A research consortium to develop anti-friction coatings as an alternative to fluorinated polymers
APS Coating Solutions is involved in an ambitious collaborative research project coordinated by the Cetim - Centre technique des industries mécaniques - Carnot MICA alliance and with three CNRS laboratories (Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications (LIMA), IS2M - Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse, Institut Charles Sadron).
The objective, in line with our group's raison d'être, is to develop anti-friction coatings as alternatives to fluorinated polymers without compromising on performance.
Our role: to define concrete use cases, compare performance with existing solutions and prepare for the industrialization of future coatings.
Planned to last 4 years, this program will be based on 3 doctoral theses, representing a total investment of approximately €900,000.
Learn more about our purpose: https://www.aps-coatings.com/raison-etre/
The Carnot Network, Christian Gauthier, Morgan Donnard, Vincent Roucoules, Stéphane Le Calvé, Philippe Spilers, ANR, the French National Research Agency
How to combine durable protection and performance on your pumps?
In many industrial processes, pumps are at the heart of the process. The slightest degradation of the internal walls can impact sealing, operational stability and, ultimately, the reliability of the installation.
To address this challenge, APS-METRASUR-LORILLEUX applies a polyamide coating specifically adapted to pump bodies, enabling:
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Durable wall protection
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Long-term reliability of the coating
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Maintaining performance through controlled and consistent application
Beyond coating, we support our clients in choosing the solution best suited to their configuration and industrial constraints.
Do you have a project or a pump to protect? Let's talk.
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How to guarantee perfect unmolding of your biscuit cylinders?
In the food industry, the dough must easily detach from the molds to ensure regularity and production rate.
At APS-METRASUR-LORILLEUX, we apply NUFLON® coatings, suitable for food contact and compliant with FDA requirements, which allow for
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Ensure the uniformity of the size and footprint of the biscuits
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Maintain production rates
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Benefit from a non-stick coating with good abrasion resistance, for improved cylinder durability.
Our experts will help you identify the solution best suited to your needs.
Contact us now to learn more: https://www.aps-coatings.com/contact/
How can you guarantee the long-term operation of your cylindrical parts?
Whether for connectors, medical devices or defense equipment, you need insulating or non-stick coatings to apply inside tubes, connectors, rings or any other cylindrical component.
At APS-METRASUR-LORILLEUX, we have developed expertise in the uniform application of thin or insulating coatings inside cylindrical parts, even for thin tubes of 1 mm in diameter!
Are you looking for a partner to help you install a coating inside a cylindrical part? Contact us today.
When copper wire becomes a high-performance coating!
Discover in video our electric arc projection process, where two metal wires melt under an intense arc to protect and improve your industrial parts.
With this process, molten metal is projected at high speed to create a durable and resistant coating, suitable for layering and large areas, and usable directly on site.
Benefits:
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Resistance to wear and abrasion
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Protection against corrosion and oxidation
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Resistance to impact erosion
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Preserved electrical conductivity
Copper wire takes on its full potential to reinforce your parts and ensure performance and durability.
Want to learn more about our thermal spraying processes? Contact us.