Powder Coating
Our state of the art new powder paint facility has the capability to coat products fitting the work envelop of 3 x 2 x 15 meters. Product is prepared firstly by automatic blasting and is subjected to a 2-coat primer/top coat system which offers superior performance over its wet paint equivalent.
- Improved Durability
- Higher Stone Chip Resistance
- Higher Salt Spray Hours
- Environmentally Friendly Process
Powder Coating Process
Powder coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts a liquid suspension form.
It is this elimination of solvent makes the process an answer to the Volatile Organic Compound problem which makes powder coating an environmentally friendly coating alternative therefore greatly reducing any impact on the environment.
The coating is applied electrostatically permitting excellent wrap-round and coverage in hard to reach areas. The coating is then cured under heat to achieve an instantly durable finish that has been proven to be tougher than wet paint alternatives allowing your chassis to look better for longer.
This process is successfully used in a wide range of industries to both answer solvent emission regulations and provide a higher quality product to the end user and is already utilised in the automotive industry in products such as road wheels, truck bodies & chassis, engine blocks, suspension springs, etc.
Process for the future
With the ongoing pressure on business today by environmental legislation and increasing concern by all individuals for the environment it is important that we all do our bit.
Concept Trailers has therefore chosen powder coating in our new production facility as a method of finishing our chassis to meet both our own and our customers environmental targets now and for the future.
Quality
Through the entire process the product is moved by a powered conveyor system allowing excellent repeatability and quality control to achieve a high quality and durable finish.
The chassis surface is firstly prepared by shot blasting to a high standard before automatically moving through the primer booth. This automatic transfer of product in between stages ensures no delay before the application of paint therefore preventing any surface moisture on the raw steel.
- Solvent Free Process
- Greatly reduced air pollution and waste disposal
- Safer working environment
- Improved Quality – no drip, run or sag, excellent wrap round of coating
- Improved durability and protection
- High resistance to stone chipping
- Excellent salt spray resistance
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