Electrocoating
(E-coat) is a painting method which uses an electrical current
to deposit cationic black epoxy electrocoat paint. The process works on the principal of "Opposites Attract". The electro-coat system applies a Direct Current (DC) charge to an
unfinished metal part immersed in a bath of epoxy paint particles containing an opposing charge.
The process begins with 9 stage cleaning and zinc phosphate pretreatment, followed by a total immersion in our RoHS compliant PPG Powercron®
6000CX lead-free HAPS free black electrocoat paint. The paint particles are drawn to the raw part and the
epoxy paint is deposited onto it, forming an even, continuous film over every surface, in every crevice and corner, until the coating reaches
the desired thickness.
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The painted parts then go through a series of 3 counter flowing water rinses and finally on to our overhead curing ovens ensuring total paint coverage uniformity on all external and recessed areas and total paint adhesion.
Advantages of E-Coat:
- Uniform coverage to the entire part
- Corrosion resistant
- Contains very little water eliminating runs or sags
- Minimal waste, drastically reducing material costs
- Lead-Free Film and Virtually Solvent-Free resulting in Reduced Emissions
- Electrocoat paint formulas have greatly reduced volatile organic compount (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP)content.
- E-coating is also OSHA and EPA compliant.
At our 145,000 square foot facility we operate 2 programable overhead monorail e-coat paint lines capable of handling parts up to 72″ in length.
In addition to these E-coat paint lines we also operate two spray-on finish oven-cured, Liquid Topcoat paint lines that offer the ultimate in corrosion and chemical resistance. This process uses a variety of paints that when applied on top of the primed surface will meet Class A automotive exterior and interior finish qualities.
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