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Applying fire-retardant treatments to wood: which method fits the process? Choosing the right fire-retardant product is ...
03/09/2026

Applying fire-retardant treatments to wood: which method fits the process?

Choosing the right fire-retardant product is only part of the process. The way the product is applied to the wood is just as important.

Simply spraying the surface is not always enough.

Depending on the wood species, the selected product and the required treatment, different application methods can be used.

A brush painting machine, for example, can help distribute a liquid treatment evenly over the wood and actively work it into the surface with brushes.

When deeper impregnation is required, treatment in an autoclave can be a more suitable solution. This allows the treatment liquid to pe*****te further into the wood under controlled pressure conditions.

There is therefore no single method that fits every application.

At Trivec, we first look at the wood, the fire-retardant product and the required performance. Together with the customer and the product supplier, we then determine which application method best fits the process.

Fire-retardant wood treatment starts with the right application method Wood is increasingly used in construction, both a...
27/08/2026

Fire-retardant wood treatment starts with the right application method

Wood is increasingly used in construction, both as a structural material and in visible applications such as façades and other exterior elements.

This also puts greater focus on fire safety.

For many applications, materials and constructions must meet specific fire-performance requirements. A fire-retardant treatment can help wood achieve the required performance.

The right treatment process, however, depends on several factors. These include the wood species, the selected fire-retardant product, the required fire performance and the appropriate application or impregnation method.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

At Trivec, we work closely with you to find the application method that best fits your project. Together with you and the supplier of the fire-retardant product, we look at the wood species, the required fire performance, the treatment characteristics and the intended application.

This way, we work together towards a treatment process that is technically suitable for your specific application.

Make smaller orders worth producing Not every order requires a full-scale production line. A customer may request a smal...
20/08/2026

Make smaller orders worth producing

Not every order requires a full-scale production line.

A customer may request a small batch, a special finish, a new colour or a limited collection. Although the main production line may technically be able to handle the order, the required changeover, cleaning and start-up process can make a small production run inefficient.

A compact production line with a LABO roller coater provides a flexible alternative.

It allows manufacturers to produce smaller and specialised orders separately, while the main line remains available for high-volume production.

This can help you:

- Reduce changeover and cleaning time on the main line
- Avoid interrupting the existing production schedule
- Produce limited batches and special finishes more efficiently
- Accept orders that may otherwise be too small to produce profitably
- Test the market with a new product before scaling up

Use the main production line for volume and the compact line for flexibility.

This gives you more freedom to respond to specific customer requests, introduce limited collections and turn smaller opportunities into valuable business.

Produce smaller batches.
Offer more variety.
Create new commercial opportunities.

Interested in discussing a compact line for smaller production runs? Contact us:

[email protected]
+31 (0)512 510 035

Create More Value with Every Finish Creating a distinctive look for a wooden surface often requires more than one standa...
13/08/2026

Create More Value with Every Finish

Creating a distinctive look for a wooden surface often requires more than one standard application.

With a LABO roller coater, manufacturers can test different processes using coating products such as oils, stains and lacquers, and explore how each step influences the final appearance of the board.

A Single Coater can apply a controlled and even layer of product in one pass.

With the Single Reverse function, the machine can then be quickly reconfigured and the same sample can be fed through again from the opposite side. This second pass can be used to remove excess product, smooth the coating, create a glazing effect or accentuate the wood grain.

A Double Coater offers even more possibilities:

- Apply two different products or layers by adjusting the working height of both stations
- Apply the product with the first roller and use the second roller in reverse to remove excess material and work the coating into the surface
- Apply two wet layers in one pass with a wet-on-wet process, allowing higher coating weights to be achieved

Precise machine settings can be stored on the touchscreen, making it easier to reproduce a successful finish later.

These application methods give manufacturers the freedom to develop distinctive finishes, add more value to each board and create products that stand out in the market.

Test more processes.
Create new finishes.
Expand your collection.

Interested in exploring new finishing possibilities? Contact us:

[email protected]

+31 (0)512 ‑ 510035

06/08/2026

Different rollers. Different results.

When developing a new coating, the formulation is only part of the process.

The type of application roller can also have a major influence on the final result. Different rollers can affect the applied quantity, surface appearance, structure and overall coating performance.

On a full-size production machine, building up a wide range of application rollers can quickly become expensive. The rollers are large, costly and not always practical to change during frequent development trials.

A LABO roller coater offers a more flexible approach.

The compact rollers can be changed in seconds, allowing R&D teams to quickly compare different roller types and application methods using the same coating.

This makes it easier to:

→ Compare different surface results
→ Test various application quantities
→ Optimise a coating formulation
→ Explore new effects and applications
→ Repeat successful trials under controlled settings

Instead of adapting the main production machine for every development test, you can build a flexible range of compact test rollers around one LABO machine.

More roller options.
More development possibilities.

Which roller types do you use when developing and testing new coatings?

Would you send a newly delivered coating batch straight to your main production line? A new IBC containing 1,000 litres ...
23/07/2026

Would you send a newly delivered coating batch straight to your main production line?

A new IBC containing 1,000 litres of coating arrives.

Do you start production immediately? Or do you first verify that the new batch delivers the expected result?

On a high-output production line, even a small variation in a newly delivered coating batch can quickly affect a significant production volume.

For example, when wide panels are processed at 40 to 50 metres per minute, a deviation in gloss level may affect a large number of products before it is detected.

A LABO roller coater enables you to test a representative sample separately from the main production line, before the complete batch is released for production:

→ Take a sample from the newly delivered IBC.
→ Apply the coating to test panels using the LABO roller coater.
→ Check the result, such as the gloss level.
→ Release the batch for full-scale production only after approval.

This allows you to identify a potential deviation while it is still part of a controlled test, rather than after the main production line is already running.

At the same time, the main production line remains available for what it is designed to do: produce at volume.

Test separately from the main production line.
Create certainty before full-scale production begins.

How do you approve incoming coating batches before they reach your main production line?

16/07/2026

Complete wood finishing line: from brushing to coating to drying

A complete wood finishing line is more than a series of machines. Every step must work together to create a stable, efficient and repeatable production process.

Depending on the product and application, a line can include:

Infeed and alignment
A controlled and continuous product flow forms the basis of the process.

Brushing or surface preparation
The wood can be cleaned, sanded, structured or brushed to create the desired appearance and prepare the surface for coating.

Coating application
Roller coating, spraying, brush staining, vacuum coating or precision edge coating can be selected based on the product shape, coating system and number of sides to be treated.

Drying or curing
UV, UV-LED, IR, air drying or a configurable drying tunnel ensures that the coating is ready for the next production step.

Handling and stacking
Buffering, conveyors, automatic infeed, outfeed and stacking can reduce manual handling and keep production moving consistently.

Quality control
Each process step must be aligned to achieve a consistent surface structure, coating coverage and finish quality.

There is no single line that fits every product. Wood flooring, exterior wood, kitchen fronts, furniture panels and shaped components all require a different approach. That is why Trivec builds its lines from modular machines and technologies, tailored to the product, coating, capacity, available space and required level of automation.

For applications outside a standard configuration, our engineering team can also develop and test a special solution around your production challenge.

Discuss your complete finishing line with Trivec.

Why Is Your Coating Finish Not Uniform? Streaks in the coating. A cloudy appearance. Colour differences between batches....
09/07/2026

Why Is Your Coating Finish Not Uniform?

Streaks in the coating.
A cloudy appearance.
Colour differences between batches.
Or a spray pattern that suddenly becomes inconsistent.

The first reaction is often:

"The coating must be the problem."
Or: "The machine needs different settings."

In reality, the cause is usually much more complex.

A uniform coating layer is the result of several factors working together: the coating or oil itself, the substrate, surface preparation, the application equipment, machine settings, and even the environmental conditions in the production area.

For roller coating applications, streaks can be caused by a worn or contaminated doctor blade. In other cases, the coating may change during circulation or while passing through the rollers, requiring continuous agitation or recirculation to maintain consistency.

In spray applications, nozzle condition plays a major role. Coatings with abrasive properties, such as certain primers, gradually wear the nozzle over time. As the nozzle opening changes, the spray pattern changes as well.

Even small human errors can have major consequences. Imagine running UV coating at 50 metres per minute for an hour, only to discover that the mixing system was never switched on. The result? An entire batch may need to be reworked or rejected.

When a coating finish is not uniform, the coating itself is only one piece of the puzzle.

Experiencing streaks, cloudiness, colour variations, or inconsistent spray patterns? We'd be happy to help identify the real cause.

Most machine breakdowns do not happen because maintenance is forgotten. They happen because production comes first. Ever...
02/07/2026

Most machine breakdowns do not happen because maintenance is forgotten. They happen because production comes first.

Every production company knows that maintenance is important.

Yet we often see the same situation. A machine is still running, orders need to be shipped and there is always another priority that demands attention. Maintenance gets postponed for a few more weeks. Then a few more.

Until a wear part finally reaches the end of its service life.

Not because anyone ignored the problem, but simply because production cannot stop every time a machine needs attention.

That is exactly why more and more manufacturers are choosing a structured maintenance approach.

With the introduction of Trivec Service Contracts, we help customers plan maintenance before wear becomes downtime.

Depending on the selected package, customers benefit from periodic maintenance, extended warranty, technical support, discounts on parts and consumables, and priority assistance in case of breakdowns.

The result is not just better maintenance.

It is more certainty, better planning and fewer unexpected interruptions to production.

Would you like to learn more about our Service Contracts?

Visit our website to explore the available options or contact our team directly to discuss which approach best fits your production environment.

https://trivec.eu/services/service-support/service-contracts/

5 Warning Signs Your Machine Needs MaintenanceMachines rarely stop without warning.Long before a breakdown occurs, there...
26/06/2026

5 Warning Signs Your Machine Needs Maintenance

Machines rarely stop without warning.

Long before a breakdown occurs, there are often signs that a component is wearing out. The challenge is recognizing those signs in time.

Swipe through the slides to see 5 common warning signs that should not be ignored.

Want to learn more about the hidden costs of delayed maintenance and why production downtime often starts with a small wear part?

Read the full article:
Why Production Downtime Often Starts with a Small Wear Part
https://trivec.eu/why-production-downtime-often-starts-with-a-small-wear-part/

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