How thick should your product’s coating be?

How thick should your product’s coating be?

“How many coatings do you apply to your parts?” our customers ask. Well, It depends. Usually on what the coating manufacturer recommends, how the parts are used, and in what environments. We use a coating thickness gauge (an instrument used in the paint industry) to...
Your defence against oil corrosion

Your defence against oil corrosion

Canada is a well-known producer of oil and natural gas that has many regions producing these products. In some of these areas, the extracted resources can be corrosive and damage any parts in direct contact with them. In this industry, ProTekote P5000 Series, Teflon™,...
Our journey to a lean environment

Our journey to a lean environment

Our commitment to continuous improvement helps us enhance our day-to-day processes and reduce customer lead times. We’ve taken our first steps toward cellular manufacturing and haven’t looked back. Cellular manufacturing groups resources (people and machines) to best...
Non-stick solutions in the food industry

Non-stick solutions in the food industry

FEP is a thin film coating that you can use in high-temperature situations (up to 400F) and in harsh chemical environments. It also exhibits excellent non-stick properties and is approved for direct food contact. FEP is an ideal coating in the food industry because...
How non-stick coatings create perfect waffles

How non-stick coatings create perfect waffles

Waffle grids are responsible for making the perfect waffle, but, after numerous breakfasts, the batter begins to stick – turning what was once an easy task into a tedious one. A well-known national snack food and beverage distributor delivers and services waffle grids...