensuring binaries are signed
and developing regular updates.
It’s clear that software will play a significant role
in the future of production automation and could
be a main driver of Industry 4.0 for the next
decade. Data collection certainly isn’t a new
practice for manufacturers, but what they choose
to do with this data is set to change.
From SMEs to large corporations,
implementing cutting edge software should be
a priority, no matter the size of the business.
Manufacturers should focus on selecting
technology carefully, focusing on scalable
platforms that are easy to understand and
implement.
Looking forward to 2020, digitalization
should be approached in a practical manner —
ultimately a steady, incremental transformation
is better than a failed one.
FILTER
CARTRIDGES
CHEMICAL
PUMPS
ALL TYPE, ALL SIZES
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CARBON (BLOCK OR IMPREGNATED)
PLEATED HIGH FLOW ABSOLUTE RATED OR NOMINAL
DEPTH WOUND
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CHEMICAL PUMP MANUFACTURE FOR
OVER 60 YEARS
LARGE STOCK OF PUMPS AND PARTS IN STAFFORD
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DRUM, DOSING AND METERING PUMPS
AIR DIAPHRAGM PUMPS
FROM 0.2 µm
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RE-USABLE
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ANY SIZE
ANY GRADE
SIEBEC UK LTD
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40 AEROSPACE
Are you settling for
the second best?
For many high precision industries such as
aerospace, medical, automotive and
defence, industrial parts cleaning plays a
crucial role in quality assurance during the
production process. Inadequate degreasing
can have a disruptive effect on many
subsequent processes. Nevertheless, we see
far too many companies using a suboptimal
cleaning solution in their operations. There are
various reasons behind this. Some businesses
simply lack the knowledge and expertise to
competently evaluate potential options. Others
have been relying on one particular method
for so long that they are not aware of
alternative solutions. And in many cases, plant
operation managers have such deep-seated
misconceptions about certain cleaning
technology that they categorically rule out
their use despite their proven cleaning quality.
A case in point is solvent cleaning.
Although solvents have long been
recognised to be one of the most effective
cleaning agents, especially for highly
specialised sectors, there is no shortage of
myths surrounding their use. Common
misunderstandings conclude that solvent
degreasing is a dirty job; that it is bad for the
environment or it is dangerous for workers.
These beliefs are in fact nothing more than
misconceived ideas. In particular, the
unfounded fear about managing solvent risk
and concerns about meeting health, safety
and environmental requirements has deterred
companies from the use of solvents, and
therefore robbed them of the opportunity to
reap the many tangible benefits solvent
cleaning delivers.
Nowadays, solvent degreasing is well
established in fully closed cleaning systems.
Perhaps surprising to most, its efficiency is
often superior to alternatives promoted as
"more sustainable", since it does not require
significant energy for drying and no water is
needed in the process. Closed cleaning
technology with internal solvent recovery
further reduces the amount of waste to be
recycled, thereby lowering overall cleaning
costs. In addition, the supply, transport and
storage of solvent in safety systems enables
safe and responsible handling towards people,
air, and soil as well as legal compliance. With
sufficient worker training and risk
management measures, handling solvent does
not represent a risk factor any different than
other potential hazard in the workplace.
When it comes to industrial parts cleaning,
there is no one-size-fits-all approach. No one
cleaning method would work universally. It
takes a comprehensive evaluation to identify
the most suitable cleaning method where
numerous factors must be carefully
considered, such as the types of metals and
contamination, degree of complexity of
components to be cleaned, volume of parts,
production oil used, regulations compliance
and approved substances, to name just a few.
Companies would be doing themselves a
huge disfavor if they immediately rule out
established cleaning methods like solvent
cleaning without even taking an objective
evaluation of its advantages and risks, and the
best approach to keep the balance.
Optimal parts cleaning process goes far
beyond than just trying to achieve cleaning
excellence. With the right combination of
machine technology, cleaning agent and
application technology, the critical cleaning
process can be transformed into a value
adding step that drive operational and
resource efficiency as well as significant time
and cost savings – in short, competitive edge
that can directly impact the bottom line.
The most important question remains: Is
your metal cleaning process a bottleneck in
your manufacturing or is it creating value for
your entire operation? And are you exploiting
the full potential of your parts cleaning
process to propel your business forward – or
are you just settling for the second-best
option? It might be time for a proper rethink.
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NEW
High voltage Holiday Detector
Detects holidays, pinholes and other discontinuities using pulse DC
n Lightweight, ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue
n Regulated pulse DC voltage output — ±5% accuracy
n Industry-standard connectors and adaptors for compatibility with nearly all existing electrodes
n Voltage calculator feature — choose one of 11 international standards, and input the coating
thickness to automatically calculate the required test voltage
n Removable smart lithium-ion batteries provide long-lasting power
t: 01442 879494
www.dftinstruments.co.uk
Please come
and visit us at
Surface World Exhibition at the
NEC 18/19th March,
Stand D9
Choose from a wide range of rolling
spring and wire brush electrodes
— custom sizes available
DFT Instruments UK LTD
16A Long Drive, Meadway, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2PN
t: 01442 879494 f: 01442 879595
www.dftinstruments.co.uk e: sales@dftinstruments.co.uk
Proud supplier of DeFelsko Inspection Instruments
42 WORKSHOP
SIEBEC L-TECH pleated highflow cartridges
for electroplating filters
The L-TECH ® filtration
cartridges are being used
successfully on many different
plating solutions including Zinc,
A new chrome-free diffusion
aluminium coating has now been
developed by specialist coating
manufacturer Indestructible Paint
Ltd. that is set to offer both
performance and environmental
gains. Two-part CFIPAL is free
from hexavalent chrome at all
stages of processing and use and
has been developed to be of
particular relevance to
manufacturers of industrial and
aerospace gas turbines, meeting
the requirements of the REACH
regulations.
Nickel, Tin, Copper and Chrome.
This brief article explains the
benefits of L-TECH ® cartridge for
high quality Nickel plating
delivering high quality and low
operational cost.
DIRT HOLDING CAPACITY.
The L-TECH® large pleated
cartridge is a surface filter,
capturing dirt/sludge on the
surface which is one of the
reasons why the L-TECH ®
cartridge is simple to clean and
re-use. With a massive 5m² of
surface area, a large amount of
sludge/dirt can be retained
before fully loaded. When
compared to wound cartridges
the L-TECH ® last longer,
maintains a high flow rate at low
micron ratings as the pressure
differential increases at a steady
rate as the cartridge loads. Trials
show that the L-TECH 1µ will
“We have worked closely with
a worldwide, UK-based gas
turbine manufacturer in the field
to develop this latest innovation,”
says Brian Norton, Managing
Director of Birmingham-based
Indestructible Paint. “The
product is now undergoing
detailed, practical evaluation and
testing with a focus on high
temperature performance
alongside stress and crack
detection. We are delighted that
the product is proving its
performance with excellent
remove 4 times as much
dirt/sludge as the equivalent
volume of 1µ wound cartridges
and maintain a higher actual flow
rate through the filter for much
longer. As cartridges are
fabricated from 100% pure
material, they do not need any
antistatic agents for their
manufacture, so they will not
introduce organics into the
plating solution.
FILTRATION EFFICIENCY at
nominated porosity. The 1µ
L-TECH ® is rated β300 meaning
the efficiency is at least 99.6%
efficient so virtually no
particulates greater than the rated
pore size pass through the filter
media from start-up. Typically,
wound cartridges are 70%
efficient so from every 100
particulates who’s size is equal to
or greater than the nominal size
New aluminium coating
stability.”
The development of CFIPAL
has focused on whether new
compositions can bring
additional benefits to the market
by further reducing
environmental impact and
improving service life.
Consequently, the assessment
includes a review of new
production routes compared to
existing processes to evaluate the
full environmental impact of the
new coating.
“Our industrial partners will
gain economic benefits from
their diffusion products which we
anticipate will ultimately be
incorporated into gas turbine
engines for many years,”
continues Brian Norton. “End
users of the technology will also
gain an economic advantage by
being supplied with low cost,
reliable parts.”
Indestructible Paint highlights a
key social benefit in terms of
both personal health and safety
of workers within the supply
chain and the elimination of the
risk of hexavalent chrome being
released into the environment.
(µ), 30
will pass
through
the
media
which
are larger
or
equal to the
nominal µ.
L-TECH ®
BENEFITS -
Long
service intervals
between media
changes, re-use of the media,
greater process quality, lower
labour costs and delivering a
minimal hazardous waste option.
If you require any additional
information on the L-TECH ® cartridge
or SIEBEC products please
contact SIEBEC UK.
C65 protects
Benzotriazole has a very limited
solubility level in water.
For many decades chemical
companies have produced and
end users have purchased, antitarnish
concentrates where the
Benzotriazole levels have had to
be dissolved in highly toxic,
highly flammable Methanol or
IPA(Isopropyl Alcohol).
Containing the same
concentrate levels of
Benzotriazole, but using select,
organic glycol ethers, Ristoff C-65
now eliminates the need to
produce, transport, warehouse
and use such harmful products.
Over sustained production use,
C-65 has shown to produce
consistent protection for copper,
exhibiting a natural, untarnished
surface finish.
Applications:
• PWB/PCB production:
• General Metal Finishing: For
overall protection of copper and
it’s alloys.
• Suitable for either acidic or
alkaline based solutions, C-65
can also be used with straight DI
water if preferred. Full operating
data is available upon request.
RistoffC-65 is produced for the
European market, under licence
from NWE-Chem UK by
Centurion Speciality Chemicals.
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Products & Services
Stewart Freshwater
tel: 01923 437615 • fax: 01923 432770
email: s.freshwater@turretgroup.com • web: www.turretgroup.com
Leading manufacturers of
Jigs, Racking systems, Baskets, Heaters, Coils and many other
products for the Anodising & Electroplating industry
T: 01283 529314 • E: Sales@Supreme-Eng.com • W: www.supreme-eng.com
abrasive blast cleaning equipment
alloy wheel manufacturing systems
HEAVY DUTY
SHOTBLAST MACHINES
LARGEST UK STOCKS
NEW MACHINES
PLATE & SECTION CLEANERS
TABLE & SPECIFIC MACHINES
HOOK / HANGER MACHINES
BARREL & TUMBLER MACHINES
AIR BLAST ROOMS & CABINETS
EXTRACTION / DUCTWORK SYSTEMS
OVER 60 MACHINES IN STOCK
DOUG BOOTH UK LTD
(Est 1971)
SPECIALIST ENGINEERS
Tel: 01924 274887
Fax: 01924 262219
STOCK LISTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Email: paul@dougbooth.co.uk (machines)
jonny@dougbooth.co.uk (parts & service)
Website: www.dougbooth.co.uk
SURPLUS & TRADE IN MACHINES WANTED
AGENTS/FINDERS REQUIRED
abrasives
ball covers floating
Contact Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
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abrasive blast equipment
Thermal
Insulation Spheres
abrasives
High Carbon Steel Shot and Grit.
Medium Carbon Steel Shot and Metal
Bead. Stainless Steel Cr and Cr/Ni.
High Chrome Grit.
Aluminium Oxide.
Full Technical Support.
Tel: 01952 299777 Fax: 01952 299008
Email: sales@pometon.co.uk
abrasives
New Wheel Blast & Air Blast Machines
2nd Hand Refurbished Machines
Spares, Service, Inspections & Reports
Dust Extractors & LEV
Technical Support & Advice
Full Range of Abrasive Media
Fabrication, CNC Turning & Milling
Laser & Plasma Cutting
Straaltechniek UK
Unit 8, Valley Works, Grange Lane, Sheffield S5 0DQ
Tel: 01142 571077, Fax: 01142 571075
www.straaltechniek.co.uk
NEW Products From Equip.
boilers
Frogspawn by
Manufacturing in the UK since 1957
braude.co.uk
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
cleaning & degreasing equipment
UNW Unitized Wheels
CW Convolute Wheels
Contact us for the latest information on our
NEW unitized and convolute wheels.
T: 01298 22233
sales@equipmidlands.co.uk
www.equipmidlands.co.uk
Modern Coil Type
Steam Generators & Fire Tube Boilers
• 100Kg/h – 25,000Kg/h
• High efficiency - up to 96%
• Low overall emissions
• Improved safety
• Simplicity of control
• Quiet, clean & cool in operation
Tel: 020 8953 7111
info@babcock-wanson.co.uk
www.babcock-wanson.co.uk
THE POWERFUL FORCE
IN COMPONENT CLEANING
• In-process Cleaning
• Final Cleaning
• Spraywash
• Ultrasonics
01420 544909
sales@turbex.co.uk
www.turbex.co.uk
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coating applications
conveyor systems
dust free blasting
Delivering highly
engineered, critical
function products
and services to
the commercial,
industrial, defense
and energy markets
n Shot Peening
n Laser Peening
n Coating Services
n Analytical Services
Please contact us on:
01635 279621
www.cwst.co.uk
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
Overhead Conveyors
& Lifting
Equipment
T. 01926 813111
sales@niko.ltd.uk
www.niko-ltd.co.uk
CALDAN Conveyor Ltd.
Kirkleatham Business Park
Redcar • TS10 5SH
Tel. +44 1642 271118
salesuk@caldan.dk
www.caldan.dk
Hassle Free Blasting
Choose Gladiator - Built For The Fight!
Tel : 028 2826 9900 • Email : info@gladiatorinternational.com
effluent treatment
Turnkey Water &
Effluent Treatment
Systems
coatings
Caldan Conveyor Solutions -
simply perfect.
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1
know what your production
14/04/16 12.43
line is doing? ORPHEUS DOES!
ORPHEUS... Proven Production
control software
Engineered coating solutions:
● High lubricity/low friction
●
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Anti-corrosion
Resistance to erosion/galling
Chemical/environmental
protection
EM/RF shielding
A business unit of Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Please contact us on:
01386 421444
www.emcoatingsuk.co.uk
computer systems
Barcode technology provides
TOTAL ORDER TRACKING and
TRACEABILITY
Interested?
Why not give us a call for a
demonstration.
Mark Dimmock
Acton Gate Systems Ltd,
Wednesbury, West Midlands
0121 505 6533 actongate
www.actongate.co.uk • enquiries@actongate.co.uk
effluent treatment plants
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complete finishing plant
(paint or powder coatings)
R.D.M. Engineering Ltd, Est. 1951
Stakehill Lane, Stakehill,
Middleton,
Manchester M24 2RW
Tel: 0161 643 9333
Fax: 0161 655 3467
Web: www.rdmengineering.co.uk
E-mail: sales@rdmengineering.co.uk
Contact: Mr R. Horwich
spraybooths • rooms • ovens •
conveyors • pretreatment • powder
plant • air replacement units
www.neutralac.co.uk
TENNANTS
TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
n Hundreds of plants built
n Guaranteed High Quality
n Refurbishing & upgrades
n Over 40 years experience
n Spare Parts & Servicing
n Technical Support
n Recycling
effluent treatment plants
Tel: 01403 272772
E: sales@he-water.co.uk
Web: www.he-water.co.uk
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Polypropylene Tanks
PVC Tanks
PVC/GRP Tanks
Bund Tanks
Tank Linings
Rubber Linings
HDPE Tanks
Established 1976
Fume Scrubbers
Fume extraction
Pipework
Ducting
Repairs & Refurbishment
Flexible PVC Linings
Guards in all materials
One off Fabrications and installation
Tel: 01543 462 802
Email: plasbrun.plastics@outlook.com
Web: www.plasbrunplastics.co.uk
electrophoretic coatings supplier
To advertise please call Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
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electrophoretic coatings supplier and applicator
finishing systems
infra red emitters
electroplaters
MANUFACTURERS AND
APPLICATORS OF SPECIALIST
ELECTROPHORETIC COATINGS
• A TRULY UNIQUE FINISHING SERVICE
• SIMULATED BRUSHED NICKEL, CHROME AND STAINLESS STEEL
EFFECTS APPLIED DIRECTLY ONTO BASE METAL SUBSTRATES.
• BESPOKE COLOURS AND EFFECTS TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS
• ALL FINISHES AVAILABLE WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL CAPABILITY
Hawking Electrotechnology Ltd
T: +44 (0) 1384 483019
E: sales@hawking.co.uk • W: www.hawking.co.uk
• Water wash spraybooths
• Water treatment chemical additives
• Paint separation solids removal systems
• Dry filter spraybooths
• Fixed or portable spraybooths
• Sprayroom enclosures
• Air replacement systems
• Full installation and commissioning
• After-sales service and maintenance
• Spray process engineering
Product complies fully with current environmental
protection and health and safety legislation
Unit 4 Brook Road Industrial Estate,
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BH
T: 01202 840900 • F: 01202 889477
www.dynaclean.co.uk • sales@dynaclean.co.uk
hooks & jigs
t Bruest ATEX-certified
Flameless Gas
Catalytic Infrared Heaters
t Gas-saving industrial ovens
t “CATBOX” box ovens for
wood-finishing
t Servicing, spares & repairs for
most brands of catalytic heaters
Unit 1b Brown Lees Road Ind. Est. Forge
Way, Knypersley, Staffordshire ST8 7DN
Tel: + 44 (0) 1782 511880
www.thermocatalytic.com
thermocatsys@aol.com
jigs & baskets
fume extraction
heating equipment for corrosive solutions
Specialist manufacturers
of acid proof equipment
sales@ebraude.com
01252 876123
braude.co.uk
Orchard Environmental
Systems
Our specialty is the design and
manufacturer of:
• Chemical Cleaning Plant
• Fume extraction & purification
• Effluent treatment plant
• Water purification and recycling
• Upgrade of existing plant
• Turnkey systems are our specialty
Tel: 01902 408766
Fax: 01902 495032
Email: sales@oesgroup.co.uk
Unit 2C, Webner Industrial Estate, Ettingshall Road,
Wolverhampton WV2 2LD
fl uoropolymer immersion heaters •
temp & level control •
heat exchangers •
external heating systems •
metal immersion heaters •
chemical pumps •
masking
Hi-Tek Products Ltd
2A Dawkins Road Industrial Estate
Hamworthy, Poole,
Dorset BH15 4JP
Tel: 01202 661300
E-mail: jane@hitekproducts.com
Web Site: www.hitekproducts.com
Contact: Jane McMullen
Masking Caps • Tapes/Discs • Tapered
Plugs • Tubing • Pull-Through Plugs
• Custom Design • Stopping-Off
masking
Masking • Hooks • Jigs
HangOn Ltd
Leintwardine, Craven Arms,
Shropshire, SY7 0NB, UK
Tel. +44 (0) 1547 540 573
Fax. +44 (0 1547 540 412
Email. sales@hangon.co.uk
Web. www.hangon.co.uk
Lacquers • PTFE Lubricant
To advertise please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
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laquers
overhead conveyors
pumps & filters
spray booths
PUMPS and FILTERS
T: 01202 661300 jane@hitekproducts.com
www.hitekproducts.com
Hi-Tek stocks not only an extensive range of
masking products including plugs, tapes, caps and
discs, but also has the distinction of being the
European distributor for the US based TOLBER
range of lacquers and
associated products. Hi-Tek
imports bulk supplies from
Tolber and converts or
decants into commercially
usable volumes for the UK,
and European trade. The
association with Tolber has
evolved over many years.
metal plating & polishing
Total Finishing
solutions 2016
LTD
Metal plating and
polishing for nickel,
chrome, gold,
rose gold, lacquer.
Plating over brass,
steel, stainless steel
and aluminium.
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powder coating manufacturers
T: 07811 295148 / 0121 236 4418
The Sherwin-Williams Company
andy-totalfinishingsolutions2016
@hotmaIl.com
www.tfs16metalplating.co.uk
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oven stoving & curing
R.D.M. Engineering Ltd, Est. 1951
Stakehill Lane, Stakehill,
Middleton,
Manchester M24 2RW
Tel: 0161 643 9333
Fax: 0161 655 3467
Web: www.rdmengineering.co.uk
E-mail: sales@rdmengineering.co.uk
Contact: Mr R. Horwich
spraybooths • rooms • ovens •
conveyors • pretreatment • powder
plant • air replacement units
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
nylon coating powders
Tel: +44 12 96 43 37 54
Fax: +44 12 96 39 22 85
Email: sales@nyloncolours.co.uk
pump & filtration specialists
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SERFILCO
Pumps, Filters
and Agitation
Systems
clear solutions
E: sales@serfilco-international.com
www.serfilco.co.uk
pre treatment chemicals
BC METAL FINISHING
BC
MF
METAL FINISHING TREATMENTS
FINISHING PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
METAL FINISHING CONSULTANTS
Contact: Brian Carroll
Specialist in Phosphate Pretreatment Chemicals
B C METAL FINISHING SERVICES
7 RAVENSWOOD DRIVE
HEATON, BOLTON BL1 5AJ
Tel: 01204 495818
Fax: 01204 845206
E-mail: brian1.carroll@homecall.co.uk
Aqueous Cleaners/Degreasers
Metal Brightening Solutions
Alkaline and Acid Etches
Desmuts/Deoxidisers
Chrome passivates and treatments
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Qualicoat Approved Non-Chrome
treatments
Phosphates and Non-phosphate
treatments
Pickling Solutions
Paint Strippers
Special Formulations
and Approved Systems
Supplied with technical support
and advice
Tel: + 44 (0) 1978 660 297
TITAN Auto Backwash Filter
Carbon Purification & Cartridges
Premier Washed & Pleated Reusable
Fax: + 44 (0) 1978 661 104
E-mail: info@almetron.com
Web: www.almetron.co.uk
Drum and Air Diaphragm Pumps
Electric Immersion Heaters
Tel: 0161 775 1910
rectifier equipment
Fax: 0161 775 3696 almetron ltd-5x1_FIN_CLAS (v2).i1 1 16/3/12 13:09:20
SERFILCO delivers
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NYLON
A TOUGHER COATING
Nylon Colours Ltd manufactures
Nylon Coating Powders for
Electrostatic or Fluid Bed.
A wide range of colours including
metallics is available.
Nylon Colours is also the UK distributor
for RILSAN range of Nylon Powders.
first for CHOICE
first for VALUE
UK LTD
SIEBEC UK Ltd
Unit 3 St Albans Road, Stafford
Staffs ST16 3DR
Tel: 01785 227700 Fax: 01785 246006
www.siebec.com
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
Switchmode and SCR DC Power Supplies for
any metal finishing process.
Options include:
Local / Remote control.
Constant Current / Constant Voltage.
PLC controllable. Touchscreen control.
Process timer. Ampere hour / minute meter.
Digital meters. Outputs fully recordable.
eg: 500 Amp x 6v @ £1800.00 + VAT
For more information please contact us on:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 526 6847
Fax: +44 (0) 121 568 8161
e-mail: sales@britishelectrical.co.uk
Website: www.britishelectrical.co.uk
Excellent surfaces
WAGNER offers a wide range
of systems and products for
perfect coating solutions in
liquid and powder.
Applying
Feeding
Mixing
Controlling
Booths & Systems
Wagner Spraytech (UK) Ltd.
Tel. 01327 368410
enquiries@wagner-group.com
www.wagner-group.com
for all your classified needs call Stewart Freshwater on: 01923 437615
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spraying equipment - paint &
powder
salt spray environmental
cabinets
specialised coating supplier
thermal fluid
SOLUTIONS
FOR YOUR
WORLD
UKAS/NADCAP CERTIFIED SALT
FOR SALT SPRAY TESTING
Supplied in 5Kg and 25Kg Packs
To meet the requirements of:
ASTM B117 • ISO 9227 • DIN 50 021
and all other standards.
Full traceability guaranteed.
spray nozzles
FreiLacke -
System coatings &
application solutions
We develop and produce all conventional
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Decrease of the cyanide content after the conversion to
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cyanide content [mg/L]
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300
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100
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000
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