| Release Coatings
This 5640mm long, eight tonne weight cylinder, is used in paper
manufacture and has a 1000 Series surface coating to prevent
the adhesion of fine quality papers during the drying process.
The smaller cylinder in the background is from a board making
machine and is receiving a 2000 Series coating chosen for extreme
wear resistance and good surface release.
The long-standing and widely accepted rule of PTFE's and fluorinated
polymers - the better the release, the shorter the durability,
was severely dented with the arrival of Armourcote 1530 and
4530. The new formulations resulted from developments begun
in 1990. Extended trials in both foods and engineering industries
showed very marked improvements in durability coupled with excellent
release and, as subsequently proved, higher temperature tolerance.
The developments were carried out in Leeds.
Protective Coatings
No company, no matter what its function, can afford to ignore
its productivity. The higher it is, the more competitive its
prices. In equipment terms it means uninterrupted efficiency.
That's why the onus is on us to ensure our coatings stay the
course. Whether giant rollers for printing machines or tiny
camera components the question is always 'how long will it last?'.
Our standard coatings run to over 150; in reality, that's only
the beginning. New projects, tighter specifications, differing
priorities and environmental issues too, mean the off-shelf
remedy is not always the answer; at least, not at Armourcote.
Our experimental department rarely stands still.
Combating the threat of Corrosion
It's no accident that our customer numbers have increased by
50%. Not only do more companies today recognise the material
benefits of release and protective coatings but, as technical
barriers progressively tumble, further applications slide within
our sphere of help.
Friction Control
It's true. Coatings are labour intensive and dependent on personal
skill and steady diligence. Customers often find it hard believing
that micron accuracy and razor-sharp, faultless edging can be
achieved this way. We are only as good as the men and women,
many with long experience, who work on our shop floor. Without
wishing to boast, that says a lot.
TriCem®
TriCem® is one of the most wear and abrasion resistant
coatings ever developed.
Surface Technology's patented metal coating technology dramatically
exceeds the performance of hard chrome, tungsten carbide and
electroless nickel. At the same time, it is cost-effective and
safe for the environment. Any industry or application that is
concerned about wear resistance, friction reduction and increasing
operational performance should explore the potential of TriCem.
As a key member of The Norman Hay plc group of companies, TriCem
technology can now draw upon the extensive resources of an engineering
group that is focused and dedicated on surface and sub-surface
treatment technology. Click
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