New Material Processing Products

Drying For High-Speed Printing

CIR Heaters from Heraeus Noblelight Cut Energy Bills By using carbon infrared (CIR) emitters from Heraeus Noblelight to achieve the rapid print drying demanded by their high speed print heads, The Lettershop Group, of Leeds has achieved significant savings in energy and running costs compared with their previous short wave infrared system. As it is air-cooled rather than water-cooled, the new...

Drying Coating On Non-Slip Paper Mats

Heraeus Improves Disposable Tray Mats A carbon infrared system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping Orvec International to achieve the quality of non-slip coating required on disposable tray mats to meet the stringent demands of major passenger airlines. Orvec International is a world leader in the design and manufacture of hazard protective work wear and passenger care products. Its range of...

Infrared Provides Bumper Results @ Honda

Increasing Efficiency of Bumper Spray Painting An infrared oven, fitted with fast response, medium wave heaters, from Heraeus Noblelight is helping to increase the efficiency of the spray painting of vehicle bumpers at Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. Bumpers are painted with three coats. First a prime coat is applied, which is flashed off in a warm air oven before being cooled. A base coat,...

Efficiency Leap With IR Drying - Drying of Water-Based Coatings

Drying of Water-Based Coatings New research on the application of IR dryers to water-based varnishes indicates high energy cost savings. With correct selection of the radiation source the infrared energy requirement for the drying process can be reduced by up to 50%. Water based varnishes are well known in various printing processes and their usage is growing. The printing industry uses these...

Hemp: An Eco-friendly Substitute for Cotton and Petroleum-based Synthetics

To learn more about hemp's history, composition, performance, and its sustainability and cost, download this white paper now.

Blast Machine provides metallurgical shot peening.

Designed for shot peening of machine tool components, Automated Blast Machine features 6-station rotary table mounted on precision cam indexer that steps fixtured components through isolation, peening, and blow-off chambers within abrasion-protected cabinet. At 2 shot peening stations, component-bearing spindles are rotated at controlled speed during timed process cycle. Multiple blast guns are...

Valve Actuator Retrofit Kits install without service interrupt.

Valve actuator retrofit kits enable replacement of faulty or antiquated electronic and pneumatic actuators without shutting down and draining HVAC systems. They include actuator, with brackets and linkages, compatible with many control inputs and all direct digital control systems. Total communication with building control systems is permitted and kits incorporate multi-functional technology for...

OK International to Show MD&M / Electronics West Visitors How to Drive Productivity in Diverse Applications

OK International is preparing to take a wide range of innovative soldering and production assembly technologies to this year's MD&M West Show being held in Anaheim, CA over 10th - 12th February. Each system is designed to reduce training investment, perform a diverse array of applications and measurably increase productivity. OK International products on display at Booth 432 will include advanced...

Standard/Custom Fan Trays suit telecom applications.

Available in 3-, 6- and 9-fan versions as well as in custom configurations, fan trays operate from 12-48 Vdc and 115-230 Vac; with dual voltage Vac fans also available. Each fan may be equipped to adjust its speed in direct relation to ambient air temperature from 55-100% of full speed to optimize fan life, conserve energy, and minimize noise. Constructed of heavy-duty steel with extruded...

Drying Water-Repellent Coating - Infrared Heating on the Manufacture of Outdoor Clothing

A carbon infrared system is helping to increase production line speeds by providing pre-drying of a water repellent coating applied to a specialized fabric used in the manufacture of outdoor clothing. Moreover, its ease of control is also ensuring that there is no damage to the fabric caused by over-heating. The best outdoor clothing provides double protection to rain, as a water repellent...

Fast Drying Color Stain on Wooden Panels - Heraeus in the Wood Industry

Medium wave infrared emitters for wood industry Saunderson's Furniture Ltd, has installed an infrared dryer to assist in the color staining and lacquering of wooden panels used in the manufacture of its wide range of high quality furniture. The Kilbirnie factory produces finished items such as hi-fi cabinets, directly from bare timber. This timber, in panel form, must be color-stained and UV...

Neagle Choice, LLC Announces New Available Services

Neagle Choice has long been known as a quality source for commercial sewing, printing, die cutting, and the manufacturing of a wide range of custom products. Enhancing our service capabilities has been the key to our success, and has driven our growth into many new and exciting markets. Continuing on this trajectory, we now offer precision laser cutting and etching, adding to our long line of manufacturing services. See our video to learn all about it.