With continual use, equipment and machines wear down, especially without proper maintenance. These preventative measures are not just changing fluids and making minor repairs. Another way to increase the life of your heavy equipment is through metal reconditioning. Let’s review the techniques used in bringing the surface metal of your machinery and equipment back to “like new” condition.
Electrostatic Painting
Electrostatic painting returns heavy equipment to its original appearance quickly while inhibiting damaging rust. Electrostatic painting employs positively charged paint particles from a specialized gun to coat the metal surfaces of grounded machines. These paint particles are attracted to the grounded equipment and wrap around the metal surface. It produces an even coat with minimal overspray because the paint particles adhere to the metal surface from the air, reducing waste and lowering costs.
Powder Coating
The dry finishing process, known as powder coating, involves melting polymer resin, pigments, curatives, leveling agents, flow modifiers, and other additives into a solution. This solution is then cooled, ground into a powder, and sprayed onto the metal surface of equipment using electrostatic spray deposition. Powder coating is pliable and flexes onto the metal surface. Twice as thick as standard paint, powder coating creates an extremely durable finish.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting removes dirt and other grime on the metal surface of heavy equipment. This application is ideal for large areas, offering a chemical-free solution to remove rust, dirt, and grime. One of the advantages of sandblasting is its speed compared to other cleaning applications, which can take hours or days to complete.
The experts at Enviro-Tech can assist with the reconditioning of metal surfaces on any machinery or equipment. Our experienced and knowledgeable team has the capabilities to meet your every need when it comes to the heavy equipment you use daily. Since 2000, Enviro-Tech Coatings has been delivering high-quality painting and coating services to various industries. We maintain Air Permits and are a fully approved site for blasting and painting. Bring us your metal finishing challenges, and we will show you the best types of metal finishes for your projects. Please contact us at 989-495-0000 or visit enviro-tech-coatings.com for more information.