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MAY 2022 - VOLUME 29 - NUMBER 5

Welcome to the SURFACE WORLD team! MANAGING DIRECTOR & ADVERTISEMENT DIRECTOR Nigel Bean t: +44 (0) 1442 826826 e: nigelbean1@aol.com / nigelbean@surfaceworld.com EDITOR Jane Soones e: janesoones@aol.com / janesoones@surfaceworld.com CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Sheena Burrus e: sheenaburrus@hillmedia.com EXHIBITION ORGANISER Sheena Burrus e: sheenaburrus@hillmedia.com Hill Media Ltd, Marash House 2-5 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5ED, United Kingdom. The Surface World magazine is published 12 times a year by Hill Media Ltd. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in Surface World, Hill Media Ltd and its agents accept no responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors, manufacturers or advertisers. Copyright for all material published in this journal remains with Hill Media Ltd and its agents. © Hill Media Ltd – 2022 ISSN 1757-367X

SURFACE WORLD 2023 10 GREAT REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT SURFACE WORLD 2023.

Q&A WITH QUALICOAT UK & IRELAND

Q&A WITH ANGUS MACKIE, CHAIR

OF QUALICOAT UK & IRELA

SURFACE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION (BSTSA) BRITISH SURFACE TREATMENT SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION.

QUALICOAT UK & IRELAND

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10 great reasons to exhibit at Surface World 2023 If your business is attracting new customers from advertising and word of mouth, it can be very tempting to write trade shows off as something that you don’t need to do to attract new customers. But trade shows can be one of the most rewarding forms of marketing when approached with the right strategy. Trade show veterans will attest to the fact that the ROI (return on investment) achieved from a successful trade show is often impossible to match in comparison to other forms of marketing. So before you write off trade shows as secondary to your current marketing tactics, it pays to learn about their benefits. Here are ten reasons which explain why trade shows should be at the top of your list.

1. Meet and connect with prospective customers One of the greatest advantages of exhibiting at a trade show is that it allows you to meet and connect with prospective customers in person instead of communicating with them over the phone. Research has shown that in-person meetings are 34 times more successful than those made via email or by phone. When meeting in person, you become someone that they know, recognise, and want to connect with. Another advantage is the trade show host uses their database to invite prospective customers to the event, using various marketing tools on your behalf to get footfall through the door. Where else can you meet

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hundreds of prospective business opportunities all under one roof?

2. Strengthen your bond with existing customers Just like trade shows give you the opportunity to better connect with prospective customers, exhibiting at a trade show also allows you to meet your existing customers face-to-face. While most of today’s business is conducted over email or phone, face-to-face meetings are undeniably a fantastic way to do business. Trade shows are often a place for customers to approach you with their long term plans and big orders – orders that can be incredibly lucrative for you as an exhibitor. Utilising your attendance to plan meetings at the show will save you valuable time and money, rather than trying to see each in turn at their place of business.

3. Learn about new developments in your industry When your business attends an industry event, it puts you at the centre of the action. Trade shows are a place for businesses to announce and display their latest innovations and developments. In a competitive industry, would you rather be aware of your competitors or out of the loop? Exhibiting at a trade show doesn’t just give you the opportunity to make new sales and connect with existing customers, it gives you the chance to

look at cutting edge developments in your industry and the opportunities they also create for you. When you are at the show take a few hours out of your stand and see what other exhibitors are doing, this helps to keep you up to date with new technologies, techniques, products and industry trends.

4. Meet new companies that can help your business Your attendance gives you the chance to network with both prospective customers and prospective vendors. This makes a trade show more than just an opportunity to expand your distribution, but a chance to expand your supply chain. While your sales and marketing team focus on connecting with prospects to make new sales, your Purchasing Manager can connect with new vendors and contractors that can help your business grow. This makes a trade show a two-sided opportunity for your business – to expand sales, and to expand supply chains.

5. Close deals with new customers during the show There are few situations more tense than the average outbound sales call. From the

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endless objections of the prospective customer, to the stress of losing a valuable sale, it’s natural to face rejection and nervousness as a salesperson. At a trade show, however, the atmosphere is different. Almost half of trade show attendees make purchases at trade shows. A staggering 91 percent of all trade show attendees claim that shows are ‘extremely useful’ to their product and service sourcing efforts. When you speak to a Purchasing Manager or Director on the phone, you’re often dealing with someone that’s already juggling a variety of obligations and deals in their mind. As such, they’re understandably disinterested. At a trade show, you’re dealing with prospective customers that have made the journey to fulfil a requirement they currently have.

pace? While your sales team uses the trade show as an opportunity to meet existing customers and connect with prospective ones, spend a moment looking at the other exhibitors to see what they’re doing differently from you. Great businesses are aware of their competitors, and trade shows are one of the best opportunities to connect with competitors and understand their sales strategy, their pricing, and the reasons for their success.

8. Rapidly expand your database of sales leads

Unlike traditional outbound marketing, in which rejection is the norm, trade shows are one of the few environments in which your sales team benefits from an audience of prospective customers that are genuinely interested in buying your products and services.

While skimming through the phone book might give you thousands of unqualified phone numbers, nothing gives you qualified leads quite like a trade show. While cold calling and online marketing might not have the same initial expense as a trade show, there’s no greater way to fill your contact book with prospects than a successful trade show effort in a much shorter time frame.

6. Strengthen or establish your brand

9. Speak directly to your target market

Trade shows are one of the few environments where you have the same amount of access to prospective customers as your larger competitors do. This makes them a valuable opportunity not just for direct sales and marketing, but for strengthening your brand and positioning your business as a leader in its industry.

Email surveys are a fantastic way to learn more about what your customers want and don’t want. Unfortunately, their low response rate makes them useful only to businesses with a large enough email list to tolerate very few responses.

From free giveaways to trade show displays, there’s no better opportunity to give your brand a sizeable boost than a trade show. If you create an exhibition stand that attracts the right type of attention, a single exhibition can be all it takes to change your brand from up-andcomer to an established industry leader.

Trade shows allow you to solicit a huge amount of feedback by talking directly to visitors that have been invited to attend from various avenues within your industry. You can then use this valuable information after the show to help your business expand and improve.

A great way to get useful feedback and valuable sales leads at the same time is by conducting a short survey on your exhibition stand, and rewarding participants with vouchers or gifts from your business. Where else but a trade show can you generate new leads and valuable feedback at the same time?

10. Optimise your sales and lead generation strategy Trade shows are an excellent opportunity to expose your sales team to hundreds of different prospects in a short period of time. A perfect opportunity to test new sales tricks and marketing strategies in a very responsive environment. If you want to test and optimise your lead generation strategy, you’ll find no better place than a trade show. Try several different sales pitches on prospects and you’ll quickly learn which ones work and which ones don’t, allowing you to perfect your sales strategies in just a few days. You can then use these honed skills when out on the road or at future trade events. The next Surface World is to take place on 4th and 5th October 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. Reservations are already being taken. If you are interested in exhibiting at the show or would like to advertise in the Surface World magazine or on the website, please call Nigel Bean on +44 (0) 1442 826826 to discuss your requirements. Or you can send an email to nigelbean1@aol.com.

Surface World – Re-Connecting The Industry

7. Learn what your competitors are doing right In the world of business, it pays to keep your customers close and your competitors closer. Exhibiting at a trade show allows you to observe what your competitors are doing right and apply their tactics to your own business. Is there a particular competitor in your industry that seems to be growing at a rapid

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Q&A WITH QUALICOAT UK & IRELAND

Q&A with Angus Mackie, chair of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Surface World chats with Angus Mackie, chair of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland ahead of the organisation’s conference for 2022 – Future-proofing Facades.

For QUALICOAT UK & Ireland, undertaking virtual meetings, advising members, maintaining virtual training courses and retaining the integrity of the system with the twice yearly independent external audit of members by the IFO (Institut für Oberflächentechnik) in Germany, meant acquiring a few new skills, fast! So, Covid-19 aside, what are your main responsibilities as chairman? The appointment is normally for a 2-year period and the responsibilities are to chair quarterly council meetings, work in conjunction with the secretariat to set and approve budgets, liaise with various industry bodies covering construction and extrusion, deal with any non-compliance issues following the twice yearly independent external audit of members, and otherwise advance the interests of the organisation.

Welcome, Angus. You’ve been chairman of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland for two years’ now. What’s presented the greatest challenge in that time? Having become chair on 1st January 2020, the biggest single challenge was steering the organisation through the pandemic. I chaired my first meeting on 5th February 2020 then the world went into a spin, with all of us facing many challenges in our own businesses.

That’s quite extensive, especially when we remind readers that you hold this role alongside that of chairman of Allumette group, including powder coater, Vertik-Al. As you’re already over two years into your tenure, where do you want to lead the organisation and what does QUALICOAT UK & Ireland want to achieve in the next five years? Since 2018 our membership has risen by almost 20 percent, and I am proud to say that we have six more prospects in the pipeline. Our aim is to build on this strong foundation and maximise our penetration of the UK architectural aluminium market in respect of both coaters and the related supply chain and expand the geographical reach amongst specifiers. And that’s exactly what you’re planning with the conference, right? To raise awareness of the quality label amongst architects and specifiers. Yes. Our previous conference focussed

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on sustainability. Things have moved on since then, not least with the introduction of QUALICOAT 3.0. While sustainability is still an integral part of the specification process, it is just one factor among many which need to be considered. This year, the conference will be a day giving us the time and opportunity to explore more topics and introduce panel discussions. We hope to use interactive Q&A software so that the audience can contribute to these. What can attendees expect to hear? Our aim is to educate and inform on the features and benefits of specifying QUALICOAT standard coatings. We have selected speakers from across the industry to present their field of expertise. Naveen Sandhu, UK & Ireland specification manager for AkzoNobel powder coating will examine fire resistance and safety in facades, paying particular attention to the fire performance of powder coating, for example. Naveen will be joined by other QUALICOAT members and committee representatives. I will introduce proceedings, followed by a global perspective from QUALICOAT president, Ivo Vermeeren, and then it’s over to the experts! We’ll also be including sections on pre-treatment, site inspections and cleaning of powder coated facades. It promises to be a worthwhile and informative day. Oh, and we mustn’t forget our keynote speaker, Maxwell Hutchinson. Formerly president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and more recently, a TV presenter and respected broadcaster. We’re anticipating plenty of wit and wisdom! How do people get involved? Firstly, it’s free to attend but you must register for a ticket. You can do this via the conference website or search QUALICOAT on eventbrite.co.uk. Put it in your diary – 14th June at the Building Centre, London. And, finally, follow QUALICOAT UK & Ireland on LinkedIn for the latest updates… there’ll be more announcements as the event draws closer. Register via www.qualicoatukiconference.co.uk This event is sponsored by Barley Chalu, Chemetall, Interpon, Jotun, and Vertik-Al.

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QUALICOAT 3.0 Enhanced Sustainability By Angus Mackie - QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chair Since 1986 QUALICOAT has continued to work as a membership run organisation to standardise and improve the quality of powder coatings by setting a standard that is regularly updated following evidence-backed research. Today QUALICOAT, based in Zurich, can claim a global licensed membership of powder manufacturers, pretreatment systems providers and powder coaters who are all third party inspected to the current QUALICOAT Specification. In the UK & Ireland QUALICOAT has its own Association that inspects and awards licences across the region. Membership in the UK & Ireland continues to grow and now encompasses virtually all of the major architectural powder coaters across the British Isles. Over the years the QUALICOAT Standard has been improved and updated to ensure that current powder coating best practice is undertaken by all licence and approval holders. Part of a licence holders responsibility is the provision of regular coated samples for extended ‘acetic salt spray’ and in some cases ‘filiform corrosion’ testing at the appointed test house, in the case of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland, this is at IFO Netherlands BV. In a very small number of these test samples it was noticed that premature failure could occur following these very corrosive and accelerated tests. With the cause of the issue unknown, QUALICOAT set up a working group of Members to try to identify what was causing the issue and how this could be eliminated to further enhance powder coating durability. It became obvious during research that the aluminium alloy itself was the contributing factor, so the working group began to develop a specification for the alloys used

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in fenestration, namely alloy 6060 and 6063. The resulting alloy specification, which forms Appendix A13 of the QUALICOAT Specifications 2022, requires the alloys to fall within the EN573-3:2019 Standard, which can be met using primary or secondary (recycled) aluminium and requires the following three tests to be carried out: 1. Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) 2. Anodic Cyclic Polarisation (ACP) 3. Metallographic Study for Aluminium All requirements of these tests need to be undertaken and passed by an independent test house before an approval is awarded. By ensuring that the alloy is of the correct standard, with reduced inclusions and improved grain consistency, it has been demonstrated by QUALICOAT that architectural powder coat finishes can be further enhanced for sustainability, especially when used with Class 2 powders (super-durable) and Class 3 powders (hyper-durable). Appendix A13 of the QUALICOAT Specifications is aimed at specifiers who have large facade projects and wish to take advantage of the additional protection that comes from a ‘QUALICOAT 3.0’ Specification. Whilst the current QUALICOAT supply chain includes powder manufacturers, pretreatment systems providers and architectural powder coaters, QUALICOAT 3.0 introduces for the first time the aluminium extruders into the QUALICOAT powder coating supply chain. Specifiers who wish to take advantage of QUALICOAT 3.0 should in the first instance contact QUALICOAT UK & Ireland for guidance on specification and help in choosing the correct supply chain. The global QUALICOAT Standard is incrementally revised in real time with regular update sheets and is revised to include all updates each year end. The Specification, its appendices and any update sheets are freely available for download at www.qualicoat.net. For details on the availability of various colours and finishes contact any QUALICOAT UK & Ireland member for more information. For updated information about the use and specification of QUALICOAT in the UK and Ireland, please visit the UK & Ireland Association website at www.qualicoatuki.org.

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launches dedicated site to showcase Functional range of Resicoat powder coatings AkzoNobel has created a new dedicated microsite and resource centre for customers and specifiers of Functional powder coatings to guide them through the selection process and learn how a Resicoat solution can support transformational change in scenarios where protection defines success. Customers can discover how new and emerging technologies including single layer, dual layer and multi-layer powder coatings can be used for projects where failure to any degree is simply not an option. They can learn how different Resicoat products can address very specific needs, such as on the inside and outside of pipelines to protect the integrity of drinking water, or to insulate electrical systems on the latest generation of electrical vehicles (EVs).

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They can also discover how combinations of coatings can be used to provide the highest levels of corrosion protection, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and ensure the safe and efficient performance during the Engineered Design Life (EDL) of each project. Functional powder coatings can be used to protect against extremes of hot and cold and an excess of pressure. They protect oil, gas and petrochemical pipelines from chemicals and corrosion, and provide a smooth and sealed surface to the valves and fittings that regulate the flow of water in our modern distribution networks. They insulate the rotors and stators to keep vehicles and electronics running safely, and deliver the ultimate insulation to the busbars an electric vehicle relies upon. Whether insulating small components such as capacitors and magnetic cores or providing corrosion resistance to massive structures using reinforced steel, Resicoat powder coatings perform in the most challenging conditions.

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British Company Coltraco Ultrasonics Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, for Second Time Coltraco Ultrasonics are delighted to have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022. High-exporting advanced manufacturer Coltraco Ultrasonics won the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2019 and are honoured to win it again in 2022 for Outstanding Growth in international trade over the last three years. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the UK's most prestigious business award and is a globally recognised royal seal of approval for UK companies. In its 56th year, the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise comes in this special year of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and whose dedicated public service inspires us. Coltraco Ultrasonics win their second award as a demonstration of outstanding success and resilience during the unprecedented times of COVID19,. The company exports over: 90% of its output to 120 countries with 150+ distributors in 80 countries. Coltraco have enabled their three years of increased international trade by opening new sectors in markets where they already have a presence. By focusing upon science, exporting and diversification, including the development in 28 weeks of an instrument for NHS Hospitals to monitor infection contagion from negatively-pressurised ICU Wards to the rest of the hospital and an

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During the challenging 24 months of the pandemic Coltraco Ultrasonics developed their high-exporting advanced manufacturing tradition and created a new science-led organisation that comprises the Company, their Institute (DIRDI) and its Centre (CUAA). Coltraco have continued in 3 years of outstanding growth despite COVID19 because of their Resilience-DiversificationGrowth Strategy created during it. The company never went into furlough despite losing 50% of its global markets during COVID19 and have built new company export and scientific success since.

Created new processes in R&D, sales, distribution, strategic engagement, production, inventory control which has seen Coltraco:

Their changed strategy made them less dependent on a few “primary” market sectors and brought them together into a “MultiSectoral” whole with a Global Distribution Network to fulfil them. With the change of the company since COVID19, they have now become a “multi-sectoral” company which their Research & Development Plan and Global Distribution Strategy are designed for, increasing exports and international trade. Since 11 March 2020, as a business Coltraco can state that they:

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Moved from 2-3 market sectors to 25, Established a new global distribution network, Tripled after sales revenue Won British Government emergency COVID19 technology awards Opened a new laboratory, Research Institute (DIRDI) and its Centre (CUAA) at Durham University. Coltraco Ultrasonics would like to thank all those who judged them worthy of such an award, and to their Chairman, Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, the company team, their suppliers and of course distributors and customers who have helped them achieve this over the last 3 years. Telephone: +44 207 629 8475 Visit: www.coltraco.com British manufacturer of ultrasonic technologies, exporting to 120 countries and winners of The Queen’s Award for International Trade 2019 and 2022.

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Have you invested in component cleaning machines? There’s now less than a year to take advantage of Rishi Sunak’s “superdeduction” policy. Graham Fraser, MD of Fraser Technologies, discusses why now is the right time to invest in equipment. Announced in March 2021, the “superdeduction” policy allows companies to claim 130% capital allowances on plant machinery investment. For those who are unfamiliar with the policy, businesses are able to deduct 130% of an initial investment when computing taxable profits between April 2021 and March 2023. This means that, for every pound a company invests under the super-deduction, their taxes are cut by up to 25p. It may not have been front-page news but it can make a huge difference to your business. Previously, special rate (including long life assets) qualified for a 6% special rate writing down allowance. Now with the super-deduction policy, there is a 50% first-year allowance for the same assets. Combined, these new policies are a great reason for your business to make further investments and super charge your planned investment journey. Plus, as energy bills continue to soar, a simple switch can have a significant impact on energy usage, without affecting

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cleanliness levels. In many cases, reconsidering cleaning solutions can deliver higher quality results, while also minimising time, cost, and your environmental impact. Using the super deduction policy to explore our range of component cleaning technology is a financial investment that benefits both your balance sheet and your carbon impact. Fraser Technologies’ solvent cleaning systems are not only cost-effective but an environmentally friendly solution for your precision cleaning needs.

Why Fraser Technologies? Fraser Technologies has been supplying equipment and chemical solutions to the UK manufacturing industries for almost 50 years. Our partnership with global leaders in precision cleaning equipment means we’re able to supply our clients with the latest range of aqueous and solvent cleaning systems and component cleaning machines. Our solvent cleaning systems offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution to your precision cleaning needs. We’re proud to be able to supply the UK with the latest range of solvent cleaning systems. A key advantage of our solvent equipment is the auto-sealing compression lid which, along with the unique vapour control system, increases solvent retention. We are able to offer standard, single and multi-stage

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Interpon powder coatings help HAGS win on the swings and roundabouts Innovative Interpon Redox powder coatings from AkzoNobel are helping HAGS, one of Europe’s foremost manufacturers of outdoor playground equipment, to protect its products from the impact of costly and unsightly corrosion, especially in difficult coastal environments with a high salt content in the air. HAGS, which recently celebrated a 25-year partnership with Interpon, was one of the pioneers in switching from a solvent-based paint system to an Interpon powder coating that was more sustainable, and that fully supported its sustainability strategies. HAGS first started using Interpon in 1998, looking for a more sustainable solution to protect its products against corrosion and general wear and tear. The switch coincided with a move to a new manufacturing facility in Egham, UK which the Interpon team supported with practical advice, training and support. Since then, AkzoNobel has helped HAGS to seamlessly integrate its powder coating processes into three more sites including Aneby in Sweden (2013) and Sosnowiec in Poland (2019).

friendly solution. And because Interpon is a globally available powder coating system, we have been able to develop a standardise finishing system across all our European factories.” Tomasz Kluczewski, Regional Director North Europe of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business, says he is proud of the 25-year partnership with HAGS: “Since helping HAGS make the switch we have continued to support them through partnership and innovation. These have been the key drivers not only in helping our customer to meet their sustainability goals, but also in establishing an unbeatable platform that brings benefits to both companies and reflects our heritage in building long-term relationships.” Among the first to use Interpon’s Redox Duplex system – a two-layer system with a zinc-rich Interpon Redox PZ epoxy primer and topcoat, HAGS now offers its customers the Redox Triplex three-layer system. This provides enhanced corrosion protection in environments up to the highest corrosivity category of C5.

Most recently, HAGS introduced an optional Interpon AM topcoat, which can reduce microbial growth such as bacteria and mold by up to 99.9%. These powder coatings have been especially popular for those procuring its outdoor fitness products used in public places, since they tend to attract a high number of users from all age groups. Andy Yates, Technical Director at HAGS, says that as a major supplier to local authorities and councils, quality and reputation are key: “What is vital to our customers is that the products have a long life-span and reflect well on the people who procured them. What is crucial to us, therefore, is working with a partner like Interpon whose products protect and enhance our equipment and ensure they keep performing in a variety of different global climates and environmental conditions.”

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PhoenixTM has a new man on a mission! Phoenix Temperature Measurement are pleased to announce that Mark Herriman has joined the PhoenixTM team as UK sales engineer. One of Mark’s key responsibilities is to support the UK customer base operating in the coatings market. Mark is keen to promote the extensive range of thru-process monitoring solutions offered by PhoenixTM to help companies in the paint and powder coating market maximise the potential of their oven cure coating operations. Whatever the size of operation, technical needs and budget, a monitoring solution can be offered. Mark joins a team of experienced engineers who have worked extensively in the field of oven and furnace monitoring. Over the last 10 years PhoenixTM has prided itself on driving innovation in process monitoring and giving customers performance and choice. As shown in the photograph Mark displays the innovative PTM1520 Epsilon-x the first ever intrinsically safe ATEX certified profiling system designed for safe approved temperature profiling in ATEX classified Zones 2 and 22 (Paint and Powder coatings). Adding capability to the temperature profiling range, PhoenixTM also offer Optical profiling with the unique PhoenixTM Optic System. The PhoenixTM VIS-64 Optic system records video of your product travelling through the cure oven at temperature. The PhoenixTM Optic system allows thru-process paint defect detection and comprehensive inspection of the inside of the oven and operation of the conveyor system. The high-resolution video camera can safely travel through the paint oven with an independent torch recording video footage of exactly what the product sees during an actual temperature profile run.

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Where other suppliers focus on filling a catalogue entry with a basic system, PhoenixTM offer solutions designed to meet specific application needs and provide the information, not just data, that can be used to confirm quality, optimise process efficiency, and give paint operations a competitive

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NEW byko-visc RT Rotational Viscometer Versatile Viscometer Line Offers Robust Measurement, Repeatability and Reporting BYK-Gardner GmbH – worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastics industries for quality control of color, appearance, and physical properties – is announcing the new byko-visc RT Rotational Viscometer. The byko-visc RT is the instrument for precise measurement results with each test condition recorded for detailed results analysis and review. This precision is repeatable day-to-day and instrument-toinstrument thanks to BYK-Gardner’s rigorous quality control. An ISO 17025 calibration certificate is supplied with each instrument to confirm this performance. Joining the BYK-Gardner offering of viscosity instruments – flow cups, bubble viscometers, the digital stormer viscometer, and cone and plate viscometers – the byko-test RT now brings a comprehensive solution for customers’ QC needs. The byko-visc RT offers an intuitive navigation, a multitude of control options, and a large capacitive color touch-screen display, which includes preset buttons to quickly recall often used measuring parameters. These benefits reduce operator time, so less time waiting and more time getting your work done. Available in two models, the byko-visc RT and byko-visc RT Lite, each feature versatility and compatibility with three different sensitivities and optional accessories. Measuring viscosity – lacquers, paints, primers, resins, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, creams, lotions, liquids soaps, beverages, dressings, sauces – from a near water-like, very high viscosity to even the most viscous epoxies, sealants, and pastes, the byko-visc RT line will exceed expectations. The byko-visc RT features an easy snap-on spindle attachment saving valuable operator time while protecting the instrument, and an adjustable stand to allow the user to easily raise and lower the viscometer head. The instrument is ready right out of the box – no assembly needed! The new line is also compatible with many other rotational viscometer models in terms of results, measurement parameters, and accessories, like spindles. This will also allow users to seamlessly transition to a byko-visc RT system. The byko-visc RT is ideal to test the viscosity of your liquids and pastes in compliance with ASTM D2196, ISO 2555 and ISO1652 standards. With this level of precision, you can be sure that your measurements will be accurate every time. The byko-visc RT line will be shipping at the end of May 2022. More information can be found at byk-instruments.com.

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A Layman’s Guide to Ultrasonic Inspection Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a large and increasingly multifaceted discipline, encompassing a wide range of techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, radiography, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing and more. As of the end of 2020, Ultrasonic Testing (UT) was the most commonly used method, accounting for 27%1 of the total NDT equipment market share. In this article you’ll find a brief overview of the history, fundamentals, and current capabilities of UT as a technique. A Short History of Ultrasonic Testing Ultrasonic testing’s roots can be traced back to the classic ‘tap test’ of historical blacksmiths and metalworkers. In these tap tests, an experienced craftsman would give test pieces a firm whack with a hard object, such as a hammer or coin, and then listen for the resulting ring to tell whether or not the object

was ‘sound’ from the sharpness, tone and other sonic qualities of the produced noise. While this is a long way practically from the scientific approach of modern UT, the concept of utilising sound to test materials was the driving constant throughout its subsequent development. The development of modern ultrasonics really got underway in the 1940s and 50s, with a marked acceleration in sophistication following the electronic revolution at the tail end of WW2. In 1945 Floyd Firestone, an American physicist specialising in acoustics, patented a device built from modified RADAR instruments called ‘The Supersonic Reflectoscope’2 which he described as ‘a means of inspecting the interior of solid parts for flaws’. The Reflectoscope operated in a ‘pulse-echo’ configuration using a single quartz crystal search unit which both sent and received, which was notable in comparison to his contemporaries who made use of separate sending and receiving units. The search unit emitted a 2.25MHz ultrasonic pulse into materials and then plotted the amplitude of returning echoes against time on an oscilloscope screen, making the Reflectoscope arguably the world’s first A-Scan flaw detector. Firestone’s invention was a breakthrough moment for the field of ultrasonic testing, but it would take a number of years and a lot of innovative industrial design before UT developed into the mature and reliable inspection technique it’s considered to be today. For this to happen, certain technologies needed to be pioneered first, such as the discovery of high-power composite crystals to replace quartz or digital electronics to replace the analogue valve based oscilloscope systems used in the 40s.

Floyd Firestone with his A-Type Supersonic Reflectoscope

What is Ultrasound? Fundamentally, sound is just the name for a type of mechanical wave that travels through solids, liquids and gases by making their particles oscillate, or vibrate, between 20 and 20,000 times a second (Hz). Because this frequency region is what the human ear evolved to detect, it is also known as audible sound. Ultrasound, therefore, refers to the region of frequencies that are too high, i.e. that vibrate too fast, to be detected by the human ear. Conversely, Infrasound is the range of frequencies that are too low to be detected by the human ear. The waves used for non-destructive testing are extremely high pitched when compared to the audible range. The lowest commonly used frequency is around 1 MHz (1 million Hz), which is fifty times higher than the highest sound you’ll ever hear. For specialist applications like scanning acoustic microscopy the frequencies employed can go all the way up to a staggering 2,000 MHz3! The important trade-off engineers consider when it comes to their choice of ultrasonic frequency is penetration vs. resolution; as ultrasonic waves increase in frequency they can be used to make out much smaller features within a material, but will lose much of their ability to penetrate deep into them. Conversely, lower frequency ultrasound will have a much easier time penetrating material, but have much lower resolving power. The most commonly used frequencies within industrial testing sit within the 0.5MHz to 20MHz range. The bottom end of the range is employed when testing composites and highly attenuative polymers while the top end is more useful for very thin metals and high-precision applications like bolt tension measuring. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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How Does Ultrasonic Testing Work? On a conceptual level, ultrasonic testing is a fairly intuitive technique to understand and requires little abstraction or higher level understanding. An ultrasonic pulse is generated by a transducer which is acoustically coupled to the test piece. This ultrasonic pulse travels into the material, reflecting back to the transducer whenever it hits a boundary, such as an air bubble, crack or the back surface of the piece. The strength of these reflections and how long it took for them to come back are measured and then plotted on a 2D display. The explanation and diagram above are descriptive of a specific type of ultrasonic inspection, in NDT jargon this is known as a ‘0° Single-Crystal A-Scan inspection’. ‘0°’ refers to the angle that the transducer is offset from the surface, ‘single-crystal’ refers to the specific construction of the transducer and ‘A-Scan’ refers to the way the results are displayed and interpreted. This type of inspection is the classic interpretation of UT and more or less the same setup pioneered by Firestone. However, as the field has developed, so too have the methods employed by inspectors. As more powerful piezoelectric composites, the crystals that produce the ultrasound, began to see use, it became feasible to transmit the ultrasound into materials at an angle, allowing for the fusion face of welds to be inspected without radiography. Advances in transducer design and computing power saw the production of transducers with more than one piezoelectric crystal inside, leading to the development of dual crystal transducers for near surface inspection and eventually to the introduction of phased array ultrasonics in the 1980s,

A-Scan displays are interpreted based on an understanding of the part’s geometry.

where 12 or more individually fired crystals could be connected to one another. Increases in computing power also lead to different ways of displaying UT information, such as C-Scans and S-Scans, providing inspectors with much more easily interpretable results.

Where is Ultrasonic Testing Used? UT makes up over a quarter of the total NDT market, and has achieved supremacy mainly as a result of its versatility as a technique with new developments continuously adding capabilities to a UT inspector’s arsenal. While earlier designs were limited to volumetric inspections of metals below a certain thickness, the current suite of options available to ultrasonic inspectors are very comprehensive. They include detection of surface flaws, measurement of coating thickness on non-metallic substrates, automatic full-body immersion scans of complex parts and some guided wave technologies even allow for long-range

Weld testing makes up a large proportion of the global ultrasonic testing market (Picture credit: loda.gov.ua, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

ultrasonic inspection of pipelines up to 90m4 away from the transducer. As a result of this versatility, and in combination with its high accuracy, UT is employed in some form in an overwhelming majority of high-tech industries. The top users by size are the oil & gas sector, aerospace industry and the utility & power sector. Within these sectors the most common use cases are often weld testing: the thorough scanning of welds to check for manufacturing defects, and corrosion monitoring: the periodic inspection of pipes & plates to check their rate of corrosive decay over time.

What Does the Future of Ultrasonic Testing Look Like? One of the downsides of current UT methods is that even a basic A-Scan operator must be rigorously trained to be able to properly perform an inspection; in 2018 a Level 1 NDT technician in the US earned a median salary of $73,000 – about 40% higher than the median US salary across all occupations5. This is exacerbated by a general skills shortage within NDT as a whole that sees demand for operators outpacing supply. There are two trends developing as businesses attempt to reconcile the expense of NDT with its absolute indispensability; increasing demand for low-cost, low-training UT solutions and a greater focus on automated UT systems. The former will most likely be achieved as manufacturers find ways to bring together the stunning images of advanced UT with the ease-of-use seen from traditional techniques like thickness measurement. The latter is already subject to frenzied development, and the last few years have seen autonomous drones and crawlers perform jobs in hours that may have taken multiple operators days to complete. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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Non-Destructive Testing Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis , By Technique (https://www. fortunebusinessinsights.com/non-destructive-testing-ndtmarket-103596) 1

The Supersonic Reflectoscope, an Instrument for Inspecting the Interior of Solid Parts by Means of Sound Waves, Floyd A. Firestone (The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, January 1946) 2

Acoustic Microscopy (http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/ HIGP/Faculty/zinin/Zi-SAM.html) 3

Long Range Ultrasonic Testing (LRUT) – Alliance Inspection (https://www.allianceinspection.co.uk/ specialist-services/long-range-ultrasonic-testing/) 4

PQNDT Salary Survey 2018 (https://www.pqndt.com/ wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PQNDT-2018-SalarySurvey.pdf) 5

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Measuring Duplex Coatings in the Automotive Industry For automotive manufacturers, it is of increasing importance to control the quality of the paint processes in order to ensure effective corrosion protection while reducing costs. Especially in EDP (electrophoretic deposition) processes, this requires adherence to tight tolerance limits, which in turn, requires careful monitoring. But the measurement task itself should also be fast and cost-effective; the instrument must be able to measure lacquer atop various base materials (mainly galvanized steel or aluminium) without refitting or recalibration. To measure lacquer coatings on both steel and aluminium with the same instrument and without having to change probes, it is necessary to utilize different methods. Furthermore, when the steel is galvanized, the Zn coating must be measured separately in order to determine the thickness of the lacquer coating above it. Especially for this purpose, FISCHER has developed the PHASCOPE® PMP10 DUPLEX and the ESG20 probe, unifying three measurement methods in one system for testing the thickness of each layer precisely and accurately.

For a typical lacquer/ Zn/Fe combination, the Zn layer is measured through the lacquer using the phase sensitive eddy current method (employing lift-offcompensation). At the same time, the overall coating Typical measurement tasks in the automotive industry. MS = magnetic induction thickness (Zn+ method, WS PS = phase sensitive eddy current method, WS AS = amplitude lacquer) is measured sensitive eddy current method. using the magnetic induction method; must be met in order to ensure the minimum the thickness of each thickness for effective corrosion protection individual layer is derived from this and displayed on the instrument. while minimising the amount of material consumed. This is why it is necessary to For coating systems on aluminium, the measure the Zn layer underneath the paint to amplitude sensitive eddy current method is determine the real thickness of the lacquer, used. A special conductivity compensation since even minor variations in the Zn coating feature ensures that the various conductivities could erroneously indicate a (non-existent) of different Al alloys exert no influence on the flaw in the paint process. measurement of the lacquer layer. Without any additional calibration, the coating thickness can be measured precisely and reproducibly in one pass even when the substrate changes, as the probe automatically identifies what the base material is. Typical measurement tasks in the automotive industry. MS = magnetic induction method, WS PS = phase sensitive eddy current method, WS AS = amplitude sensitive eddy current method. Especially with costly EDP coatings, very small tolerances – often of just ± 2 µm –

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The PHASCOPE® PMP10 DUPLEX, together with the ESG20 probe, was developed specially to meet the requirements of the automotive industry. Its three different measurement methods make it possible to measure lacquer coatings precisely, in one operation, whether on galvanized steel or on aluminium. Your local FISCHER representative will gladly provide you with further information. Telephone: +44 (0)1386 577370 Email: mail@fischergb.co.uk Visit: https://fischerinstrumentation.co.uk/

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Touch the colour with the new color2view The revolution in colour measurement continues BYK-Gardner - worldwide partner of the automotive, paint and plastic industries for quality control of colour, appearance and physical properties - is introducing a new Benchtop spectrophotometer, the color2view, which represents a revolution in colour measurement in every respect. By combining several, different measurement methods, the color2view becomes an objective eye that evaluates our visual colour impression in its entity. The color2view uses a circumferential illumination at 45° with 0° viewing to measure colour as you see it. The circumferential illumination from 10 directions ensures repeatable measurement results on textured surfaces. Simultaneously with colour, 20° and 60° gloss are measured to clearly differentiate medium gloss and high gloss samples. In addition, the color2view has a fluorimeter integrated to predict lightfastness by quantifying fluorescence – the calculated colour change after fluorescence degradation is displayed with easy-to-understand CIELABand DE data. The combination of a spectrophotometer and a fluorimeter opens completely new perspectives for controlling

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colour quality and guaranteeing long-term colour stability. The color2view Pro version offers a Jetness Mode which is specially designed to measure deep and deepest black with highest accuracy. It features excellent technical performance which also is assured for the very low reflectance range R < 0.1 %.

- "top or front port" - to one's personal needs or sample size and shape. Operation via the brilliant, colour touchscreen is icon-based and just as intuitive as using a smartphone. An integrated camera permits a live preview of the measurement spot. This prevents false readings on imperfections or scratches and ensures precise positioning of the sample.

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functionalities. The result is a storage compartment for standards, which ensures that the standards are always at hand and yet protected, and a smart sample holder. The sample holder can be stored flat in the housing of the instrument when not in use and be parked at several positions on its way to the measurement area where it touches the sample’s surface gently thanks to the soft-close function. The color2view X models can be used with interchangeable apertures to measure small to large samples. Breakthrough technical performance guarantees a seamless global colour management across the complete supply chain: The proven, innovative BYK LED technology guarantees an outstanding performance. Short-term, long-term and temperature stability are unsurpassed in the industry. The extra-large measurement spot with homogenous illumination guarantees highly repeatable and representative readings. All together highest accuracy and interinstrument agreement are ensured and allow you the use of digital standards.

Nevertheless, the implementation of digital standards was up to now limited to one instrument family. For the first time ever in the industry, digital standards can be exchanged between benchtop and portable colour instruments without any extra-profiling. Due to the excellent intra-instrument agreement between color2view and spectro2guide, the seamless use of digital standards has become reality. The new color2view is a revolutionary benchtop spectrophotometer that open completely new horizons in colour control. More information can be found at byk-instruments.com

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Hadleigh Enterprises offers specialist masking tape experience and capability With applications ranging from powder coating to corrosion protection, Hadleigh Enterprises Ltd. brings five decades’ of experience. Hadleigh Enterprises Ltd has been trading since1971 as an independent family business, gaining ISO 9001 in 1992. The Essex-based company stocks and supplies an extensive choice of masking products, all sourced from leading manufacturers. The metal processing and surface finishing sector is a key market for its services with a diverse range of needs met by Hadleigh’s ability to match product type, volume and design to exact requirements. “So many individual masking tape applications are unique to specific processes, because of this we have found it is vital to work as closely as possible with each customer to develop highly specific solutions,” says David Ogles, Hadleigh Enterprises’ Managing Director. “By being involved from the outset, and with ongoing production reviews, we can look not only to supply the most appropriate masking system, but can also ensure the customer benefits from continuous innovation – all as part of a structured application process.” This last point, he believes, is often crucial.

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For example, the company’s willingness to develop prototype solutions that address key factors, such as masking accuracy and adhesion, is extremely important and can have a fundamental bearing on ongoing production operations. This also helps to ensure that leading edge developments, such as very high bond performance, the ability to fulfil metal-to-metal applications and high temperature capability of up to 380°C, come under the spotlight every time. Hadleigh Enterprises hold the accreditation – EN9100:2016 certification – which is of particular note to those involved in the aerospace sector. “Aerospace has long been one of the markets in which we operate and this accreditation – which is technically equivalent to AS9100D – marks a level of operational capability that will build on the confidence that our customers have in our services,” explains David Ogles. “The standard reflects the importance attributed to supply chain quality, not least in the context of safety of goods throughout their life cycle which is a major factor, of course, in the aerospace sector,” adds David Ogles. “Overall, this is seen as part of the drive towards establishing commonality of aviation, space and defence quality systems

and we are delighted that it underscores our role in these extremely challenging fields.” Hadleigh Enterprises sources master rolls from leading manufacturers before slitting and shaping them, often to produce die-cut shapes from engineering drawings, to meet exact customer requirements. The company undertakes all conversion in-house to optimise control of both quality and delivery, and can achieve slitting tolerances of +/– 0.2 mm. “We are very happy to provide material in quantities of all sizes, even down to a single roll which may be all that is initially required for a prototyping operation,” continues David Ogles. In so many sectors of the metal finishing and surface treatment industry, the benefits of Hadleigh Enterprises’ capability and experience will be widely acknowledged. “As masking quality is often so closely linked to production results, it is vital that the need for optimised masking is not overlooked,” concludes David Ogles. Full details are available by contacting Hadleigh Enterprises by phone or email. Telephone: 01268 572255 Email: sales@hadleightapes.co.uk Visit: www.hadleigh-tapes.co.uk

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For generations HangOn have developed with their customers Centuries of smart solutions have paid off. At HangOn know-how and industrial coating process experience run deep, which means that they quickly find the smartest solutions that give you the best result. The Törefors family’s entrepreneurial spirit dates back to the 16th century. Early in the 19th century they founded their first steel wire company, and in the 1930s, business expanded internationally. Initial products for the coating industry were manufactured in the mid-1970s. In 1989, a new generation succeeded, and since then development has accelerated with further specialisation for the coating industry. New products have been launched, new services have been introduced, and new markets have been discovered. And above all, a multitude of smart solutions for better and more efficient coating have seen the light of day. HangOn’s R&D is constantly focused on finding new solutions for your challenges. Sometimes they come up with answers before questions arise and solve yet unidentified problems. They are happy to provide advice on how to make your process more efficient, and can provide calculations that show exactly how much money you save or make with our smart solutions. “Smart thinking is never stupid. HangOn focus on small solutions that make a big difference for your business. What you do with the resources saved, well, that is up to you.” HangOn keeps on growing – with new colleagues, new technological possibilities and new smart solutions. Regardless of how big they grow, they will never grow apart – and will always grow with you. Always close, only a phone call away and delivering as promised, if not more.

Global presence HangOn is present all over the world, with distributors in more than 40 countries. They are continuously developing their international operations to meet customer’s needs. The HangOn headquarters, R&D, production and main distribution hub are located in Hillerstorp, Sweden. To offer superior logistics, their distribution hubs are strategically located around the world.

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Patents HangOn are constantly inventing new smart solutions while developing their products. Many special projects for specific customers and products lead to solutions with wider applications. These often have the potential to make the coating industry much more efficient, which is why they apply for patents and design patents. All of this ensures HangOn have the customer at the heart of their operation. Telephone: 01547 540573 Email: sales@hangon.co.uk Visit: www.hangon.com/en

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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

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Greentree masking and protection solutions Greentree are the sole UK and Ireland supplier of Caplugs branded masking & protection products with over 70 years’ experience providing engineered solutions to masking and protection problems. Greentree offers parts in a wide variety of materials, with over 13,000 standard products to meet the most demanding of applications and environments. They are renowned for providing custom solutions - whether it be for powder coating, wet painting, plating, anodising, shot peening, plasma spray or just component protection. With Greentree's in-house manufacturing facilities, extensive UK stocks and a team of experienced design engineers, they provide cost effective solutions to increase productivity, reduce waste, provide a consistent component finish and protect products during manufacture, transportation and storage.

Custom Solutions Greentree offer a range of custom solutions; with an in-house engineering design team, and an extensive range of materials to solve even the most demanding of applications. Whether you are looking for a custom die cut, rubber shapes and moulding or injection moulding; they have a dedicated team to oversee projects from concept, design, to finished article. With a strict drawing approval service and rapid prototyping capabilities, they provide a quality service for

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your bespoke solutions. Read more for further details on specific custom areas: https://greentree-eng.co.uk/custom-maskingsolutions/

flange protectors and much more. All you need from a single source to protect your components from damage and unnecessary and costly reworking.

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Industries from Aerospace to Automotive, Off-Shore to Electronics all benefit from the knowledge and expertise of over 70 years experience together with investment in facilities to provide customers with a service second to none. Greentree have been at the forefront of innovation, and along with the standard product range are able to manufacture non-standard parts in a variety of materials to meet your industry specific needs: For details of industry applications, and related products please follow link: https://greentree-eng.co.uk/applications/

Greentree, with over 70 year’s experience, is today recognised as a world leading designer and manufacture of product masking systems.

Protection & Finishing Having made your product, you need protection during its final finishing operations or when its shipped or stored. Greentree offer over 12,000 different standard products in both metric and imperial sizes and threads, readily available to ship to you. From hydraulic fittings or flange protection, to electronic connectors they are designed to protect the most delicate or robust of threads, studs, apertures and surfaces from the egress of surface finishing operations, dirt or damage. Designs that are easy and fast to fit and remove, such as anti-static, rust resistant, high or low temperature, dip or injection moulded caps, thread protectors, pipe and

With facilities worldwide Greentree offer over 12,000 standard products in both metric and imperial sizes. Available in a wide range of materials many of the products are re-usable offering operating temperatures up to 315°C. Caps, plugs and other designs together with their tape solutions ensure that most masking requirements can be easily solved in a fast and efficient manner both during masking and removal. Where a custom design is required the Greentree in-house team of engineers are there to help with a cost effective solution and should you require their components kitted, bagged and shipped to you on a scheduled basis they can help.

Tapes and Discs Greentree offers an extensive range of tapes sourced from the leading tape manufacturers including Caplugs, 3M and others that are approved and used by industry and companies from aerospace to electronic, automotive to off-shore. Offering operating temperatures up to 315°C, and with or without an easy release adhesive leaving no residue, materials including lead, aluminium foil, polyester,

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silicone rubber, crepe paper and glass fibre. All available in both metric and imperial sizes with widths to meet your requirements up to 1500mm wide.

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Using their own in-house die-cutting resources Greentree produce from these and other more rigid materials discs, squares and other shapes to meet your exact needs and designs. Even supplying a multitude of different shapes in kit form, or perforations for alignment for fast operator application and easy removal.

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Hooks and Product Hanging Solutions Greentree offers a wide range of standard off-the-shelf cost-effective solutions for hanging components during paint spraying, dipping and curing. Manufactured in the UK these include copper coated hooks in either mild steel or spring steel. Designs include C-hooks, V-hooks, and CV-hooks either plain, 90 degree, or as a S-hook or a sprung pipe hook. Sizes range from 50 mm to 1000mm length and with wire diameters up to 10mm. Custom designs are available on request. Also available - Smart Bar™ a modular hanging rack that can be hung on your existing paint line giving maximum capacity and perfect contact every time when used with Greentree Mini Hooks. And to give you more flexibility on your paint line, Greentree’s range of spin hooks can be used as a permanent fixture when installing an automated overhead conveyor where parts are jigged, with a 360° turn.

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Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering are one of the leading suppliers to the Metal Finishing industry Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering’s main priority is to provide a fast and efficient service, supplying excellent quality products and solutions which fulfil their clients’ needs. Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering supply bespoke jigging and racking solutions to anodisers, electroplaters, metal treatment specialists and powder coaters. More recently and with excited enthusiasm, they have expanded their CNC capacity and efficiency. They use the latest CAD CAM technologies to produce precision components for many companies in aerospace, agriculture, automotive and food industries. Utilising their expertise in both metal finishing technologies and production manufacturing, they work with a range of specialist materials such as titanium, stainless steel and various plastics. Another area where they excel is in the manufacturing and supply of fasteners - they hold a stock of standard nuts, bolts and washers and also have the technology to create solutions which meet specific product requirements.

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History: From the humblest of beginnings and after more than six years of working and supplying the industry, Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering became a registered Limited Company on 18th January 2007. Two years later, the company had developed its portfolio of clients to the extent whereby a larger factory was needed. Moving into new premises and more than doubling the companies capacity they have been able to further their endeavours in the machining sector with the purchase of their first Vertical Machining Centre. Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering also boast a compliment of two 3-axis VMC’s, a 2-axis ‘Chucking’ Lathe and in the final quarter of 2009 they acquired a 4-axis turning centre with live tooling. Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering’s business has been built on the manufacturing of a range of specialist jigs to both industry standard and bespoke specifications. In accordance with their commitment to client support and satisfaction they also provide a reconditioning service which is not only cost effective but is also coordinated with their

clients, minimising interruption to their business’s production rate.

Philosophy: Great and getting better. Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering know that quality is crucial - their employees have been retained not only for their core skills in engineering but also because they have shown that they care about the products they make. Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering strive to refine their production techniques continuously. The key to being competitive and successful is being as efficient as possible without compromising high standards. The client’s needs are paramount to Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering and they will do all that they can to provide the solutions you require. They have developed strong relationships with all their customers and this enables them to differentiate themselves from the competition - Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering work with you at all levels - Design, Manufacture, Production and After Sales Support. Call 01283 529314 and let Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering facilitate your excellence.

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Floor Conveyors Unit loads up to 500kg

Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd have been supplying overhead conveyors into all sectors of industry for over 70 years. As a long time member of the Railtechniek van Herwijnen BV Group based in the Netherlands, Stewart Gill Conveyors can offer a comprehensive range of overhead conveyor products which are capable of handling unit loads up to 7000kg. Stewart Gill Conveyors Ltd offer complete manufacture, installation and commissioning, coupled with fully documented instruction, operation and maintenance manuals. We do:  In-House 3D CAD engineering  In-House manufactoring in the UK and EU  In-House design of PLC/PC control systems  Industry 4.0  Worldwide installation and commissioning  Remote support, service & inspection

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Metavate Leaders in Pretreatment Technology Metavate are the UK and Ireland’s sole distributor of revolutionary pretreatment products, including their flagship PLAFORIZATIONTM range and the new to market PRONORTECTM technology. PlaforizationTM degreases, polymerises and pretreats metal products in just one step with no waste, heat or water required. Treatment times are just 90 seconds and treated parts are immediately protected against flash rust. No need to paint straight away, providing customers with increased flexibility. Parts can be dipped or sprayed and all installations are bespoke. There are products for both wet paint and powder coating and their products can be used on any type of metal. This single-stage treatment process offers a faster, easier, greener and more affordable alternative to labour-intensive phosphating.

Customers are reaping the benefits of systems with; No water No heat No sludge No VOCs 1000+ hours of salt spray protection PRONORTECTM a brand-new pretreatment product harnessing the power of nanotechnology. Our innovative technology uses organic phosphorous nano-compounds to achieve tier 1 levels of protection, typically upwards of 3000 hours of salt spray protection. This new product is a different approach to Plaforization, whilst still upholding the Metavate ethos of quality without costing the earth. Customers of Metavate have found massive rewards in switching from outdated costly phosphating systems, one customer said; “We were sceptical at the start, it sounded too good to be true, but after we had the test results back it did just what Metavate said it would.

Since then we’ve seen lots of benefits - resolved storage issues, reduced utility costs, reduced water usage, carbon footprint and our production time. We’ve been really impressed.” Metavate processes align with plans to minimise water wastage and promote efficient water usage. These revolutionary solutions also align with the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy - a movement that promotes investment into research and innovation in energy, resource and process efficiency as well as supporting innovative energy technologies and processes. From furniture and appliances to automotive components and agricultural machinery Metavate enables clients to look beyond traditional manufacturing standards and implement more sustainable, cost-effective and efficient processes for the future. We look forward to discussing how our products can help move your business forward. Telephone: +44 (0) 1926 494126 Email: info@metavate.co.uk Visit: www.metavate.co.uk

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Maximum flexibility in the powder coating business: Coat any colour, at any time! Industrial powder coating companies know that a wide range of custom powder coatings in small batches is a challenging business. Colour changes can lead to longer downtimes and flexibility being close to zero. Those concerns can now be a thing of the past. It is so easy to enter the world of colours and convert to lean manufacturing. Achieve colour changes on your powder coating line in 20 seconds, allowing you to coat any colour at any time. Boost your business with the easy to use Color-on-Demand® System of Nordson. A key to flexible production is speed. Nordson’s CoD system gives you that capability through “Colour on Demand”, along with a very efficient production management system. The powder coating system always ensures uniform coating thickness and enables automatic, contamination-free, quality colour changes in less than 20 seconds. Thanks to the efficient production management, it minimises work-in-progress by dynamically adapting to production requirements. The ultra-fast self-cleaning powder path of the Nordson HDLV® technology, ensures high quality and reduced downtime. The entire colour change process is fully automated – no need to move or re-connect parts. This allows your business to achieve fast, high-quality production. The automatic purge cycle cleans the entire feed line - from hopper to spray gun. There is no need for manually changing colours, thanks to its capacity of accommodating up to 28 different colours. This gives you maximum flexibility and more colour changes per shift, higher throughput,

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just-in-time manufacturing for zero inventory and improved production efficiency. The Spectrum CoD powder feed center provides space for the powder hoppers and venting extract, making it a clean, safe and productive working environment at all times. The powder feed center is also available as

a vibratory box feed version. It is configured customer-specific to suit all requirements. The colour touch screen display has user-configurable keys that provide pre-programmed parameters at the touch of a button. Visit: www.nordson.com/en

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Deliver maximum powder coating protection for the world’s toughest environments. Maximize the automatic coverage and save powder with Nordson Dynamic Contouring Movers. Combined with the soft spray of the Nordson HDLV® Technology, the Dynamic Contouring Movers System increases the automatic coverage of complex forms and achieves the highest process control in your powder coating application. Learn more about our superior spray systems online at www.nordson.com/hdlv or get in contact with us today!

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New digital solution from Interpon helps customers bring colours to life AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has innovated a new web application 3D colour visualization tool within its Interpon webshop to help customers better understand how a powder coating’s colour, texture and finish that looks good in theory, will actually appear in reality. The tool gives customers instant access to thousands of colours in the Interpon range. Through the clever use of a 360-degree dynamic camera and simulated lighting, the customer is given a true-to-life image of how the colour performs to a degree of accuracy and realism not possible before in a virtual environment. Rather than the image being ‘flat’, the customer can orientate the ‘virtual’ panel to see how the light reflects and the colour looks from different angles. It gives a true impression of how surfaces coated in special

finishes and metal effects will appear in a way that it unprecedently realistic. They can also see multiple colours, multiple gloss levels and various surface finishes before deciding upon which is best. Customers can experience colour as if they looked at panels in their hands without having to order a sample and waiting for it to arrive. Remco Massen van den Brink, Marketing Director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, says the new tool is part of the company’s commitment to keeping its customers one step ahead: “Through ceaseless innovation, we are supporting our customers in the way they imagine and use powder coatings, developing practical, easy-to-use digital tools that they can access 24/7.” “Through building meaningful partnerships with our customers and marketing insight studies, we understand the vital importance of choosing the right colours and textures to keep them out in front. That’s why we have so many colours to choose from and have

developed this first-of-its-kind solution to inspire our customers into making the right decisions, any time.” Pim Koeckhoven, Director of Colour Technology at AkzoNobel, says that this is another step on the road to digitizing part of the customer interface: “High quality and accurate digital representations of our products allow our customers to experience colours to a new level. Years of collaboration with academics and technology partners have taken us and our customers to a place we have never been before, and there will be more innovations like this to come.” The 3D visualization tool, which was developed in collaboration with Dutchworkz, can be found on the Interpon webstores in Europe and North America, and can be used on all major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. To find out more, visit https://www.interpon. com/gl/article/webshop

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Rösler’s specialist technology create innovative solutions A leading UK commercial drone company is using Rösler’s specialist technology to create innovative solutions inspired by the unmanned aircraft industry. heliguy™ has expanded its R&D department, investing significantly in industrial-grade machinery to bring product design and manufacturing in-house. The drone specialist is utilising the M1 post-processing machine, from AM Solutions, to complement its suite of additive manufacturing equipment. The M1 has become an integral asset in the heliguy™ Lab, enhancing the surface of printed parts to improve component performance and the aesthetic quality. It has helped in the development of innovative solutions such as the heliguy™ tactical dog camera for police and security crewRoss Embleton, Lead Product Designer,

said: “The M1 is a fantastic machine and it is helping to drive our in-house design and development capabilities to manufacture our own parts, as well as working with third-party organisations to bring their concepts to life. “The M1 is refining the parts we’ve made during the additive manufacturing process, providing better-looking and better quality commercial-grade end-use products. In smoothing and polishing parts, the M1 also enables us to create a perfect surface for painting or dye, which is another important element of improving the aesthetics. “Crucially, the M1 is a very versatile machine, allowing us to work with a greater ecosystem of materials to expand our product offering and truly keep our manufacturing in-house.” Colin Spellacy – Head of Sales at Rösler UK Ltd. commented; “We were delighted that heliguy™ chose the AM Solutions M1 machine, which followed a run of successful process trials at our customer experience centre located at Rösler UK Ltd. There are many choices available when deciding upon selecting the right company to collaborate with and based on our 80+ years’ experience in providing surface finishing solutions to many industries, this was a confident investment for Ross Embleton and the team at heliguy™”. AM Solutions is a brand of the Rösler Group. heliguy™ is using its industry experience to drive innovation in and around the drone sector: Manufacturing products to benefit unmanned aircraft operations, as well as utilising aspects

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of drone technology in other applications. The company has produced a lightweight, collision-proof cage for the Mavic 2 series of drones, from the world’s leading drone manufacturer, DJI. The protective frame facilitates safer and more efficient aerial inspections - including internal and confinedspace missions - and is being deployed around the world. heliguy™’s design team has also created a bespoke dog camera, engineered for police and security/surveillance personnel. The device features a high-definition camera which is attached to the dog and rapidly transmits footage back to a screen which can be worn and monitored by police and surveillance crews. It is especially suited for house clearances, firearms operations and search and rescue. Ross said: “These are just two examples of products designed by our in-house team and there are some really exciting and innovative projects in the pipeline, as well as others under NDA. “Focusing on distributed manufacturing enables us to work on these creations in a cost-effective and time-efficient way, and gives us more control to perfect our products and quickly test new concepts through an in-house approach of prototyping and development.” Bringing manufacturing in-house is a diversification for heliguy™, based on the outskirts of Newcastle. Formed in 2008 and originally geared towards hobbyist aircraft, the company has expanded to become one of the world’s leading drone specialists, providing end-toend workflows for enterprise UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) programmes. heliguy™ is now the drone partner of organisations and companies such as Network Rail, National Grid, Phillips 66, Associated British Ports, Balfour Beatty Vinci and London Fire Brigade. With more than 20 staff, heliguy™ offers dedicated drone supply, support and consultancy, as well as pilot training, a specialist GIS division, in-house repairs, drone detection, the UK’s largest drone rental fleet, and a global logistics network.

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heliguy™’s expansion to product design started a few years ago with a small in-house R&D department, specialising in custom builds and sensor integration. Upscaling this to an onsite prototyping, design and manufacturing hub with industrial-grade machinery - represents the next phase of the heliguy™ R&D blueprint.

Ross said: “We spotted a gap in the market and the heliguy™ Lab is an exciting part of the business, expanding into new markets and bringing our innovation to the drone industry and working with others to bring their ideas to life.”

For more information about heliguy™ please visit: https://www.heliguy.com/ pages/heliguy-lab Email: info@rosler.com Visit: https://uk.rosler.com/uk-en/

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E-COAT MASTER P SERIES AUTOMATIC & MANUAL POWDER COATING EQUIPMENT

The Electron E-COAT AP Master Series range of equipment is suitable for both manual and automatic applications.

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Brompton Bicycles benefits from increased capacity of MecWash cleaning system Following significant growth in production at Brompton Bicycles, the company needed a parts washing system that could manage the high-volume cleaning requirement at the factory. Brompton approached Tewkesbury-based MecWash to create a cleaning system that could cope with their specific and rigorous demands, a system that could clean the raw materials before brazing and still be adept at cleaning the finished components machined for the bicycle frame. After consultation with the MecWash team, Brompton ordered the MecWash Solo 600 due to its effectiveness in cleaning preservative oils, machining lubricants, metal swarf and chips from machined components. Christopher Glover, Manufacturing Engineer at Brompton, comments: “We contacted MecWash as they could create a system that could cope with the requirements at Brompton. “One of the main selling points of the machine was the bespoke main frame fixturing that the design team came up with. It is our largest component which previously had no wash requirement. We then updated our machining processes to increase part quality, but this meant that we would now have to wash our largest component, which the Solo enabled.” Paul Jarratt, sales manager at MecWash, said: “Brompton had specific requirements for their system. The Solo parts washer far outperforms traditional dunk washers, rotary basket, and tunnel washers for cleanliness and effective drying. The powerful rotational washing and hot air drying in a compact footprint provided the cleaning functions that Brompton required.” Christopher Glover continued: “The Solo removes contaminants, including coolant and swarf, which were traditionally quite challenging. Since using the Solo 600, we have seen a drastic increase in capacity which has improved the efficiency of our process.

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“The Solo 600 can clean both our large and smaller sized components in any combination of stacked fixtures. Our larger, more awkward fixtures fit easily in the 600x600 opening at the front. A further benefit has been the Health & Safety improvement, with far less lifting required from the team.” The MecWash Aqua-Save system also reduces downtime by continually recycling the wash water to keep it at its optimum condition. It continuously recovers and re-uses the wash water in the parts cleaning system so the need for disposal is significantly reduced. Water quality is maintained throughout production ensuring that parts exit the system in a clean condition, without contamination with oily residues. The only effluent resulting from the Aqua-Save is a concentrated waste, consisting of the oils, emulsions and soluble waste washed from dirty components, which represents typically less than 5% of the total water volume. Brompton’s continual investment in green technology is at the centre of the company’s ethos. John Pattison, managing director at MecWash, said: “We were confident that the Solo parts cleaning system would be a great fit for Brompton. The high cleanliness specifications combined with the requirements for improved speed and efficiency. “They are a fantastic company with a world-renowned brand and have become a standard-bearer for manufacturing in this country. The installation of the Solo 600 at Brompton has helped to create a simple, and effective cleaning process, and to reduce the risk of injury to the staff.” Brompton is Britain's biggest bicycle manufacturer and have established the company as worldwide leaders in the manufacturing of folding bicycles. In the 1970’s, Brompton founder Andrew Ritchie designed the prototype for his folding bike, and ever since, Brompton has built its reputation around highly engineered folding city bikes that

can be carried on to buses and trains. It has become one of the country’s fastest growing manufacturers, a great example of how design and technology-intensive products can be made profitably in the UK and achieve global success, with successful stores in Tokyo and New York. The ambitious and forward-thinking company is set to build a new £100 million (link) factory in the UK, due to open in 2027. Currently, Brompton are based in their West London factory in Greenford, with a welding division in Sheffield. The welding division create the titanium framesets that are welded using TIG in the specialist Sheffield factory. All Brompton core products are built by hand, and are assembled using brazing. Brompton’s’ processes include CNC machining and automatic brazing, as well as the hand brazing that the company is famous for. For further information about MecWash Systems Limited please visit mecwash.com or call 01684 271600 to discuss your parts cleaning requirements.

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The Power of the Evaled™ Evaporators Evaporators are a proven method of reducing the volume of waste across a broad spectrum of markets. Heating waste forces water to evaporate from the bulk of the fluid, leaving the solids and drastically reducing the amount of waste content. This is an efficient method of waste disposal that lowers effluent discharge, protects the environment, achieves compliance with regulations, and saves costs. An example of an accomplished evaporator is the Evaled™. These are ideal for use in industrial waste and process water treatment, with a maximum capacity of 250 tonnes of distillate every 24 hours. Completely computer based for continuous function without an operator, Evaled™ evaporators allow high concentration ratios and good separation levels, as well as recycling and a decrease in volumes to be disposed. These evaporators perform consuming low energy and CO2, reducing a site’s footprint when treating industrial wastewater, but what are the applications? The Evaled™ can treat wastewater that may be considered ‘challenging’ such as hazardous or toxic streams including

automotive, aviation and other manufacturing industries, as well as the food and beverage sector and upstream and downstream treatment within the oil and gas industry. It has also been used to minimise wastewater for the power generation industry and water treatment within the mining industry. An example of the Evaled’s ability to adapt to multiple markets and high-performance rates was when we worked with a veterinary disinfection and detergent products manufacturing company The company has two purpose-built manufacturing facilities in the UK and exports to over 60 countries worldwide. Their production of disinfectants

and detergents produced substantial volumes of wastewater which they were paying £30,000 per month to have an external supplier dispose of. They needed a way to treat the highly variable effluent whilst hitting SEPA consent limits. We carried out thorough benchtop laboratory testing using a ‘worst case’ sample of effluent to identify that an EVALED® PC F6 evaporator was the most robust wastewater treatment solution. The system evaporates the waste water produced on site. The distillate has low enough biological and chemical oxygen demand (BOD and COD) to meet their discharge consent limits The lower volume concentrate can then be disposed of off site for a fraction of the cost without treatment. The EVALED unit’s capacity was more than adequate to manage and treat the effluent volume of 6 m3 per day, and the installation was successfully completed in a week. The system was commissioned and validated in two days by analysing the COD and pH of the distillate to confirm compliance with the regulations. As a result, our client now has approval from Scottish Water and SEPA to discharge the majority of its wastewater to the drain. Visit: www.veoliawatertechnologies.co.uk

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Detergents for Industrial Parts Cleaning

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Bespoke Garden Sculpture Protected For Life The team at Hull-based Humber Galvanizing Ltd has helped protect the long-term future of a garden sculpture inspired by an iconic space at The Alnwick Gardens. North Yorkshire-based Artist Blacksmith, Katie Ventress, was commissioned to produce a private sculpture inspired by the landmark’s Poison Garden, which includes around 100 toxic, intoxicating, and narcotic plants, and an iconic entrance sign featuring skull and crossbones. Katie took inspiration from the Garden’s “these plants may kill” entrance sign and created her sculpture which includes Victorian lettering to mimic old-fashioned poison bottle labels, and climbing ivy leaves, 3D skull and crossbones, and a larger-than-life spider and web in reference to the ‘False Widow’ spider. Once fabricated, Katie then sent the piece to the team at Humber Galvanizing to be hot dipped in its large molten zinc bath, a process which coats metal and protects it from corrosion. The molten zinc treatment also results in a bright silver finish, which Katie then acid-etched to create striking highlights and rustic effects. Katie explained: “Having visited the brilliant Poison Garden at Alnwick myself, I already felt inspired to make something for my customer’s garden that was completely unique to them but drew on inspiration from the iconic Poison Garden’s entrance. “I’d never made a spider or human skull before and am typically drawn to the ‘darker’

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subjects, so I was very excited to get stuck in and do something new! Galvanizing was hugely important in order to protect the outdoor piece from the elements, and the team at Humber Galvanizing did a great job as always. After all, if the sign doesn’t last for long, how will people know that the plants will kill?” According to Katie, the finish also provides her with a unique base from which to acid-etch. “I use Humber Galvanizing regularly both for long-term protection and for the design, as the silver finish allows me to create darker shading and accentuate specific details. “Once this process was done, I then polished the lettering and cobweb to make them stand out. I’m very pleased with the finished result and am thrilled to see it in pride of place in my customer’s garden.”

Tony Linsley, Sales Manager at Humber Galvanizing, added: “Katie always brings us fantastic sculptures to galvanize and it’s always an exciting moment when they are brought out fully coated from the galvanizing bath. This was certainly an eye-catching piece and we’re pleased that it’s been protected for the customer to enjoy for many years to come.” Humber Galvanizing is part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, the largest hot-dip galvanizing organisation in the UK with a history dating back over 150 years. With 14 plants strategically placed across the country, the firm offers a truly national galvanizing service. For further information please contact Wedge Group Galvanizing on 01902 601944 or visit www.wedge-galv.co.uk.

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Straaltechniek UK Limited

8 Valley Works, Grange Lane, Sheffield, S5 0DQ, United Kingdom

Table Wheel Blasting Machines • Work zone mm; 1803 Dia x 1500 H • Work zone mm; 1803 Dia x 1200 H • Work zone mm; 2743 Dia x 400 H • Work zone mm; 1500 Dia x 1000 H • Work zone mm; 1500 Dia x 1000 H • Work zone mm; 1000 Dia x 400 H • Work zone mm; 1200 Dia x 1200 H Tumblast Wheel Machines • Type; Rubber Belt Volume Litre; 420 Litre • Type; Steel Belt Volume Litre; 425 Litre • Type; Steel Belt Volume Litre; 425 Litre • Type; Rubber Belt Volume Litre; 50 Litre • Type; Steel Barrel Volume Litre; 200 Litre • Type; Rubber Belt Volume Litre; 150 Litre • Type; Drum Basket Volume Litre; 700L x 500 Dia Hook Wheel Machines • Type; I Track Work Zone mm; 1800 Dia x 1800L • Type; Y Track Work Zone mm; 1500 Dia x 1700L • Type; Y Track Work Zone mm; 900 Dia x 1200L Roller Conveyor Wheel Machines • Type; Roller Conveyor Work Zone mm; 1000 x 500 Wheel No; 4 • Type; Roller Conveyor Work Zone mm; 1000 x 500 Wheel No; 4

Air Blast Hand Cabinets • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 900W x 600D x 350H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 900W x 700D x500H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 900W x 700D x500H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 900W x 700D x500H • Type; Suction Work Zone mm; 700W x 500D x400H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 800 Dia Turntable • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 500 Dia Basket • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 1200 x 750 x400 • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 1500W x 1200D x 700H • Type; Suction Work Zone mm; 700W x600D x300H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 600W x 500D x 400H • Type; Pressure Work Zone mm; 1400W x 700D x 600H Blast Rooms • Work Zone mm; 4000L x 2000W x 2000H Type; Room Abrasive Recovery; Waffle Floor • Work Zone mm; 4000L x 2000W x 2000H Type; Room Abrasive Recovery; Waffle Floor • Work Zone mm; 20ft x 8ft x 8ft Type; Container Abrasive Recovery; Sweep Up Dust Filters • Various Types & Sizes

Just Clever Chemicals

No Water. No Gas. Reduced Carbon Footprint.

1000+ hours salt spray protection

With an estimated 30% rise in gas prices, can your company afford not to switch to our ambient, one stage pretreatment technology?

No water required - no sludge produced

Our ambient temperature one stage processing system requires no heating and therefore no gas.

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Additional benefits when switching include: better corrosion protection, savings in water, and savings in extra labour costs. Customers who switch from their standard three stage phosphating plant to our innovative one stage Toran 3 technology reduce their overall costs by 23% annually. Contact Metavate to help your business move forward. Phone: 01926 494126 Email: info@metavate.co.uk Website: www.metavate.co.uk

No ﬂash rust for 6 months on treated-metal prior to painting

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