Process validation and sampling

At Tecnofirma’s T-LAB laboratory it is possible to simulate, test and optimize the industrial impregnation process before implementation on the final plant.

This approach improves the interaction between:

• plant mechanics
• the chemical-physical behavior of resins and powders

The customer can validate different impregnation technologies and materials, reducing start-up time, costs and the risk of non-conformities.

The result is a fully customized system optimized for the real process.

Resin testing and technology development

Tecnofirma collaborates with international manufacturers to test innovative resins with low environmental impact.

Active collaborations with Politecnico di Milano include:

• development of new materials
• process optimization
• expansion of the technology portfolio

Industrial testing and sampling

The machines available in the laboratory allow:

• set-up of impregnation cycles for electric motors
• production of series batches
• testing under real process conditions

Joint customer–supplier work enables progressive optimization of:

• the machine
• the components

In some cases, this leads to product re-engineering aimed at optimizing the process and ensuring high quality standards in the final product.

Impregnation tests and quality controls

Specific tests are performed in the laboratory to validate process performance:

• saturation and resin impregnation tests to determine the filling factor
• powder thickness measurement
• microscopic analysis and dimensional checks

Impregnation laboratory equipment

The laboratory is equipped with:

• trickling impregnation systems (single-part testing and pre-production)
• rolldip systems
• cold & hot dipping machines
• 3 forced-convection ovens for thermal cycles
• 2 encapsulation and potting systems
• epoxy powder coating test system
• microscopes and certified high-precision scales

Standards and compliance

All testing activities are carried out in accordance with the standards defined in the customer’s technical specifications.

Test outputs and results

Each laboratory activity produces:

• a detailed data sheet for each tested part
• a complete technical report
• photographic documentation

These data enable objective validation of the impregnation process before the industrial phase.