Improving finishing operations can have a major impact on your production efficiency, product quality, labor utilization, and operating costs. Whether you run a liquid paint system, powder coating line, or specialty coating finishing process, there are many opportunities to optimize your existing equipment and systems without having to invest in a new line. You can increase throughput and reduce rework by auditing your current process and implementing improvements. Here are some of the ways to improve consistency and optimize your finishing process.
Improve Airflow Management: Airflow is a critical component for any finishing system. Poor airflow leads to contamination, uneven finishes, excessive overspray, and increased maintenance over time. Consider these improvements:
a. Upgrade your exhaust and supply fans
b. Replace filters on a regular maintenance schedule
c. Install variable frequency drives (VFDs) to optimize fan performance
d. Improve booth sealing to prevent any outside contamination
Upgrade Lighting Systems: Outdated lighting makes it difficult to identify coating defects. Improve your lighting with LED solutions that provide:
a. Improved visibility of colors, defects, and inconsistencies
b. Lower energy consumption
c. Reduced maintenance
d. Longer fixture life
Automate Material Handling: Moving parts manually through your finishing process can create bottlenecks and damage to parts. Increase throughput with integrated material handling solutions including:
a. Overhead conveyor systems
b. Power-and-free conveyors
c. Monorail systems
d. Automated rotation systems
Upgrade Curing Ovens: Older oven models consume more energy and often deliver inconsistent results. Improvements can reduce operating costs and improve quality. Upgrading your curing oven includes:
a. Enhanced insulation inside of the oven
b. Improved airflow circulation
c. Modern control systems
d. Temperature management across zones
You can achieve significant improvements in your finishing process without a complete system replacement. Upgrades to airflow, lighting, material handling, and curing can make a huge impact on your process while utilizing your existing equipment.
Rohner has a team of engineers that can help audit your finishing process, identify ways to improve, and recommend upgrades when needed. You can reduce costs, improve quality, and increase throughput with small changes. Talk to our team about challenges you have in your finishing process, and we can design a solution.
Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com