It may seem that painting industrial equipment is a luxury or merely something that makes the equipment look a better, but there is far more to it. The fact is, there are numerous benefits to giving any of your industrial equipment a good coat of paint, and not all of them are obvious. Let’s take a brief look at the many advantages of getting your industrial equipment painted on a regular basis.
1. It Prevents Rust
Both rust and corrosion can render your industrial equipment useless, costing you both time and money as a result. Rust and corrosion can also cause industrial equipment to malfunction, which usually results in injuries or costly repairs – or both. A good paint job protects the equipment so that no rust or corrosion ever gets to it, keeping the equipment from working improperly.
2. It Resists Heat
Chances are good that your machines are routinely exposed to high temperatures, which can wreak havoc on them without a protective paint job. Specialized paints and coatings are applied to industrial equipment, which means the high temperatures cause no damage to it. This extends the life of the machines and therefore allows you to save money.
3. It Helps You Make Money
When you’re trying to upgrade and replace your industrial equipment, prospective buyers will notice immediately if the equipment has been well-maintained over the years. These buyers will always pay more money for equipment that has been regularly painted and coated throughout its lifetime.
4. It Extends the Lifespan of the Equipment
Let’s face it, well-maintained equipment is always going to last longer. A good coat of paint applied periodically keeps your industrial equipment in excellent condition, which will extend the life of this equipment.
5. It Increases Staff Productivity
Regular maintenance, as well as regular painting, of your industrial equipment means your employees can operate the equipment for long periods of time without it breaking down or malfunctioning. Increased productivity always means an increase in your bottom line.
6. It Makes the Equipment Weather-Proof
If your industrial equipment is exposed to the elements, a proper paint job can make it weather-proof. This is crucial because constant exposure to the elements can greatly decrease the lifespan of industrial equipment. Maintaining equipment paint can counteract that exposure and protect the equipment much better.
Protecting your investment is important when it comes to industrial equipment. Enviro-Tech Coatings metal finishing services Include glass beads, walnut shells and ceramic media finished surfaces. We provide metal finishing for aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel fabrications. We have the capability to meet the standards for food and beverage parts and equipment. Our complete services cover painting, specialty coatings, and metal finishing services to a wide range of industries. We maintain Air Permits and are a fully approved site for blasting and painting. If you would like a bid on a project, please contact us at 989-495-0000 or visit enviro-tech-coatings.com.