The Best Industrial Finishing Systems for High-Volume Manufacturing

Manufacturers that produce hundreds or thousands of parts per day need automated finishing systems to improve throughput, quality, and operating costs. As production increases, your system has to include automation and conveyorized systems to move products through the line while integrating part preparation, coating, curing, and material handling in a coordinated process. 

The right system for your production line is dependent on several factors including the facility space, coating requirements, product size, and type of automation you need. Here are some common systems used in high-volume manufacturing:

1. Conveyorized Finishing Systems: Used for consistent production volumes and repeatable processes, these systems may include:

   a.    Parts loading and unloading

   b.    Wash or pretreatment systems

   c.    Dry-off ovens

   d.    Liquid paint or powder coating booths

   e.    Cure ovens

   f.    Automated material handling

    

2. Automated Powder Coating Systems: These systems are used in high-volume manufacturing that include:

   a.    Pretreatment or wash systems

   b.    Dry-off ovens

   c.    Powder coating booths

   d.    Automatic or robotic application equipment

   e.    Cartridge recovery systems

   f.    Cure ovens

   g.    Conveyor systems

    

3. Automated Liquid Paint Systems: For specific appearance, performance, color, or coatings in high-volume operations, these systems include multiple stages:

   a.    Pretreatment

   b.    Drying

   c.    Primer

   d.    Flash-Off

   e.    Topcoat

   f.    Curing

    

4. Large Batch Oven Systems: Batch processing is a solution for manufacturers who have products that vary in size, configuration, or coating requirements to allow for flexibility in the finishing process. These systems are used for products including:

   a.    Aerospace components

   b.    Heavy equipment

   c.    Large industrial components

   d.    Agricultural equipment

   e.    Fabricated assemblies

Choosing the Right Finishing System for Your Production Volume
Every manufacturing process is different, so your finishing system depends on many factors. Before you begin to select equipment or systems, you need to evaluate several factors including: 

• Production Volume – how many parts are you processing each hour, shift, or day?

• Part Size and Weight – can the system process small components and large assemblies?

• Coating Requirements – will you be using liquid or powder coatings?

• Available Facility Space – how much room is available to accommodate equipment?

• Energy Consumption – how can your system equipment be designed more efficiently?

• Future Capacity – are there plans for increased production and can the new equipment accommodate growth? 

Design a Finishing System Around Production Needs
Your finishing system has to keep up with your production volume. Adding conveyorized systems, automated application equipment, and integrating material handling can all work together to improve production, ensure quality, and help you scale in the future. Our team helps manufacturers design and build custom finishing systems based on your unique production requirements. From integrating new equipment to designing entire systems, our engineering team can help. Talk to our team to get started. 

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