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The success of Vapormatt’s wet blast
surface preparation technology in
the wire industry is demonstrated
by a growing number of installations
and, now, the appointment of a sales
engineer dedicated to this key sector of
manufacturing.
The high levels of process consistency
that can be achieved with wet blasting
have been proven by Vapormatt in a long
list of applications.
These include cleaning, degreasing and
descaling as well as etching and satin
polishing – across a large number of wire
cable and strip products.
Newly appointed sales engineer David
Clements mentions manufacturers of
rotary extrusions, carding wire, power
cables, bandsaw blades, fibre optic cables
and high carbon steel wire as being
among those gaining from Vapormatt
technology.
“As one of the world’s leading wet
blasting companies, Vapormatt is
constantly developing its in-line
processing applications for wire
manufacturers, not least because wet blasting offers clear-cut
advantages over mechanical and chemical methods of
wire cleaning, both of which can present performance and
environmental issues,” he said.
As an example of the company’s commitment to application
focus, Mr Clements draws attention to the Vapormatt Profelis.
The design can handle wire and cable products of varying
geometries and material, while avoiding the use of harsh
chemicals and potential contamination risks experienced with
alternative methods.
Fully self-contained, the Profelis comprises two adjacent
units that provide a combination of wet blast, spray rinses
and drying, to produce high quality results that meet both
cosmetic and performance objectives.
“This is an exciting time to join the company and I look
forward to building on its success to date, and helping to
fulfil Vapormatt’s aim of becoming the wire industry’s choice
whenever in-line wire cleaning is required,” added Mr Clements.
Vapormatt Ltd – UK
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Strengthening surface preparation role in the wire industry
▲ ▲ Vapormatt’s Profelis wire cleaning unit