We are surrounded by products made from diverse materials and shapes. Manufacturing processes transform raw materials like metal or plastic into semi-finished products such as bars, tubes, and sheets. These intermediate forms are then processed further to create finished products, …
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The Flash Point in the Surface Processing Industry
The flash point is a fundamental safety parameter used to assess the hazards associated with flammable liquids. In surface treatment and processing, cleaning agents, solvents, paints, coatings, and lubricants are widely used — and many of them are flammable. Measures …
Read more »Avoiding Risks from Oil Mist
Metalworking facilities and auto repair shops often have a distinctive aroma of oil . When machines reach high temperatures, there is also a noticeable smoky odor. Any substance you can smell is present in the air and, therefore, can be …
Read more »VOC Reduction – How Coating Technologies are Getting Cleaner
Decorative surfaces in shiny colors are a beautiful sight for everyone. As a protective layer against mechanical and weather-related damage, moisture, or corrosion, surface coating plays a key role. A durable paint finish is one of the ways to meet …
Read more »What do OEM approvals mean?
OEM stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’, referring to a company that produces components or products which are used in another company’s end products. In many industries, there are manufacturers that do not bring their products or components directly to market …
Read more »Proper Equipment and Machinery Cleaning
Equipment and machinery cleaning are essential maintenance activities across all industries. These practices extend the lifespan and maximize the uptime of expensive industrial equipment. Companies specializing in industrial cleaning continuously face challenges in selecting the most effective methods and cleaning …
Read more »Aging of Plastics
« Mitigating the Effects of Influencing Factors on Plastic Aging » The aging of plastics is a slow process during which irreversible changes occur within the material. Although aging cannot be prevented, appropriate measures can delay it. This requires an …
Read more »An Overview of the Most Important Process Chemicals for Coating Processes
Process chemicals are chemical substances that enable or support technical operations. In machines and systems, these substances and the processes that rely on them produce ready-to-use items and products for further processing. Coating is a complex process composed of several …
Read more »Remove white rust and prevent it in the future
Steel is found in nearly every aspect of daily life—houses, bridges, tools, and machines. While it is not a lightweight metal, steel is relatively easy to shape and provides tremendous structural strength. Pure steel, however, cannot be used directly as …
Read more »Passive and Active Corrosion Protection
« Passive and Active Corrosion Protection – We explain the differences » Passiver und aktiver Korrosionsschutz umfasst alle technischen Maßnahmen, die dazu dienen, Werkstoffe vor der Zerstörung durch Umgebungseinflüsse zu schützen. Der Sauerstoff und die Feuchtigkeit in der Atmosphäre setzen …
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