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Wire & cable aSIa – March/april 2013
news
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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❍ Vapormatt’s Profelis wire cleaning unit
Dedication to key sector is
paying off for Vapormatt