The Agritechnica fair is coming closer (12 to 18 November 2017) and globally operating paint manufacturer Mankiewicz will be among the exhibitors. The focus for Mankiewicz at Agritechnica this year is **'Protect your values, direct-to-metal and upgrade your appearance'**. The paint manufacturer will present its coating systems with selected exhibits on Stand C22 in Hall 17 from 12 to 18 November 2017.
Reliable and rugged machines are essential for working on the fields or building sites. Adverse weather conditions not only leave visible traces, they may also prove detrimental for the mechanical properties of components, rendering the machines unserviceable. The coating protects the machines so they continue sporting their glossy appearance even after years of extremely harsh working conditions without it costing the manufacturers a king's ransom. Hamburg paint manufacturer Mankiewicz is ready with the perfect solution.
Time is money
The maxim for the coatings on construction and agricultural machines is 'as much as needed, but as little as possible'. For this task Mankiewicz uses the one-coat system ALEXIT® Monolyer. Applied directly onto chemically pretreated steel, the direct-to-metal system enables a quick turnaround and spares the manufacturer both time and money. The 2K system also provides excellent corrosion protection properties and has very good resistance to commonly encountered fluids, such as AdBlue diesel additive. In cases of mechanically treated, sandblasted surfaces, when it is necessary to compensate for the unevenness that results from a fabrication process, thereby calling for a thicker coating, Mankiewicz applies High Build Monolyer. In terms of sustainability and environmental protection, these 2K systems have a lower VOC content than conventional systems and so fulfil the requirements of renowned manufacturers.
Time to shine
When an especially glossy surface is called for, such as those you see on buses, trucks and trailers, then a two-coat system from Mankiewicz, comprised of primer and topcoat, is the most suitable solution, especially for plastic surfaces as well as aluminium and steel. This coating system is available as water-based or high-solid composition and can be applied wet-in-wet. The excellent filling properties of both water-based and high-solid primers not only provide a good foundation for the topcoat, but also permit savings in terms of time and materials. High stability of colour and gloss levels in all weather conditions and good cleaning properties are basic requirements for the paints used on commercial vehicles, with the aim of retaining the highest possible value for the coated vehicle, even after years of service.
Bottom line
There is one thing Mankiewicz systems all have in common: optimized processes by reducing the coating layers, which also provides savings in terms of time taken, manual effort and energy expended. The good corrosion resistance and high-gloss properties of the paint underscore the worth of the machine in a very 'obvious' way.