Plating metals - Import export

Sheet metal handling and lifting steel plates with vacuum technology. Both magnetic and non-magnetic sheets are easily lifted. The suction pad is placed on the metal product, after which the vacuum is activated by a push on the button. Now you can lift, move, or even turn the sheet metal. Vacuum lifting is used during production, storage, internal transport, transhipment, and construction. Besides vacuum lifters for metal plates, we also design pipe handling equipment. All our designs are custom made to perfectly match the individual situation. Why choose lifting plates by vacuum? Vacuum offers unique advantages compared to other lifting methods to lift plates, such as chains, clamps, and magnets. Chains and clamps can be used to lift non-magnetic plates, such as aluminium, copper, and stainless steel. Compared to these lifting methods, vacuum offers distinct advantages: No damage to the plate, not even scratches No spacers or stoppers required Easy and fast handling Less manpower

Creating an optimal bond between a metal plate and the silicone: that was the challenge Enbi Plastics was given by Océ Technologies, a major player in printing and copying equipment. They needed a new wiper assy; a part on the print head that prevents streaks on the paper. Because this part needs to be somewhat flexible, silicone needed to be added to a small, punched metal plate, to which screw thread is welded. This construction did not allow for a mechanical bond between the metal and silicone, which meant chemical bonding was the only option. Together with the client, the mould supplier, the silicone supplier and others, we did extensive research into the best way to achieve this bond. It showed that preparing the small metal plates was the key. After several tests, we discovered the optimal way to do this. A number of factors play a role: from how to clean and sand the plate to humidity, temperature and the time in between the steps of the process. Every detail counts!