The complete guide for metal coatings

What are the purposes of metal coatings?

Different types of metal coatings are naturally recommended for different types of purposes and industries. Let&#;s go through some of the most common purposes for metal coatings.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Litong.

Corrosion protection

The main purpose of all types of metal coatings is simply to protect metal products from natural occurrences such as corrosion.  Both water-borne and solvent-borne coatings work well in industrial use, but different types of coatings have different pros and cons. This means that before deciding on which coating to go with, you should always consider specific products and the specific use case at hand.

There are many different metal coating methods for corrosion prevention, and due to their various features and qualities, each type performs differently and according to different parameters.

Better durability

In addition to protection from corrosion and natural elements, using quality metal coatings ensures better durability for the entire metal structure.

Coatings that last longer also directly result in longer maintenance painting intervals, which in turn helps you manage costs in the long run.

Improved appearance

Metal coatings result in the long-term preservation of a structure&#;s cosmetic appearance, even under extreme conditions. With suitable and proper metal coatings, you can create a long-lasting finished surface with your preferred aesthetics including paint colour, gloss level, and more.

Increased chemical and water resistance

Applying a proper metal coating means forming a tough surface on your structure, and, in addition to protection from corrosion, the coatings are also highly resistant to any abrasion or chemical stress.

For more information, please visit metal coating line process.

If you need a metal coating for an environment of high humidity, it&#;s a good idea to consider solvent-borne coatings. To find out more about their differences and which ones you should consider for your structure, you can read our article on the differences of water-borne and solvent-borne coatings.

Fire protection

Certain metal coatings can also be used to protect the substrate from the effects of fire. Having a metal coating that protects from fire helps by giving additional time before the steel reaches a temperature at which it loses its load bearing capacity. This extra time allows evacuation of the building and a chance for the emergency services to control the fire.

For example, one of our products &#; the Fontefire ST 60-1 &#; is a water-borne one-component intumescent coating that provides you with a heat expansion binding reaction that results in the creation of an insulating foam layer, which then protects your metal structure from reaching critical temperature for a certain period of time.

How are metal coatings used?

Our wide range of different painting systems for metal can be used for any metal surface, whether interior or exterior, and we offer ready-made solutions for selected industrial segments.

All of our different coating and surface treatment systems for metals have different use cases. For instance, maybe you need metal coatings for a harbour environment, where your structures are frequently subjected to harsh working conditions and corrosive climate stress. In these types of conditions, machinery and equipment require a higher level of protection than the same machinery used indoors.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of aluminum surface finishes. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.