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 …
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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 …
Read more »Painting Aluminum in Industrial Applications
Aluminum is a popular and essential material in industrial sectors such as machinery and equipment manufacturing, food processing, and architecture. As a true lightweight metal with low density, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and excellent workability, it is highly versatile. …
Read more »How does emulsion splitting work?
The term “emulsion splitting” encompasses various methods applied in wastewater treatment. Emulsions are mixtures of liquids that do not dissolve into each other. Emulsifiers are necessary to create a stable emulsion. When it becomes necessary to separate the liquids, for …
Read more »Cold Cleaners in Use
« Effective against animal oils and fats, tar, wax, natural and synthetic resins » Cold cleaners are often the preferred solution when it comes to removing oils and fats or stubborn residues containing dust, dirt, and wax. In metalworking as …
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