Plascoat's NG 30 Slashes Cost and Energy from Refrigerator Shelf Production
Manufacturers of refrigerator shelves and wire baskets can quickly save on their materials and in the manufacturing energy used according to data released by global market leader in thermoplastic powder coatings, Plascoat.
'It is now possible for manufacturers- especially in Eastern Europe, the Far East, and Central and South America to save up to 50% of total coating costs by using our NG 30 polyethylene coated powder,' says Plascoat technical and marketing director, Patrick Benson.
A combination of factors such as reduced coating thickness, lower oven temperatures and reduced cycle times all combine to reduce the total manufacturing cost.
Benson adds the reduced energy involved will also be of increasing appeal: 'Manufacturers of all kinds are now intent on lowering the overall carbon footprint of their products. Competitive though the market place is, it's not simply about commodity prices of materials. It's about the total cost involved and the impact of all upon the environment.'
Benson add that 'NG 30 polyethylene based plastic coating is doing its part in helping this process.'
Plascoat notes that all domestic appliances - including white goods - are becoming subject to more searching end-of-life and life cycle analysis. 'There are some very good arguments for specifying the use of simple commodity based materials and polymers such as polyethylene in the manufacture of domestic appliances,' says Benson, 'thus simplifying the recycling of appliances. This trend also accommodates the new legislation being enacted under ROHS and PAHS systems.
All further Plascoat produce and service details from Patrick Benson. Tel. 01252 737 777. www.plascoat.com, patrick_benson@plascoat.com
