{"id":1667,"date":"2025-03-11T15:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expanite.com?p=1667"},"modified":"2025-04-11T09:08:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:08:52","slug":"ramen-valves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expanite.com\/fr\/ramen-valves\/","title":{"rendered":"Ram\u00e9n Valves s\u2019engage pour un avenir plus durable avec le traitement de surface SuperExpanite\u00ae (article en anglais)"},"content":{"rendered":"Ram\u00e9n Valves, a leading manufacturer of industrial valves for the process industry, has announced its commitment to a more sustainable future by eliminating the use of hard chroming in its manufacturing processes. Instead, the company has adopted the more environmentally friendly SuperExpanite\u00ae treatment, a gas-based process that yields no toxic waste and has the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Upcoming regulations spark the need for more environmentally friendly surface hardening processes<\/em><\/h2>\r\n Hard chroming is a process that increases the hardness of parts in contact with abrasive media, making it a popular solution in the valve industry. However, with the upcoming European Commission\u2019s REACH Committee\u2019s agreement to eliminate the use of chromium trioxide in most manufacturing processes by September 2024, many companies have been seeking alternative solutions. While some hard chroming companies have been promoting the use of alternative chemical solutions, Ram\u00e9n Valves has decided to go a step further and eliminate all hard chroming solutions.\r\n\r\n \u201cWe are committed to protecting people and the environment from harmful chemicals, whether they are currently allowed or not. That\u2019s why we have been researching alternative solutions for many years now and have found a successful solution in the SuperExpanite\u00ae treatment.\u201d says Per Wennersten, CEO, Ram\u00e9n Valves.\r\n\r\n \r\n

A gas-based process with no toxic waste<\/em><\/h2>\r\n SuperExpanite\u00ae is a patented surface hardening technology, invented by the Danish company Expanite, that increases the hardness, wear-resistance, and improves corrosion resistance of stainless steel and titanium components. The treatment is performed without the use of harmful chemicals and results in a surface layer that is up to 10 times harder than the original material. Ram\u00e9n Valves began testing the SuperExpanite\u00ae treatment in 2019 with excellent results and has decided to adopt it as its standard hardening treatment. This decision not only ensures compliance with the new regulations but also reflects Ram\u00e9n Valves\u2019 commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.\r\n\r\n \u201cWe believe that by eliminating the use of hard chroming and adopting a pure gas-based process like the SuperExpanite\u00ae treatment, we can reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a safer, healthier future for everyone,\u201d says St\u00e9phane Blanchet, Sales Manager, Ram\u00e9n Valves.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand at Ram\u00e9n Valves<\/em><\/h2>\r\n Ram\u00e9n Valves has a long history of innovation and excellence in the valve industry, and this latest decision reinforces its commitment to provide high-quality, sustainable solutions to its customers. With the adoption of the SuperExpanite\u00ae treatment as its standard hardening treatment, Ram\u00e9n Valves is poised to continue its leadership in the industry.\r\n\r\n \r\n

About Ram\u00e9n Valves<\/em><\/h2>\r\n Ram\u00e9n Valves is a leading manufacturer of industrial valves for the process industry, including pulp and paper, power generation, mining, and chemical processing. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Ram\u00e9n Valves has established itself as a trusted partner for its customers worldwide.\r\n\r\n \r\n
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