ARZUFFI AND PROTEC SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES JOIN FORCES FOR NITIDUS TOUCH: THE NEW FRONTIER OF EASY-TO-CLEAN DECORATIVE COATINGS
Protec Surface Technologies and Arzuffi have joined forces to create a solution capable of meeting the needs of the surface coating market. This partnership stems from a shared vision of innovation, quality and reliability and has led to the development of Nitidus Touch, a machine capable of delivering superior performance and high productivity. Nitidus Touch is based on easy-to-clean technology, which enables surfaces that are easier to clean. The extra transparent coating can be applied over a variety of PVD colors and ensures that water remains in droplets, slides away and leaves no streaks. Applications Ideal for the decorative PVD field, particularly for faucets and handles (but not only). PVD technologies are suitable for achieving good adhesion, high hardness, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance of coatings. Technical specifications of the machine Available technologies: Thermal Evaporation, Magnetron Sputtering, PECVD, Glow Discharge (pre-cleaning) Chamber type: high vacuum batch chamber with double front door Internal chamber dimensions: Ø 1100 mm × h 1500 mm Useful dimensions: consistent with machines such as those from Protec ST Deposition positions: 6/12 planetary workpiece holders per door (or more, upon request) Complete cycle time: 30 minutes Pumping system: 3 Edwards turbo pumps, Leybold roots pump, Leybold dry pump Control system: Siemens S7-1500 PLC with HMI and remote connection Dry vacuum system and three TMP pumps Six support frames, the same as a PVD machine and customizable 3 classic decorative PVD cycles = 1 Nitidus Touch cycle Touch coated samples (test): Surface energy: values below target specifications Aging resistance (salt spray): stable beyond 72 hours Wear and chemical resistance: minimal variations even after 200 cycles
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P&P GROUP AND ARZUFFI JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PRESENCE IN THE PVD SURFACE TREATMENT SECTOR On December 15, 2023, three prominent companies in the surface coating industry, namely Protec Surface Technologies, a leader in the design and supply of PVD and PECVD coating systems for decorative and functional applications (particularly in the Security Printing market), Protim, a leading coating center in Italy and Europe for decorative applications, and Arzuffi, a leader in the design, construction, and sale of metallization and sputtering systems, are joining forces to create the major Italian hub in the PVD industry. Thanks to the complementary nature of the companies’ businesses, the new group formed by Protec Surface Technologies, Protim, and Arzuffi aims to position itself as the European leader in machinery production and coating centers, creating a center of innovative excellence in the national and international vacuum coating technology landscape. The entry of Arzuffi into the P&P group, acquired by Riello Investimenti Sgr for 60%, represents an expansion of the offering in terms of products and services, presenting a significant growth opportunity based on innovation and sharing of expertise across various market sectors where the Companies have been operating successfully for almost thirty years: plumbing fixtures, fashion accessories, costume jewelry, cutlery, automotive, cosmetics, home appliances, and many others. View press release: P&P Group and Arzuffi merge to create European leader in PVD machinery