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Color coating very small lots of stainless steel

2004

I am looking for a cost effective way to color coat 316 Stainless steel parts of small quantities. I need 14 different colors for the application, but will only be color coating a couple of parts in each color.

John Tingley II
fluid components mfgr - Union City, Pennsylvania

Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ for private contact is now outdated, but public technical replies are still welcome. No public brand/source suggestions please ( huh? why?)

February 10, 2009

I read this post online, and am interested to learn more. We are a manufacturer of medical devices. If you can provide information it would be greatly appreciated.

Zan S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

February 11, 2009

Hi, Zan. Your situation is also that you only want to color one or two parts in each color? It is quite difficult to come up with a coloration process that is practical to apply to a couple of parts. But maybe you can have the parts e-coated (electrophoretic lacquered)? It is a good process with lots of colors available, very thin coatings, and good corrosion resistance. Good luck!

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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