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    The technologies we offer

     

    The technologies we are using to produce our lamp components are also fit for other applications. Learn more on this page.

    mixing

    Mixing

     

    Mixing is done with a variety of machines, each with it's own possibilities for the best result.

     

    • Mixing of powders with a capacity of 2.000 kg per hour.
    • Perfectly mixing of materials which need fusion or absorption reactions (solid state reactions).
    • Products which cannot be processed through traditional dispersion and mixing systems, due to their viscosity, density, thixotropy and sensitivity to temperature are processed on our planetary paste mixing platform.
    granulating

    Granulating

     

    The process of particle enlargement by agglomeration technique or granulation is available on three platforms. This process transforms fine powders into free-flowing, dust-free granules that are easy to compress.

     

    • Solvent based ATEX spray drying with a capacity of 10-18 kg per hour.
    • Water based spray drying platform with a capacity of 5-6,5 kg per hour.
    • A dry granulating platform with a capacity of 10-18 kg per hour.
    milling

    Milling

     

    Our milling machines can handle any particle size you need.

     

    • Lined with ceramic material to prevent pollution, our jaw crusher uses compressive force to break large pieces into 1-3 mm particles.
    • Ball milling is used to grind and blend materials for use in mineral dressing processes, paints, pyrotechnics and ceramics.
    • Air stream milling for manufacturing powders with very low contamination levels.
    • Jet milling is used for the manufacturing of powders with a steep particle size distribution and a sharp top size limitation in the range 2 µm to 200 µm.
    dry sieving

    Dry sieving

     

    The term sieving commonly refers to the separation of a ground mass of material into various particle-size classifications. Separation by a sieve is normally accomplished by the movement of the material on the sieve screen, which causes the particles smaller than the mesh opening to pass through by the force of gravity, and the particles bigger than the mesh opening to stay on the screen. 

     

    • Capacity 75-150 kg per hour on several platforms.
    dispersing

    Dispersing

     

    Different products need different mixing platforms. For powders, viscous materials, emulsions, suspensions and lyosols we use different techniques.

     

    • We use a three-roll milling device to mix, refine, disperse or homogenize viscous materials.
    • Our planetary centrifugal mixer uses rotation and revolution at high speed with a capacity of 25-50 kg per hour.
    • A high-shear mixer disperses, or transports, one phase or ingredient (liquid, solid, gas) into a main continuous phase (liquid), with which it would normally be immiscible. 
    • Several types of stirring platforms, ATEX as well as non ATEX, for blending mixtures of fluids or fluids and solids, both solvent borne and water borne, low and mid viscosities.
    separating

    Separating

     

    Separating liquid from solid content can be done by different techniques.

     

    • The fastest way is done by a centrifuge. A rotating movement creates an (outwardly directed) centrifugal force and the relatively heavier solid particles will be forced to the outside of the centrifuge. Our capacity is 10-15 kg per hour.
    • In the simplest form of filtration, a liquid stream is forced under pressure / vacuum through a porous medium, for example paper, cloth or gauze. Capacity 4-8 kg per hour.
    pressing

    Pressing

     

    Pressing is a forming process that applies pressure on a powder to create a compact part, achieving high precision parts with maximum uniformity of density and microstructure. 

     

    • Our uniaxial and anvil pressing platforms press green ring-shaped parts from 1 to 16 mm in diameter, at max 3000kg pressure. 
    • Total capacity 45-75 Kpcs per hour. 
    sintering

    Sintering

     

    With the sintering of our ceramic rings we eliminate the last bit of moisture and make the rings fit for direct use. Packed in an air tight glass jar they are shipped out over the whole world.

     

    • We are equipped with different types of furnaces in which we can sinter in a temperature range from 100-1750 °C. This can be done in different atmospheres like air, nitrogen or vacuum. 
    • Our capacity consists of 15 furnaces.
    screen printing

    Screen printing

     

    For the printing of substances on hard surfaces such as glass, we use a screen printer. This printer is positioned in a dust free room to prevent any impurities on the print.

     

    • Our screen printing platform is able to coat surfaces with a uniform layer thickness. 
    • The maximum print format is 370 * 450 mm.
    • The printing speed is 10-170 mm/sec with an alignment accuracy  of ± 10µm.
    tled coating

    TLED coating

     

    We can deliver legendary quality thanks to verticaly integration including our best glass  in industry, our own suspension produced in own suspension room, a reliable coating process, all done under the eyes of our well-trained crew and engineers.

     

    Thanks to a wide range of equipment, we not only offer huge capacities, but also a great deal of flexibility.

    tool design

    Tool design

     

    Progressive and transfer stamping tools are designed in-house. High complexity tools very often include own solutions to guarantee maximum precision and high quality of details. Special materials with specialized coating used for working parts are also available.

    high speed zero defect lines

    High speed- zero defect lines

     

    Many of the processes are realized on automated high-speed lines using servo robots, pick and place units and vision system control. Often includes special testing, leak & electrical testing and individual packaging in trays.

    nickelplating

    Nickelplating & surface treatment

     

    In the electroplating shop, equipped with an automatic line, very high-quality nickel plating of bulk parts is ensured.

     

    Ultrasounds washing - Using different methods by solvent or aqueous solutions - the surfaces of the parts are cleaned, free of oils and solid soil particles. 

     

    Deburring - Applying mechanical and chemical processes, the contours are smoothed at the edges - even in hard to reach places

     

    Tumbling - This mechanical process smoothes the surfaces. The abrasive bodies are mixed together with the work pieces and an aqueous solution and then are set into vibration. 

    insert molding plastic parts

    Insert molding plastic parts

     

    Modern injection machines integrated with robots. Millions of parts meet the highest quality requirements of the automotive market. Experience in the processing of difficult materials such as PPS and thermoset resins. Metal parts are inserted into the tool and injection molded with plastic. The end products are called hybrid parts. Automated machinery for thermoset resins processing. 

    deep drawing

    Deep drawing

     

    Specialised in application of high quality progressive and transfer tools over 45 high speed stamping and transfer presses supported by years of experience in different material types: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, copper alloys, copper coated. Punching technique are combined with bending and stamping process. This allows for complex finished parts - according to individual wishes of customers. Different material thickness ranging from 0,18 mm up to 1,5 mm and different details shapes are worked with. 

     

    Besides typical sheet metal forming operations, several highly specialized technologies are used to perform all sorts of additional functional features such as threads, side wall extrusions and side wall piercing.

    precision stamping

    Precision stamping

     

    Highly precise details within very tight tolerance range difficult materials like: stainless steel, spring steel, special coated copper alloys the stamping range includes many of stamped and bent metal parts. 

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    • Products

      Products

      Our lamp components find their origin in the manufacturing of lamps, however these same components or derived components can also be used for other purposes.

    • Applications

      Applications

      Our components are applicable in a wide range of lamps, from GLS (incandescent) and halogen lamps to TL and CFL (fluorescent) lamps as well as HID (high intensity discharge) lamps.

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