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| Materials and surfaces – keys to successful products |
| The R&D cluster Materials and Surfaces |
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has extensive know-how of structural and functional materials, surface design and functional coatings. In addition to supporting the innovation processes of the Sulzer Divisions, we offer technical consulting and development services for external customers in the machine, engine, med-tech, automotive and aerospace industries.
Modern project management and up-to-date scientific and engineering know-how, underpinned by a R&D tradition reaching back 60 years, provide the foundations for first rate engineering solutions.
Systematic approaches to problem solving and analysis, with laboratory based coating development and functional testing under near service conditions, make Sulzer Innotec a true technological one-stop-shop for industry. Thorough analyses of mechanical systems are combined with know-how in corrosion, wear, friction, adhesion phenomena and biocompatibility.
As an independent R&D partner for materials and surface solutions, we evaluate and utilize state-of-the art commercial solutions as well as develop unique tailored and innovative functional materials and coatings.
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| Machines and Micro-mechanical Systems |
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Since its foundation Sulzer Corporation has always specialised in machine design and fabrication. One of our major strengths is founded in specialized surface modification. We develop customized surfaces for high value niche products, where run-of-the-mill standard coatings don't meet your requirements. Thanks to our large experience in coating design, we are able to develop tailored coating systems and bring them to production maturity. Depending on the series volume, we will then either coat them ourselves or work with one of our numerous contacts in the business to manufacture the final product for you.
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| Power Generation & Turbines (Aero, Industrial, Steam) |
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Sulzer Innotec has a successful history in the R&D of power and turbine equipment. We are the world leader for testing and know-how of clearance control "abradable" coatings and seals for industrial, aero and steam turbines. With our extended technical experience and our well developed supplier network, we are able to develop tailored thermal sprayed coatings for temperature or wear protection. Moreover, we also provide expert consulting regarding the multiple opportunities of integrating coatings in your equipment to improve performance and reliability.
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| PVD Thin Film Coatings |
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Sulzer Innotec offers complete support for the optimization of your component surfaces. We deliver coating solutions, small scale production and consulting tailored to your specific needs. We follow your product development form the initial concept up to production, with competent advice and practical support.
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| Thermal Spraying |
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Since the 1980's, Sulzer Innotec has contributed significantly to thermal spraying technologies. As a part of this activity, we develop tailored coatings for specialized applications. Moreover, as powders are often a key issue in successful coatings, we offer services for powder sourcing, fabrication and treatment. Curious about the benefits a thermally sprayed layer could bring to your product? Our professional and independent advice can bring the right solution for your surface engineering needs.
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| Sol Gel and Slurry Coatings |
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A functional layer must not be expensive! Under this motto we can develop tailored coatings for your products, based on cost-effective powder dispersions or chemical sols which can be deposited using simple methods. We provide consulting services regarding coatings implementation in order to bring effectively new or improved functions to your components.
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| Abradable Coatings |
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Abradable coatings produced by thermal spray are used for clearance control in turbines, i.e. they seal the gap between housing and blades or labyrinth seals. Following our continuous technical developments in this field, we are now able to evaluate coating performance with instrumented blades or labyrinth seals in our unique test rig.
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| Tribology |
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Today's demands for energy efficient, low maintenance machinery that can operate under increasingly severe conditions, produces numerous challenges for designing against catastrophic tribological failure and wear. We provide consulting and systematic testing solutions to assist you with the design or the re-engineering phases of your product. We concentrate on building long-lasting relationships which allow us to know your products and react quickly in case of problems.
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| Tribology Testing Facilities |
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A large number of tribological test rigs are available in order to simulate and evaluate your tribological systems. We specialise in constructing test facilities to match specific tribological systems:zubilden und zu analysieren.
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| Medical Devices |
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Building on Sulzer's excellent track record of innovation in medical technology, we look forward to adapting your application using our theoretical and hands-on experience in coatings systems. With an interdisciplinary team of experts, we can develop innovative coating solutions or recommend existing coatings for your requirements. Your product development is followed by us from proof-of-concept to production.
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