Metals are essential materials in modern industry, architecture, and technical systems. Whether stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel, or other metal surfaces – they are exposed in daily use to various influences such as moisture, contamination, chemical influences, and mechanical stress. These influences can affect maintenance requirements, optical quality, and the functionality of high-quality metal surfaces.
The NP® surface technologies developed by nanopool are designed to provide suitable metal surfaces with functional properties. By forming an ultra-thin transparent functional layer, water- and dirt-repellent surface properties can be supported. Depending on the metal type, surface condition, professional application, usage conditions, and environmental influences, NP® technologies can contribute to supporting the care of suitable metal surfaces and maintaining their functional and optical properties under appropriate conditions.
Protected surface with reduced dirt adhesion.
Moisture, dirt and environmental influences can affect the surface.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology forms an ultra-thin, transparent functional layer on suitable metal surfaces.
Through targeted functionalisation of the surface, water- and dirt-repellent properties can be achieved. The technology is designed to largely preserve the characteristic optical and functional properties of suitable metal surfaces.
The natural surface structure and appearance of the metal can be maintained under the respective application conditions.
The near-surface functional layer supports the reduction of certain contaminants and moisture influences and, depending on the application area, can support the care and maintenance of suitable metal surfaces.
The actual effect depends in particular on the metal material, surface condition, application process, usage conditions, and environmental influences.
Metal surfaces are used in numerous industries and, depending on the application, must fulfil different requirements regarding functionality, maintenance, hygiene, and durability.
The nanopool technology can – depending on application and conditions of use – support:
The described properties apply to suitable applications and the respective tested or technically evaluated conditions.
The performance of the NP® Liquid Glass technology for metal surfaces has been investigated by independent testing and research institutions.
Overview of Selected Tests
The results apply exclusively to the tested products, materials, test methods, and documented conditions.
Transfer of these results to other metal types, applications, or conditions of use requires appropriate technical evaluation.
The nanopool surface technologies can – depending on the respective product system, material compatibility, and professional application – be used for different metal surfaces.
Possible application areas include:
Suitability depends on the respective metal material, surface condition, pre-treatment, application process, and intended use.
Before large-scale application, material compatibility and the desired functionality should be verified on a suitable reference surface.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can be used wherever high-quality metal surfaces are subject to specific requirements regarding function, maintenance, hygiene, and surface quality.
Possible application areas include:
Especially with high-quality metal surfaces, maintaining functionality, appearance, and surface quality is of particular importance.
The NP® functional layer acts close to the surface and is designed to largely preserve the characteristic properties of suitable metal materials.
The conducted investigations show that, under defined test conditions, the NP® technology supports the surface functionality of coated metal surfaces.
The results apply exclusively to the tested materials, test procedures, and documented conditions.
Metal surfaces must meet different requirements regarding functionality, maintenance, hygiene, and durability depending on their intended application.
Depending on the application and conditions of use, nanopool solutions can support:
The actual impact on cleaning effort, maintenance intervals, water consumption, cleaning agent requirements, or operating costs depends on the specific application.
Potential changes must therefore be individually evaluated based on the respective usage situation and operating conditions.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can form part of individual care and usage concepts for technical metal surfaces.
By modifying surface properties, suitable cleaning and maintenance processes can be supported and specific surface functionality requirements can be addressed.
No general statement regarding an extended service life of metal products or an automatic improvement in the environmental performance of a product can be derived from this.
Potential benefits must always be evaluated in relation to the specific material, application, and actual operating conditions.
The nanopool solutions are particularly designed for:
The selection of the appropriate product system is based on the metal material, application area, and required technical requirements.
The transparent NP® functional layer has been developed to preserve the characteristic properties of suitable metal surfaces.
The technology is designed to largely maintain the natural appearance, gloss level, and surface structure of suitable metal materials.
The actual effect depends on the respective metal, surface condition, pre-treatment, and application process.
Before application, material compatibility should be verified on a suitable reference surface.
The resistance of the NP® coating has been investigated under defined test conditions.
The tested metal surfaces were subjected, among other tests, to ASTM G48:2000 (iron(III) chloride test) and salt spray testing according to ASTM B117:2016 over 744 hours.
The results demonstrate the resistance of the tested coating under the respective test conditions.
The statements apply exclusively to the tested materials, coatings, test procedures, and documented conditions.
Actual performance in practical applications may vary depending on usage, cleaning procedures, mechanical stress, and environmental influences.
The abrasion resistance of the NP® coating was investigated under defined test conditions using a Taber Abraser Model 364.
After 5,000 abrasion cycles, the surface functionality of the coating could still be verified by contact angle measurement.
The results apply exclusively to the tested materials and test conditions.
Actual performance in practical applications may vary depending on usage, mechanical stress, cleaning procedures, and environmental influences.
Defined NP® coating systems have been tested regarding the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and the German Food, Consumer Goods and Feed Act (LFGB).
The documented results confirm compliance with the applicable requirements for the tested applications.
The results apply exclusively to the tested products, materials, and test conditions.
Before use in food contact applications, it must be ensured that the selected product is suitable for the intended purpose and appropriately documented.
The water- and dirt-repellent properties of suitable NP® coatings can contribute to reducing the adhesion of certain residues and supporting cleaning processes.
The actual achievable effect depends, among other factors, on:
Specific changes in cleaning effort must be individually evaluated for each application.
By modifying surface properties, suitable applications can support care and maintenance processes.
Whether and to what extent care or maintenance processes can be adjusted depends on the specific application and operating conditions.
A general adjustment of maintenance intervals cannot be guaranteed for all applications.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can form part of individual care and usage concepts for technical metal surfaces.
By supporting cleaning and maintenance processes as well as defined surface requirements, the technology can contribute to functionally supporting suitable metal surfaces.
No general statement regarding improved environmental performance of a product or an automatic extension of product service life can be derived from this.
Potential benefits must be evaluated based on the specific material, application, and actual operating conditions.
All testing, certification, and performance statements refer exclusively to the specified product, the tested material, the applied test method, and the documented conditions.
Results may vary depending on:
Transfer of test results to other products, materials, or applications requires appropriate technical evaluation.
Detailed test reports and technical documentation can be provided for the respective application case.
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