The Future of Finishing: Intelligent, Data-Driven Equipment.

While a high-quality spray gun is important, believing it alone will solve all finish quality issues is a common myth. A perfect finish is the result of an entire system of painting coating equipment working in harmony. If the compressed air supplied to the gun is contaminated with oil or water, or if the fluid delivery from the paint kitchen is inconsistent, the best gun in the world will still produce defects. Furthermore, if the part is not properly cleaned and pretreated, the paint won't adhere properly, regardless of how well it's applied. At TIMS COATING, we solve quality problems by analyzing and perfecting the entire system, not just one component.

Improving transfer efficiency (T.E.) is the fastest way to reduce costs and waste. The solution lies in your painting coating equipment. If you are using conventional air spray guns, upgrading to High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) or Air-Assisted Airless guns can significantly boost T.E. The next and most effective step is to implement electrostatic equipment. An electrostatic spray gun from a TIMS COATING system applies an electrical charge to the paint particles, which are then actively attracted to the grounded part. This "wraparound" effect dramatically increases the amount of paint that lands on the product, often boosting transfer efficiency from 30-40% to over 60-70% or even higher.

Coating plastics requires specialized painting coating equipment due to two main challenges: adhesion and heat sensitivity. First, plastics have low surface energy, so they must be pretreated to ensure the paint will stick. This often involves flame treatment, plasma treatment, or applying a special adhesion promoter. Second, plastics cannot withstand the high temperatures used to cure coatings on metal. Therefore, the painting coating equipment must include a low-temperature curing solution, such as an infrared (IR) oven or an ultraviolet (UV) curing system, which can cure specialized coatings in seconds with minimal heat. TIMS COATING engineers complete lines specifically for the challenges of finishing plastic components.

A paint spray booth is a critical piece of painting coating equipment that provides a safe, clean, and controlled environment for the application of liquid or powder coatings. Its primary function is safety: it contains hazardous overspray and fumes and exhausts them through a filtration system. Its second function is quality: downdraft or cross-draft airflow systems prevent airborne dust from settling on the wet parts, and proper lighting allows operators or robots to apply a perfect coat. A high-performance spray booth from TIMS COATING is an engineered environment that is essential for achieving a professional, defect-free finish.