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The IMF’s “New Website”
The Institute of Materials Finishing is pleased to launch its new modern website which can be found at www.materialsfinishing.org.uk
Master Abrasives installs Micromatic grinding machine at Cengar
Master Abrasives has installed one of Micromatic Grinding Technologies economical grinding machines at Cengar Ltd, a manufacturer of air saws based in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Complies to ASTM B117 C&W Specialist Salt for salt spray and CCT cabinets
TQC Sheen now supplies Sodium Chloride which quality complies to the stringent ASTM B117 standard. This C&W Specialist Salt is specially formulated for saline spray (fog) for corrosion testing with C&W Salt Spray and CCT cabinets. Obviously C&W Specialist Salt also creates the ideal saline spray for cabinets from other brands.
Yaskawa Motoman provides robot solution for new automated paint centre
The latest example of Motion Control and Robotics specialists YASKAWA MOTOMAN’s expansion into new manufacturing applications is their involvement in a new state-of-the-art automated robotic painting technical centre in Derby. The new centre represents a highly advanced automated painting solution as a result of collaboration between the centre’s owners Peak Contracts Ltd, along with Yaskawa and paint supplier Graco.
HMG colour matching for a Galaxy Far Far Away
When it comes to colour HMG Paints are renowned for their expertise, however this time they’ve taken their work to another galaxy. The company has worked with model maker Guy Cowen to develop a new colour range based on hues used in the production of the original Star Wars movie.
New Lanemark burner design opens up new opportunities
The selection of the most effective temperature and process burner control system is one of the key factors that impacts on the overall efficiency of a gas-fired industrial recirculating oven or dryer, particularly in terms of energy usage. That is the proven view of Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd. who have designed, manufactured and installed a wide range of process gas burner systems worldwide – many in facilities that are at the heart of the surface treatment and finishing sector.
New team sets out to enhance service priority
A leading galvanizing business has created a new team of staff focused on customer care.
The importance of chemical compatibility
Automated Water & Effluent Ltd develops tool to assist with specifying chemically compatible equipment.
AluK host QUALICOAT training
The key to quality architectural coatings lies in its correct application, both the pretreatment system and the powder coating itself must be applied in the correct way and under a closely controlled process. Crucial to this process is the monitoring and ongoing testing of the process.
AW & D Hammonds
Hammond Group has two award winning accident repair centres in Halesworth and Bury St Edmunds, for both private vehicles and HGVs. As representatives of brands such as Ford, Isuzu, Nissan, Subaru and Iveco, high quality is important within their dealership.
How Many Mils is Your Coating?
Instantaneous handheld coating thickness gauges that can be operated by virtually any technician deliver lab-quality readings even on curved and complex surfaces
Nordson Industrial Coating Systems strengthens team: Lee Hull, Rob Flynn, and Paul Drysdale join ICS UK and Ireland
Product innovation and application excellence in the Powder Coating Industry have resulted in Nordson Industrial Coating Systems division’s growth and key customer acquisition in many regions of Europe. More than 10 years ago, Nordson pioneered dense-phase (HDLV – High Density Low Velocity) powder pump and application technology.
AirBench celebrates 25 years
AirBench Ltd are proud to celebrate 25 years in business. Since beginning operations as WorkPoint Environments Ltd, we have supplied in excess of 10,000 dust and fume extraction units to customers across the UK, EU, and Worldwide. The AirBench Ltd name change came into effect in February 2011 and since then the AirBench brand has been the Go-To name for downdraught dust and fume extraction.
Award-winning engine remanufacturer relies on MecWash Maxi for complete aqueous cleaning solution
MecWash Systems of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was contacted by one of its longstanding customers, one of Europe’s largest independent engine remanufacturers and assemblers, who supplies some of the world’s leading automotive OEMs. Producing more than 20,000 engines a year, the UK-based company supplies OEMs including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Volvo, Aston Martin and JCB – each with their own high standards and expectations.