Do Coatings Require Special Maintenance? 

Heavy machinery and equipment are extremely important for many different businesses in the manufacturing and production industries. As these pieces of equipment can be very valuable and expensive to purchase, ensuring they are in good condition is crucial. A great way to continue protecting your equipment is by investing in industrial coatings. Many people wonder whether industrial coatings require their own form of maintenance. There are various factors to consider when assessing if your industrial coating requires its own special maintenance and care.

Understanding the Type of Coating and Maintenance Requirements

One of the most important tips to follow when it comes to understanding if your industrial coating needs proper maintenance is to assess the type of coating. There are many different types of industrial coatings that you can get for your equipment. The level of maintenance you need will depend on the type of coating you receive, as well as how and where you use it. Machines that are kept outside and have more exposure to the sun and other harsh weather elements are likely to need more maintenance. It is important to check with the manufacturer of the coating and equipment to ensure you are following the right schedule.

How to Maintain Coating

Once you have determined that you do need to maintain the coating, it is important that you have it maintained and cleaned the right way. Each type of coating will have a different maintenance and cleaning schedule and requirements. For example, a dry film lubricant coating could have different cleaning and maintenance needs than other options based on their unique properties. While these coatings are durable and can last for a long time, following the requirements is important.

Clean Industrial Coating Regularly

When it comes to industrial equipment, as well as industrial coating, it is very important to keep it as clean as possible. As this equipment will always get a lot of use and likely uses oil and other additives, it is important to keep grime and debris away from it as much as you can. By cleaning on a regular basis, you can help protect the coating and avoid damage to it. Ideally, you should thoroughly clean the equipment and its coating at least once per week, if not more frequently. It is important to use the right materials and supplies when cleaning.

Check Coat for Durability

It is also very important to regularly check the industrial coating for durability and protection. An industrial coating should last for a long time; however, it is possible that a small part of it could start to need additional maintenance and repair. You should regularly check the entire piece of machinery to make sure that the coating continues to be appropriately applied to the machine. If something appears to be bubbling or loose, it would be a good opportunity to make a repair. Automotive Teflon coating companies will typically offer services that ensure such issues are fixed, which will help keep your machine properly protected.

Benefits of Proper Maintenance

Ultimately, industrial coating for major equipment is a great way to protect valuable assets. If you want to protect the equipment, staying current with coating maintenance is also very important. In the long run, this will extend the life of the industrial coat as well as the machinery.

An industrial coating service is a great way to protect your equipment to ensure it remains efficient and provides you with the service you need for years to come. While industrial coatings can be a great investment, they do require their own maintenance and care. You should give us a call today to learn more about our industrial coating options and individual maintenance plans. This can help ensure you get the industrial coating for your major equipment.

How Nonstick Coatings Are Replacing Release Agents

To compete in a global economy, most areas of manufacture and industrial processing must find ways to make their products better, faster, and safer, while lowering costs of production. Many recognize that overcoming “sticking” is a way to achieve their bottom-line. But they resort to release agents which, at best, create a temporary “fix”. Quickly they discover release agents add considerable expense, labor, maintenance, and downtime. When not applied correctly, cleanup can be difficult, contribute to issues affecting quality and safety.

From automotive to aerospace, food processing to consumer packaging, adhesives, inks, and printing, plastics, rubber, and molding-nonstick coating brands such as Teflon™, Xylan®, and Sunoloy® eliminate release agents, while delivering long-lasting performance and a multitude of benefits.

Choosing the right PTFE, PFA, or FEP fluoropolymer-based coating for the job requires considerable knowledge, expertise, and the ability to fully understand the customer’s needs. This is the role of the coating service provider. Sun Coating Company, with its nearly sixty years in the industry, readily distinguishes itself by building lasting relationships with our customers, helping them achieve their goals.

Knowing what to look for in the end-use environment, the mechanics of use, is paramount to determining the ideal mold release coating, for example. Factors such as temperature, nature of the “sticky” adherent, allowance for coating thickness, type of substrate, sources for abrasion, and product appearance are just some of the considerations in coating selection.

What we have learned at Sun Coating is that surface attributes within a coating can be altered in measurable ways. The result is proprietary enhancements in surface and functionality not otherwise realized in areas such as thermoforming, two-shot or rotational molding, hot plate welding, laminating, heat sealing, and more.

Recently, a major cheese processing facility reached out to us. Their cutting blades, coated by a competitor, were not working as promised. After our visit, Sun Coating learned that, initially, the release worked, but performance dropped off rapidly on their high-speed line. Using a black light, Sun Coating discovered moisture in the cheese was preventing clean, precise cuts and was able to remedy the situation, provide the right properties and coating for the job.

We look forward to hearing from you at sales@suncoating.com or phone 734-453-0822. Also feel free to submit your requirements by using our on-line Coating Questionnaire Form.