Why wet coating is so important in equipment manufacturing

Plastic components in equipment are subject to intensive daily use. That is why the finish plays a crucial role. Wet coating in equipment manufacturing gives every component both aesthetic and functional value. There are a number of functional benefits that Perfect Coat can add to a product through industrial wet coating:

Visual quality as a distinguishing factor

Consumers are paying increasing attention to appearance and finish. A device only feels premium if its components look sleek, uniform and high-quality. 

• Soft-Touch finishes: for a refined, non-plastic feel that conveys a higher quality.
• Piano Black finishes: renowned for their deep-gloss, luxurious appearance.
• Sealing porous substrates.
• Water-based finishes: for appliances that must meet safety or environmental requirements.  

Functional coatings for specific applications

For many devices, it’s not just about appearance. The coating can also provide functional properties. Perfect Coat actively works with you to find the right solution.

• Cleaning a product is easy if it is coated.
• A product can be made resistant to skin oils using a special coating. The product can also be treated with an antibacterial coating for improved hygiene.
• Laser-etching away the coating to allow light to pass through in control panels or logo areas.
• Wear-resistant or chemically-resistant coatings for components subject to extra stress.
• Special colours or effects that contribute to brand identity or user-friendliness.

Large volumes and fully automated processes

Equipment manufacturing mainly involves larger production runs. Perfect Coat has a range of coating machines, from robotic lines to flat-bed spray booths. Each has its own advantages. This enables us to handle high volumes without compromising on quality.

• Robotic production lines and flat-spray machines deliver the same quality for every component in a series.
• One-stop shopping: Perfect Coat takes care of the entire process, from providing guidance on injection moulding through to assembly and even direct packaging into the final packaging.
• Many processes are carried out in-house at Perfect Coat, including the laser marking or pad printing of control panels. This helps you save on transport costs.

Quality of coated products

Quality is our top priority. In addition to the necessary certifications, coated components are extensively tested for pre-defined properties prior to series production. These include adhesion, scratch resistance, durability and chemical resistance. This test is repeated after every painting session. In this way, we can guarantee the quality of the equipment.

• High and consistent quality thanks to automotive standards
• IATF/ISO certifications that guarantee reliability

IATF 16949 is the leading quality standard within the automotive sector. This standard requires companies to ensure, amongst other things, continuous process improvement, minimal variations in product quality and full traceability. ISO 9001 guarantees that our organisational processes are well structured and that we always strive for optimisation.

Thanks to these certifications, every customer knows that Perfect Coat is not just any old coating company, but a strategic partner that prioritises safety, quality and consistency.