BASF and Hemmelrath join hands to develop paint-making process
Both companies plan to combine Hemmelrath's modular coating plant technology with pigment preparations from the Xfast range of BASF
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Pigment preparations of Xfast range of BASF can be stirred directly into aqueous coatings and paints formulations and disperse in no time at all
The Erlenbach (Germany) based Hemmelrath Technologies is a process innovator in the field of paste production for coatings and paint. The company has developed the so-called MoFa-Technology where the individual steps of coating production are combined and interlinked in one single facility. This technology leads to significant savings in energy, raw material and time compared with traditional production procedures and can be used both for large and small production quantities.
In joint tests, Hemmelrath Technologies and BASF want to develop concepts to combine MoFa-Technology with pigment preparations and are going to use the concentrated, solid preparations from the Xfast range of BASF to this end. These stir-in pigments in the shape of free-flowing granules that are low in dust can be stirred directly into aqueous coatings and paint formulations and disperse in no time at all. It is no longer necessary to grind the pigment particles in a bead mill.
Stefan Sutterlin, head of the pigment business of BASF in Europe, said, “Our aim is to find out how to best combine the benefits of the MoFa-Technology with the Xfast pigment preparation.” Technicians of both companies will provide their expertise and jointly develop coating formulations. “The first feasibility studies have been successful. We are convinced that we will set new market standards in quality, cost optimisation and productivity,” added Sutterlin.
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First Published: Oct 30 2014 | 9:01 PM IST