Gelcoats that can be used outdoors are hardly distinguishable from the resin base that is to be used. The so-called ISO NPG qualities are essential for weather and UV resistance as well as environmental influences. Only the pigments being used, which can be coordinated with the system coating requirements if necessary (but also without…
Read more »Homogeneous coating systems: FreiLacke coats “Deutsche Bahn” locomotives with ultra-high solids and powder coatings In cooperation with a number of coating manufacturers, Deutsche Bahn AG has commenced a long-term project that will run until 2022. At the DB Wittenberge/Elbe workshop, articulated railcars are coated with various coating systems and inspected annually. To date, Döggingen-based FreiLacke…
Read more »In the future, can high-strength screw connections with completely coated components be reliably implemented without extensive and expensive masking? Together with the screw connections research group of the faculty for mechanical engineering and process engineering at Offenburg University, FreiLacke has been conducting user-oriented research for more than two years and further develops selected system…
Read more »Increasing energy efficiency in coating processes Energy efficiency is not just the key to the energy transition but, in the area of mechanical engineering, it also results in a more efficient production and increases competitiveness. FreiLacke, the Black Forest-based manufacturer of innovative system coatings, has now developed a new coating system for gearboxes, pumps…
Read more »System coatings and application solutions from a single source The components of large machines and plants are often coated in different locations using different processes. System coatings and a coordinated service and logistics concept ensure that the components match perfectly visually once they are combined. In the area of industrial coatings, the coating of…
Read more »Water-borne baking coating in the functional furniture industry Steel furniture, e.g. for the office sector, is often coated using powder, liquid or electrodeposition coatings. In many applications, these coating techniques are combined, which makes it necessary for systems to conform with one another in terms of gloss level, surface and colour shade. When opting…
Read more »Application examples at Liebherr and Aquaproduction The new FreiLacke gel coat based on an aliphatic polyurea system allows a reduction of the coating thickness in comparison to conventional polyester gel coats. A further advantage is its exceptional UV resistance. The advantages are obvious and they are now being implemented in series production at Liebherr/Lienz…
Read more »FreiLacke supplies almost all of the coating materials for Still forklift trucks The silver and orange Still forklifts are used all over the world in plants, warehouses, forwarding companies and on construction sites – in some cases around the clock. In their day-to-day work, the versatile working machines lift heavy and often abrasive loads.…
Read more »FreiLacke develops compact two-layer system for commercial vehicles Commercial vehicles are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions: When used outdoors, especially their surfaces must be able to withstand harsh mechanical stress and dirt, as well as grit, frost, hail and UV rays. The vehicle’s surfaces must be well-protected for it to be able…
Read more »Coatings for All-purpose Slicers That Come into Direct Contact with Food Use of a coordinated powder coating on metal surfaces and a water-soluble 2C polyurethane coating on plastic surfaces ritterwerk GmbH was founded by Franz Ritter in 1905, and has been developing and manufacturing standalone and integrated home appliances to simplify everyday kitchen tasks…
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