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Prevent edge corrosion with microstructured epoxy primer

A special surface structure of microscopic ribs reduces the frictional resistance of the aircraft skin, thus helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. A supplemental type certificate (STC) now paves the way for series conversion.

Powder coating system Electrical enclosures Switch cabinets Enclosures Häwa

Powder coating system for electrical enclosures and control cabinets

With a new powder coating system, electrical enclosures, control cabinets and housings for electrical components can be coated in an energy-efficient, automated and flexible manner. It can process all common powder coatings.

Plasma technology in the automotive industry

Plasma technology is already being used in production processes in the automotive industry. There, plasma applications are setting new standards for vehicle components and their quality assurance.

Interview Christian Koblenzer LPW Cleaning Systems Test and Service Center TDZ

LPW Test and Service Center - Interview Christian Koblenzer

Christian Koblenzer, Head of Customer Support at LPW, talks to Surface Online Editor-in-Chief Oliver Missbach about working in LPW's Test and Service Center (TDZ) and the challenges of component cleaning.

Superfinish process Wind turbine main bearings Wind turbine main bearings

Superfinishing of wind turbine main bearings further developed

The superfinishing process established in the rolling bearing industry has been further developed for wind turbine main bearings. It contributes to increasing the safety and efficiency of the main bearing rings used in wind turbines.

Anti-graffiti lacquers Synthetic leather

Water-based anti-graffiti lacquers for artificial leather applications

Anti-graffiti paints can be used to remove markings on artificial leather that have been applied with ballpoint pens, markers or spray paints. Graffiti can also be removed from soft surfaces such as seat surfaces.

Motor block blast machine replaces overhead conveyor system Foundry

Motor block blast machine replaces overhead conveyor system in foundry

A new blasting system has increased the capacity for sand removal and cleaning of engine blocks in a foundry. The new engine block blasting system replaces an overhead conveyor system and offers a high degree of automation.

Cranes Wet painting Coating Construction cranes

Efficient coating for construction cranes reduces paint consumption

In order to make the coating of cranes more efficient, one manufacturer upgraded its wet painting process to electrostatic technology. This significantly reduced coating thicknesses and paint consumption.

Protective foiling of aluminum surfaces - VOA data sheet

Temporary film coatings to protect aluminum surfaces from damage are often used in architecture. They can leave behind film or adhesive residues, about which the VOA has produced a new information sheet.

Painting CO2-neutral painting Painting system

CO2-neutral painting thanks to renewable energies

CO2-neutral painting is already a reality in the paint shop of a vehicle body and paint store. The company consistently relies on renewable energies such as photovoltaics and geothermal energy for heat and electricity.