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The right process.
For the work ahead.

Surface preparation, powder coating and specialty systems. Explore what each process does, then bring us the details of your application.

Powder coating.

Corrosion control and decorative powder applications for small runs, restoration work and large assemblies.

The published restoration process pairs a corrosion-resistant primer with a UV-resistant powder topcoat, followed by oven curing. Frames, signs, undercarriage components and fabricated steel are typical parts.

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Actual powder coated structural steel and handrail
Structural steel & handrail · Original project archive

Powder families

The shop selects the coating around your part and service conditions. Restoration work uses a UV-resistant TGIC powder; hybrids combine polyester and epoxy chemistry.

  • Epoxies
  • Polyesters
  • Hybrid polyester / epoxies
  • Urethanes
  • Decorative textures
  • Nylon
  • Kynar
  • Haylar
  • Fused PVC vinyl
  • Polyethylene thermal melts

Abrasive blasting.

Choose the preparation for the substrate, its condition and the finish it needs to receive.

Large blast rooms handle assemblies. Cabinets serve smaller items. A micro-blast unit supports small parts and instruments. A dedicated glass bead room is used for stainless steel and non-ferrous metals.

Plastic media stripping is also represented in our project archive.

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Before and after glass bead polishing in the original project photo
Glass bead polishing · Original project archive

Media in the shop

Preparation is selected for the material, surface condition and finish that follows.

  • Mineral grit
  • Aluminum oxide
  • Steel grit
  • Glass bead

Specialty coatings.

Corrosion-control systems and specialty surface properties selected around the application.

Discuss temperature, exposure, substrate and process requirements with the shop. Some coating families can provide release properties for specialist applications.

Discuss a specialty system
Kynar non-stick coating applied to rubber injection molds
Kynar on rubber injection molds · Original project archive

Specialty coating families

Bring the operating temperature, exposure and cleaning requirements. The shop will discuss which chemistry suits the application.

  • Catalytic cured epoxies
  • Aliphatic polyurethanes
  • High-temperature silicones
  • Aluminum-filled ceramics
  • Vinyl systems
  • Plastisols
  • Air-dry phenolics
  • High-temperature baked phenolics
  • Oven-fused fluoropolymers
  • Polyurethane / polyurea elastomers
  • Thermal-melt powders
  • Thermoset powders

Before the first coat.

A good handoff keeps the work moving. Confirm application-specific preparation with the shop.

  1. 01

    Disassemble the part.

    Remove seals, rubber and other components that cannot tolerate the coating and curing process.

  2. 02

    Remove heavy oils.

    Parts must arrive free of heavy oils. Tell us about contamination and previous finishes.

  3. 03

    Identify critical surfaces.

    Point out threads, fits, sealing faces and areas that need masking. Bring relevant drawings.

  4. 04

    Confirm the schedule.

    Timing depends on the job and industrial workload. Contact us before arranging delivery.

See published prices and preparation notes

What’s your
surface up against?

Start with the conditions. We’ll help you ask the right questions about a coating system.

Protection starts with preparation.

Tell us the substrate, exposure and existing finish. Ask about surface preparation, corrosion-resistant primers and a suitable topcoat.

Discuss these conditions

A conversation starter. Final system selection depends on your part, environment and specifications.

Have a part in mind?
Let’s get into it.

Tell us what it’s made of, what it needs to withstand, and when you need it.

Discuss your project