The Hazards of Painting

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Industrial processes make things. That’s obvious, of course. But those things are made of smaller things, which are made up of even smaller things; you get the picture. And typically, every one of those pieces has to be painted before assembly, which is a time-consuming , error-prone, and environmentally hazardous part of any modern factory.
It doesn’t have to be, though. A simple process known as “coil coating” minimizes the need for modern businesses to waste time, effort, and money in paint booths, while reducing environmental damage simply by limiting the number of items that need to be painted on-site for any business.
In the coil coating process, industrial rollers apply a thin coat of colored polyurethane (or another specialized surface) in bulk to huge coils of metal. These coils can then be shipped as-is, or further processed, cut, and customized. The appeal to business is obvious: entire processes can be eliminated from the factory and outsourced. It helps that those processes—treating and painting metal surfaces—are costly in terms of time and environmental regulations.
It’s difficult for the common American citizen to make it through a day without coming into contact with something that emerged from the coil coating process: computer, dryers, playground equipment—even window blinds—all are typically colored and protected through the coil coating process.
The appeal of coil coating to business owners lies in its universality and adaptability. Metal that has been coated with polyurethane primer is nearly interchangeable in terms of final use and final color. Coil coating appeals to individual consumers who are concerned about their children’s world because it minimizes the environmental impact of thousands of factories painting everything on-site. And, of course, both owners and individuals enjoy the financial appeal of lower costs generated by the automated processes and mass production of coil-coated materials.

About the Author

Derek Lang is with Epcon Industrial, a manufacturer of air pollution control systems, thermal oxidizers, and industrial gas fired ovens. Learn more at http://www.epconlp.com

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