Plastics are among the most versatile materials used in modern industry, architecture, and product development. Whether in automotive applications, mechanical engineering, healthcare, food-related applications, or technical components – plastic surfaces must meet different requirements regarding functionality, hygiene, durability, and maintenance depending on their intended use. At the same time, plastic surfaces are exposed in daily use to various influences such as moisture, contamination, chemicals, and mechanical stress.
The NP® surface technologies developed by nanopool are designed to provide suitable plastic surfaces with functional properties. By forming an ultra-thin transparent functional layer, water- and dirt-repellent surface properties can be supported. Depending on the plastic material, surface condition, professional application, usage, and cleaning conditions, NP® technologies can contribute to supporting the care of suitable plastic surfaces and maintaining their functional and optical properties under appropriate conditions.
Repellent function, appearance unchanged.
Dirt and liquids attack the surface.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology forms an ultra-thin, transparent functional layer on suitable plastic surfaces.
Through targeted functionalisation of the surface, water- and dirt-repellent properties can be achieved. The technology is designed to largely preserve the characteristic properties of the respective plastic material.
The natural surface structure, colour, and tactile properties of suitable materials can be maintained under the respective application conditions.
The near-surface functional layer supports protection against certain contaminants and liquids and, depending on the application area, can facilitate the cleaning of suitable plastic surfaces.
The actual effect depends in particular on the plastic type, surface condition, application method, usage conditions, and cleaning processes.
Plastics are used in a wide range of applications and, depending on material, processing, and intended use, have different requirements regarding surface functionality and maintenance.
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 plastic surfaces has been investigated by independent testing and research institutes.
Overview of Selected Tests
The results apply exclusively to the tested products, materials, test methods, and documented conditions.
Transfer of these results to other plastic 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 plastic surfaces.
Possible application areas include:
Suitability depends on the respective plastic 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 plastic surfaces are subject to specific requirements regarding function, maintenance, hygiene, and material properties.
Possible application areas include:
Especially with high-quality plastic surfaces, maintaining material properties and appearance is of particular importance.
The NP® functional layer acts close to the surface and is designed to largely preserve the characteristic properties of suitable plastic materials.
The water- and dirt-repellent surface properties can contribute to reducing the adhesion of certain residues and supporting cleaning processes for suitable plastic surfaces.
The actual effect depends on the respective application, material selection, mechanical stress, and maintenance processes.
Plastic 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, 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 existing processes.
The nanopool solutions are particularly designed for:
The selection of the appropriate product system is based on the plastic material, application area, and required technical requirements.
Nanopool and individual technology developments have received recognition from various national and international organisations.
These awards document the recognition of specific projects, applications, or technological developments by the respective organisations or juries.
They do not replace product-specific testing, technical documentation, or the evaluation of a specific application.
Testing, certifications, and awards always refer to the documented scope and the specified conditions.
The transparent NP® functional layer has been developed to preserve the characteristic properties of suitable plastic surfaces.
The technology is designed to largely maintain the colour, gloss level, tactile properties, and surface quality of suitable materials.
The actual effect depends on the respective plastic material, surface condition, pre-treatment, and application process.
Before application, material compatibility should therefore be verified on a suitable reference surface.
Defined NP® coating systems have been tested regarding the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.
The documented investigations confirm compliance with the relevant requirements for the tested applications.
For the tested materials, overall migration was determined to be below the applicable limit value of 10 mg/dm².
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 influence of the NP® coating on the fire behaviour of defined plastic and GFRP materials has been investigated.
The tested materials were evaluated according to DIN 54837 and DIN 5510-2 regarding their fire behaviour and classified according to the documented test conditions.
The results apply exclusively to the tested material structures, test procedures, and applications.
Transfer to other plastic materials or areas of application requires appropriate technical evaluation.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can be suitable for a wide range of technical plastic materials.
These may include:
Suitability depends on the respective material, surface characteristics, desired function, and intended application.
Before application, compatibility and desired functionality should be evaluated through appropriate testing.
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 maintenance and cleaning processes.
Whether and to what extent maintenance or cleaning intervals can be adjusted depends on the specific application and operating conditions.
A general extension of maintenance intervals cannot be guaranteed for all applications.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can form part of individual material and usage concepts for technical plastic surfaces.
By supporting care and cleaning processes, the technology can contribute to optimising the handling of suitable plastic 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.
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