Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Coating",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Metalworkers excel in coursework from
Tecan, which we summarised at the time by saying "James Hope, John-Paul Latham and Joe Phebyh achieved distinctions in the Metal Finishing and Surface Coating course".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Choosing the right bearing coating from
Schaeffler (UK): "Dr Steve Lacey, Schaeffler UK Engineering Manager, discusses the importance of selecting the right coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling bearings operating in harsh environments".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK)
concerning its Cronitect martensitic hardening steel
- take a look at Bearing steel offers corrosion resistance
which says: "Cronitect steel is able to withstand extreme conditions, including salt spray testing in accordance with DIN 50021 SS without any problems, even after 600 hours".
Take a look also at the news release from Micromech, Low-cost positioners don't compromise on accuracy,
as well as Ceramic coating technology hits the streets from Zircotec,
and Thermometer cleans up on food applications from Barber InSys.
See also:
Bearing package keeps German locos rolling
(September 2006)
FAG wheelset bearings are helping to reduce maintenance, improve safety and cut handling costs for locomotive manufacturers and the DT3, Germany's most advanced driverless subway system
Resin-coated O-rings pass water tests
(June 2006)
Parker is the first seal manufacturer to have received both the German KTW and the British WRAS drinking water approval for elastomer resin-coated O-rings
Magazine offers cut-price subscription
(April 2006)
Finishing magazine, the specialist title for the UK metal finishing industry is offering Engineeringtalk readers the opportunity to subscribe at less than half the usual rate
Pumps and filters are made for surface coating
(March 2006)
Surfex 2006 will give AxFlow the opportunity to highlight the role that pumps and filters play within the surface coating industry
Couplings speed moulding system setups
(February 2006)
SPC multi-couplings provide the failsafe, quick and secure connections for the valve gate controls required by today's complex moulding systems
Pump moves heavy-duty fluids
(January 2006)
Pumps can handle fluids such as electrolytes, washings in flue gas cleaning plants, pickling bath liquids, regeneration fluids, acids, alkalis and heavily contaminated process waters and effluents
Locking devices provide frictional connection
(November 2005)
A new range of HMZ locknuts offer ease of handling and accurate and secure axial locking of bearings and other machine parts on shafts
O-rings don't stop paint wetting
(October 2005)
O-rings are now available with a coating which does not contain any substances that interfere with paint wetting
Impartial advice on surface coating problems
(September 2005)
Hi-Tec Spray reckons it is the company to turn to for impartial help and advice at the Surface World 2005 exhibition
What's new in surface finishing
(August 2005)
The Institute of Metal Finishing Midland Branch is holding a one-day symposium on Tuesday 18th October 2005 on what is new in the competitive and legislative world of surface finishing
Laser produces edible marking
(August 2005)
DataLase Edible technology can be used to safely image information onto the coated surface of hard and soft skinned fruit, vegetables and other edible products
Novel chain reduces maintenance requirements
(June 2005)
A new chain combines all the benefits of nonlube operation, superior wear resistance and improved operating life in a new, highly convenient 'easy-disassemble'' design
Surface coating - how to engineer a silk purse
(March 2005)
Keith Stevens looks at ways that engineers can reduce the cost of components without affecting their performance
Cadmium still has an important role to play
(March 2005)
Along with eggs, beef, rail travel, disposable nappies and a good few other products in recent years, cadmium has been put under the metaphorical microscope and found wanting
Coatings can add muscle to a lightweight
(March 2005)
Poeton R and D Director Keith Stevens provides an update on the development of surface coatings to improve the performance of aluminium
Steel-reinforced putty solves repair problems
(February 2005)
A recurring quality problem during the baking of powder coated refurbished aluminium alloy wheels led a resourceful surface coating specialist to discover a steel-reinforced epoxy putty
Motors get down and dirty
(May 2004)
A new grade of electric motors for 'dirty duty' applications features special protection measures that will withstand the most severe and corrosive applications in the processing industry
Solenoid valve helps in water-saving controller
(May 2004)
Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied one of its solenoid flow valves for a unique rinse-water control system designed to save millions of gallons of water and thousands of pounds
Load cell assembly extends to 600t
(February 2004)
The T30LA ultra-high-capacity compression load cell assembly for tank, silo and vessel weighing is now available in a comprehensive range of capacities up to 600t
More capacity for nondestructive testing
(January 2004)
The Cardiff factory of surface coating specialist Poeton Industries has doubled its nondestructive testing capacity and is now offering the service to automotive and general engineering companies
Solutions centre showcases robot range
(November 2003)
ABB has invested more than GBP 300,000 in key new customer service facilities at its Automation Technologies Division operations centre in Milton Keynes
Test lab investigates corrosion and wear
(November 2003)
Poeton has recently expanded its environmental test facilities to include a new corrosive/wear rig that will produce new data on the performance of its Apticote protective coatings
Rail guide system provides high flexibility
(August 2003)
The new LLR rail guide programme features a high degree of standardisation and flexibility
Surface treatments banish bugs
(August 2003)
A range of antimicrobial hygienic solutions can be incorporated into the surface finish of products to inhibit the growth of potentially harmful micro-organisms
Gas analysers to help nuclear decomissioning
(July 2003)
NNC is using Systech 542 programmable gas analysers to monitor hydrogen off-gas in a test rig for Dounreay Fast Breeder Reactor decommissioning
Composite protects magnesium from the elements
(July 2003)
A sample of magnesium coated with a new composite, Apticote Keronite 3250 SG, has completed a 2000-hour salt spray test with virtually no signs of corrosion
More to brass than meets the eye
(June 2003)
Talking recently with design consultant Ken Kempson about the family of copper/zinc alloys collectively known as 'the brasses', the discussion centred on the principal benefits of these metals
Coating improves dash panel thermal insulation
(April 2003)
Poeton Industries has been working with Daimler-Chrysler PVO Group investigating the use of its Apticote Keronite 3250S in the front of dash panel on the redesigned Dodge Viper sports car
Focal point for surface coating excellence
(January 2003)
Poeton Industries has completed a GBP 120,000 investment in its Gloucester Technology Centre, creating a focal point of surface coating excellence within the Poeton Group
John surfaces at Peoton
(October 2002)
Adam John has joined Poeton Industries as Group Sales Director with responsibility for Poeton facilities in Gloucester, Cardiff and Southampton
Modern coating aids vintage motorcycle
(October 2002)
Surface coating technology developed for leading-edge motorsport applications helped former motorcycling world champion Barry Sheene take the chequered flag at the recent Goodwood Revival meeting
Guide to high-performance powder coating
(September 2002)
A new publication from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 'A guide to high-performance powder coating', is now available throughout the UK and Europe
Wiping system keeps rollers clean all the time
(July 2002)
Hoerbiger-Origa has developed a system for continuously wiping rollers to keep them clean, which will be of particular benefit to web processors
Irish coverage for coatings
(July 2002)
County-Kildare-based Meta Coating Technology is to represent Poeton's Apticote surface coating range all over Ireland