Side view of a coating line. Fasteners, plating media and metal powders are combined in the barrels above. The barrels are then rotated to with precise bath chemistry to efficiently cold-weld the metal powders onto the fastener surface, after which the mixture is tipped out and separated prior to passivation and sealing.
Our company uses specialized plating barrels and bead separation equipment to apply coatings to metal fasteners. These machines are designed to provide a consistent and uniform coating on the fasteners, and are an essential part of our coating process.
The plating barrels are typically large, rotating drums that are filled with the coating material, the fasteners, and the glass beads. The drum is then rotated at high speed, causing the fasteners and beads to tumble and rub against each other. This process evenly coats the fasteners with the coating material and creates a strong, durable coating that provides excellent protection against corrosion and other environmental factors.
The bead separation equipment is used to separate the glass beads from the fasteners after the coating process is complete. This typically involves using a combination of mechanical and magnetic methods to separate the beads from the fasteners, and then screening the beads to remove any debris or impurities. The separated beads are then collected and can be used again in the plating process, while the debris is discarded.
Overall, the plating barrels and bead separation equipment are important tools that help us to apply high-quality coatings to metal fasteners. These machines are carefully designed and maintained to ensure consistent and reliable performance, and are an essential part of our coating process.