Fontaine Engineering

The Spirit of Innovation in Hot-Dip Galvanizing For Over 30 Years

• An Introduction to the FOEN Coating Weight Control System
• The FOEN Coating Weight Control System - Description and Photographs
• The FOEN Reference List

Fontaine Engineering is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying the most advanced technology and equipment for use in hot dip coating of metal strip with:

With the following substrate materials:

Steel

Copper

Brass

Fontaine Engineering undertakes projects on new and existing production lines throughout the world. The Fontaine Engineering technology enables production of coated strip of the highest quality which is intended for use in the automotive industry, the industry of domestic appliances, the building industry, and many more.
Combining a high quality coated steel strip and significant coating metal savings makes it possible for a quick R.O.I.. Additionally, Fontaine Engineering provides technical support to customers for product quality improvement and spare parts.

BENEFITS OF THE ^® EQUIPMENT

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• The most uniform coating distribution, along the length and across the width of the strip
• No edge build-up on strip
• Differential coatings of 3:1
• Zinc coatings ranging from 0.06 oz/ft²/side (20 gm/m²/side) to 1.3 oz/ft²/side (400 gm/m²/side)
• Light coatings at high speeds
• Strip tensions up to 45,000 lbf (22.5 tons)
• Strip thickness from 0.006 - 0.256 inches (0.15 - 6.5 mm)
• Strip width of up to 82 inches (2080 mm) produced with equally superior coating distribution
• Minimal air pressure variation along the length of the knives
• Automatic edge control device and noise reduction

^® SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

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• Knife-to-metal level control
• Knife skewing
• Knife scanning
• Knife tilt
• Knife-to-strip control
• Knife quick open/close
• Knife gap cleaning internal/external
• Edge coating control coupled with the strip weld tracking function
• Continuous knife pressure control, independent for the front and the back knife
• Fixed pass line with minimum strip vibration
• Strip cross bow control
• Roll ceramic bearings
• Robust equipment
• System with high reliability and repeatability
• Low operational and maintenance costs

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Fontaine Engineering, Inc. Interstate Business Park Building #1 Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330 USA +1 304 842-8718 (voice) +1 304 842-8711 (fax) foen@foen.com	Fontaine Engineering und Maschinen GmbH D-40748 Langenfeld, P.O. Box 3210 D-40764 Langenfeld, Germany, Industriestr. 28 +49 2173 270031 (voice) +49 2173 270095 (fax) Pascal.Fontaine@foen-gmbh.de www.foen-gmbh.de	Fontaine Engineering und Maschinen GmbH Wuhan Office 1003. Mailyard Tower 409 Luo Yu Road, Hongshan District Wuhan, PO 430079 P.R. Of China +86 27 87780180 (voice) +86 27 87780190 (fax) foencn@public.wh.hb.cn

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