Forming & Protection

« What Methods Are Used? » Plastics are widely used as packaging materials, insulators, components in various machines and devices, and as coating agents. Unfortunately, their widespread use has led to increasing environmental concerns as they are now frequently found …

« How Reconditioned Barrels Help Reduce CO2 Emissions » Barrels are a widely used packaging solution for chemicals consumed throughout the industrial sector. Lubricants, cleaning agents, corrosion protection products, paints, and coatings can be safely stored and transported in them, …

To develop effective methods for reducing friction-related losses of material and energy, it is necessary to develop a clear understanding of the mechanisms underlying friction and wear. In this context, the term “tribosystem” was introduced. The prefix ‘tribo-‘ derives from …

Water beads up on many surfaces. After a rain shower, tiny droplets can still be seen on windows for a long time.  This occurs because thin water films contract into droplets. All these are effects of surface tension, which becomes …

Wherever the word “duplex” appears, it usually refers to something double-layered. In surface technology, duplex systems are no exception—they consist of two protective layers to defend against corrosion. The bottom layer is created through hot-dip galvanizing, while the top layer …

« A Brief Overview of the process » Anodizing is a process that provides aluminum semi-finished products (partially processed materials) or workpieces with a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant surface. This protective layer is formed with the aid of an electric current …

« How to Manage Paint Systems Effectively » The paints used in surface technology change their physical state during processing. The raw materials are in liquid form or are at least flowable so that they can completely cover the surface. …

Electroplating is a process in which electric current causes metals to deposit uniformly on the surface of workpieces. The metallic layer primarily serves to protect against corrosion, resist mechanical wear, or improve electrical conductivity. Additionally, electroplating may aim to achieve …

« What influences the paint quality » In surface treatment, paints and coatings are applied to components to protect them from environmental damage, enhance their appearance, or modify surface properties. Paint ingredients form a complex system tailored to the intended …

Chromates, which are chemical salts derived from chromic acid, play a role in two distinct surface treatment processes: Chromating, where chromic acid or its salts create a chromate layer on a material’s surface. Chromium plating, where dissolved chromates (electrolytes containing …