Paint wetting impairment substances (LABS), such as silicones, oils or greases, cause ugly craters or streaks on freshly painted surfaces. They are very difficult to keep out of the painting process because they adhere, for example, to components of ventilation and transport systems. During painting, they often detach and settle on the surfaces to be painted. SKF Economos Deutschland GmbH has now found a way to keep LABS out of the painting process.
Read the full article in mo issue 4 2022 or online here.