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Utility Surface Development:
Efficiency in Material Use
& Production

We launched a new product development initiative focused on improving the ecological impact of our products by transitioning to a more circular business model. This new project aims to reduce material usage and increase production speed while maintaining the high-quality standards expected from our CeramicSteel products used in various architectural applications.

Background of the Initiative

The primary focus of this project was to develop a new type of CeramiCsteel for infrastructure applications. Our existing products, made from 0.56 mm thick steel, are renowned for their durability, being resistant to scratches, chemicals, fire, bacteria, stains, and graffiti.

These products are widely used in high-traffic environments, such as transit spaces, metro stations,
wall cladding, tunnels, and similar applications.

We launched a new product development initiative focused on improving the ecological impact of our products by transitioning to a more circular business model. This new project aims to reduce material usage and increase production speed while maintaining the high-quality standards expected from our CeramicSteel products used in various architectural applications.

Background of the Initiative

The primary focus of this project was to develop a new type of CeramiCsteel for infrastructure applications. Our existing products, made from 0.56 mm thick steel, are renowned for their durability, being resistant to scratches, chemicals, fire, bacteria, stains, and graffiti.

These products are widely used in high-traffic environments, such as transit spaces, metro stations, wall cladding, tunnels, and similar applications.

The new initiative introduced CeramicSteel with a reduced thickness of 0.48 mm, which maintains compliance with the ISO 28722 international standard for enamel coatings on steel panels intended for architectural use.

This reduced thickness brings significant benefits regarding material savings and production efficiency.

Material Efficiency
& Production Speed
  • Material Weight Reduction: By switching to 0.48 mm steel, Polyvision reduced the panels’ weight from 4.4 kg/m² to 3.8 kg/m², resulting in a notable decrease in material usage while still maintaining the product’s strength and durability.

  • Increased Production Speed: The thinner 0.48 mm steel allows for a production speed of 6 meters per minute, doubling the production rate compared to the previous speed of 3 meters per minute for 0.56 mm steel. This increase in speed leads to substantial time and energy savings during manufacturing.
Testing & Compliance
  • Coil Line Testing: Tests were conducted to evaluate the surface properties and production feasibility of the 0.48 mm material. These tests ensured that the reduced thickness did not compromise the surface quality, and the panels passed visual inspections and laboratory testing by ISO 28722 standards.

  • Bonding Strength: After lamination, the panels were tested for bonding strength and dimensional stability under various conditions, including water absorption and resistance to simulated weather conditions. The results confirmed that the panels maintained their integrity, showing no delamination or issues related to surface flatness.

  • Digital Printing: Additional testing explored the impact of digital printing on the new 0.48 mm steel. The tests focused on surface quality, color consistency, gloss, and scratch resistance. The results showed that the thinner material could support digital printing with no significant difference compared to the previous 0.56 mm material.

Environmental & Production Benefits

The switch to 0.48 mm steel contributes to a more sustainable production process by reducing raw material consumption and doubling production speed, thus lowering energy consumption. Additionally, the successful reuse of materials and increased production efficiency align with our goal of reducing its ecological footprint.