When masking brake calipers and brackets, you're protecting surfaces that are essential for proper brake function and safety. The primary areas that require masking are the brake caliper bores, the banjo bolt port, bleeder ports, mounting ears/surfaces, and the caliper brackets. In this post, we take you through our list of masking solutions specific to each one.
Discover how adhesive foam die-cut gaskets are made, from material selection and lamination to die-cutting and slitting. Learn the full process behind precision foam gasket manufacturing.
When it comes to e-coating, one of the common, costly defects we see comes from masking-related paint leakage. Whether you're using caps, plugs, tapes, or custom masking, leakage can compromise coating quality, increase rework time, and ultimately affect product performance and appearance.
At Echo Engineering, we work directly with manufacturers to identify leakage issues and design optimized solutions. In this post, we take you through several key factors we consider when helping customers prevent masking failures during e-coating operations.
Busbars are vital components in electrical systems, and ensuring they are properly coated while maintaining clean, paint-free contact zones is crucial for optimal performance. Masking busbars, however, presents a unique set of challenges due to the thickness of the coatings and the need for precision. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the various masking methods used for busbars, along with their pros and cons, and offer insight into which solutions can be most effective.
We listed multiple ways you can speed up your masking process and be more efficient, saving time and money in the process.
If you're getting started with powder coating, this post will take you through the essential masking supplies that we recommend starting off with first.
Masking is often needed during Type II anodizing (sulfuric acid anodizing) to protect certain areas of a part from being anodized or to control the appearance and functionality of specific features. In this post, we’re going to take you through the best tapes to use to mask off areas that you want to keep clear of any coating.
Powder coating masking tapes that are recommended for your powder coating process based on temperature and coating thickness requirements.
