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found that 1 in 2 motorists would be interested in antimicrobial features for their next personal vehicle. End users want enhanced cleanliness for the numerous touchpoints within car interiors, particularly for door handles, seats, steering wheels, touch screen displays and central consoles.
BENEFITS OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMISTRIES Antimicrobial technologies work to disrupt the vital life processes of contaminating microbes, reducing their growth or reproduction on a treated surface. These formulations can be incorporated into a wide range of materials during the manufacturing process to provide ‘always on’ protection that does not wash off or wear away. When used in conjunction with routine cleaning using surface disinfection products, integrating antimicrobial protection into in-vehicle hard and soft surfaces can help to ensure automotive components stay cleaner, smell fresher, and last longer. Ultimately,
Vehicle steering wheels can harbour as much bacteria as a public toilet
this can lead to sustainability benefits by encouraging both car sharing and multi-occupant vehicle usage, contributing to a more circular economy. Motorists will soon expect
antimicrobial features as standard in their automobiles, and brands will need to partner with trusted and experienced technology providers to develop tailored solutions that are matched to existing
manufacturing processes. In a time of heightened concern, antimicrobial solutions offer a way to help protect automotive interiors from the damaging effects of microbes, providing drivers and passengers alike with a more hygienic environment and greater peace of mind.
Kimberley Cherrington is at Microban International.
www.microban.com
www.cwst.co.uk T: 01635 279621
Shot peening is a cost effective method to help prevent:
l Metal fatigue l Pitting/Fretting
Engineered coatings help with: l High lubricity/low friction l Anti-corrosion l High release/anti-stick l Low noise/anti-squeak
C.A.S.E.TM super finishing is used to:
l Increase gearbox efficiency l Reduce surface/contact fatigue l Decrease lubricant temperature l Reduce transmission noise
Engineered technologies Surface treatments for critical components
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