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Thread 425/07

Will an e coating finish resist rust

We are a 6 year old company, that imports the fittings (clamps, hinges) for awnings. Our parts are galvanized malleable iron, with stainless steel hardware to resist rusting. Our manufacturer has suggesting e coating our products to improve resistance to rust. There is an increase cost, but we feel it is justified if the claims of salt test improvement are correct. We are a small company and would appreciate any expert opinion.

Richard Wetherhold
- Shillington, Pennsylvania, USA
2006
publicly reply to Richard Wetherhold

At my last shop in Illinois we spent the 1.2 mil to install an E-coat line for just that purpose. I'm certain that this process will meet your needs for rust resistance. We used the E-coat as an undercoat for our powder coat operation; but, were also able to use it as a solitary finish with thicker application of the product. I highly recommend utilizing E-coat, it is well worth the investment. Plus, you can shop outside jobs to help make back your investment more quickly.

Gregg Matti
Plating/Finishing - Hampton, GA, USA
2006
publicly reply to Gregg Matti

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