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22/10/2026

Used & Demo Machines Available

We have launched a new page on our website where you can find our current selection of used and demo machines.

From roller coaters and brushing machines to polishing equipment, dryers and other finishing solutions.

Our available machines can change regularly, so it is worth checking the page from time to time.

Take a look at our current selection:

https://trivec.eu/types/used-machines/

Looking for a specific machine that is not listed? Feel free to contact us as well.

[email protected]
+31 (0)512 - 510035

20/10/2026

Roller coating + curtain coating in one finishing process

A roller coater and a curtain coater do not have to compete with each other.

In some finishing processes, they work very well together.

A first layer can be applied with a roller coater to seal the wood and create a good base for the next steps.

After that, the surface can be sanded to remove raised fibres and create a smooth and even surface.

The final layer can then be applied with a curtain coater.

This makes it possible to build up the required film thickness and create the desired finish.

Each step has its own function:

- Roller coating for a controlled first layer
- Sanding for a smooth surface
- Curtain coating for final film build and finishing

By combining these application methods, you use the strength of each technique in the same finishing process.

The right combination depends on the coating system, the wood and the required finish.

But for the right application, this can be a very effective way to create a stable and efficient coating process.

Want to know if this finishing setup fits your production process?
Get in touch with us. We are happy to look at your application together.

+31 (0)512 - 510035
www.trivec.eu

7 signs your coating process is wasting materialA coating process may look fine while quietly consuming too much materia...
15/10/2026

7 signs your coating process is wasting material

A coating process may look fine while quietly consuming too much material. These 7 signs can reveal hidden losses:

1. Actual use exceeds the calculated requirement
Compare consumption with the amount needed for your surface area and target film thickness. Consistent excess indicates waste.

2. Too much coating ends up in filters
Heavy overspray in filters or extraction may mean spray settings, nozzle size or angle need adjusting.

3. Operators apply extra “just to be safe”
More coating isn't always better. Excess increases costs and can affect drying and finish. Aim for the specified film thickness.

4. Film thickness varies during production
Changes in viscosity, temperature or machine settings can shift application rates over a run.

5. Settings need constant correction
Frequent pressure or speed adjustments suggest an unstable process. Stable settings deliver consistent results.

6. Results vary between operators
If coating weight or finish depends on who's operating the machine, standardised settings and saved recipes can improve repeatability.

7. Cleaning and product changes waste coating
Material left in rollers, pumps and hoses is lost during cleaning. Frequent changeovers add up.

Small losses matter when you coat thousands of square metres a year.

Want to improve coating efficiency and process control? Get in touch:

[email protected]
+31 (0)512 - 510035
www.trivec.eu

13/10/2026

Single vs. double roller coater: when do you choose which?

Both a Single Coater and a Double Coater can apply a wide range of products, including UV lacquers, UV oils, oxidative oils, paints and thin water-based stains.

So the difference is not simply which coatings they can apply.

The real difference is how much control and flexibility you need within the coating process.

With a Single Coater, one application station applies a controlled layer to the surface.

This makes it very suitable for processes where the coating system is built up step by step. In a UV line, for example, several Single Coaters can be used after the first stations to gradually build up base coats and top coats.

A Double Coater gives you two application stations in one machine.

This creates several additional possibilities.

The second station can be used in reverse to smooth the first layer, remove excess coating or work the coating deeper into the wood structure.

But it can also be used as a second application station.

This means you can, for example:

- Apply a first layer and smooth or distribute it with the second roller
- Work oil or stain deeper into brushed or structured wood
- Apply two different products or layers in one machine
- Apply two wet layers in one pass with a wet-on-wet process
- Build up a higher coating weight when the process requires it

The choice of roller is also important on both machines. Roller type, hardness, coating viscosity and the required finish all influence the final result and the amount of coating applied.

So when is a Single Coater enough?

When you mainly need a controlled and repeatable application layer, especially as part of a coating line with several stations.

And when does a Double Coater add value?

When the second station needs to do more: smooth, remove, work coating into the structure, or apply an additional layer in the same process.

The right choice depends on what needs to happen after the first layer is applied.

Ready to improve your coating process? Let’s discuss the possibilities.

[email protected]
+31 (0)512 - 510035

How do you find the right coating solution when a standard machine setup is not enough?For one of our long-term customer...
08/10/2026

How do you find the right coating solution when a standard machine setup is not enough?

For one of our long-term customers, flexibility is essential. In their laboratory, different coatings, rollers and machine setups need to be tested efficiently and with limited material use.

One specific challenge involved a deeply brushed surface with a sandblasted appearance. Achieving both a good visual result and sufficient surface sealing with a roller coater proved difficult.

By testing different setups, using special rollers and adjusting the machine configuration, a suitable solution was found.

This case is a good example of how we like to work at Trivec: practical, solution-oriented and focused on finding the right setup for the application.

Read the full customer case on our website:
https://trivec.eu/projecten/flexible-coating-solutions-for-laboratory-testing/

More than 10 years later, the same customer came back for the same machine.Not because the original Trivec brushing mach...
06/10/2026

More than 10 years later, the same customer came back for the same machine.

Not because the original Trivec brushing machine needed replacing. It is still running today.

The reason was much better: he wanted to expand his possibilities for creating unique wood structures.

What started with a second Brushing Machine with 2 brush units eventually grew into a complete setup with a Scrub Brushing Machine and Cross Cutter as well.

Each machine creates a different surface effect, allowing the customer to select and combine exactly the right techniques for each custom project.

And the original machine from more than 10 years ago?

That one stays in production too.

A great example of long term reliability, flexibility and craftsmanship coming together.

Read the full customer story on our website:

https://trivec.eu/projecten/choosing-the-same-machine-again-after-more-than-ten-years/

01/10/2026

When you need more coating in one pass.

With curtain coating, the workpiece passes through a continuous curtain of coating.

This method works especially well for flat or slightly profiled surfaces, such as panels, strips, fascia boards and flooring.

One of the main advantages is the amount of coating that can be applied in one pass.

Compared with roller coating, curtain coating can be used to apply a higher wet film thickness. This makes it useful for applications where more coating is needed to build up the required layer.

The process is also very efficient.

Coating that does not stay on the workpiece falls into the collection area between the conveyor belts. From there, it returns to the reservoir, is filtered and pumped back to the coating head.

This means that very little coating is lost during production. Most remaining material loss comes from cleaning and flushing the machine.

Curtain coating can also be used as part of a larger coating process.

For example, a first layer can be applied with a roller coater to seal the wood. After sanding, curtain coating can then be used to apply the required film thickness and finish.

Of course, the shape of the workpiece matters.

The flatter the surface, the easier it is to achieve an even result. A stable coating curtain is also important. If the curtain is interrupted, this can lead to dry spots or an uneven finish. Deep profiles, large tongue-and-groove sections or complex shapes can make curtain coating less suitable.

So curtain coating is not the right solution for every application.

But for the right workpiece, it offers a very efficient way to apply a consistent and relatively high coating layer with very little material loss.

Want to know if curtain coating fits your production process?
Get in touch with us. We are happy to look at your application together.

+31 (0)512 ‑ 510035
[email protected]

https://trivec.eu/producten/curtain-coater/

29/09/2026

Good coating results should not depend on who is operating the machine.

With roller coating, the final coating weight depends on several settings.

For example:

- Roller speed
- Direction of rotation
- Pressure between the rollers
- Metering settings
- The type and viscosity of the coating

Together, these settings determine how much coating is applied per square meter.

Once the right combination is found for a certain coating and target weight, these settings can be saved as a recipe.

That makes it easier to repeat the same process later.

Instead of adjusting the machine from scratch every time, the operator can start from a proven setup.

This helps to reduce:

- Differences between operators
- Long setup times
- Too much or too little coating
- Variation between production batches

The result is a more stable process and better control over coating use and quality.

Repeatable settings make repeatable results easier.

Want to make your coating process more repeatable? We can help.

Contact us: [email protected] | +31 (0)512 ‑ 510035

24/09/2026

The application method can make a big difference in coating loss.

With spray application, overspray is part of the process.

Not all coating reaches the workpiece. Part of it is sprayed next to the surface and is carried away by the extraction system.

A large part of that coating ends up in filters.

Some coating can sometimes be collected inside an automatic spray machine, but in practice much of the overspray cannot be reused. Airflow, drying and contamination all make recovery more difficult.

This is very different from application methods such as roller coating, curtain coating and vacuum coating.

With these systems, unused coating stays much more inside the process.

With roller coating, coating is transferred directly from the roller to the workpiece. There is no spray cloud around the product, so overspray is avoided.

With curtain coating, coating that does not land on the workpiece falls into the collection area between the transport belts. From there it returns to the reservoir and is pumped back to the coating head.

With vacuum coating, the coating that is not left on the workpiece is drawn back into the machine. It is separated from the air, collected and reused.

This means that with these application methods, the main coating loss is often not during production itself.

It is mainly the coating that is lost when the machine has to be cleaned or flushed.

And that creates an important difference.

Whether you coat 100 metres or 10,000 metres, the cleaning loss of a vacuum coater can remain largely the same.

That is why production volume matters.

The more metres or square metres you produce, the more important the choice of application method becomes.

Of course, not every method is suitable for every workpiece.

Roller coating and curtain coating are mainly suitable for flat or slightly profiled surfaces. Vacuum coating can also be used for profiles and, with the right tooling, even for selected parts of a workpiece.

Spraying remains the most flexible method for complex shapes, but usually comes with more coating loss.

The right question is therefore not only:

Which machine can apply the coating?

But also:

Which application method gives the required finish with the least unnecessary coating loss?

Your coating consumption may be higher than you think. If you know the required film thickness and the total surface you...
22/09/2026

Your coating consumption may be higher than you think.

If you know the required film thickness and the total surface you are coating, you can estimate how much coating you should need.

Then compare that with your actual coating consumption.

If the difference is large, part of your coating is being lost somewhere in the process.

In spray applications, this is often caused by overspray. Paint that misses the workpiece usually ends up in the extraction system or filters.

That means your coating consumption can tell you a lot about how efficient your process really is.

A good first step is to calculate the expected coating use.

With our Grammage Calculator, you can quickly calculate the expected coating weight per square meter and use that as a reference for your actual production consumption.

If the difference is too large, it may be time to check:

- Spray settings
- Nozzle size and condition
- Spray angle
- Operator technique
- Overspray around the workpiece

And if the product allows it, it can also be worth looking at other application methods.

Roller coating, curtain coating and vacuum coating can apply coating with very little material loss compared with spraying.

Know how much coating you should use.
Then compare it with how much you actually use.

That difference can show you where coating and money is being lost.

https://trivec.eu/tools/coating-grammage-per-square-meter-calculator/

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