December 03, 2012
One of the things many managers don’t think much about is industrial coatings. They work behind the scenes to provide safety in numerous different ways, but they don’t seem to really matter until they start to break down and need to be replaced. Industrial coatings are essentially specialized paints that are used to protect various substrates, like concrete or steel. No company can afford to put off maintaining their industrial coatings or having a coating applied to a new piece of equipment. Here are a few reasons why:
- They provide protection. In many cases, there is a great need to protect the item that’s being coated. For example, a floor that’s underneath a number of large, heavy pieces of machinery must be protected if it’s going to last more than a year or so, and there are numerous other examples of why things must be protected. When you are in any kind of industrial environment, heavy wear is definitely an issue, so by applying an industrial coating, you can protect various surfaces and help them retain their sheen, hardness, or any other property you want them to retain for a longer period of time.
- They provide safety. Sometimes you may need to make a surface non-slip or non-stick. Floors are one example of a place where you might need an industrial-strength coating to prevent slipping, especially in areas where there is a lot of liquid that could drop onto the floor. Other machines may need a non-stick surface inside of them to ensure rapid, quality processing of materials. Industrial coatings are the best way to keep a variety of surfaces safe.
- They prevent corrosion. Rust or other corrosive debris is another issue that often pops up in industrial applications. Often the materials that are hard enough to actually build machinery from are also very likely to corrode over time. Sometimes the materials that pass through these machines actually cause them to corrode. The only solution is to have an industrial coating applied because it can be engineered to provide the perfect connection between machine and the material it is processing. It can not only stand up to the processing material, but also prevent standard corrosion that may occur simply because of the material the machine is made from.
- They keep surfaces clean. With industrial coatings, you are not limited in the type of surface you can have. Often the main component is not going to be made of something that can have a surface that will stay clean under certain industrial applications. However, by engineering a coating that will specifically resist whatever you are processing, you’ll enjoy cleaner surfaces because the materials will flow right through the machine.
Industrial coatings are an important part of every piece of equipment, so it’s important that you take your time and do the research to ensure that you’ve got the right coating. An expert will help you understand what type of coating you need for your specific application.
Certified Supplier of Industrial Coatings
Toefco is a leading supplier and certified applier of many different types of industrial coatings. Their engineers are experts in finding creative coating solutions for industrial applications. For more than 50 years, Toefco has been creating industrial coatings using the highest technology available. Every time you work with them, you’ll get a coating consultancy so that their engineers can understand precisely what you need. Then they blend their engineered coatings to match the characteristics you need. Toefco offers great volume flexibilities so that they can offer great competitiveness with both large runs and a one-off prototype.
To learn more about our industrial coating services, call us at 888-912-5921 or ask an industrial coating engineer.