TPT July 2008

H eat & S urface T reatments

UV-curable corrosion resistant coatings for tube and pipe

corrosion protection of tube and pipe products. ” DSM Desotech develops high-performance UV-curable materials, and also supplies the telecommunications industry with UV-curable coatings. In 2007, the company launched the UVention™ group, dedicated to applying Desotech’s 40+ years of experience in UV-curable materials development to industries where highly specialised UV coatings are needed for challenging substrates.

DSM Desotech, a UV-curable coatings company, has introduced a new line of UV-curable corrosion resistant coatings for metal tube and pipe. Developed by Desotech’s dedicated UVention™ group, the UVaCorr™ product line includes both clear and coloured coatings. The UVaCorr™ coatings were launched at Tube 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company claims this new range has a number of performance advantages over

traditional solvent-based tube and pipe coatings. These include instant cure for high-speed processing, 100 per cent solid coatings for higher applied coverage and no VOCs, and better salt spray resistance for enhanced performance. In addition, the coatings require a smaller equipment footprint with reduced energy requirements. “ The tube and pipe industry is a fast- growing market for both clear and colour UV coatings ,” commented UVention market platform manager Dr Anthony Toussaint. “ Not only do these coatings provide greater productivity gains for manufacturers, but they offer a greener solution for the

DSM Desotech – USA Fax : +1 847 468 7785

Email : info.desotech@dsm.com Website : www.dsmdesotech.com

High volume T-6 basketless heat treatment systems for automobile applications Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd, Canada, has recently installed and commissioned a high volume T-6 heat treatment system. This basketless heat treatment system (BHTS) will process aluminium intensive engine components for an automotive manufacturing company located in the south-eastern United States. This system was specifically designed for integration into an existing engine plant for the processing of cast aluminium cylinder heads. Once fully implemented, this system will double the manufacturer’s current casting heat treatment capacity.  

The company’s BHTS provides the engine manufacturer with a significant reduction in energy consumption and emissions, while also reducing the floor space requirements over conventional roller hearth treatment systems. This lean manufacturing system allows for a reduction in WIP inventories while providing quality improvements through the unique individual part handling strategy. Cycle times are also reduced as a result of the individual part handling concept.

 A Can-Eng basketless heat treatment system

BHTS provides significant reduction in maintenance requirements through the reduction of drive components and reduced quenching apparatus when compared to conventional chain conveyor systems. The system integrates transfer devices, robotic automation, unique solution and aging furnaces, rapid quench transfer device, water quench system, part identification and a user friendly advanced controls package to deliver a cellular processing system. Can-Eng Furnaces Ltd – Canada Fax : +1 905 356 1817 Email : tdonofrio@can-eng.com Website : www.can-eng.com

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