Both capacitive touch operation and operation via strain gauge replace the classic resistive operation via manual pressure on a switch or button.
We use both technologies on surfaces made of brushed, ground, anodised or polished aluminium, thus enabling the fusion of haptically “non-tangible” touch technology and optical design, e.g. for icons, lettering and logos. Both processes detect touches on the metal surface and pass them on as information to the integrated controller. They are particularly suitable for premium products as well as for hygiene-sensitive areas, e.g. in the medical technology environment.
The processes of organic and electrolytic anodisation are suitable for the colour design of the metal surfaces.
We use both processes in our in-house anodising plant.
In organic anodising, the individual colour molecules are deposited in the upper areas of the pores and thus form a permanent bond with the oxide layer. By concentrating the dyes, these inclusions can be strengthened.
The process of electrolytic dyeing is carried out with coloured metal salts and by means of alternating voltage. In this process, the metal ions penetrate deep into the pores of the aluminium layer. The intensity of the colour can be regulated by the duration of the electrolysis process.
Choice of colours (organic):
Choice of colours (electrolytic):
Aluminium, sheet metal, stainless steel and steel:
For the required substructure of metal components and metal foils, we back-inject them with the required plastics.
We design and manufacture the plastic injection moulding tools required for this ourselves in order to avoid distortion due to shrinkage and different linear expansions. Furthermore, we integrate the desired electronics or lighting elements during back injection moulding.
We join components using a wide variety of methods. In bonding, we use liquid adhesives, adhesive tapes and also adhesive die-cuts, which we apply manually or robotically. Optionally, different types of pre-treatment are possible, including plasma, primer, scarfing or pyrosil as well as different rapid curing methods (UV light, infrared, heat radiation).
Via our own plastic injection moulding shop with machines of up to 300 t clamping force, we manufacture a variety of different products, including fan wheels for the appliance and ventilation industry as well as components for assemblies.
We manufacture the corresponding moulds and injection moulding tools ourselves.
Division Ventilation & Surfaces:
FAQs
Please take into account that our production is geared towards medium to large series production. We are therefore unable to process requests for very small quantities for economic reasons.
We ask for your understanding that we cannot consider requests from private individuals of any kind.
