B.S.C. Teknik

January 25th, 2010

Due to numerous customer enquiries the company Erichsen (www.erichsen.de) in Germany has developed another chip stone testing device, the so-called “Multi Grit Tester 508 SAE”, for the standardized simulation of falling rock (rock slip). It is very suitable for the testing of body coatings in the automotive industry. More information -click here-

January 6th, 2010

The small size of only 83 mm × 46 mm × 30 mm allows instant gloss meansuring also on very small and difficult-to-reach areas, according to the company Phynix (www.phynix.de).There is a wide range of applications for the measuring of gloss: marble, granite and ceramic plates, and paint on paper and plastic parts. No cable is needed for this battery-operated device (up to 10,000 measurements). The „GlossFix 60“ is also suitable for outdoor use and can be operated at temperatures between -10 und +60 °C. Measuring data can be transfered to a computer via USA or RS232 interface. More information: www.phynix.de

December 18th, 2009

The company is benefiting from the booming automotive market in China and has received three major painting system orders worth a total of about € 140 million. For example Dürr supplies FAW-VW in Chengdu, one of the largest automobile makers in China, with a paint finishing system for the VW models of the compact and middle-sized class. Here the company installs the first fully-automated internal lacquering in China with 24 robots of type “Eco RPL”. Altogether, 91 Dürr robots for the finishing will be employed…
For more information: Click here

December 10th, 2009

PPG (ppgcommercialcoatings.com), the global supplier of paints and coatings, has launched its new Aquacron coating series, an environmentally-friendly water-based product line that includes primer and topcoat technologies.

The Aquacron coatings are made to be used used on trailers, doors, agricultural and construction components, airline handling equipment, electrical transmission equipment, and similar spray-and-ship applications.

Main features of Aquacron coatings products:

• Fast air-dry primers and topcoats available with tiered performance offering
• Factory and custom colors available in gallons, pails and drums
• Quick response on color match, product requests and small-batch orders

October 30th, 2009

Just a short one: the Indian Tata Nano is often referred as the cheapest car in the world. And if it is the cheapest car then the „ingredients“ like parts, design, etc… must be cheap and maybe low-cost as well, one would imagine. However, this certainly does not apply to the painting process!

The new Tata Nano is produced in the Singur plant which is equipped with a state-of-the-art paint finishing system of German specialist Dürr. RoDip for the pre-treatment and KTL coating, robots for the underbody coating and exterior painting, all with optimized temperature and humidity control.

October 29th, 2009

PP (polypropylene) is one of the most common thermoplastic materials used in the automotive industry. Due to its properties, the material also replaces more and more engineering plastics. But there are drawbacks as the PP has a nonpolar surface which does not allow the adhesion of paints or inks. But an unpainted surface is not acceptable for most applications. In addition normal PP grades have not sufficient UV resistance. Usually pre-treatment is needed in order to apply the paint to the part. But this belongs to the past!

The polarizing paint and primer system of the company Polysil ( www.polysil.de ) allows the application of the material directly to the parts surface without any pre-treatment. Significant cost savings can be achieved as the preliminary treatment step can be left out. Read more…

October 9th, 2009

The company Sabura in Kamen (Germany) is specialized in the design and production of so-called universal room systems. These systems are mobile and foldable and therefore very suitable to be used as a mobile paint booth, especially for larger objects which have to be painted on the spot. The booth is ready in seconds, and the overhead crane can be used to service the booth. The size of cabin, airflow within the cabin and type of air filter can be designed according to the customers requirements. Options like additional A/C or heated air circulation are also possible.

Besides the usage as paint booths, these systems are commercially employed for dust-extraction, assembly, clean room and drying.

For more information: www.sabura.de or info@sabura.de

October 6th, 2009

It’s about time that professional refinishers around the world were offered a special edition GTi Pro and this time, the theme is extreme watersports and in particular surfing. You don’t have to be a surfer of course, you may not listen to the Beach Boys or drive a Veedub camper van, but it is essential you look cool, so with every FreeStyle gun you get a superb pair of slimline aviator style shades!

It’s radical!

The FreeStyle limited edition GTi Pro spray gun combines the FreeStyle logo and unique graphics depicting a surfer in the “pipe” together with a durable and visually stunning two tone blue anodised finish…a first for the professional refinisher’s favourite spray gun.

Awesome performance!

The Pro FreeStyle is built to the same exacting standards as every DeVilbiss gun featuring the superb ergonomically designed gun body and revolutionary “no-kick” air valve. Top quality performance with base or clears is guaranteed and you can specify your GTi Pro FreeStyle with either the H1 HVLP or T1 / T2 TransTech air caps plus #12 or #13 fluid nozzles. This is the gun to be seen with this summer.

The GTi Pro FreeStyle is supplied as a complete refinishers kit complete with the spray gun, gravity cup and paint filter, four coloured ID snap rings, the Torx/screwdriver, combination spanner and cleaning brush.

October 6th, 2009

Already supplying a wide range of agitators for paints, resins, chemicals and other fluids, B.S.C. Teknik now also offers air operated agitators for pressure tanks and drums of up to 200 litres. The new range of vertical 200 litre agitators with 3 kW air motor (direct drive) are suitable for low to high viscosity materials. This type completes the existing range of 10, 20, 40 and 60 litre agitators.

Low speed avoids material degradation

Speed can be adjusted in a range of 500-6,000 RPM for the smaller agitators and 300-3,000 RPM for the larger ones, incl. the new 200 litre agitator. All sizes are suitable for a maximum operating pressure of 7 bar (100 psi). As an option the 200 litre agitator comes with a gear-reducer to bring the speed down to 15-150 RPM. This low speed reduces material degradation to a minimum and improves quality of the stirred material. Different agitator designs are available like manual type (colloquially also called quick mixer), pale mounted, bung, C-clamp for rim mounting or in connection with a pressure tank/pressure pot. Wide, full-width impellers (blades/propellers) in different designs provide thoroughly mixing of the material, minimizing leftover sediment at the bottom of the pressure tank or drum. Air motors from 0.25 kW to 3 kW are employed, which are also available separately.

Air operated agitators for a wide range of applications

Beside air operated, also electric and hydraulic driven agitators are available in the market. Especially in the field of paints, mainly air operated agitators are used due to safety, cost reasons and easy maintenance. Agitators are typically used in the wood industry, metal fabrication, automotive and of course painting.

For more information contact us at info@bsc-teknik.com

October 6th, 2009

Formeco srl (Italy), represented in Thailand by B.S.C. Teknik, is the world-wide leader in the field of systems for the treatment of solvents, water and acids. Over the last 30 years Formeco installed world-wide more than 35,000 machines, i.e. solvent recovery systems, water evaporators and fractional distillation plants.

The distillers for solvent recovery are divided into the DIstatic, DYnamic and Industrial models:
The DIstatic serie are cost-effective distillers which allow the recycling and the re-use of degreasing and washing solvents. A distillation process separates the contaminants, like paints, resins, polymers, pigments and oils, from the original solvent. The process is very effective: The contaminated solvent is brought to its boiling point by a peripheral heating jacket filled with diathermic oil, which is heated by an electrical element. The arising vapours are conveyed to a condenser which is cooled either by air or water. The condensed and recovered solvent is then collected in a tank for its reuse. The units are available with a capacity of 7 – 12 – 25 – 60 – 120 – 180 litres. This serie can be connected to a vacuum unit in order to bring down the boiling point of high boiling solvents. Vacuum is also needed for flammable solvents which have a close boiling point and flash point.
The DYstatic serie works after the same distillation process but has a rotating scraper with adjustable metallic blades which keeps the contaminated solvent in constant movement allowing maximum extraction of the residues. An automatic drying cycle allows the residues to be extracted in solid or powder state. The units are available in 30 – 60 – 120 litres capacity. Vacuum units are also available as an option.

The Industrial units aim at high capacity of 150, 250, 400, 600 and 1000 litres per batch and can also be equipped with a rotating scraper (optional) for the same purpose as in the DYstatic serie. The boiler, built with 8mm AISI 304 stainless steel, guarantees high resistance and long working life. The with purpose over dimensioning of the geometric capacity, in respect to the maximum load level, allows a perfect separation of solvents from contaminants, and reduces possible entrainments to a minimum.

Contact us to discuss your individual requirements and possible demonstration in your factory.