The Tuscan company unveiled its most recent coating solutions, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and automation. New technologies aim to further enhance quality, efficiency, and process control.
Innovation and sustainability are the key words shaping both the present and future for Makor — the company based in Sinalunga, just a few kilometers from Siena — specialized in the development of finishing technologies. At its headquarters, the Tuscan firm recently welcomed partners, clients, and industry professionals to present its latest technological advancements.
A significant part of the event was also dedicated to commercial partners from Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Poland, the USA, Canada, and Brazil. “Together, we had the opportunity to showcase our newest machines to their clients, providing solutions and technologies to help them approach the market more competitively and efficiently.”
Among the most significant innovations was the new excimer-based finishing process without nitrogen — a solution that is gaining strong momentum and, according to coating technology manufacturers, is changing sustainability standards in the sector. It enables matte, soft-touch, highly resistant finishes with low investment costs and no additional expenses for nitrogen.
“This technology integrates easily into existing spray lines with automatic spray machines and flash-off ovens, simply by adding the new ‘Makmatt’ excimer oven and the ‘Ultradry’ UV oven.”
Makor also introduced the “Evolution Two” — a dual-arm Cartesian spray robot offering great flexibility and high-speed application. The two arms can work simultaneously, significantly reducing cycle times.
The “Flexi Oven”, on the other hand, has been designed for drying both solvent- and water-based coatings, ensuring optimal finishing results.
Further innovations were introduced in the family of oscillating sprayers. Makor highlighted the “Excellent CM80”, an automatic spray machine developed for the high-end, high-output market segment. Its 2,500 mm-wide self-cleaning conveyor belt eliminates the need for side bands, allowing for improved overspray control. The new belt cleaning and paint recovery system ensures considerable material savings.
“NEXT”
Alongside the “Excellent CM80,” Makor also presented its latest addition: “Next”, a new single- or dual-arm oscillating spray machine for medium-sized production runs.
This technology, available with paper or self-cleaning conveyor, offers enhanced overspray control thanks to its prism-shaped air plenum and large booth with dual-stage filtration.
“The operating system” — they explained — “also includes ‘Maky,’ our user-friendly virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence, which helps operators solve the most common mechanical and spray-related issues.”
EDGES AND PROFILES
Turning to edges, the Tuscan company also showcased solutions for sealing chipboard bars and panels using the “Compact” sanding machine and the “Gemini” edge-coating unit. The latter reaches speeds of up to 50 meters per minute and integrates high-precision milling, filling, and sanding operations to create flawless edges ready for coating.
In addition, Makor has improved the edge-sealing process for mdf panels through its patented “EQS” thermal contact pre-sealing system, resulting in significant paint savings.
In the profile finishing segment, Makor introduced the “Trafill”, featuring interchangeable heads, a new motorization system, and a patented cruise control for the electronic regulation of wheel speed.
For drying applications, Makor launched “Kuro”, a new compact-design UV oven developed to dry all four sides of a workpiece.
Last but not least, the new “Iride Max” spray machine features a booth twice the size of a standard one, while the compact “Floory” system is dedicated to roller coating, wiping, and drying of parquet flooring boards.
