ACO Funki Material Solution
We emphasize the relevant and optimal selection of materials for every project. Due to our many years of experience in the harsh environments that equipment and feeding systems are often exposed to, we are able to offer highly durable yet competitive solutions.
The table below shows the materials and surface treatments that we usually use.
Hot dip galvanization
Hot dip galvanization is a zinc-based surface treatment. Hot dip galvanization provides good protection against corrosion in most environments and thus a long life. Hot dip galvanization offers high resistance to mechanical wear, while zinc provides cathodic protection against corrosion.
Galvanisation methods and standards are carried out by DS/EN 1461 ISO 2009 (available on request - please get in touch with us).
| Materials | Description | Properties and use |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | WST no. 1.4301 (A304) WST nr. 1.4509 | For example, water pipes. Corrosion resistant. Smooth. A particularly easy-to-clean surface. Withstands normal mains water with a chloride content of up to 75 PPM. For values higher than this, details regarding the water quality should be given for a special offer, possibly based on the alternative choice of material. For example, U-profiles and troughs. A particularly easy-to-clean surface. |
| Iron - steel | Steel 37-2 | For example, pipes, square profiles, sheet, flat iron, angle iron and round iron etc. |
| Cast iron | GGG40. Spheroidal graphite | For cast iron slats. May be subject to galvanic corrosion. An intermediate coating of plastic is therefore always used between slats and foot brackets on equipment. |
| PVC | Surface 100% new lead-free PVC. Nuance differences may occur | For example, panels, U-profiles and floor profiles for CLEAN-O-FLEX® and covering (2-climate). Fittings and pipes. PVC is an extremely strong material that withstands repeated heavy exposure without impaired durability. |
| LDPE | Low Density Polyethylene black plate 10 and 12 mm | For example, plastic plates and in INN-O-FLEX® equipment. LDPE is impact-resistant with a high resistance to many solvents. |
| EPP | Expanded polypropylene is an engineered plastic foam material, suitable for items with wall thickness more than 5 mm. | For example, creep boxes (INN-O-CORNER). EPP provides high impact-resistant and a smooth, easy-to-clean surface that withstands washing with a high-pressure cleaner. |
| Surface | Description | Properties and use |
|---|---|---|
| Hot dip galvanization | Layer thickness 30-180 μm depending on thickness of metal. High thickness gives a thicker layer. Standard DS/EN 1461 ISO 2009 | For example, pipes, sheet and profiles. Corrosive attacks are prevented as long as the surface is intact. May be corroded by ammonia. Sharp edges may occur. Slightly rough surface - not easy to clean. |
| Powder coating | Caking of polymere powder. Layer thickness = approx. 80-100 μm | For selected equipment where appropriate for reasons of animal welfare and working functionality. |
| Electro- galvanisation | Sendzimir galvanisation. Layer thickness = approx. 17 μm on hoop steel. Approx. 10 μm on screws and bolts. | For feed pipes. In particularly harsh environments or where an extra durability is required, stainless steel feed tubes and corners are recommended. |