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In this issue...
Who knew that after coming out of a pandemic, the world could get any worse, but
how wrong was everybody.
The efffects of the war are going to be be huge for industry. Industry that was already
under price pressure, but fuel costs now are going to be astronomical. I truly hope that
your business survives this latest onslaught.
Fair play to all those people volunteering to look after refugees. They have my
undying respect and it shows the people of the UK to be a country full of sympathy and
humanity. I hope this message is seen from the outside world as I fear that sometimes
our leaders may distort how UK citizens really feel.
Good luck in the coming months, I think we might need it.
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Top 5 sustainability tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Keep your workplace secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
New specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
A whole new world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Twin extrusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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New opportunities on the horizon
One of Shropshire’s oldest
manufacturers is targeting more
than £2.5m of new
opportunities in 2022, as more
companies tap into the firm’s
unprecedented lead times and
quality.
Corbetts the Galvanizers,
which celebrated its 160th
birthday in 2020, has seen
significant growth from the
transport, street furniture,
agriculture and construction
sectors during the last twelve
months, with orders expected to
jump a further 20% going
forward.
Despite taking on 30 new
staff, the Telford-based firm is
still looking to bolster its
workforce with a further 39
employees and is embarking on
another strong recruitment
campaign that will include
flexible working, retention
bonuses and organised
transport.
The company has also
launched the Iron Duke
Academy, a new training school
that will help all individuals
develop new skills and a clear
progression route within the
business.
This could include offering to
pay for Class 1 licences for
potential HGV drivers and
specialist training to integrate
new lean manufacturing
techniques and management
qualifications/skills.
Sophie Williams, finance
director and general manager,
commented: “2021 started with
a £multi-million manufacturing
agreement with Fastline to
galvanise 15,000 tonnes of
perimeter steel fencing every
year.
“This was the sign of things
to come with our top accounts
all growing by 20% during the
following twelve months and
we’ve had to respond to this by
investing in new processes, new
manufacturing technology and
staff - the latter has been a
constant challenge, but one we
feel we are now getting on top
of.”
She continued: “We’re now
hitting industry-leading delivery
times alongside the quality
standards Corbetts is renowned
for…that is helping us to boost
revenue with existing accounts
and 2022 will focus on how we
convert some of our pipeline
activity. If plans go as expected,
we’ll need to introduce 3
rotating shifts in both plants!”
Galvanizing Awards 2022 open for entry
Galvanizers Association Galvanizing Awards 2022 are open for entry. After having been held virtually at the
start of the pandemic and after a brief hiatus in 2021, the awards are back and Galvanizers Association are
excited to hold the lunchtime event at the traditional London venue, the Royal Aeronautical Society in July
this year.
Judges will award the innovative use of hot dip galvanizing across six categories:
Galvanizing in Architecture, Galvanizing in Engineering, Galvanizing in Detail, Sustainable Galvanizing
and the Duplex Award, plus the Galvanizing in Art award.
Marketing Manager Iqbal Johal believes the 2022 awards will be a chance to showcase the sector’s
creativity and resilience but is also an opportunity to reflect a growing understanding of sustainability: “Apart
from ongoing challenges with supply chains, UK and Irish Construction have bounced back fairly well from
the pandemic. However, the sector now finds itself operating in very different conditions. Whilst the balance
sheet appears healthy, promises around public spending are not iron clad and in addition, the sector finds
itself being asked to find solutions to the demands of green growth and climate change. So, much has
changed and there is a very different context to this year’s awards.”
“At Galvanizers Association, we believe that the current environment, whilst being hugely challenging, will
bring about largescale innovation. We anticipate projects offering up new ways to use our buildings and
public spaces, with designs that embrace the circular economy, keep precious resources in use and which
prize longevity. For a number of years now, we have promoted the sustainable use of galvanized steel, we
look forward to seeing how the construction community is harnessing the manifold benefits of galvanized
steel to meet the challenging needs of our time.”
The GAGAs are open to all within the construction supply chain within the UK and Ireland, from clients,
architects, engineers, to contractors and fabricators. Artists and craftspeople at all stages of their career are
also invited to enter. Entries must be submitted by 29th April and require just a short project description and
photographs. Any new building, refurbishment or art project completed after 1st January 2020 is eligible.
Further details can be found at https://www.galvanizing.org.uk/construction-awards. For
more information, please contact Iqbal Johal at: i.johal@hdg.org.uk
New key
moves
One of the UK’s leading paint
and powder coating companies
has strengthened its leadership
team with two key
appointments.
Thomas Howse Ltd has
recruited long-standing industry
figures Andrew Adkins and
Garry Plant.
They bring more than 75
years’ sector expertise to the
historic company, which was
acquired by the Sheibani Group
two years ago.
Andrew, whose track record
in the sector spans more than
40 years, takes up the role of
head of operations. He will
spearhead the company’s inhouse
production and process
improvements programme
across both powder coatings
and liquid paints.
Meanwhile, Garry has been
appointed the company’s new
general manager. He has been
involved in paint production and
sales since 1986, both in the UK
as well as overseas, and has
worked for the group for many
years. He will be working closely
with its sales team as well as its
customer services and after-sales
technical support departments.
Group chairman, Abubaker
Sheibani, said: “Andrew and
Garry join us at an exciting time,
and we look forward to drawing
upon their expertise to propel us
into a new era.
“Our research and
development lab has been
upgraded to enable it to support
all of the group's coatings
business both in the UK and
overseas, ensuring our in-house
teams stay at the very forefront
of innovation. We have
ambitious plans to expand this
internal asset throughout 2022
and beyond.
“We have also started a
rolling programme of
investment in our plants and in
the latest technology. This will
equip us with the internal
capacity and capability to extend
and diversify our in-company
product range to meet customer
needs.”
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Cutting edge
Colour of the year
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its Global Automotive Colour
of the Year 2022 – Royal Magenta.
The selection for the eighth edition of the exclusive Global
Automotive Colour of the Year, Royal Magenta, is a deep cherry
colour that brings a luxurious finish to the market. The robust design
has a majestic dark finish engrained with merlot and garnet hues. The
colour appears berry red in sunlight yet reveals a dark, mysterious
look in the midnight hours.
“Royal Magenta delivers a new luxury look that is optimised for
future mobility,” said Hadi Awada, senior vice president, global
mobility coatings at Axalta. “With innovative mobility-sensing and
environmentally-optimised waterborne technologies, we’re helping the
mobility industry transition toward increasingly sustainable solutions,
electric vehicles and autonomous driving.”
Royal Magenta is formulated for all vehicle types and enriches the
mobility palette with alluring colour. Royal Magenta is stylish and
functional and is engineered to work with radar systems used on
autonomous vehicles of all sizes. The sophistication of Royal Magenta
is derived from Axalta’s track record of providing luxury finishes to the
mobility market and ties into global colour trends that convey elegance
with an indulgent and festive colour offering. Burgundy, violet and
cherry-like hues are becoming more fashionable in the market. The
premium colour creates an opulent finish appearing lush with faceted
jewel accents.
“This year, we have designed a complex-looking colour that can be
applied in a simplified manner,” said Nancy Lockhart, global product
manager of colour at Axalta. “The design process began by tinting
waterborne paints with various layering systems to provide depth and
colour. With sustainability in mind, the end colour was achieved with a
conventional basecoat – clearcoat layering. It’s as easy on the eyes as it
is to apply.”
New in R&D
Indestructible Paint Ltd. has
strengthened its research and
development services with a new
senior appointment. Steve Berry
has become the company’s
technical manager and brings
with him extensive experience in
this highly specialist sector of
industry.
“My main focus will be on
playing a key role in our
laboratory operations with
particular emphasis on helping to
meet the research and
development needs of a wide
range of customers,” says Steve
Berry. “I will be able to draw on a
comprehensive background in the
sector which has seen me
undertake a range of technical
roles for organisations in the field
since the start of the 1980’s.”
“A commitment to research and
development, particularly through
working closely with customers to
identify requirements and then
provide solutions, has always been
at the heart of our approach,”
says Brian Norton, managing
director at Indestructible Paint.
A leading British coatings
manufacturer to the wood
finishing industry has just
released a totally new cuttingedge
product that is greener
than anything else on the
market.
Intercoat Paint’s AQ400 is a
2K water-based replacement for
conventional 2K solvent-based
In the spotlight
finishes primarily aimed at the
kitchen, bedroom, contract
furniture and shopfitting industry.
AQ400 has FIRA Gold
Certification, the quality mark
recognised across the furniture
industry, and complies with the
relevant FIRA 6222-3
specification which meets the
highest of quality standards.
HMG Paints has been featured in the latest Spotlight by Made in
Britain. Made in Britain brings together the British manufacturing
community and highlights the best of British manufacturing with its
members products carrying its iconic mark.
Made in Britain CEO John Pearce: "We were delighted to visit
HMG Paints for this video, as the company embodies several of our
organisation's core values - British provenance, innovation and
longevity. HMG is one of many family businesses within the Made in
Britain community, and we play a vital role in bringing more public
awareness to the stories of how these companies evolve as they pass
from generation to generation."
The Made in Britain feature explores HMG and the Manchester
home of the fifth-generation family-run business that has coined the
catchy phrase ‘One name that covers everything'. Not only does the
showcase discuss the world of paint, it highlights the values of the
business in interviews with Jonathan and Rebecca Falder whose greatgrandfather
founded the company in 1930.
The report shows consumers feel it’s important to buy British
In the third annual report into “Buying British”, 90% of respondents
believed it is important to buy British Made products. Additionally,
forty-six per cent believe that their purchasing habits will change post-
Covid-19 and they will look to buy more British made products, the
2021 'Buying British' Survey was conducted by Made in Britain and
OnePoll.
“2021 saw us working with a number of companies and customers
who’ve been impacted by the pandemic and Brexit. Many have
struggled to acquire paints and coatings which were previously
imported from abroad due to supply chain disruptions” commented
Paddy Dyson, HMG Marketing Manager. “We’re exceptionally proud
to be a British paint manufacturer in an industry dominated by Multi-
National Enterprises. All of our products are made right here in
Manchester, and this allows us to quickly service our customers paint
and coatings requirements.”
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All materials when exposed to
the elements will age in some
form and change in appearance
over time. Materials like stone
and brickwork tend to age very
well and offer an aesthetic look
for many years with virtually no
maintenance. Other materials
such as copper take on a patina,
a bright green colour in the case
of copper, as the surface
weathers and builds up a
protective surface oxidisation.
The effects of UV radiation and
pollutants in rain can also have
deleterious effect on many
building materials often leading
to premature failure. These
finishes are often coated finishes
and require careful specification.
First of all, it is important to
consider the design of any
facade or roof. It is important to
consider run-off of rain, as, if
allowed to concentrate in any
area, this can lead to localised
staining, even on brickwork. An
example of a run-off detail is the
use of drip cills under windows
which allow rainwater to run off
the facade rather than run down
the facade.
Window and facade longevity
starts with a high quality
aluminium substrate
pretreatment and powder coat
finish as provided by a licensed
QUALICOAT applicator. To
identify a licensed QUALICOAT
applicator in the UK or Ireland,
simply go to the website
www.qualicoatuki.org which is
kept up to date with current
licence holders.
Often overlooked in the
specification process is the choice
of pretreatment system on the
aluminium substrate, this is
crucial as it needs to completely
seal the aluminium surface whilst
offering a good key for the
powder coating to adhere too.
Despite the powder coating
being of a consistent thickness,
coatings are air permeable and
as a result, if the pretreatment is
poorly applied, oxidisation of the
aluminium substrate over time
could cause the finish to lift. UK
and Ireland QUALICOAT
applicators are routinely
inspected by independent test
house, IFO, to ensure that the
latest QUALICOAT Standard is
being adhered to which ensures
that a robust pretreatment has
Angus Mackie - QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chair looks at
minimising the effects of weathering.
been applied.
Prior to handover of any new
installation or building, coated
aluminium fenestration will be
cleaned down professionally to
ensure that the finish is not
damaged. It is crucial at this time
to have any areas of impact or
abrasion damage repaired,
should it be present. During
cleaning, all the protective tape
must be removed from the
inside and outside of powder
coated surfaces as if this is left on
for an extensive time, the tape
low-tack adhesive can often
degrade, especially in UV light,
and become firmly attached to
the powder coating.
Once handed over to the
client, in normal use such as in
cities, the powder coat finish
should simply be washed down
at yearly intervals with clean
water or with a ph neutral mild
detergent solution in water. This
should be enough to protect
the visible surface of the
powder coat for many years
and can simply be done during
the cleaning of windows. The
powder coat finish wash down
is especially important where
squeegee bars are used to
clean the glass, as their use
tends to place the residue of
the airborne contaminants
directly on the powder coated
frame which could begin to
etch into the surface finish of
the coating. Window cleaners
must ensure that all powder
coated surfaces are wiped clear
of cleaning residue on every
window clean.
The original colour of the
powder coating can be affected
over time by contaminants in the
atmosphere and possible UV
degradation. Ensuring that the
regular cleaning cycles wash
down and remove any
atmospheric deposits, especially
acids that can be present in
precipitation, will certainly help
reduce possible staining of the
powder coating. Elevations in full
sun could be affected by UV
degradation where there may be
evidence of chalking, which
appears as a whitening of the
surface. Chalking is caused by
UV radiation which brings the
binder in the powder coat to the
surface and is not an indication
that the powder coating has
failed but is an indication that
cleaning has been neglected.
Again, regular cleaning cycles
should keep any chalking to a
minimum. Should a product or
facade be allowed to fall into this
state, there are specialist cleaning
companies who may be able to
clean and restore the coating to
its original colour.
On all building projects, any
powder coated finishes will come
with a cleaning and maintenance
regime from the company who
coated the aluminium profiles,
this may be an independent
coater or a systems company.
The cleaning regime will offer a
minimum cleaning cycle which
will need to be adhered to as
well as being regularly recorded.
This will ensure the coated finish
is maintained within the
applicators warranty and will
help, should there be any claim
in the future. Powder coat
warranties vary in length and are
dependent on the powder coat
finish used and the location of
the installation. For example,
where the coating is close to the
sea, a marine grade or
QUALICOAT ‘Seaside’
specification for the coating
should be specified and the
cleaning regime will often be
increased to at least three
monthly intervals as the
atmosphere is much more
corrosive.
Crucial to any maintenance
regime is preventative
maintenance and powder
coating is no exception, if the
coating has become damaged,
exposing the aluminium, it
should be repaired as soon as
possible. For repair, either
contact the original coater, or
approach any QUALICOAT
approved application who can
normally offer guidance. If you
have mislaid cleaning advice
QUALICOAT UK & Ireland offer
a basic guide which can be
downloaded from their website.
Futura
is now
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has
launched its much-anticipated
Interpon Futura Collection for
2022-2025, revealing three
brand new, on-trend colour
palettes – Merging World,
Healing Nature and Soft
Abstraction – helping designers
connect to the latest
developments in the built
environment.
The new collection is the
result of rigorous testing and
scientific research by
AkzoNobel’s trend and color
specialists across multiple
industries, and particularly those
involved in the building and
construction sector. It is also the
result of more than two decades
of evolution, during which time
the collections have inspired
innovative designs all over the
world.
Launched with the promise to
‘Futura your world’, the new
range delivers a superdurable
performance with a warranty up
to 25-years, enabling
architectural creations to stand
the test of time. With a
building’s legacy determined by
its ability to withstand its
surroundings, the durability
provided by Interpon powder
coatings reflects the brand’s
proven commitment to
sustainability and the
environment.
As a powder coating, the
collection uses no solvent
emissions or volatile organic
compounds and supports
AkzoNobel’s broader
sustainability programme:
People. Planet. Paint.
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series of class-leading HPSA heatless dryers
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delivery, all standard HPSA dryers use Dri-
Zorb 27 desiccant media that delivers
constant low dewpoints while consuming the
lowest possible quantity of regeneration air.
In order to meet ongoing industry demand,
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portfolio, recently enhancing the HPSA range
with two smaller capacity models. The new
HPSA 70 and HPSA 100 bring the total
number of standard models to 12, with flow
capacity from 75 to 1130 scfm (larger heatless
dryers are available if required).
Another recent introduction to the range is
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dryer with
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adsorption dryer. Clean, dry air passes through
the Carbon Tower and adsorbs gases and
aerosols dependant on requirements and the
zeolites selected. This capability makes the
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use in many specific applications. The Hi-line
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Weld efficiency
To avoid quality issues during the
subsequent cathodic dip painting
process, a renowned automobile
manufacturer relies on Ecoclean's EcoCbooster
technology for cleaning weld seams on
integral subframes for electric vehicles. In
contrast to the previously used method of
solid media blasting, which requires an
additional aqueous cleaning step, this virtually
wear-free, fully automated process removes
welding residues from the exterior and
interior of parts in a targeted, resource-saving
and cost-saving manner without the need for
abrasives.
Electric and hybrid vehicles are changing
the way vehicles are built in ways that go far
beyond the drive technology. For example,
due to the weight of the battery, integral
subframes now need a higher load-bearing
capacity. The redesign of these axle
components is also prompting many vehicle
manufacturers to reconsider and reassess their
production processes. One of these processes
is the cleaning step to remove impurities such
as silicate islands, scale and smoke residues
formed during welding; these can cause
major quality issues in the subsequent
cathodic dip painting process and lead to
corrosion damage. The cleaning technology
generally used is blasting with a solid
medium, for example corundum. To remove
dust and abrasive residues from the parts
prior to cathodic dip painting, another
cleaning step in a separate machine is
required.
Focus on cost efficiency,
sustainability and occupational
health and safety
These conventional blasting processes with
an additional aqueous cleaning step are wearintensive
and costly. Therefore, when
designing a new production line for integral
subframes, the project planner of a renowned
German OEM sought information at
parts2clean about ways to optimize this
cleaning process. On the one hand, the aim
was to clean weld seams with same or better
results, but cheaper, with less maintenance,
and saving on resources. On the other hand,
the dust pollution occurring in the vicinity of
the solid-state blasting machines due to
fragmented abrasive needed to be eliminated
in order to improve working conditions.
Removing welding residues –
parts cleaning included
The planner found what he was looking for
with Ecoclean's EcoCbooster technology. The
patented process employs medium-pressure
water jetting in the range between 300 and
700 bar without addition of abrasives.
Through the use of ultrasound, the prestressed
column of water turns into an ultrahigh
frequency pulsating water jet after
exiting the nozzle. This imparts a much
higher kinetic energy to the jet, such that it
reliably and reproducibly eliminates silicate
and weld spatter as well as scale and smoke
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14 CLEANING
residues from the surfaces in a clearly defined
operating window. Feed rates of up to 800
mm per second are possible, with a robot
moving either the workpiece or the nozzle
tool.
The part is also cleaned at the same time
the welding residues are removed, thus
dispensing with the need for an additional
cleaning step and the corresponding machine.
This not only noticeably decreases investments
related to the cleaning process, but also
ensures more competitive unit costs because
operating costs are significantly reduced.
Another factor contributing to the high
economic and resource efficiency of the
process is the effective treatment of the
process water, which is mixed with a corrosion
protection medium so that it can be
recirculated for a long time.
Selectively cleaning external and
internal geometries
The effective range of the water jet can be
precisely adapted to the application by using
different nozzle geometries, for example fan
and solid-jet nozzles as well as lances. Among
other things, this enables not only the outer
but also the inner contours of the integral
subframes to be selectively cleaned, in contrast
to conventional jet-cleaning processes with
abrasives.
Process engineering and
validation in Technology Centre
The process parameters, such as nozzle
geometry, pressure and feed rate, were
precisely adjusted using a special test set-up at
the manufacturer's Technology Centre in
Monschau. To validate the new water jetting
process, integral subframes were coated in the
cathodic dip painting line cleaning and then
subjected to a lengthy salt spray test. The
results were impressive: The weld seams were
cleaner after treatment with the pulsating
water jet than after blasting with abrasive
media, and any discolouration from the
welding process still visible on the surface had
no effect on the quality of the paint finish. The
high corrosion protection requirements had
been met. The new cleaning solution also
proved to be a good choice in terms of
cost/benefit.
Fully automatic jetting, cleaning
and drying in 50-second cycles
In order to implement the developed
process in a fully automated machine concept,
an integral subframe had to be jetted, cleaned
and dried within 50 seconds. To meet this
requirement, the cleaning machine has three
independently functioning jetting modules
with integrated manipulator, a hot air dryer,
one robot each for loading and unloading,
and a bath treatment unit for the process
water.
Pallet cages loaded with several integral
subframes to be processed are transported to
the machine. The machine’s loading robot
picks up the parts and places them on the
transfer stations of the jet modules. The
manipulator of the respective module picks up
the part and moves presents in a defined
sequence it to the jet tool, treating the welding
contours in a specific manner. After cleaning,
the manipulator places the integral subframe a
clean surface. From here, the loading robot
takes it to the drying step. On exiting the
dryer, the subframe is picked up by the
unloading robot and hooked into the rack for
painting.
To eliminate the transport path between the
welding and cleaning process, the
EcoCbooster can also be connected directly to
the welding cell.
The vehicle manufacturer has been using
the new cleaning system in series production
since mid-2020. Due to the optimizations
achieved, the company is now considering
integrating the new cleaning solution into
further production lines for integral subframes.
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16 CLEANING
A simple plan
Now is a good time to review your
existing cleaning processes or upgrade
current equipment. In the autumn
Budget 2021, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak,
announced an extension of the temporary
increase in Capital allowances which allow the
cost of capital assets to be written off against
taxable income. The 130% super-deduction
and 50% first-year allowance are very
generous but only available for a short time.
This will allow companies to not only lower
their corporation tax bills but improve
productivity and reduce operating costs for
cleaning processes.
Vapour degreasing is the simplest but most
effective degreasing and cleaning process
which, until recently, has been subject to little
change since it was first invented in the early
part of the last century. This is a very mature
chemical technology which legislation is now
effecting changes so fundamental that the
more accurate name for the process
“Condensation Cleaning” should be used to
reflect the improvements in equipment
design, chemistry, reduced emissions,
economies in usage of solvents and the
subsequent environmental acceptability
compared to the open topped tanks so
ubiquitous in factories and workshops
worldwide. The alternatives in equipment
design offer differences in technology, which
guarantee the continuing use of this process
in the future, need to be considered and
understood.
The cleaning tank in the corner of most
engineering shops hides a very well
researched process using sophisticated
chemistry. Its popularity is in its simplicity. The
tank sump is heated, fitted with cold coils
around the internal surfaces at the top to
retain the vapour. Fill to a few centimetres
with a non-flammable solvent able to dissolve
contaminants, boil to form a vapour 3 to 4
times heavier than air to fill the tank. Hot
solvent vapour condenses on the cooler target
parts at workplace temperature. The hot liquid
solvent dissolves oil and grease and other
contaminants. Used solvent returned to the
sump revaporises continuing the cycle until
parts have achieved the same temperature as
the vapour when, with no further
condensation, the process is complete. Simple
but perfect. Highly productive and
economical, parts removed from the cleaning
process are clean, warm, and dry in 5 to 10
minutes.
Historically chlorinated hydrocarbons have
been the solvents of choice for the
“Condensation Cleaning” process. Compatible
with most materials of manufacture, stable in
constant use, producing a non-flammable
saturated vapour heavier than air at a
temperature greater than ambient.
In Europe, the United States and in other
advanced industrialised economies
increasingly stringent legislation to control
emissions of VOCs, especially solvents, has
led to new formulations for paints and other
coatings where water replaces most of the
solvent. In the early days the quality of waterbased
paints was not as good as traditional
solvent-based coatings, but innovation has
driven the development of new polymers with
results as good as, if not better than, the
solvent-based originals.
As with coatings, cleaning systems have had
to change. With increasingly demanding
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standards of cleaning required for precision
engineering, electronics, optics etc solvents are
often first choice, for reasons outlined above,
but these have been targeted by regulators
and alternatives are encouraged by the
relevant authorities and law makers often
without serious consideration of unintended
consequences.
For example, water-based cleaning is
encouraged as the obvious alternative, but this
has many disadvantages compared to
condensation cleaning as although the
machines are simple and relatively cheap the
processes require multiple heated tanks for
immersion or spray processing or long
programmed cycles in batch machines for
cleaning, rinsing, and drying. Water based
processes are slow, energy intensive and
occupy more floor space than solvent-based
condensation cleaning equivalents where only
one tank with a small footprint is needed,
delivering shorter process times and, most
importantly for the environment, using
minimal energy.
The ideal cleaning process would be
“Condensation Cleaning” using water but due
to the physical characteristics of the water
vapour/steam and the inability to carry onto
the surface of the targeted parts surfactants to
remove the oil, grease and soils and the
difficulty and expense of rinsing and especially
drying this can only ever be a dream.
Historically chlorinated hydrocarbons have
been the solvents of choice for the
“Condensation Cleaning” process. Compatible
with most materials of manufacture, stable in
constant use, producing a non-flammable
saturated vapour three to four heavier than air
at a temperature greater than ambient.
The traditional solvents such as
trichloroethylene exhibits all these
characteristics however concerns about its
carcinogenic properties and the danger to
operators by exposure, led to a continuing
search for a safer alternative. 1,1,1
trichloroethane based solvent formulations
became popular in the mid part of the last
century as a safer replacement. An excellent
solvent, safer for users, it proved to be
depleting the protective ozone layer around
the Earth and was subsequently banned. With
the development of the REACH legislation in
Europe, trichloroethylene was again allowed
with restrictions and stringent controls for use
in authorised machines which control
emissions to very low figures close to zero.
EnviroTech have been supplying vapour
degreasing solvent formulations for 40 years
constantly responding to increasingly stringent
regulatory requirements for environmental
and safety laws and the need for improved
cleaning standards.
ProSolv®5408e is a new sustainable solvent
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with high performance, improved cleaning,
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losses, faster production, reduced costs, easy
handling. Exceptionally low surface tension to
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surfaces. Sustainable and secure for future use
as your ‘forever solvent’.
As with all legislation for chemical use
regulation and restrictions drive development
of associated processes and equipment. Sealed
tanks are now standard with many different
designs available. The most common are
discussed below.
The single tank hermetically sealed
machines favoured by some manufacturers
uses a process tank to contain the solvent and
a separate storage tank/vapour generator.
Baskets loaded with parts to be cleaned are
introduced from the top or through access
points on the side of the tank. Lids or doors
hermetically seal the tank. Solvent is pumped
into the process tank where agitation,
ultrasonics or pumped liquid is circulated
through the parts. Used Solvent is removed to
the vapour generator, condensing coils
controlling the vapour are linked to coils
located in the vapour zone which, when the
cycle is complete, collapse the vapour. The
process tank is emptied. Controlled air
introduced to process tank is then recycled
through carbon absorption units to remove
traces of solvent until the concentration is
within regulatory standards when the lid is
released for the basket of parts, clean and dry,
to be removed and replaced with a further
basket.
Variations of process within the hermetically
sealed tank are possible using sprays of cold
or hot condensed solvent, immersion with or
without ultrasonics and revolving baskets to
cover most of the problems experienced when
processing machined and fabricated parts.
Continuous external distillation of the contents
of the vapour generator is also an option
depending on contamination.
The alternative technology is much simpler
and uses well tried techniques not requiring
the long recovery times of the hermetically
vacuum sealed processes. The multilevel
system uses a standard vapour degreasing
tank design with a sealed loading section
above the process tank. Components to be
cleaned loaded in work baskets or jigs are fed
to the load section by hand or conveyor, an
internal platform raises and lowers the baskets
in controlled cycles.
Loading complete - the load enclosure is
sealed to completely isolate the process. Then
seal on the process tank is opened and the
basket automatically lowered into the cleaning
section which can be simple condensation
cleaning or immersion cleaning with or
without ultrasonics or power sprays. Revolving
baskets can also be added to improve
cleaning in blind or through holes or oil ways
in castings and fabrications.
On completion the basket rises to the area
where the condensation coils are located, and
parts allowed to drain and dry, basket raises
into the load section when the process tank is
sealed. A fan circulates air within the load area
which can be recycled through carbon
absorption systems if no external exhaust is
preferred.
As baskets entering the loading space
contain parts drained and dried only very
small amounts of solvent are carried in the
exhausted air which is monitored to ensure
compliance with appropriate legislation. When
this is complete the seal opens fully for
removal of cleaned components. The loading
section can be fitted with top or side seals
allowing baskets to flow through on conveyor
systems or be removed by hand or hoist. No
solvent enters the work area.
Both processes will produce parts cleaned to
the highest standards but the choice of which
offers the best solution needs a little more
consideration.
The hermetically sealed vacuum process is
complicated with the need to move liquids in
the machine. It is relatively slow as the carbon
adsorption process has to remove high levels
of solvent from the recirculated airstream from
the process tank. This is inefficient as
adsorption rates for carbon fall rapidly with
increasing saturation. Final levels of solvent in
the tank when the lid or loading door opens
will be dragged into the workshop and the
area where the operator is working. Long
process cycles reduce throughput.
The simpler multilevel systems where
movement of liquids is not required are more
efficient and offer much faster process times.
Cost of manufacture is also reduced as no
liquid movement or vacuum is involved. The
extracted loading section ensures no leakage
of solvent into the work area giving complete
safety for operators and factory staff.
Both designs of process machines fully
comply with the emission regulations of the
EU and U.S authorities. Which to choose will
depend on many factors which should be
discussed with equipment and solvent
suppliers who have the experience to advise
on which offers the best process for the
application. Equipment and solvent must work
together, so it is advisable to ensure that the
suppliers co-operate to offer a package with
high levels of responsible care and product
stewardship to ensure the best and safest
installation. EnviroTech personnel and
distributors are trained to work with our
equipment suppliers to advise on the use of
ProSolv®5408e for the most satisfactory
outcome.
The “Condensation cleaning” process still
gives the highest levels of economical cleaning
with minimum energy usage, low footprint on
the factory floor, safety for the operator, and
high production rates with low solvent usage
and environmental impact. With the new
generation of sealed cleaning machines its
future as the process of choice is assured.
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Blast cleaning of springs
prior to coating
The Baumann Springs Ltd., located in
Ermenswil, Switzerland, is a global leader
in the production of springs and all kinds
of stampings. This family-owned company was
founded in 1886 and ever since has been
managed by the family, today in the fifth
generation. Baumann Springs is specialized in
the development and production of customengineered
products with tight dimensional
tolerances and high demands for process
stability in the automobile industry, medical
engineering and other markets. The products
are manufactured in 11 plants in Europe, Asia
and North-America.
Shot blasting solution for a new
production line
In 2021 the plant in Stare Mesto in the
Czech Republic established a new production
line for different types of long compression
springs made from spring steel EN 10270-2.
For cleaning and texturing (roughening) the
surface of the springs prior to coating, the
company purchased a tumble belt blast
machine, model RMBC 4.2-HD, from Rösler.
Claudio Hertig, project manager global
operations at Baumann Springs, explains: „For
this challenging task we had discussions with
several equipment manufacturers and
requested quotes from three of the suppliers“.
“The Rösler solution impressed us not only
because of the design of the equipment but
also its functionality. Another positive factor
was the sturdy machine construction. To
familiarize myself with the suppliers, I visited
all three companies and prepared a detailed
technical comparison. Last-but-not-least, our
good experience with Rösler equipment
already running at some of our facilities and
the global presence of the company, also
played a role in our decision for Rösler”,
continues Mr. Hertig.
Equipped for short cycle times
and clean results
The RMBC 4.2-HD was painted per
customer specifications and is equipped with
special technical features. It allows the blast
cleaning of complete batches of loosely
tumbling compression springs with batch
weights of up to 1,000 kg. Two Gamma
300G turbines, each equipped with a power
of 11 kW, ensure a high shot blast intensity.
These high performance turbines, developed
by Rösler, are equipped with curved throwing
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CLEANING 21
blades in “Y” design. Compared to
conventional turbines the specially calculated
blade curvature generates very high media
throwing speeds resulting in an up to 20%
higher blast performance and, consequently,
shorter cycle times. All this is achieved with a
lower energy consumption. Moreover, the
special “Y” design of the throwing blades
allows the use of both blade sides. This
practically doubles the usable life of the
throwing blades. A quick-change system
permits a quick blade change without the
need for dismounting the turbine from its
housing.
The blast process is further intensified and
accelerated by the integrated blast media
deflectors. These special compressed air
nozzles are causing an additional blast media
movement. The automatic blast media flow
control allows not only the monitoring but also
the precise adjustment of the media flow to
the respective work pieces. The media
replenishment takes also place fully
automatically. An additional automatic dosing
system allows the application of a powder
cleaning compound in the blast chamber to
catch and discharge any oil that may be
carried into the shot blast machine by the
work pieces. It should be noted that the
powder compound does not affect the
functionality of the blast media: In the air wash
separator of the media cleaning system the
powder is completely separated from the blast
media. Since the machine was also intended
for stripping the coating buildup from the
work piece carriers used for the coating
operation, the dry dust collector is equipped
with explosion protection features.
Optimum wear protection
ensures long uptimes
In order to minimize machine downtimes
due to wear, the inside of the blast chamber is
lined with easily replaceable 6 mm thick highly
wear-resistant manganese plates. The left and
right side of the media discharge opening of
the turbines is equipped with additional wear
plates. These bundle the media stream and
prevent this section of the blast chamber to be
attacked by the blast media. Finally, the barrel
heads, also made from manganese steel, are
equipped with a PU coating providing an
additional wear protection in the primary blast
zone. This helps to further extend the
equipment uptime.
Claudio Hertig concludes: „The
comprehensive experience and know-how of
Rösler with the production of such machines is
an invaluable advantage that helps improve
the overall efficiency of the equipment. In
addition, the global Rösler technical service
allows us to work in other plants with the
same processes and machinery and have them
maintained by local Rösler service engineers”.
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22 COMPRESSED AIR
Top 5 sustainability tips
In industry in general there’s been a lot of
talk given to sustainability and carbon
reduction over the years, but it’s more often
than not been a welcome added benefit
coming from reducing costs, rather than the
goal itself. But times are changing. With
COP26 making headline news across the
world, climate change is being taken seriously.
In line with the UK’s landmark Net Zero
Strategy, from April 2022 new legislation will
require Britain’s largest businesses to disclose
climate-related financial information. The aim
is to get businesses to consider the risks and
opportunities they face as a result of climate
change and encourage them to set out their
emission reduction plans and sustainability
credentials. But companies of all sizes and
across all sectors are now examining their
own strategies to achieve net zero by the
earliest date possible.
For many businesses this will require
significant changes in the coming years, from
energy sources and usage, through to
production processes and equipment, and
beyond. Yet not everything needs to be a
giant leap to get where we need to be. If
anyone has ever shown even a passing
interest in cycling, they may have heard the
phrase ‘marginal gains’. Developed by
Performance Director of British Cycling from
2003, Dave Brailsford came up with the
theory that small yet significant improvements
can lead to substantial results. Up until that
point, the team had just one gold medal to
show in its 76-year history. Under Dave’s
guiding hand and adoption of the ‘marginal
gains’ theory, the British Olympic cycling team
won seven out of 10 gold track cycling medals
at the 2008 Olympics. The rest, as they say,
is history.
The marginal gains idea is not only
applicable to sport, but has made an
impression in industry and commerce.
At Brammer Buck & Hickman, we have
been looking at how marginal gains can be
applied across our customers’ businesses to
improve productivity and reduce costs. We
have applied this same theory to issues of
sustainability and one area where it has had
the most impact is in compressed air usage.
Generating compressed air is energy
intensive and, as a result, expensive. Up to
73% of the total cost of ownership of
compressed air installations can be attributed
to the cost of energy consumed by the
compressor and ancillary equipment over a
ten-year period. Is it possible to reduce this
energy usage without negatively affecting a
machine’s performance and without significant
expenditure? The answer is a resounding yes!
Here are our top five tips to reducing
energy consumption when it comes to
compressed air:
Tip 1: Choose the correct components
Switching to high flow couplings could
increase the productivity of air tools by some
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24 COMPRESSED AIR
50% and reduce energy consumption by up
to 30%. In more than half of all applications,
the pneumatic drive is too large for the
intended purpose. Simply downsizing the
cylinder or using single acting cylinders are
often all that is required of a pneumatic
system and can help reduce air consumption.
Also look at the connectors you are using.
Every tube run, fitting and filter causes a
pressure drop. Every 1 bar pressure drop
means an increase of 7% to the cost of
compressed air generation. A 90 elbow can
be the equivalent of a 1.6 metre pipe length.
Check to see if you can change elbows to
straight connectors and Tee’s to Y pieces.
Tip 2: Hose and tubing sizes
Opting for a tubing size with a smaller
diameter for valves and cylinders can reduce
air consumption, while choosing a larger
diameter hose for air tools can save money.
Using tubing with low drag co-efficiency can
increase air flow and reduce pressure drops to
optimise compressed air systems to achieve
yearly savings of around £15,000.
Tip 3: Reduce the pressure
Incorporating pressure regulators at point of
use can very quickly pay dividends. Reducing
the pressure by just 1 bar can see up to a
10% reduction in energy usage. Installing a
regulator means the pressure may be reduced
without having a negative effect on the
operation of the machinery. As well as wasting
compressed air, operating at too high a
pressure can increase wear on the
components leading to burnout and the
associated maintenance and replacement costs.
Tip 4: Switch off and save
Pneumatic equipment left idling can
consume between 20-70% of its full load
power. Apply responsible usage principles to
pneumatic components such as: installing
manual shut off valves and switching off when
machinery is not in use; implementing timeoperated
solenoid valves which allow the
operation of pneumatic components only if a
subsequent piece of equipment is in use; or
installing sensor-operated interlocks which
detect the need for compressed air equipment
to operate can isolate or apply air as
appropriate.
Tip 5: Stop leaks
In a pneumatic system, leakages can
account for between 5-10% of the air
supplied, although some systems record a loss
of 40-50% of the air input. One of the biggest
sources of air leaks are push-in fittings,
although It’s probably not the fitting that’s to
blame but the tube. Using scissors, box
cutters and the likes to cut pneumatic tubing
can compromise the seal and cause the fitting
to leak. Using a tube cutter ensures a good
seal.
Consider installing a flow meter, which is
the most effective way of reducing leaks and
energy consumption, by monitoring leaks as
part of a facility wide maintenance
programme. You might also want to consider
investing in a Compressed Air Leak Audit to
fully identify leaks so you can take remedial
action.
These small adjustments are easy to make
without the need for any costly equipment or
intervention from third parties. In fact, they
can be done by some of the most junior
employees, including Apprentices, ensuring
everyone can participate in the move to more
sustainable processes.
We regularly run workshops on compressed
air under the name of ‘REHAB’, which stands
for:
• Reduce Energy
• Education
• Health & Safety
• Autonomous Maintenance
• Best Practise
These workshops are designed to empower
customers to make changes for themselves
and the response is always one of
astonishment when we can prove together,
with hands on training, how these minor
adjustments can generate significant results.
When you consider that compressed air
represents around 30% of electricity usage for
an average UK factory, and 30% of
compressed air is wasted or misused you can
see why this is so.
With climate change an inescapable fact and
companies moving sustainability up the
agenda, everyone has a part to play and even
small changes can have a big impact when
made universally.
REHAB training workshops are available
exclusively from Brammer Buck & Hickman.
For more information, contact your local
branch or download the REHAB brochure
from https://uk.rubix.com/cataloguelibrary?src=catalogues
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26 INSTALLATIONS
Big boost
A productivity boosting rotary
forge that can provide up to
90% materials savings compared
to conventional machining is
being shipped from Scotland to
a world leading forging company
in Sheffield, consolidating a
research partnership with the
University of Strathclyde's
Advanced Forming Research
Centre (AFRC) – part of the
National Manufacturing Institute
Scotland (NMIS).
This move is the first official
collaboration between
Independent Forging and Alloys
(IFA) in Sheffield and the AFRC
– a member of the High Value
Manufacturing Catapult network
– which opened an outreach
office in Sheffield last year to
support the region's forging and
forming sector.
Michael Carlisle, business
development manager,
Independent Forgings and Alloys,
said:
"Independent Forging and
Alloys is exceptionally proud to
have been selected as the
recipient of the RFN-200T-4
machine. We are incredibly
excited about its imminent arrival
at our facility here in Sheffield –
which of course, is the heart of
the UK steel industry.
"We can see many crosssector
applications for this
technology – from aerospace
and defence to top-end
automotive. The possibilities for
customers are tremendous –
both for current part cost
reduction and the development
of emerging parts such as
electric vehicle transmissions
systems.
"IFA is in an ideal position to
build on the great work already
completed by the AFRC, and
together we can take the
machine and the capability
forward to maximise the benefit
for UK industry."
Helen Lightbody, Chief
Operating Officer at the
University of Strathclyde's
Advanced Forming Research
Centre, commented:
"The Advanced Forming
Research Centre (AFRC) is
delighted to confirm that the
rotary forge will be moving to
Independent Forgings and Alloys.
The rotary forge was installed in
the AFRC in 2014 and was used
to support and deliver several
projects critical to the aerospace
sector.
"The relocation is expected to
lead to significant strategic
partnerships for both IFA and the
AFRC. The research centre will
continue to have access to the
equipment should the need
arrive and will be able to work
with the IFA staff to further
developments in this area. IFA
has been identified as a key
partner of the AFRC within the
Sheffield forging community and
this equipment move will help
support and grow this
relationship."
The forge has spent over
seven years at the world-leading
research centre and can provide
up to 90% material savings
compared to conventional
machining by forming flanged
components from hollow tubular
workpieces.
Expanding their fluoropolymer
coating product range
Curtiss-Wright Surface
Technologies, Everlube Coating
Products have partnered with
BioCote to expand their
fluoropolymer coating product
range to create Fluregiene 200:
an antimicrobial coating that is
ideally suited for many surfaces
and environments.
Based on existing Everlube
coating technology, the new
Fluregiene 200 is a unique
fluoropolymer coating that offers
low friction, easy-clean properties
combined with superb chemical
and abrasion resistance. With a
view to improving hygiene
standards, Everlube Coatings
have integrated BioCote
antimicrobial technology to
protect the coating from
microbes such as bacteria,
mould and fungi. Benefits of
applying antimicrobial
technology into the Fluregiene
200 include:
Anti-fouling
Low COF Surface coating
(0.08 – 0.2 static)
Corrosion resistance and
excellent chemical resistance
Excellent chip and abrasion
resistance
Reduces and prevents buildup
of contaminates
Excellent flexibility
Dirt and debris less likely to
attach to the surface
Microbial & bacteria growth
inhibitor
Using patented BioCote
antimicrobial technology against
microbial growth
Inhibits and reduces microbial
growth on protected coating
Protects treated surfaces
against bad odours, staining and
material degradation
Easy clean and reduced
cleaning intervals
Provides continual microbial
reduction on coating
High PTFE content allows easy
wipe down and cleaning
Enhancing efficiency
Vertik-Al has further enhanced the efficiency and quality of its powder
coating service with the installation of a new vertical powder coating
booth, the Cube Grande from SAT (Surface Aluminium Technologies)
SRL, this features Gema’s renowned OC07 and SIT Dense Phase
application technology.
This investment enables Vertik-Al to offer its customers the very
latest and highest standards in surface finishing, including gloss, matt,
metallics and textured finishes. Installed into the existing line, the booth
has many benefits, not least the ability to produce more coated product
due to its efficient operational capacity. This includes shorter colour
changes and more targeted application, with less potential for cross
contamination. As a result, output will greatly increase in line with the
company’s expanding customer demands.
With its revolutionary ‘V’ shape design and optimised layout of
components, tests prove that the Cube Grande application efficiency
(percentage of fresh powder directly applied on the profiles) is around
30-35% higher than the older deigned booths. These improvements
offer environmental advantages, factors which go some way to support
customers in their ecological endeavours.
The vertical booth has been designed for the vertical powder coating
of work-pieces, leading to a very compact installation with automatic
guns, installed on a multi-arm vertical reciprocator. The booth consists
of two vertical walls that surround the path of the aerial conveyor along
which the powder is sprayed on the profiles. The walls are made of
sliding belts that rotate and are cleaned in continuous. The exhaust air
is conveyed to a high-efficiency separation cyclone through a slot
placed along the line connecting the two walls; the high speed of the
air in the ducts connecting the booth with the cyclone prevents the
powder deposit along the circuit. The negligible quantity of powder
escaped from the cyclone is caught by the final filter.
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• Treatment can be done continuously or
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• The treatment units are small and usually can
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• Treatment is simple, consisting of pumping
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28 LOSS PREVENTION
Keep your
workplace secure
Metals are a component of numerous
products such as jewelry, chips and
vehicles. A loss of the valuable raw
materials and products can lead to delivery
delays and high replacement costs for the
affected companies. The SMD601 Plus
Profiling from CEIA GmbH provides a
remedy: the walk-through metal detector
detects deviating metal concentrations on
employees between entering and leaving the
security area with high precision.
Prices for intermediate goods in Germany
have continued to rise in recent years:
According to the Federal Statistical Office, the
price increase for metals in November 2021
was around 37.8 percent year-on-year. At the
same time, companies in the metal and
electrical industry in Germany have been
struggling with massive supply and supply
chain problems for months: according to a
survey recently conducted in October by the
employers' association Gesamtmetall, around
96 percent of the 1,485 companies surveyed
said they were still affected by supply
bottlenecks. For 89 percent of the companies,
this led to price increases. The theft of metalbearing
raw materials is therefore particularly
lucrative. “Until now, it was hardly possible to
comprehensively prevent theft in larger
companies,” explains Lars Heckmann,
business development and marketing
manager at CEIA GmbH. “At most, spot
checks were carried out at a high cost when
employees changed shifts.”
CEIA GmbH now offers a time- and costsaving
solution for this: The SMD601 Plus
Loss Prevention pass-through metal detector
with profiling is specifically designed to detect
metal-containing components such as
electronic parts, precision mechanics, jewelry,
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LOSS PREVENTION 29
industry – so that even the smallest amounts
of metal can be detected.” For an even more
precise examination, CEIA also offers
handheld metal detectors.
and precious metals. The device not only
detects how much metal the person passing is
carrying on their body, but also determines if
the person is carrying amounts of metal that
differ from the incoming measurement when
they walk out, such as during a break or at the
end of their work shift. “The metal detector
performs a difference adjustment,” Heckmann
states. “Depending on the desired setting,
environment, and clothing, the device detects
differences well below one gram – for
example, 0.4 grams of copper foil for the IT
Profiling option enables
capturing individual metal
signatures
To prevent the device from triggering an
alarm every time an employee passes through
the detector with, for example, metalcontaining
prostheses or personal jewelry, a
profiling option in the form of a digital metal
signature exists. “Employees are each given a
user card that is read using a scanner before
entering the detector,” Heckmann explains.
“By registering with the CEIA metal detector,
the employee's personal metal profile can be
captured and stored in an encapsulated and
encrypted memory, making the detector
compliant with the GDPR and protecting the
employee's privacy.”
The MDNA (Metal Detector Network
Appliance) ensures even easier handling. The
synchronization and management system
enables encrypted connections of up to 50
walk-through detectors. “To prevent every
employee from having to leave the site
through the same detector through which
they entered, the detectors can be networked
with each other,” Heckmann explains. “In this
way, jams can be avoided at shift changes or
during breaks.”
Gas Process Burners
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FD-C high turndown oven/
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Midco HMA Series Air Replacement or “Make-Up” Air Heating Burners
• Direct fired, high effi ciency burner systems, for high volume air heating
applications such as paint spray booths, ovens and dryers.
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30 PAINT
New specification
Following a period of growth and
development of cross-sector partnerships
and international collaborations, HMG
Paints’ new service is aimed to take the hassle
out of identifying and sourcing the correct Def
Stan or NSN number for OEM and
manufacturers projects.
“Since our appearance at the DSEI show
we’ve seen a number of enquiries from
OEM’s and manufacturers who are struggling
to identify the correct product and also find
one manufactured in the UK and that is
available with a minimal lead time”
commented Alan Sharples, Defence Sales
Manager for HMG. “The prime example is
people unaware of the change from Def Stan
80-206, Def Stan 80-207, Def Stan 80-208
and Def Stan 80-209 to Def Stan 80-225.
Our team at HMG are now equipped to
advise specifiers and engineers and take
orders which can be shipped immediately
across the UK.”
80-225 IRR and CARC Topcoat
The Def Stan 80-225 system comprises of a
choice of primers for ferrous and non-ferrous
parts and an IRR and CARC, Chemical Agent
Resistant topcoat, which is available in an
assortment of colours suitable for military
vehicles and non-aircraft equipment. Following
their attendance at DSEI, HMG have seen an
increase in demand for its Def Stan 80-225
product range and the product is now stocked
and available for immediate despatch across
the UK.
The new standard, which was introduced
towards the end of 2018 and replaces Def
Stan 80-206, Def Stan 80-207, Def Stan 80-
208 and Def Stan 80-209. The HMG
products in this range are free from Chrome
VI, meet low VOC requirements, and are IRR
and CARC resistant. As an agile UK based
manufacturer, HMG Paints is able to provide
products on demand, reducing extensive lead
times previously experienced within the
market.
Taking the hassle out of NSN Numbers
The new service is also aimed to help
specifiers and engineers when it comes to
identifying products via their NSN Numbers.
The 13-digit NATO stock number (NSN)
which is allocated to an item is used to
identify it throughout the supply chain and
HMG can now assist with paints and coatings
related queries. The NATO codification system
is used by the army, navy and air force and all
items of supply going through the military
supply chain must be NATO codified.
With HMG’s unique position as a UK based
coatings manufacturer, they are also able to
work with customers to develop new products
that can then be codified with their own
unique NSN Number. You can find out more
about HMG’s range of Def Stan products and
bespoke coatings development service at
www.hmgpaint.com/products/landing/Defence.
“2021 saw us working with a number of
companies struggling to identify NSN’s and
Def Stans and ultimately to acquire paints and
coatings which were previously imported from
abroad” commented Alan Sharples. “With
more and more paint manufacturers
offshoring production and decision making we
feel HMG can provide a unique offering to
OEM’s and refinishers within the defence
market with our specification service and with
fast delivery of paint. With all of our coatings
being Made in Britain it allows us to provide
market leading short lead times and technical
support.”
Alongside Defence Standard products,
HMG produce a wide range of approved
high-quality coatings for practically every
purpose for the defence industry. Made in the
UK, HMG’s product range is suitable for
equipment such as containers, trailers,
vehicles, bridges and armour. HMG are
renowned for their innovative approach to
coatings including corrosion resistant primers,
functional topcoats plus CARC and IRR
materials approved to UK defence standards.
If you’d like to book a meeting or require
information on the HMG Paints products or
specification service you can email
defence@hmgpaint.com and a member of the
team will assist you.
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32 POWDER COATINGS
A whole new world
AkzoNobel has launched Interpon W, a
range of powder coating solutions that
can transform how designers and
manufacturers work with heat sensitive
substrates (HSS) such as wood and plastic.
Bringing benefits beyond physical attraction
and with sustainability as standard, Interpon W
is not a single product but rather a
comprehensive range of powder coatings that
include the Interpon W Core, Flex Pro, Fast
and Fast Pro*. They are better by design so
that even the most challenging shapes and
substrates can be given a seamless, consistent
finish and all-round protection.
They enable furniture, kitchen and
bathroom products or building and
construction materials to be protected and
enhanced in minutes in ways that could not
have been imagined before.
The Interpon W range utilizes various
innovations to achieve remarkable results.
These include ultra-low bake technologies that
deliver indoor and outdoor products with
excellent chemical, scratch, liquid and heat
resistance. They also include a lower thermal
curing process that offers even higher
weatherability and gloss retention for the more
challenging applications. These innovations are
used for Interpon W Core and Interpon Flex
Pro respectively.
The technology behind the Interpon W Fast
and Interpon W Fast Pro powder coatings is
similarly innovative and takes advantage of
AkzoNobel’s leading capabilities in UV curing.
UV curing systems combine lowest
temperature curing range (80°C-120°C) with
the shortest curing time (2-5 minutes) to
deliver optimal efficiency.
The full range allows materials such as
MDF/HDF, Plywood, OSB, Natural Wood,
Gypsum Board/Plasterboard, Fibre cement
and plastic composites to benefit from a
powder coating that is free from Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) and have a high
utilization of material - up to 99% - with any
overspray able to be recycled. And being a
powder coating, all sides can be coated at
once, ensuring consistent edge coverage and
reduced re-working time. This process also
reduces the cost per unit.
Daniela Vlad, managing director of Powder
Coatings at AkzoNobel, says the company is
committed to continuous innovation:
“Through innovation and worldwide market
development, we are creating solutions that
are transforming the potential of low cure
powder coatings, and taking sustainable
solutions and business performance to new
heights.”
Daniela adds that the ‘Safe and Easy’
process has been introduced to ease the
transition to new technologies: “We know that
switching to new technologies may come with
uncertainty which is why our dedicated teams
will support you in making a Safe and Easy
choice for your business.
In close cooperation with global network of
powder coating line manufacturers, we will
help you from start to finish in creating and
implementing a fully-operational coating line.
This includes understanding the products and
processes required, and the financial benefits
you can expect. It also includes supporting
you with staff training and ensuring a smooth
integration between the powder and coating
line. ”
Interpon W was developed in AkzoNobel’s
Global Competence Center for powder on
heat sensitive substrates in Como, Italy. The
Interpon W performance has also already
been proven through partnerships with
several Interpon customers in the company’s
regional hubs and in close co-operation with
market-leading line manufacturers.
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34 POWDER COATINGS
Twin extrusion
KANSAI HELIOS Group has just
expanded its production of coatings at
two locations – Helios Coatings Italia
and Helios Coatings Deutschland – using a
Coperion twin screw extruder at each site.
Two ZSK Mv PLUS extruders with 43 mm
screw diameters for powder coating
production were installed practically
concurrently, one at the Riese Pio X location in
the Venice region of Italy and the other at the
Buchholz, Germany site. KANSAI HELIOS
specifically decided upon Coperion's twin
screw extruder technology, due to its very
high dispersion performance, and its suitability
to a very broad range of recipes. KANSAI
HELIOS values how Coperion ZSK extruders
fulfill very high quality requirements, as well as
their efficient operation and flexible options
when manufacturing powder coatings.
The KANSAI HELIOS Group is among the
leading producers for industrial coatings
worldwide. Since 2017, the group has been a
part of the KANSAI PAINT Group.
Twin Screw Extruders for the Demands of
Tomorrow
With these two ZSK twin screw extruders,
KANSAI HELIOS is deliberately expanding its
powder coating production around a
technology that has built in flexibility for
future challenges. ZSK extruders’ speed,
residence time and throughput can be
modified quickly and individually for the
requirements of new powder coating recipes.
Coperion’s ZSK Mv PLUS twin screw
extruders have already been used successfully
for manufacturing high-quality powder
coatings for many years. Extruders in this
series stand out particularly for their deep cut
screw channels with a 1.8 Do/Di (outer to
inner) screw diameter ratio, resulting in a very
large free screw volume. Powders with low
bulk density and poor intake behavior, often
used in powder coating manufacturing, can
be fed into the process in large quantities. At
the same time, thanks to the ZSK Mv PLUS’s
twin screws, even recipes with high filler
content are intensively dispersed while still
being gently handled. Distribution of
individual raw materials in the powder coating
premix proceeds very reliably and
homogeneously. The result is a very highquality
powder coating.
All of the ZSK extruders’ connections, water
supply and cables are protected by easy-toclean
casings and are still easily accessible. The
closely intermeshing twin screws ensure
optimal self-cleaning in the process section,
making recipe changes quick to execute.
Coperion has equipped the ZSK 43 MV
PLUS extruders for KANSAI HELIOS with a
number of smart features to simplify machine
operation; both twin screw extruders are
operated using the new, user-optimized
CSpro control system. Complexity of its user
interface is greatly reduced in comparison to
previous versions, without losing any wellknown
functionalities and it can be operated
intuitively by touch. Information can be
inserted on demand. The risk of possible
operator error is markedly reduced, thus
increasing the ZSK extrusion equipment’s
efficiency.
Additionally, both of KANSAI HELIOS’ ZSK
extruders have been equipped with
electronically secured maintenance doors at
the gearbox lantern. As soon as the extruder’s
screw shafts come to a complete stop, service
personnel can open the gearbox lantern
without tools. The screw shaft coupling can be
accessed safely and quickly, leading, for
example, to a clear reduction in downtime
during machine maintenance and a resulting
increase in the machine's efficiency.
Markus Wörz, sales manager at Coperion
S.r.l., Milan Office, works with KANSAI
HELIOS and is very satisfied with both
powder coating machines: “With our ZSK twin
screw extruders, KANSAI HELIOS chose just
the right technology to be well positioned
even in the future for every potential
development. The ZSK extruders operate very
efficiently and can be adjusted for the
complex demands of new recipes with just a
few modifications. We will continue to stand at
KANSAI HELIOS’ side with the know-how
we’ve collected over years and years and our
comprehensive process expertise.”
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36 POWDER COATINGS
Out with the Old
Significant investment in a new powder
coating system from Gema UK delivers
multiple benefits to automotive supplier
VFS Southampton. With facilities in Wakefield
and Southampton, VFS are a leading supplier
of tippers, and are the sole supplier to Ford in
the UK, are trusted partners and suppliers of
OEM bodywork to Ford, Mercedes Benz,
Vauxhall, VW, Renault, Nissan and Fiat.
VFS have been powder coating for some
15-20 years on their site in Southampton,
following a comprehensive audit the existing
equipment was determined to be inefficient
and unable to meet current demand. With
significant growth plans one of the main
objectives for VFS was to reduce colour
change time, increase capacity and flexibility.
Added benefits from the investment include
reduced waste, and significant efficiency gains
through modern application technology and
automation.
Gary Lawrence, Quality Control Manager,
explained ‘Switching to Gema has proven to
be an excellent move and has allowed us the
confidence to coat our products to the highest
quality. We have addressed the inefficiency
concerns, as well as the health and safety
issues we had identified on the previous
equipment, so we have total peace of mind. It
is fair to say that the increased efficiencies and
cost savings realised from the Gema system
have surpassed our expectations and we
would strongly recommend Gema to anyone
who is looking to update their equipment’.
The system installed
includes a MagicCompact
booth (pictured left) which is
mostly self-cleaning and
designed for fast colour
changes. The powder feed
system utilises the latest
generation All-In-One injector
technology from Gema, this
is fitted with an Ultrasonic
Sieve which ensures
contamination free powder
conditioning. The latest Gema
MonoCyclone and After Filter
ensures the most efficient
extraction and recovery
possible, reducing powder
waste and ensuring high
utilization of raw materials.
The key benefits include;
• 80% reduction in powder
waste to landfill
• Colour change time
reduced from 2 hours to 12
minutes
• Complies with all of the
latest ATEX legislation
• Cleaner working
environment
• Doubled production
capacity
• Significant improvements in
yield from powder
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38 PUMPS
Pump
performance
The thermodynamic method of
monitoring pumps is based on the first
law of thermodynamics i.e. the increase
in the internal energy of a thermodynamic
system is equal to the amount of heat energy
added to the system, minus the work done by
the system on its surroundings. In basic terms
the energy losses in the pumping process
result in a temperature rise in the fluid.
The concept of centrifugal pumps is based
on Bernoulli’s principle that there are three
forms of energy in a fluid system – potential,
kinetic and pressure. Kinetic energy and
potential energy are the thermodynamic
properties of the fluid system and the two
energy quantities of heat and work are
required to account for real world conditions.
The thermodynamic method for pump
testing requires the following data:
temperatures of the pumped fluid at pump
suction and pump discharge; suction and
discharge pressure; motor input power and
motor efficiency. To measure the energy losses
dissipated as heat, corrections are applied for
the specific heat and density of the pumped
fluid.
A test engineer uses the monitoring system
to take readings from a fully open discharge
valve until any fluctuations in temperature
have settled out. The engineer will then
continue to take readings for a predetermined
amount of time at set points of
the discharge valve until the valve is fully
closed. This will then map the pump curve
from the fully open to fully closed position of
the discharge valve. The pump curve will then
be compared to the original test curve of the
pump and any losses in performance or
increase in absorbed power will show signs of
wear.
As the running clearances open up
between the wearing parts of the pump, the
leak paths of the pumped fluid increase,
resulting in lost efficiency. A thermodynamic
monitoring system detects and records these
losses more accurately than other test
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PUMPS 39
methods. During the test a filter can be
adjusted to take readings from every 2
seconds up to every 3 minutes. This allows the
system to achieve a steady reading of Delta T
(temperature differential) ISO standards
recommend a steady fluctuation of Delta T
equal or less than 5 mK/min.
Corroserve use the latest thermodynamic
pump monitoring equipment Calibrated and
certified by the Yamari Standard Laboratory in
accordance with relevant Japanese standards,
to monitor the performance of any Class C
industrial centrifugal pump over its long
working life. Class C is the degree of accuracy
of the test for centrifugal pumps to ISO 5198
(formerly ISO 2548). Due to the mathematical
equations designed into the software, such as
the Affinity law equation of flow, only
centrifugal pumps can be tested by this
method.
The latest Thermodynamic Pump
Monitoring (TPM) equipment measures
pressure, temperature and power input. This
information is then used to calculate flow,
which eliminates the need for a flow meter. As
a result, tests can be carried out on equipment
with only short lengths of straight pipe at the
suction and discharge (2 x diameters).
Conventional testing methods require at least
5 x diameter lengths of straight pipe.
A completed TPM Data sheet is provided to
the pump user and this can be compared
against the OEM test results when the pump
was new. A report is also issued showing what
efficiency gains can be expected following
manipulation of the impeller and after the
application of an energy saving protective
coating, such as Fluiglide; a cold cured, highly
modified chemically resistant, two-pack resin
system filled with stabilising enforcement to
reduce cold flow characteristics.
A vibration test and sound readings are
also taken to check for rotor imbalance,
bearing wear and cavitation. The end user can
then make informed decisions about
refurbishment and the optimum time for any
work to be carried out. The financial
investment in testing will be quickly recovered
in savings made by reduced energy costs
from running a more efficient pump.
TPM Provides Energy Saving
Solution for Cooling Tower Pump
in Japan
Our partners in Japan recently worked with
a client in the Chemical industry to assist them
with saving energy by targeting the double
suction pump of a cooling tower, which had
been in service since 1986. The pump had
long operating times and relatively large
power loads and the aim of the project was to
carry out maintenance to improve the overall
energy efficiency.
The team carried out an initial pump
assessment using the TPM system to check
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The pump was disassembled and any worn
or defective parts were manufactured and
replaced. The internals were then treated with
specialist anti-corrosion coatings. The repaired
pump was once again monitored to verify its
performance and energy saving after reinstallation
on-site.
The team confirmed an impressive energy
saving improvement of 9.2%, which was the
equivalent to 35.16 kw/h, equating to 281,280
kWh/year; a fantastic result leading to a
reduction in high operating costs and large
power consumption for the client, alongside
the necessity of recovering the original pump
efficiency to improve the overall cooling
system performance.
In terms of ROI, the client was pleased to
learn that as a result of the energy saving
costs following the work carried out and
application of Fluiglide coating to the pump,
the investment in the refurbishment would be
paid in just one year of operation with many
more years of savings to come.
Acton Gate Systems Limited - Tel: 01902 249299
Hilton Hall Business Centre, Hilton Lane, Essington, Staffordshire, WV11 2BQ
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Finishing – March/April 2022

40 SUPERFINISHING
Superfinishing
With the increasing spread of electric
vehicles, the issue of smooth running
is gaining in im-portance. This also
increases the demand for superfinishing
technology. One specialist in this field is Nagel
Maschinen- und Werkzeugfabrik GmbH in
Nürtingen. With its NaShaft series, the
company has cost-effective, "Made in
Germany" superfinishing centres in its
portfolio. The automotive supplier ZF in
Thyrnau uses such a system for e-transmission
shafts.
"We are noticing that demand for our
Superfinish technology is by no means
slowing down with the trend toward e-
mobility; on the contrary," explains Christian
Feuchter, Technical Sales at Nagel. "The
typical workpieces for combustion engines are
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NEW
42 SUPERFINISHING
becoming fewer, but those for e-drives are
increasing, especially transmission and rotor
shafts. At the same time, machining
requirements are also increasing. Other
components are also on the rise regard-less of
the type of drive, including steering racks and
nuts, for example." Automotive supplier ZF
Friedrichshafen AG at its standard location in
Thyrnau near Passau, where transmission
shafts for e-vehicles, among other things, are
produced, confirms the trend: Finishing is an
increasingly required manufacturing process in
the area of e-mobility, according to the statement.
The aim is to increase the load-bearing
capacity of the workpieces and to reduce short
wavelengths.
E-drives, unlike combustion engines,
generate operating noise at a very low level.
On the other hand, the surrounding bearing
points become audible with a whirring noise.
This is caused by the waviness of the bearing
journals, which is inevitably left behind by the
pre-processes of turning and grinding. Where
components make themselves heard in this
way, friction and losses are also higher.
Another undesirable side-effect. As a
consequence, drive manufacturers are raising
their quality requirements for dimensional
accuracy and surface finish. After all, the
vehicles are supposed to roll along the streets
as quietly as a whisper, without passers-by
wondering about strange sounds. Against this
background, superfinishing is becoming a key
technology in the production chains of e-drive
components. Because only this type of
superfinishing is capable of eliminating the
ripples.
When it became apparent at ZF in Thyrnau
that the need for superfinishing capacity was
increasing, the company decided to purchase
a new superfinishing centre. The choice fell on
a NaShaft Eco 612 machine from Nagel. "This
machine proved to be the best system for our
application," explains the process planner
responsible on site. "It is loaded by a gantry
loader through the roof hatch and will be fully
integrated into a belt linking system at a later
stage," he says, outlining the automation
concept. "The NaShaft series is a highly
flexible machine platform with a modular
design and is therefore a cost-effective
solution. We manufacture this series as well as
all other machines according to our high
quality standards in Nürtingen. These are
therefore products 'Made in Germany' - and
that goes down well with customers,"
emphasizes Christian Feuchter.
ZF uses the NaShaft Eco 612 for various
transmission shafts with overall lengths from
150 to 380 with bearing journals in the range
D = 30 to 60 mm. Tension is applied between
centres. After grinding, the values for cylinder
shape and surface finish are around 8 µm and
Rz 2.5 µm. The targets for superfinishing are

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44 SURFACTANTS
Bio-friendly products
Clariant has unveiled its new Vita 100%
bio-based surfactants and polyethylene
glycols (PEGs) to help directly address
climate change by helping remove fossil
carbon from the value chain.
As our climate gives us increasing and
alarming signals of change, individuals and
industries are looking for ways to reduce their
environmental footprints, and the demand for
bio-based chemicals is set to grow strongly in
the coming years. Clariant is committed to
fostering the transition to a more sustainable
bioeconomy and has a growing share of biobased
products and processing aids in its
portfolio.
The introduction of 100% bio-based
surfactants and PEGs significantly expands
Clariant’s Vita designated ingredients. Vita
products are based on renewable feedstocks
and have at least 98% Renewable Carbon
Index (RCI). It is just one example of its
commitment to provide low carbon footprint
solutions to customers and to Greater
Chemistry – between people and planet.
“From the packaging to the many
ingredients, a typical consumer product in
coatings, personal care, home care, industrial,
and agricultural applications still uses
petrochemicals and therefore fossil carbon,”
said Christian Vang, global head of business
unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties, Clariant.
“Switching to bio-based carbon chemistry
remains a big challenge for manufacturers and
by launching the Vita surfactant and PEG range
we are offering them an important new
solution to achieve this.”
Designed for natural formulations targeting
a high Renewable Carbon Index (RCI), the
new Vita products support manufacturers in
maximizing the bio-based carbon content of
consumer goods such as detergents, hair and
body shampoo, paint, industrial lubricants, and
crop formulations.
Clariant uses 100% bio-ethanol derived
from sugar cane or corn to create the
ethylene oxide for its innovative new
surfactants and PEGs. The bio-based material
is fully segregated along the value chain from
the field to the final consumer product.
Because only bio-based feedstocks are
used, the ingredients have significantly lower
carbon footprints than their fossil-based
counterparts. The Vita surfactants are CO
emissions savers: they can help save up to
85% of CO emissions1 compared to their
fossil analogues.
Importantly, in addition to setting the
standard in a greener production, these new
solutions are chemically equivalent to
Clariant’s fossil versions, offering the same
performance and efficiency to formulators and
brand owners. Customers can currently
benefit from more than 70 bio-based
products, and the range will continue to be
expanded to meet evolving market needs. In
Q1 2022, double-digit kilotons of the biobased
surfactants and PEGs will be available
for the worldwide business segments from
Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals (CISC), a
Clariant joint venture.
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46 WORKSHOP
Fast paced fix
Mass production of metal parts
often includes protective coatings
application. But in the fast-paced
manufacturing environment,
there may not be enough time
for the parts to cool before the
coating dries.
This is counterproductive
when hot painted parts stick
together, only to be pulled apart
later and leave the coating
damaged. EcoShield 386 FD is
designed specifically to eliminate
this problem.
EcoShield 386 FD Water
Based Micro Corrosion Inhibiting
Coating is a force-dry version of
Cortec’s top water-based
anticorrosion coating, EcoShield
VpCI-386. As such, EcoShield
386 FD offers excellent corrosion
protection at 1.5-3.0 mils (37.5-
75 µm) DFT (dry film thickness).
The advantage is that EcoShield
386 FD force-dries in only 5-10
minutes at 150 °F (54 °C) and
has good hot hardness, which
keeps the
hot
coated
parts from
sticking
together before they can cool
down.
EcoShield 386 FD is perfect
for fast-paced manufacturer
spray and dip lines. Many pipes,
hooks, castings, equipment
components, and other metal
parts need to be coated during
production in preparation for
their final installation. The
problem is that the painted parts
often pile up or are bundled
together at the end of the line
while the coating is hot and
sticky. As a result, the parts may
adhere to each other, damaging
the coating when the
components are later pulled
apart, thus leaving a weak point
for corrosion to get a foothold.
EcoShield 386 FD reduces this
risk.
Expanded range
GEMÜ is expanding its valve
selection for the GEMÜ eSyLite
motorized actuator with three
further valve types. With the
larger selection of electrical
valves, plant engineers and
operators find a tailor-made
solution even more easily.
In addition to the GEMÜ
R629 eSyLite plastic diaphragm
valve that already exists, the
GEMÜ 629 diaphragm valve
with stainless steel body and the
GEMÜ 519 and 529 globe
valves are now also available for
simple, motorized open/close
applications.
A total of four GEMÜ
eSyLite valves now offers
plant engineers and
operators the opportunity
of operating electrically
driven plants more efficiently
than before. In plants in which,
for example, solenoid
valves of large nominal
sizes consume a relatively
large amount of electricity, the
GEMÜ globe valves from the
eSyLite series are a cost-effective
alternative. With low switching
cycles and medium switching
speed, they take on shut-off
tasks just as precisely as solenoid
valves, while at the same time
scoring points when it comes to
operating costs with their low
electricity consumption. The
GEMÜ eSyLite series also opens
up new opportunities for plant
optimization for applications
where there have so far been no
affordably priced alternatives to
electrical ball valves. Automation
with the new eSyLite valves,
for example, can thus be
further advanced. Where
pneumatic valves could not
previously be used, and
manual valves were relied on
instead, a motorized
alternative is now available
with which the plant can be
automated cost-effectively.
Classifeds
Stewart Freshwater • mobile: 07746 373 545 • email: s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
recruitment
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Engineer to join their expanding team. With an extensive range of equipment in our portfolio, you
would be required to service customer enquiries, and technical requirements with the support of the
existing Sales and Design team.
MAIN DUTIES WOULD COMPRISE OF:
Working with existing team in order to gain
knowledge of products and systems.
Following up of sales enquiries, and visits
to customer sites.
Assist in generation of new leads and help
develop new sales strategies.
Work as liaison between client and internal
design and sales functions.
Creation and presentation of quotations
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to communicate effectively
with clients and colleagues
Be self motivated, presentable and
have a determination to succeed
Basic IT skills (Microsoft suite).
Have a basic understanding of the
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systems, would be an advantage.
Hold a current UK driving licence
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Competitive Salary
Company Car
Company Lap Top
Mobile Phone
Pension Scheme
Please send CV or application to:
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r.fowler@unitech.uk.com
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Products & Services
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• 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
electroplaters
COPPER n CHROME n POLISHING n IRIDITE NCP n GOLD and SILVER
BRIGHT ACID TIN n MANGANESE PHOSPHATE
n CHEMI BLACK COLD and HOT n ZINC and CLEAR/COLOUR/BLACK
NICKEL BRIGHT/DULL n ANODISING CLEAR/COLOUR/BLACK/HARD
Units 1 & 2, Dawkins Road Industrial Estate, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH15 4JP
Tel: 01202 677939
jane@dorsetware.com
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
laquers
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.
finishing systems
jigs & baskets
• 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
SALT&SADLERLTD
• Automotive • Aerospace • Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical • Defence • Medical
• Precision Engineering
Specialist manufacturers in:
Jigs • Baskets
Coils • Heaters
Fasteners • Tanks
0121 622 3887
info@saltandsadler.co.uk
www.saltandsadler.co.uk
Leading manufacturer of Jigs,
Racking systems, Baskets, Heaters,
Coils and many other products for the
Anodising & Electroplating industry
www.Supreme-Eng.com
Tel: 01283 529314
Fax: 01283 529316
Sales@Supreme-Eng.com
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for all your classified needs call Stewart Freshwater on: 07746 373 545
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infra red emitters
masking
pump & filtration specialists
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
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
Lacquers • PTFE Lubricant
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nylon coating powders
Tel: +44 12 96 43 37 54
Fax: +44 12 96 39 22 85
Email: sales@nyloncolours.co.uk
To advertise please call Stewart Freshwater on
01923 437615
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.
or email s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
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pumps & filters
SERFILCO
Pumps, Filters
and Agitation
Systems
TITAN Auto Backwash Filter
Carbon Purification & Cartridges
Premier Washed & Pleated Reusable
Drum and Air Diaphragm Pumps
● Electric Immersion Heaters
Tel: 0161 775 1910
Fax: 0161 775 3696
SERFILCO delivers
clear solutions
E: sales@serfilco-international.com
www.serfilco.co.uk
metal plating and polishing
powder coating manufacturers
precision cleaning & degreasing
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
The Sherwin-Williams Company
To advertise
please call
Stewart Freshwater
on 01923 437615 or email
s.freshwater@turretgroup.com
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oven stoving & curing
pre treatment chemicals
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
BC METAL FINISHING
B C
M F
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
brian@bcmetalfinishing.co.uk
ptr treatment
Aqueous Cleaners/Degreasers
Metal Brightening Solutions
Alkaline and Acid Etches
Desmuts/Deoxidisers
Chrome passivates and treatments
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
Fax: + 44 (0) 1978 661 104
E-mail: info@almetron.com
Web: www.almetron.co.uk
rectifier equipment
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.
Outputs from 10 Amp x 6 V to 6000 Amp x 200 V.
Prices available on request
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
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spray booths
salt spray environmental
cabinets
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spray nozzles
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
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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.
SPECIALIST LAB SALT LTD
Paytoe Lane . Leintwardine . Craven Arms.
Shropshire . SY7 0NB
Telephone: 01547 540573
Email: sales@specialistlabsalt.com
Website: www.specialistlabsalt.com
spray nozzles
tanks & protective linings
Polypropylene Tanks
PVC Tanks
PVC/GRP Tanks
Bund Tanks
Tank Linings
Rubber Linings
HDPE Tanks
One off Fabrications and installation
web design
Established 1976
Fume Scrubbers
Fume extraction
Pipework
Ducting
Repairs & Refurbishment
Flexible PVC Linings
Guards in all materials
The shoemaker’s son
always goes barefoot.
It’s the same in many industries, we never get the time to
look after ourselves.
We’ve been far too busy creating beautiful websites and
building successful email campaigns for clients that our
site relaunch has been pushed back again.
This is not a complaint though, it’s what we at Reva call
a nice problem, plus it shows that with us the customer
indeed does come first.
If you would like to push our website further down our
to do list contact us for a chat.
R
V
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thermal fluid
• Up to 50% energy savings
• Compact size
• Easy & safe to use
• Works up to 350°C
• Low exhaust emissions
• High efficiency
• Requires no specialist
knowledge
Web Design
& Development
Thermal Fluid
Heating
Technology now
for the future
Tel: 020 8953 7111
info@babcock-wanson.com
www.babcock-wanson.com
water purification
Water Purification Plant Experts
Personal & Professional Service at
Competitive Prices
• Reverse Osmosis
Plants
• Water Softening
Plants
• Particulate Filtration
• Wastewater Recovery
• De-Ionisers
• Water Treatment
Consultancy
Tel: 01543 462 802
T: 01622 871 877
Email: plasbrun.plastics@outlook.com
Web: www.plasbrunplastics.co.uk
E: sales@puretechsystems.co.uk
W: www.puretechsystems.co.uk
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SPRAY NOZZLE PRODUCTS FOR PRE-TREATMENT
T. 01932 567505
chat@reva.co.uk
• Quick Release Nozzles
• Quick Release Stand pipe couplers
• Eductors
• Air Knives
• Pipe Supports
• Complete Pipe Systems
Tel No. 01273 400092 • Fax No. 01273 401220
E-mail. info@beteuk.com
BETE Ltd, PO Box 2748, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4HZ
Editorial
Calendar
Each issue of
Finishing Magazine
includes the
following regular
columns:
4 News and views
4 Products
4 Business and
technical issues
4 Personnel changes
4 Company focuses
4 Questions & answers
4 Special reports
4 Employment
legislation
4 Plus monthly special
features
MAY/JUNE:
n Powder Coating
n Ovens and Curing
Equipment
n Dust and Fume
Extraction
For Editorial
enquiries please
contact:
John Hatcher,
EDITOR
E: j.hatcher@
turretgroup.com

THIS IS HANGON
HangOn is a partner who helps customers to find smart solutions to increase
the efficiency in their coating process and improve their profitability.
We develop and produce in own factories. Our products are distributed from
our warehouses into more than 40 countries.
WEB www.hangon.co.uk EMAIL sales@hangon.co.uk TELEPHONE 01547 540 573
HangOn Ltd. Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 0NB

Poison under control.
SLOTOLOY ZN „Generation VX“
The alkaline zinc-nickel processes SLOTOLOY ZN „Generation VX“ are operated with an anode (special anode VX 1)
specially adapted to the process and respective additives. Because of this, the formation of breakdown products and cyanide
on the anode is inhibited. The practical application at customers showed in converted electrolytes that even the cyanide
content is reduced actively.
Advantages of the zinc-nickel
processes „Generation VX”
· No cost-intensive membrane technology necessary.
· Improvement of current efficiency and appearance.
· Simple conversion of existing electrolytes.
· Low additive consumption.
· The formation of cyanide is significantly reduced and
may falls below the detection limit.
· Since there’s less non-active tetracyanonickelate there’s
a lower demand of nickel.
Decrease of the cyanide content after the conversion to
SLOTOLOY ZN „Generation VX“
cyanide content [mg/L]
500
400
300
200
100
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000
bath throughput [Ah/L]
Schloetter Co. Ltd.
Abbey Works
New Road, Pershore
Worcestershire WR10 1BY
United Kingdom
T +44 (0)1386 552 331
info@schloetter.co.uk
www.schloetter.co.uk