Finishing - March-April 2022

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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. 

News 

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Weld efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

A simple plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

Blast cleaning of springs prior to coating . . . . . . . . .20 

Top 5 sustainability tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Keep your workplace secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

New specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

A whole new world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

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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 

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specification which meets the 

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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 

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“2021 saw us working with a number of companies and customers 

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struggled to acquire paints and coatings which were previously 

imported from abroad due to supply chain disruptions” commented 

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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 

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range delivers a superdurable 

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surroundings, the durability 

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proven commitment to 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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cleaning standards. 

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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 

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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 

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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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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 

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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 

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giant leap to get where we need to be. If 

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theory that small yet significant improvements 

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The marginal gains idea is not only 

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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 

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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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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, 


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.” 

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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 

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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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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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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 


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 

web: www.actongate.co.uk - email: enquiries@actongate.co.uk 


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 



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 

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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 

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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 

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alternative is now available 

with which the plant can be 

automated cost-effectively. 

Classifeds 

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recruitment 

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Unitech Washing Systems, a Midlands based Washing system manufacturer, are seeking a UK Sales 

Engineer to join their expanding team. With an extensive range of equipment in our portfolio, you 

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existing Sales and Design team. 

MAIN DUTIES WOULD COMPRISE OF: 

Working with existing team in order to gain 

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Following up of sales enquiries, and visits 

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Assist in generation of new leads and help 

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Work as liaison between client and internal 

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Creation and presentation of quotations 

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

Ability to communicate effectively 

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Be self motivated, presentable and 

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Basic IT skills (Microsoft suite). 

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Hold a current UK driving licence 

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Please send CV or application to: 

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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 


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 

● 

● 

● 

● 

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 


on 01923 437615 or email 


The Sherwin-Williams Company 

To advertise 

please call 


on 01923 437615 or email 


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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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50 for all your classified needs call Stewart Freshwater on: 07746 373 545 

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 


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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A 

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

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