Infrared heat for coating applications
Maximum quality, performance and drying capacity. Our MICOR *KIR technology produces concentrated heat energy, saves space and is energy efficient – all at the same time. We would also be pleased to optimise your coating machines with our infrared solutions.
Are your coating processes already cost optimised?
The development of increasingly high-quality and flexible packaging and the introduction of new coating processes not only leads to changes in terms of manufacturing and production processes, but also to increased demands on existing coating machines. The consequence: the previous performance of existing drying systems is now being put to the test.
If your previous coating process is no longer up to the increased demands on quality, performance and drying capacity, we at MICOR offer an effective and economical solution for production optimisation:
Our special infrared add-on units enable us to extend and modify your coating machines so that they meet increasing drying requirements. They increase production speed, improve product quality and, at the same time, save energy and costs.
Benefits
Our short-wave IR drying systems reduce the temperature load on print substrate materials to a minimum while water and residual solvents evaporate, the dwell time in the dryer is shortened and the amount of primer energy required is significantly reduced.
Infrared solutions for coating processes
Examples of successful applications in coating processes
- Optimisation of the drying time of printing inks, lacquers, adhesives and solvent-based coatings (e.g. primer, release lacquer, PVDC, acrylic and dispersion adhesives)
- Increase in production speed and reduction of the drying distance in chemical pretreatment and primer coating of metal strips (e.g. in conversion layer drying of chemcoat or zircon), in strip coating (e.g. in drying of ceramic paint, metal ceramics, polyurethane lacquers and elastomers)
- Production of offset printing plates
- Applicable for various substrates and production lines, such as aluminium and plastic foils, coil coating & metal tape coating, floor and wall coverings, technical fabrics and textiles, adhesive tape, tarpaulin fabric, artificial leather and furniture foils
Make use of our process test on site
We have been your partner for over 40 years when it comes to application-specific heating and drying systems with fully integrated engineering and services.
Benefit from our efficient MICOR *SWIR simulation facilities, with which we can simulate your real production conditions and thus develop the best drying solution for you based on specific operating tests. Contact us!
Talk to us – we would be happy to help!
Do you have a question about infrared technology applications or about our products? Our experts would be happy to assist you.
Svenja Wettengl, Head of Service