The VOC Decree (EU VOC Directive) demands reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from industrial activities. To achieve the VOC emissions under the threshold limit values it is necessary to use coatings with less volatile organic compounds. To decrease emissions under the limit values we can use: water-borne coatings, UV coatings, high solid coatings, etc. Switching to new coatings leads us to accommodation of existing equipment or even to need for new equipment. We tried to find the most suitable solutions to reduce VOC emissions in Liko Vrhnika Company, Borles. Because they paint already composed chairs, we had to study application of latest technology to reach the desired capacity. We first compared coatings complying with the VOC Decree, and then we chose the most suitable one. We also presented the available equipment for coating with a higher transfer efficiency, the best quality and fast sanding, and faster coat drying/curing. Regarding the benefits and establishment of a technology in praxis, we chose the most suitable equipment and drew the finishing installation. We compared the demanded properties with the achieved characteristics of the installation. Because all of the expected goals were not achieved, also the less established technology had to be studied to reach all the expectations. The finishing installation using this technology was drawn as well.
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