Services The complete finishing solution - all aspects of surface preparation leading to powder coating or industrial wet painting.
 Chemical stripping/ Grit blasting and Bead blasting Quality finishing starts with appropriate surface preparation. We are able to undertake either (chemical) stripping or grit blasting of metal components as appropriate - to clear surfaces of old paint and to provide a key for the new paint. New and unpainted surfaces will often still require rubbing/ sanding down - which is all included as part of our service. Surface Pre-treatment Components are either hand degreased or put through our dedicated phosphate machine - which as well as degreasing and cleaning applies a fine protective coat of iron phosphate. This coating provides corrosion resistance and provides a key for the paint to adhere to. Surface Pre-treatment - Alocrom 1200 For aluminium components (up to 400mm * 500mm * 700mm) we offer Alocrom 1200 - offering particularly effective corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity properties. Alocrom 1200 is often specified by the MOD and electrical component manufacturers. Masking For the high technology community that we serve what we do not paint is often as important as what we do paint! Precision masking ensures for example electrical components have a proper earth and masked studs and threads ensure ease of assembly following painting. For larger component volumes we source tailor made laser cut heat proof masking kits - ensuring quicker and more precise masking of components.
We stock approximately 200 powders in a variety of finishes and gloss levels. The colours that we carry include the more popular colours from the RAL range (European specification) and British Standard ranges (BS 381C and BS 4800). Non standard colours/ colours that we do not stock can be matched/ supplied by any one of a number of the paint suppliers that we use. We have three large industrial ovens - our "double pass" and "tunnel" ovens are used for curing powder on most components that we handle - however our box oven can cope with larger components (up to 3m in length and 1.8m square cross section - up to 1.5 tonnes in weight).
 Industrial Wet Paint Not all items can be powder coated - for example preassembled electrical items which would not survive the heat of the ovens, most plastics and MDF or large items which can not fit in the ovens. The range of colours and finishes possible with wet paint is greater than that of powder and we are able to source smaller quantities of wet paint as opposed to the relatively large minimum order levels for powders. We carry out all main forms of air drying wet paint finishes, painting both on site or where required and where possible off site at customers premises. Our ovens are used to "force dry" components once wet painted - speeding up the process and reducing the risk of contamination and facilitating the prompt packing and shipping of goods. We apply solvent based as well as water based paints. Single pack or Twin pack paint systems - please enquire as to your specific requirements. Advisory Service Whatever the requirement we are pleased to offer our advice. We have a close working relationship with a number of the larger paint manufacturers in the UK - so if we do not know the answer we usually know someone that does. Turnaround and Collection and Delivery In today's fast paced business environment where customers are ever more demanding we appreciate the importance of fast and efficient turnaround. Next working day if required and typically within 48 hours. We are also able to offer a collection and delivery service by prior arrangement. |
