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.
With a 60 foot cure oven, our massive one-of-a-kind facility is the largest custom powder coat system in the United States – and provides our customers with an ability to bring vibrant color to their next project.
Join us for a special open house event on Wednesday, October 11th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST at our new facility in Crowley, Texas:
Please plan to attend to receive a tour of the facility, hear from a special group of guest speakers, enjoy a catered lunch and enter to win a door prize drawing. Tours will begin at 11:00 AM and continue throughout the event.
Complete Event Schedule:
• 11:00 AM – First Tours Begin
• 12:00 PM – Lunch Catered by Cousin’s BBQ
• 12:15 PM – Opening Comments and Speaker Introductions
Thanks to AZZ, Texas now boasts the largest powder coating cure oven in the United States. Measuring 60 feet long, the staggering size of the new AZZ cure oven located in Crowley, Texas, dwarfs all others in the country. Able to perform the highest quality powder coating and much more, the AZZ Crowley facility’s capabilities are as jaw-dropping as its size!
With this Texas-sized oven, AZZ’s new facility makes the eye-popping colors of powder coating available to more customers than ever before. With the continually increasing demand for a wide variety of vibrant hues and robust corrosion protection, powder coating has grown in popularity. Recognizing this growing popularity as an opportunity to better serve its customers, AZZ embarked upon a groundbreaking greenfield project by establishing a complete metal finishing operation and powder coat facility of record-breaking magnitude strategically located in Crowley.
And the Crowley powder coat facility is no one-trick pony. Customers can now order “PowderGalv” duplex coating which is a powder coating applied over hot-dip galvanizing. Prior to bringing the Crowley facility online, duplex coatings were not cost effective due to logistical challenges, but now this high-performance coating can all be done at AZZ’s Crowley location. Utilizing shop controlled processes, AZZ produces the highest quality, most durable duplex coatings which are also environmentally-friendly. In addition, due to AZZ’s strong, established relationships with leading coating manufacturers, AZZ is able to offer their customers a seemingly endless spectrum of color options for all of their projects.
As the most trusted name in metal protection, AZZ has the knowledge and experience to get even the most complex coating jobs done right the first time. Where other competitors lack the expertise, financial strength, and corporate stability, AZZ stands out as the most reputable and reliable metal coatings partner.
With the addition of the Crowley, Texas powder coat facility and its 60-foot cure oven, AZZ now does it all in one place. Serving Texas and the South Central United States, the record setting Crowley facility offers powder coating, hot-dip galvanizing, duplex coating, blasting, Natina steel, and ground line protection. AZZ’s Crowley location is a one-stop shop for all your metal protection needs!
To learn more about AZZ’s industry leading powder coating solutions, visit us online at www.AZZ.com/powdercoat today!
This fast-paced suburb is home to a rich population of aerospace professionals and was recently selected as the location for two new AAR Corp aircraft maintenance hangars. These matching structures will provide not only a lift to the airport’s functionality but to its overall aesthetic as well. The easiest way to describe these two hangars, completed in December of 2016, is to say they are enormous!
Each of these hangers was designed to serve the largest commercial and military cargo planes in existence. As such, the $40 million project consisted of two 10-story side-by-side structures with large clear spans of over 300’ by 300’. The skeleton of these remarkable structures was comprised of hot-dip galvanized steel. AZZ Galvanizing – Hamilton and AZZ Galvanizing – Joliet were recently recognized by the American Galvanizers Association for Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing: Building & Architecture for their work on this exciting project.
While airport structures were traditionally limited to pre-engineered steel buildings, lead project design and construction firm Rubb Building Systems wanted something that would prove durable, cost-effective, and most importantly, extremely flexible. The team knew the hangars would change the landscape of the airport, and wanted to offer Rockport International Airport a unique solution that came with every bell and whistle. The end result is impressive: buildings with ventilation windows, conventional doors, massive clear spans with no center columns, continuous translucent roofing, and a hot-dip galvanized steel truss structure. This metal and translucent skeleton provides longevity, corrosion protection, and more than enough room for the jumbo jets it houses. For this project, the consistent zinc finish of the hot-dip galvanized steel on both interior and exterior steel surfaces was both rugged and reliable.
AZZ Galvanizing – Hamilton and AZZ Galvanizing – Joliet is proud to have helped in the construction of these hangars, and look forward to seeing them used to maintain the country’s largest aircraft, including the Airbus A380 jet.
To learn more about AZZ and its processes, visit AZZ.com today!
For months on end, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and an assorted mix of friends and family, drive to baseball games in cars loaded down with collapsible lawn chairs, portable coolers, and sports bags. In many areas, you would be hard pressed to find a room full of people where not a single one had at least a few memories of picking at the grass in leftfield, or going to a game to cheer on a young player.
When the Clifton Forge Little League in Allegheny County, Virginia needed two baseball fields to mentor children and host tournaments, the organization was fortunate to connect with the innovative and talented design/buildLAB at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture. Students who participate in this project-based experiential learning program conduct research and help implement cutting-edge construction methods and architectural designs. The design/buildLAB collaborates with industry experts to create charitable projects that will enrich local communities.
As a result of the dedicated efforts and vision of the design/buildLAb team, Sharon Fields transformed from a dream into a reality for the children of Allegheny County. The two fields and press box feature two 45’ by 25’ backstops fabricated out of a light gauge steel tubing, which was progressively dipped and reassembled in the field. This material allowed for easy handling and assembling for the team. AZZ Galvanizing – Bristol was pleased to help with the construction and was recently recognized for its work on the project by the American Galvanizers Association for Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing: Civic Contribution.
A key factor in the design of Sharon Fields, which recently won the 2016 AIA Blue Ridge Design & Construction award, is the durable, maintenance-free materials chosen by the Virginia Tech team. The architectural students knew the Clifton Forge Little League Team operates as a non-profit with a tight budget and needed the new facility to offer longevity and low maintenance costs. The hot-dip galvanized steel they chose for the project will ensure that several generations of Little Leaguers will be able to enjoy the new fields. This zinc-coated material is long lasting – offering corrosion protection in a variety of climates as well as a natural, clean, rust-free look. For this project in particular, the material was a wise choice because the student architects knew the backstops would be exposed to rain, sunlight and cold temperatures yet still have to protect spectators season after season.
AZZ Galvanizing – Bristol is proud to have helped in the construction of this useful community facility, and looks forward to seeing Allegheny Country families enjoy it for years to come.
To learn more about AZZ and its processes, visit AZZ.com today!
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