Coating of metal components with technical plastic coatings such as fluidized bed coating, powder coating and pyrolysis cleaning.
Kersten Kunststofcoating B.V.
Brummen (NL) · Kahla (DE)New on Amplifa
About Kersten Coating Technology
Kersten Coating Technology has specialized in the preservation and upgrading of metal surfaces since 1967. The company applies technical plastic coatings to metal components, including fluidized bed coating (Fluidized Bed Coating), electrostatic powder coating and rotational processes (Rotomoulding). Coating materials used include Rilsan® (biobased Nylon 11), Resicoat® (epoxy), Halar® (ECTFE), XYLAN® (fluoropolymer), Abcite® as well as PFAS-free ceramic coatings. Components with lengths up to 6 m and diameters up to 1.5 m can be coated. In addition to application, Kersten offers pyrolysis and thermal cleaning (up to 480 °C) for the removal of old coatings and contaminants so that components can be reused. Value-added services include technical consulting, certification support and an on-site service with repair, inspection, coating thickness measurement and porosity testing. Customer industries include drinking water treatment, wastewater and cooling water treatment, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and offshore, the food and pharmaceutical industries, the electroplating and semiconductor industries, and the bakery and printing industries.
- Site
- GW Brummen
- Processes
- Fluidized Bed Coating, Fluidized Bed Coating (coating thickness approx. 400 µm), Electrostatic powder coating, Rotomoulding, Pyrolysis cleaning (up to 480 degrees Celsius), Thermal cleaning (removal of old coatings), Blasting prior to coating, Application of plastic coatings (thermal processes)
- Materials
- Rilsan® (Polyamide 11, biobased), Resicoat® (Epoxy), Halar® (ECTFE fluoropolymer), XYLAN® (Fluoropolymer), PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE
- Certificates
- Kiwa BRL-K758 (testing of the suitability of coatings, drinking water), Kiwa BRL-K746 (application of certified products such as Rilsan®, Resicoat®), FDA approval (selected coatings, e.g. Halar®, XYLAN®), Kiwa BRL-K758 (coating suitability, drinking water), Kiwa BRL-K746 (processing of certified products)
- Founded
- 1967
- Industries
- Drinking water treatment, Wastewater, sewer and cooling water treatment, Mechanical engineering, Shipbuilding and offshore, Food and pharmaceutical industry, Electroplating and semiconductor industry
- 01
Technical consulting and selection of coating and process
- 02
Pretreatment / blasting of components
- 03
Application of the coating (fluidized bed coating, electrostatic powder coating,
- 04
Testing and certification support (Kiwa, FDA)
- 05
On-site service with inspection, coating thickness measurement and porosity
- 06
Pyrolysis and thermal cleaning / removal of old coatings
Coating Materials and Processes
Rilsan® (Polyamide 11, biobased)
Biobased Nylon 11 for wear-resistant, corrosion-protective coatings, including in the drinking water sector.
Resicoat® (Epoxy)
Epoxy resin coating for corrosion protection, insulation and wear resistance, Kiwa-certified.
Halar® (ECTFE fluoropolymer)
Fluoropolymer with high temperature and chemical resistance.
XYLAN® (Fluoropolymer, PTFE/FEP/PFA)
Non-stick, dry-lubricant and friction-reducing properties, optionally FDA-approved.
Abcite® (Thermoplastic)
Thermoplastic coating with coating thicknesses of 300 to 400 µm and chemical resistance.
Fluoropolymers (ETFE, Kynar®)
Additional fluoropolymers for chemical and thermal stress.
Nylon R-AM (antimicrobial, Rilsan-based)
Antimicrobial coating based on Rilsan for hygienic applications.
PFAS-free ceramic coating
PFAS-free ceramic coating as an alternative to fluoropolymers.
PTFE, FEP, PFA
Fluoropolymers for non-stick, sliding and chemical applications.
Metal (base material)
Metallic components (e.g. steel) as the base material of the coated components.
Locations
Brummen
NLHeadquarters / Production
- Materials
- Rilsan®, Resicoat®, Halar®, XYLAN®, Abcite®, fluoropolymers
- Fluidized bed coating system (Fluidized Bed)
- Electrostatic powder coating system
- Pyrolysis oven
Kahla
DEProduction site (since 1995)
- Materials
- Rilsan®, Resicoat®, Halar®, XYLAN®, Abcite®, fluoropolymers
- Fluidized bed coating system (Fluidized Bed)
- Electrostatic powder coating system
- Pyrolysis oven
Components and Areas of Application
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluidized Bed CoatingSurface | – | 6 metres × 1.5 metres (diameter) | – | – | Rilsan®, Resicoat®, Abcite® |
| Fluidized Bed Coating (coating thickness approx. 400 µm)Surface | – | – | – | – | Rilsan®, Resicoat®, Abcite® |
| Electrostatic powder coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Rilsan®, Resicoat®, Halar®, Xylan®, Abcite® |
| RotomouldingSurface | – | – | – | – | Rilsan® |
| Pyrolysis cleaning (up to 480 degrees Celsius)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metals, Steel |
| Thermal cleaning (removal of old coatings)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| Blasting prior to coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| Application of plastic coatings (thermal processes)Surface | – | – | – | – | Rilsan® (Nylon 11), Resicoat® (Epoxy), Halar® (ECTFE), Xylan® (PTFE, FEP, PFA), ETFE, Abcite®, Nylon R-AM, Kynar®, PFAS-free ceramic coating |
| On-site coating repair and inspection (coating thickness measurement, porosity testing)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical advice / coating selectionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certification support (Kiwa BRL-K758 / BRL-K746, FDA, food grade)Testing | – | – | – | – | Rilsan®, Resicoat® |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrolysis oven | – | – | – | – | Brummen / Kahla |
| Fluidized bed coating system (Fluidized Bed) | – | – | Components up to 6 m in length, diameters up to 1.5 m | – | Brummen / Kahla |
| Electrostatic powder coating system | – | – | – | – | Brummen / Kahla |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
Kersten is process-certified by Kiwa and is audited several times a year. Testing of coating suitability (BRL-K758) and the processing of certified products such as Rilsan® and Resicoat® (BRL-K746) are carried out without the involvement of third parties.
| Evidence | Brummen | Kahla |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwa BRL-K758 (coating suitability, drinking water) | ||
| Kiwa BRL-K746 (processing of certified products) | ||
| FDA approval (selected coatings, e.g. Halar®, XYLAN®) |
Company History
- 1967
Founded in Eerbeek (Netherlands) under the name Kersten Kunststofcoating as a specialist in the preservation and improvement of metal surfaces.
Relocation from Eerbeek to Brummen a few years after its founding.
- 1995
Establishment of a second site in Kahla (East Germany) to better serve international customers.