Modern metals are finished in a variety of ways, these days. For example, there are many different kinds of coatings and each one serves a specific purpose. Here is a look at some of the options for industrial metal finishing in the 21st Century.
Release Coating
In many commercial applications, there is a need for an effective non-stick surface. This is especially important for industrial mold applications. High tech release coatings provide a number of important benefits, such as:
* Heat resistance – in some cases, these coatings can increase metals resistance to heat to as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Enhance electrical properties – some coatings may increase conductivity while others may increase insulating ability.
* Low friction – this can make moving parts last much longer and increase the properties of lubricants.
* Resistance to harsh chemicals – this is very important in industrial environments with chemicals and chemical reactions.
* Cryogenic enhancement – can make metal resistant to extremely low temperatures.
Depending on the application, industrial metal finishing applications can be made from many kinds of polymers and materials. For example, some are suitable for use in the food service industry.
Anti Corrosion Coatings
In many environments, corrosion is a major consideration. For example:
* Whenever a lot of chemicals are used, it can cause problems.
* Many outdoor environments present special hazards from the weather, and on the coastlines there is a great deal of salt in the air, which is highly corrosive to most types of metals.
* Water and sewage treatment facilities can be very caustic on pipes, drains, and valves.
Anti corrosion coatings can be applied in several ways:
* Electrostatic – this is a common method for applying powder coating. The metal materials are charged electrically, attracting the coating and forming a tight bond.
* Hot flocking – with this procedure, a metal part is heated so the powder coating will turn into gel form as soon as it contacts the metal. This forms a fusion bond and works well for valves and pipes in the oil industry.
* Fluidized bed – materials are spray coated in a special bed and particles of different shapes are all moved together inside the bed. After spraying, the liquids evaporate, leaving the solids as a permanent coating.
* Wet coating – powder coating requires a great deal of heat and some materials simply cannot tolerate much heat. A wet coat can be applied in many different colors and textures also.
When it comes to industrial metal finishing options, it can sometimes be difficult to decide. To avoid this problem, choose a metal finishing company with many years of experience. They will help you make the right choices.
Secoa Technology has been one of the leaders in applying industrial metal finishing since 1964. To check out all of the coating options we provide, visit us online right now at www.secoatech.com.
