Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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A new automated “production line spraying robot” with state-of-the-art technologies for energy-efficient production from Venjakob is here to accelerate the overall performance in an environment friendly way. The new system is packed with advanced features that help in reducing energy consumption. The aim of the system is to increase productivity and safeguard capacity until 2030 without compromising on quality. Since, Venjakob, is a popular manufacturer for surface finishing in the furniture industry, had already successfully integrated a robot cell into an existing painting line for Garant in 2020, the company was also approached for this complex project.
Environmentally friendly and resource-saving coating coupled with a productivity increase requires the use of new or an intelligent combination of patented technologies and processes. For the door manufacturer Garant, Venjakob – as the general contractor – has created a door coating system that relies on a new circulating air process with state-of-the-art spraying technologies.
Circulating air mode in itself nothing new
Operating a door finishing system in circulating air mode is nothing new for Venjakob. After all, the use of circulating air can save a lot of heating energy. However, this would be eminently required if the fresh air entering from outside were to be brought to the temperature required for the painting process. “In addition, when using water-based coating materials, as Garant does, the circulating air flow would have had to be cooled, as it continues to heat up, which is not ideal for the coating process. This cooling would have consumed additional energy,” explains Christian Streit, Vice President of the devisoon wood and building material plants at Venjakob.
The solution now lies in the combination between circulating air technology and a special air treatment system for air moistening. “With the moistening system, we use evaporation cooling and cool the air flow, so to speak, while simultaneously provided additional moisture. By using this combined process of modern circulating air technology and innovative air treatment technology from a partner company specializing in this area, enormous energy savings are achieved,” emphasizes Christian Streit.
Tags: circular economy, coating, energy reduction, Venjakob, wood, wood and panel, woodworking and manufacturing, woodworking industry, woodworking UK
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