Sublimotion®

Alinco offers the SublimotionProcess® in-house. Sublimotion by Phibo is a patented surface conditioning process specifically developed for the treatment and finishing of stainless steel surfaces. This process offers numerous advantages in terms of hygiene, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance.

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Technical Overview:

  1. Process: Sublimotion is a form of wet blasting where fine abrasives are blown onto the surface of the material under high pressure. This results in a very smooth and uniform surface without damaging the underlying structure.
  2. Application: The process effectively removes contaminants such as weld oxide, grease stains, and other impurities that arise during the production process and handling of stainless steel.
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Advantages:

  1. Surface Topography Improvement: Enhances the Ra value (surface roughness) and the overall topography of the surface.
  2. Sealing of Microcracks: Seals microcracks and perforations, thereby improving the integrity of the material.
  3. Optimal Corrosion Resistance: Increases resistance to corrosion, extending the material's lifespan.
  4. Contamination Prevention: Reduces the risk of contamination by creating a very clean and smooth surface.
  5. Hygienic and Easy to Clean: Ensures a hygienic surface that is easy to clean, ideal for use in demanding environments such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
  6. Anti-Stick and Improved Sliding Properties: Especially useful for powder applications.
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Disadvantages:

  1. Cost: More expensive than traditional post-treatments like pickling and glass bead blasting.
  2. Non-aesthetic sublimotion: The cost is reasonable, but minor finish defects such as scratches are magnified.
  3. Aesthetic sublimotion: It is costly because the surface must be finished to an Ra value (surface roughness) below 0.5µm for sublimation.

VALIDATED/CERTIFIED: The Sublimotion® finish is validated and certified by EHEDG, ACTALIA, BIL, OCAS, and the Universities of Leuven and Ghent.

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Alinco performs Sublimotion for its own production as well as for third parties.

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