May 13 - 16, 2008
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, Florida USA

Value-Added Processes

089 VA  
Thursday, May 15 - 4:15pm

In-Line Paint Stripping of Hooks

Paola Zavattoni -- Condoroil Chemical, Italy

Hooks and carriers used in continuous painting lines accumulate paint layers and require periodic replacement. Condoroil’s in-line continuous system works without interventions, maintaining painting line speed. Mechanical actions accelerate paint stripping, allowing reduced treatment times, plant dimension, and length. Benefits are reviewed, including always-clean hooks, environmentally-friendly paint strippers, manpower savings, and 5- to 8-percent powder savings for powder painting.