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Powder Coating and Colour Charts
We are proud
to offer a high quality finish with competitive turn-around for both the
sections we supply and your own free issue metal.
Capabilities
Access to two fully functional and independent lines that enable us to handle
batch sizes from one off to full runs.
We are also able accommodate very small items to over size.
Larger items are processed off line in designated spraying booths.
Types of
powder available include Polyester, Epoxy-Polyester, Epoxy, Textures inc.
Leatherettes and Hammers and metallic's in all gloss levels
Pre-treatment
We can offer a broad range of pre-treatments suited to the finish required.
Pre-treatment is required on all substrates and this is achieved by degreasing,
keying and etching.
Further
Capabilities
Vapour Degrease Tank, 8 Stage Pre-Treatment Set-up, Alacrom (for Aluminium and
Zinc this can also be the final finish) and Iron Phosphate (multi-metal
phosphate).
Plant
We have available Fully automatic on line powder coating system
(accepting up to 4.5 metres, with larger line accepting up to 6 metres)
50ft gas air re-circ Ovens, a 12ft air re-circ Box Oven, 8 stage Alocrom Pre-Treatment plant including Iron Phosphate Pre-Treat Tank, 15ft Wet Spray Booths and a large drying area for two-pack and air dry paints.
Information on Powder Coating
Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products that are used by both industries and consumers.
The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surfaces until heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high-quality, and very attractive finish.
Powder coated surfaces are more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and wearing than other finishes. Colour selection is virtually unlimited with high and low gloss, metallic, and clear finishes available. And colours stay bright and vibrant longer. Texture selections range from smooth surfaces to a wrinkled or matte finish, and rough textures designed for hiding surface imperfections.
During installations, the powder coating should be protected from damage due to abrasion and materials of construction such as mortar and brick cleaning chemicals.
Once installed, maintaining the initial appearance of a powder coating is a simple matter. The soot and grime which builds up on surfaces from time to time contains moisture and salts which will adversely affect the powder coating and must be removed. Powder coatings should be washed down regularly (at least once each 6 months in less severe applications and more often in marine and industrial environments). The coating should be washed down with soapy water -- use a neutral detergent -- and rinsed off with clean water.
When powder coated items are installed without damage to the powder coating and they are maintained regularly, they should be relatively permanent. The correctly applied coating, although not bonded to the metal will not crack, chip or peel as with conventional paint films.