Tagged with 'Silicone'

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.

Rubber bloom is a phenomenon that many in the rubber industry encounter. Learn what causes it and how manufacuters can help prevent it.

Masking is crucial in the coating process, especially for complex components like those found in steering and suspension systems. These parts often feature complex geometries, tight tolerances, and critical surfaces that must remain uncoated to ensure optimal performance.

Throughout this post, we will take you through various masking products and designs used to mask shock tubes, steering knuckles, tie-rods, and control arms that are manufactured for today's most famous automotive, heavy machinery, and power sports vehicles!

Due to the fear of silicone volatiles, some facilities will not even remotely consider using the material. In the automotive industry specifically, silicone is sometimes not even allowed into the paint production environments.  So, what this means is they need alternative solutions. Luckily, we've received these requests many times before so in this post we will take you through the majority of the options you'll typically have.