Glass
Pigment
The suitable combination of colour effects and a specific colour temperature in one coating poses a particular challenge. We offer a tenable concept to satisfy high decorative and design demands.
Both individual decorative effects as well as special colour temperatures can be realised for coatings that are abrasion-proof and have a high temperature resistance. Absorption and interference layers realise almost any chromaticity coordinate.
- Brilliant colour layers / decorative effects / high-gloss colour values
- Adjustment of the colour temperature
- Abrasion-proof coatings that are resistant to high temperatures
- Almost any transmission / reflection spectrum possible
Hydrophobic
Aggressive environmental influences and persistent dirt lead to permanent optical and functional impairments on sensitive substrates. This consequently leads to time-consuming and costly cleaning work.
Our hydrophobic coatings counteract these negative effects and create a permanent repellent and non-stick effect against aqueous and organic fluids. This makes it much harder for dirt particles to stick to the surface of the substrate. These substances are easier to wash off when the coated surface comes into contact with water. Cleaning work is reduced and surfaces are lastingly protected against aggressive environmental influences.
- Easy-to-clean effect (permanent repellent and non-stick effect)
- Anti-fingerprint for microstructured substrates
- Minimisation of costly and time-consuming cleaning work
Hydrophilic
Water droplets and water vapour condensation on smooth surfaces can lead to optical interference and impede the transparency or reflection. Evaporation causes annoying spotting that may also affect the optics and can entail increased cleaning work.
Our clear, transparent hydrophilic functional layer achieves an improved wetting behaviour of the surface so that fine precipitating water droplets spread to form a cohesive thin film. This creates an anti-fog effect and prevents optical interference. The thin film of water also facilitates evaporation and makes for a cooling effect (greater energy-saving potential).
- Improved transparency and no optical interference
- Cooling effect
Antimicrobial
The growth of bacteria and microorganisms on surfaces and their transmission to humans is a big risk in fields with special hygiene requirements. In this connection, even professional cleaning of the used materials is often not sufficient to effectively reduce the risk of infection.
Thanks to our antimicrobial solutions, surfaces are provided with a transparent, chemicals-resistant and abrasion-proof layer system with a lasting, antimicrobial effect. This permanently prevents the formation of new bacteria and stems the continued growth of existing bacteria.
- Minimisation of the infection risk and antimicrobial effect
- Prevents the formation of new and growth of existing bacteria
Barrier
Unwanted chemical interactions take place on substrates through use or environmental influences. Substances can leach out of the substrate and jeopardise both the stability and resistance of the active agents.
The permeation of gases and liquids in or through solids can also have a significant effect on their properties. Corrosion or other effects, for example, can lead to a considerable deterioration of the aesthetics, transparency and functionality. The application of a high-density, accurate functional barrier layer can counteract these negative processes and guarantee effective protection. The blocking effect suppresses the unwanted chemical interaction, thus improving the chemical resistance. Ingredients can be stored for longer periods and an adsorption of the active agents on the surfaces of the substrate is reduced. This effectively prevents substances from penetrating the surface into and out of the substrate.
- Barrier to protect against unwanted chemical interactions
- Effective protection against the leaching of components from the substrate
- Improved chemical resistance and stability of the substrate
- Reduced adsorption of substances on the surface and longer storage periods possible
- Protection against surface clouding and loss of transparency
- Protection of components and their functionality against chemical influences
- Protection of aromas
Anti-Static
Electrostatic charges affect and complicate handling during numerous production processes. The build-up of an electric charge on non-conductive materials can lead to serious disturbances. The application of anti-static layers to reduce the surface resistance is a technological solution for a variety of special applications. Our coatings have a defined conductivity/low resistance and can be processed either transparent or coloured.
- Discharge by conductive coating
- Reduces the surface resistance of non-conductive materials
- Facilitates the handling of smaller amounts of substances
- Improves the complete emptying of containers
Anti-Scratch
External influences and mechanical loads may have a negative effect on sensitive surfaces of substrates and destroy the surface structure. Scratches and cracks are detrimental to the aesthetics and functionality of a product and lower its value.
The anti-scratch coating counteracts these problems and produces a surface with a higher scratch-resistance than the substrate itself. The nanoparticles are bound into a network and form a permanent glass-like protective layer. This provides effective protection for plastics and soft metals.
- Lasting protection for the product’s aesthetics and functionality
- Transparent protective layer increases surface hardness and greatly reduces friction
IR-Reflex
The emission of infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye, from a warm body is called thermal radiation. The thermal radiation that is emitted transports energy so that the radiating body constantly loses heat, which has to be replenished to maintain its temperature. This heat loss consequently leads to rising energy costs.
A reflective layer in the infrared range greatly reduces the infrared transmission. The coating thus protects infrared-sensitive substrates and reflects the thermal radiation back into the body, therefore significantly improving the energy efficiency.
- Thermal protection
- Improvement of energy efficiency
- Infrared transmission greatly reduced
UV-Block
Harmful UV-radiation can have a negative effect on both the substrate and its light-sensitive ingredients and lead to permanent damage. Plastic surfaces, for example, can be affected by UV light to such an extent that they consequently corrode and the pharmaceuticals or active agents contained therein are also affected.
UV barrier layers guarantee effective protection against UV light. This is achieved by reducing the UV transmission to a minimum through a reflective or absorbent layer in the UV-range.
- Effective protection against UV radiation
- Shielding of components and protection of light-sensitive contents
- Protection against plastic corrosion (porosity and brittleness)
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