AFT leads the way in cylinder wear life with DiamondWire Technology
by Graeme Rodden, Paper Advance
Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) has developed a process to eliminate hexavalent chromium from its screening technology. Although used for many years, many industries have been moving away from chrome use and seeking alternatives due to environmental concerns.
The senior product engineer for AFT, Mathieu Hamelin, says these environmental issues “compelled us to think about the future.” As a leader in screening technology, he adds that the company wanted to stay ahead of the curve. This led to the development of DiamondWire® technology, a wear-resistant surface treatment designed to extend cylinder life. The proprietary hexavalent chromium-free treatment is corrosion- and impact-resistant and can extend cylinder life by more than 20%, even in high-wear screening applications.
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