News from the IFO
Standardisation of functional coating systems
Effective corrosion protection in steel construction is essential, and ISO 12944 sets out clear standards for this. These standards are divided into six different exposure categories, known as C1–C5, and have recently been expanded to include the CX category, which is specifically relevant to offshore applications.
But what about steel structures that have to withstand the most extreme conditions? In the world of corrosion protection, there is more to consider.
Find out how we can help you with assessment and adaptation – Read here the full article (published in the JOT).
Your contact: Marc Holz, Tel. +49 7171 10407-24, holz@ifo-gmbh.de
Voluntary certification for liquid coating and powder coating
Certification offers a wide range of benefits for quality infrastructure in Germany, Europe and worldwide. For companies, certification serves primarily as confirmation of their professional expertise. It builds confidence in the quality of their products or the services they offer and enables them to stand out from the competition.
Read here In this article, you can find out everything about voluntary certification for liquid and powder coatings (published in *Besser Lackieren*).
Your contact: Ute Brunner-Bäurle, Tel. +49 7171 10407-22, brunner-baeurle@ifo-gmbh.de
Corrosion tests for “green” aluminium
Around ten years ago, the coatings industry was concerned when the first attempts to use recycled aluminium alloys in the architectural sector came to light. There were fears that coated products might exhibit corrosion problems in the field, which could cause damage to the coatings industry. However, a series of trials and corrosion tests carried out for the architectural sector demonstrated that the anticipated problems with recycled aluminium did not arise. In some test series, secondary aluminium even performed better.
Read here How secondary aluminium is tested (Published in *Besser Lackieren*).
Your contact: Marc Holz, Tel. +49 7171 10407-24, holz@ifo-gmbh.de
Certifications in the field of liquid coatings in accordance with DIN EN ISO 12944
The certification body of the IFO Institute for Surface Technology, which is accredited to ISO/IEC 17065, has extended its accreditation to include further voluntary certification programmes. With immediate effect, the Institute is offering impartial and independent certification for coating companies specialising in liquid paint.
Certification is carried out in accordance with the requirements of DIN EN ISO 12944 and is available to all companies that apply liquid paint to steel. DIN EN ISO 12944 deals with the protection of steel by coating systems and takes into account all key aspects relevant to adequate corrosion protection.
To the Press release
Your contact: Ute Brunner-Bäurle, Tel. +49 7171 10407-22, Brunner-baeurle@ifo-gmbh.de
ZVO Surface Technology Days in September
This year, experts in the field of electroplating and surface technology will be gathering in September at the ZVO Surface Technology Days in Berlin, held for the first time at a new venue: the Mercure Hotel MOA.
We’ll be there: 13 to 15 September, Stand 67
Information on the ZVO Surface Days
Premature corrosion on sharp edges
A new case has been contributed by the IFO Institute to the ‘Besser Lackieren’ expert network. On a powder-coated cover plate, flaking of the coating with underlying corrosion was observed. A crack in the coating and a dark sheen along the edges were also noticeable. The component was manufactured from stamped and folded sheet steel.
Click on the links below to find out what the fault analysis revealed: Online reference work and Post.
Your contact: Timo Pott, Tel. +49 7171 10407-46, timo.pott@ifo-gmbh.de
Work-study programme – Business Informatics
In partnership with the DHBW in Heidenheim, the IFO Institute now also offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics. Those interested can apply to us with immediate effect. Are you at home in the digital world? With us, you can turn your passion into a career and, together with us, improve digital workflows and processes, programme apps and combine theory and practice in the best possible way through a dual study programme.
Click here to view the job advert here.
Preventing damage through proper cleaning
Ulrike Kreuzer has joined the Besser Lackieren network of experts. A new fault report from the IFO Institute for Surface Technology GmbH highlights the impact of unsuitable cleaning agents on coated surfaces. This interesting case study can be found in the ‘Faults’ section of the Besser Lackieren online reference guide.
You can find out more via the links below: Online reference work and Post.
Your contact: Ulrike Kreuzer, Tel. +49 7171 10407-55, kreuzer@ifo-gmbh.de
QUBUS and IFO celebrate 90 years of expert know-how
At a company celebration held at the premises of QUBUS Planung und Beratung Oberflächentechnik GmbH and IFO Institut für Oberflächentechnik, the management congratulated seven of the company’s employees on their long-standing loyalty and commitment. Coming from different divisions of the company, the employees – Anja Franck, Ute Brunner-Bäurle, Benita Gegner, Sabine Endreß, Wiebke Schmid, Martina Reichl and Nils Paetzke – have played a key role in shaping the company’s success over the last 10 years through their dedication. With the 20th anniversary of Marc Holz, Managing Director of IFO, this brings the total to 90 years of expert knowledge.
“The dedication that every employee has shown to the company during this time, together with their many years of professional experience and expertise, are of immense value to our group of companies, particularly in the current climate,” said Christian Deyhle, Managing Director of QUBUS. The employees celebrating their anniversaries were honoured and celebrated for their contribution to the company’s success.
IFO Managing Director Marc Holz celebrates the company’s anniversary
Marc Holz’s 20th company anniversary also marks 20 years of expertise and commitment to surface protection and corrosion protection. Marc Holz has been working for the IFO Institute for Surface Technology for 20 years and was head of the IFO laboratory for many years, subsequently taking charge of expert services, research and development, until he took over as managing director of the laboratory competence centre in 2016. Together with Michael Müller, co-founder and managing director of the IFO, Holz has been jointly managing the globally active testing institute for the past six years.
Above all, the further expansion of laboratory expertise, both nationally and internationally, is currently a key priority for IFO and a task to which Holz has dedicated himself. „In addition to our core market in Germany, strong demand from our international customers is driving the development of our group of companies, and it is an exciting and rewarding task to shape and advance our unique network together with our staff at the various locations,“ said Holz, looking ahead to the coming years.
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