Choosing the Right Paint Finishing System for your Applications

When it comes to finishing your products or components, choosing and designing the right paint finishing system is critical. Whether it’s machinery, aerospace parts, consumer goods, or automotive components, the right finishing system can dramatically impact the durability, aesthetics, and long-term performance of your products. Here are a few factors to consider when choosing a finishing system for your facility. 

1. Choosing the Right Coating
Based on your product or component, you will need a system that accommodates the coatings you need to use in the finishing process. Powder coatings are ideal for metal products or appliances, while other products require liquid paint or spray coatings. 

2. Application Methods
Spray applications differ from electrostatic finishes, and some coatings require curing to adhere the finish. Using robotics can help with complex-shaped items, while other materials can be finished using a conveyor system. Based on your needs, designing a system with automated elements can simplify your process. 

3. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
Industries like aerospace have strict requirements for coatings that can withstand harsh outdoor environments and maintain weight restrictions. There are also a variety of environmental regulations when it comes to using paints with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or hazardous air pollutants. Ensuring you are in compliance with regulations is a key component to building your finishing system. 

4. Cost Considerations
While designing and building a custom finishing system might have higher up-front costs, the benefits of managing the finishing process to your specific requirements outweighs outsourcing certain functions. With the right system in place you can increase production, minimize downtime or rework, and optimize your operations. 

Choosing the right finishing system takes careful consideration. By evaluating your current operations and identifying ways to improve, you can build a system that works for your facility and improves production. Rohner has a team of engineers who specialize in designing and building custom finishing systems across industries. We can help automate your process, integrate new components to enhance your existing operations, and ensure compliance with industry requirements. Talk to our team about choosing the right finishing system for your operations. 

Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com