Industry • Surface Treatment

Clean Air & Corrosion Control for Surface Treatment Lines

Anodizing, electroplating, etching/pickling, phosphating and passivation can release corrosive gases, acid mists and solvent odours. Ravebo designs and builds tailored wet-scrubber systems that protect people and assets, prevent nuisance and keep permits intact.

Ravebo emission control for surface treatment lines

Why emission control matters in surface treatment

Corrosive media, sensitive neighbourhoods and variable airflows demand predictable, low-maintenance abatement. The right system safeguards people and equipment and keeps production compliant.

  • Compliance & permits
    Meet strict limits for acid mists and VOCs; audit-ready records.
  • Worker & community safety
    Capture toxic/odorous emissions before release.
  • Asset protection
    Reduce corrosion on ducts, cranes, stacks and nearby equipment.
  • Operational continuity
    Stable performance with predictable OPEX.

Key challenges in surface treatment

From hexavalent-chromium mists to mixed acid fumes and humid exhaust—lines need robust capture, separation and drainage across changing loads.

Top challenges

  • Acid mists & aerosols
    H₂SO₄, HNO₃, HCl, HF and Cr(VI) around tanks and rinse stations.
  • Oxidants & NOx
    Nitric-based steps can form brown NOx and corrosive fumes.
  • High humidity & carry-over
    Moist exhaust requires efficient droplet removal and drainage.
  • Materials & effluent
    Correct plastics/alloys and proper blow-down treatment.
Surface treatment tanks with capture and exhaust

Ravebo solutions for Surface Treatment

We configure wet scrubbers per line—matching absorption chemistry, droplet separation, materials and controls for compliant, low-maintenance performance.

Packed-bed absorption

High-efficiency gas absorption for acid/base gases (HCl, H₂SO₄, HF, HNO₃, NH₃) with the right liquor and residence time.

Mist elimination & drainage

Multi-stage droplet separation with re-entrainment control for humid, corrosive exhaust.

Capture hoods & enclosures

Edge/slot hoods, tank covers and airflow control tailored to line geometry and operations.

Materials & construction

PP, PE, PVC-C, FRP or PVDF/PTFE; stainless/special alloys where required—selected for chemistry, temperature and lifetime.

Control & documentation

Inline pH/ORP/conductivity, flow/level control and permit-ready reporting; integration with site DCS/BMS.

Scrubber system on plating and etch line
Case Study

Hexavalent-chromium mist control at plating shop

A metal-finishing facility reported exceedances and corrosion near the stack. Ravebo supplied a compact, multi-stage scrubber with packed-bed absorption and high-efficiency mist elimination, tied into capture hoods and blow-down handling.

  • >99% acid-mist reduction (application-dependent)
  • Reduced corrosion on nearby equipment
  • Permit compliance with audit-ready documentation

Why partner with Ravebo

Decades of wet-scrubbing experience, Dutch engineering and in-house manufacturing — from design to installation and aftercare.

  • 40+ years of abatement expertise
  • In-house engineering & production in the Netherlands
  • Proven projects across surface-treatment lines
Ravebo engineering & manufacturing for surface treatment

Discuss your challenge with our scrubber specialist

Get targeted advice for acid-mist control, NOx reduction and compliant operation on your line.

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Surface Treatment FAQ

What emissions are typical on surface-treatment lines?
Acid/base gases and mists (H₂SO₄, HNO₃, HCl, HF, NH₃), oxidants and occasional NOx from nitric steps, plus humid air with droplets.
How is capture integrated with tanks and covers?
We design edge/slot hoods, enclosures and airflow control to suit tank geometry and workflow, limiting fugitive emissions and re-entrainment.
Which materials of construction do you use?
PP, PE, PVC-C, FRP or PVDF/PTFE; stainless/special alloys where required. Selection depends on chemistry, temperature and lifetime targets.

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