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News Release from: Hi-Tec Spray | Subject: Surface coatings
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 June 2005
Surface coatings problems solved
From lacquering tablets to coating pipes Hi-Tec Spray has developed an unrivalled reputation for providing custom-designed spray-paint systems to some of the biggest companies across the globe.
From lacquering tablets to coating pipes in the world's largest underground water supply system, Maidstone, Kent-based Hi-Tec Spray has developed an unrivalled reputation for providing custom-designed spray-paint systems to some of the biggest companies across the globe Thanks to years of experience and expertise in spray-paint technology, more and more companies are turning to award-winning Hi-Tec Spray for solutions to their surface coatings needs
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 15 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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One company to have benefited from Hi-Tec Spray's bespoke designs is MFI.
The leading UK furniture retailer asked Hi-Tec Spray to produce a custom-built system that could mix and dispense an adhesive to bond the finish to various furniture items, such as kitchen cabinet doors, on both the automatic and manual application lines at MFI's Stockton-on-Tees plant.
Hi-Tec Spray managing director Garry Dowling said: "We had to come up with a bespoke machine to electronically pump, monitor, dispense and mix an H.B.
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Fuller two-component adhesive to ensure it would cure correctly when it was sprayed on to the product.
The system consisted of Graco stainless steel double diaphragm pumps, electronic coriolis mass flow meters, high-flow automatic dispense valves, high-speed agitator and a fully bespoke programmed PLC interface with programmable operator features, including a cleaning mode.
MFI was so pleased with what we provided that we have now been asked to submit a quote for a further unit".
Hi-Tec Spray has also designed and installed several systems for leading pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline, to apply lacquer to tablets produced at the company's Crawley plant; and has designed, built and installed equipment for the world's leading manufacturer of solar power generation systems, Sharp Manufacturing Company of UK, to enable it to seal soldered connections inside solar modules for use in residential systems, office buildings, solar power stations and beacons.
Garry Dowling added: "Over the years we have also manufactured several systems worldwide for the application of two-component paint material.
Most of these systems are based around the Graco two-component pump system but they have been designed and manufactured to carry out particular processes such as internal and external pipe coating, tank coating and anti-skid road materials.
Our systems are in operation in countries across the world, including the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Libya, Egypt and throughout Europe.
We have also done a number of bespoke plant installations, including equipment such as spraybooths, drying ovens, pre-treatment plants and conveyors.
It doesn't matter how small or large a company might be - if they have a surface coatings problem then Hi-Tec Spray has the expertise and skill to deliver a solution that meets specific customer requirements".
Hi-Tec Spray's impressive client list ranges from sole traders and privately-owned companies to blue chip customers operating in a variety of key UK industries, including pharmaceutical and chemicals, automotive, marine, glass and secondary windows, aerospace and the surface coatings, adhesives and sealant technology sectors.
Clients include British Airways, BAe Systems, the Bank of England, Sharp, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadbury's, Pilkington Glass, General Motors, BP, Pfizer, Henkel Loctite, Bostik Findley, Jordan Cereals and many more.
The firm also acts as distributor for top international manufacturers of spraying, finishing and pumping equipment, including Graco, Wagner and ITW DeVilbiss.
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