Industrial coatings encompass a wide range of materials, all of which offer their own unique advantages and disadvantages. All coatings are protective, but not all coatings may be appropriate for the manufacturing process or for the final products that you sell to other businesses within your industry. For example, if you work in the food packaging industry, your coating is going to need to have properties that are specific to food packaging needs, namely ensuring that all of the components are resistant to abrasive contact. But if you produce parts for those in the agricultural industry, you may need to make sure that parts are resistant to moisture and UV rays, all of which will be encountered in the conditions those pieces will be in. Fortunately, figuring out which coating to choose for your industry is fairly simple. Here are a few key tips on how to choose the right coating for your industry when you shop here at Sun Coating Company.
Consider the Challenges Your Customers Will Face
The first and most important question to ask when you’re looking for the right coating is, what challenges are my customers going to face? Each industry experiences different challenges, which is why finding the right coating is so essential to the outcome. Let’s imagine that you manufacture parts for military use. A simple coating isn’t going to do the job that your customers need it to do. Military coating will need to be able to withstand high stress, corrosion, chemical agents, and so much more. The coating that you’ll use during manufacturing needs to be able to hold up against anything that might come its way for extended periods. When you’re looking for the right coating for your industry, always consider the benefits your customer demands. This will guarantee you find a coating they will be satisfied with.
Research Both Brand and Custom Formulas
Here at Sun Coating Company, we offer a wide range of protective coatings to choose from, allowing you to fully explore what’s offered out there so you can remain confident that you’ve made the right selection for your manufacturing needs. This brings us to our next expert tip: research both brand and custom formulas. If you’re looking for a fluoropolymer coating, you can always look at established brands like Excalibur coating. These brands are well-known, and you’ll be able to find a ton of information on them as well as online reviews from other manufacturers. However, you should also consider custom formulas like our proprietary coatings, which may offer you a unique array of benefits that you may not be able to find in other solutions. Take your time to research your options so you can compare and contrast what is available to you. You never know what you’ll find until you check what products meet your specifications and compare and contrast each of them until you find the best fit.
Test Different Coats and Note the Results
Testing a coating is important. Even though some coatings may sound like they’re perfect for the applications you need them for, you could always run the risk of applying them to the wrong material. If you apply a coat without testing, this will create problems in the near future. This advice also goes for overcoating. Take your time to learn exactly how to apply the coat (or reach out to us so that we can offer our coating services for you) and learn which factors may cause a problem when trying to apply a protective coating.
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Are you interested in finding a protective coating for your industry? We here at Sun Coating Company can help. Contact us and request your quote today!