Once the metal is cleaned, treated, and painted, the strip is rewound into a coil size prescribed by the customer. From there, the coil is removed from the line and packaged for shipment or additional processing.
After the primer is applied and cured, then the metal strip enters the finish coat station where a topcoat is applied. Topcoats provide color, corrosion resistance, durability, flexibility and any other required physical properties. Like primers, the topcoat is cured using thermal cure ovens.
Oven
Coil coating ovens can range from 130 feet to 160 feet and will cure the coatings in 13 to 20 seconds.
During this stage, the strip enters the prime coat station whereby a primer is applied to the clean and treated metal. After the primer is applied, the metal strip travels through a thermal oven for curing. Primers are used to aid in paint adhesion, improve corrosion performance and enhance aesthetic and functional attributes of the topcoat.
S Wrap Coater
The S wrap coater design allows for primers and paints to be applied to the top and back side of the metal strip simultaneously in one continuous pass.
The cleaning and pretreating section of the coil coating process focuses on preparing the metal for painting. During the cleaning stage, dirt, debris, and oils are removed from the metal strip. From there, the metal enters the pretreatment section and/or a chemical coater whereby chemicals are applied to facilitate paint adhesion and enhance corrosion resistance.
Dried-In-Place
In this stage a chemical that provides enhanced corrosion performance is applied. This treatment can be chrome free if required.
The accumulator is a structure that adjusts up and down to store material, which makes continuous operation of the coil coating process possible. This accumulation will continue to feed the coil coating processes while the entry end has stopped for the stitching process. As much as 750 feet of metal can be collected.
AZZ Surface Technologies is Equipped to Meet Your Large-Scale E-Coating Needs
AZZ’s highly automated e-coating operations provide high-volume production and fast turnaround times, which result in improved supply chain efficiency.
Superior corrosion resistance with 100% coverage
E-coating is an industrial paint process providing total paint coverage for the part, including areas that are typically inaccessible to other types of spray applications. The automated process ensures a precise, evenly deposited film and superior finish with comprehensive corrosion protection.
Strong quality control with fast turnaround times
A division of AZZ, North America’s largest hot-dip galvanizer of fabricated metals, we have a significant operating footprint and state-of-the-art facilities, which make us well equipped for large-scale production and fast turnaround times. Extensive experience and strong quality control enable us to meet the stringent standards of the many industries we serve, earning us the following certifications and accreditations:
AS9100 (aerospace quality management)
Caterpillar (heavy equipment)
General Dynamics (aerospace and defense)
ISO (quality management)
NADCAP Quality (aerospace and defense)
PACCAR (automotive)
With highly automated operations and extensive expertise, we are equipped to meet your production demands, ensuring fast turnaround times and on-time deliveries.
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