When coating small metal parts in bulk, achieving uniform coating thickness and avoiding marks or imperfections can be a significant challenge. Traditional methods often leave uncoated areas or require complex handling that affects the quality of the finish.
Plastonics’ Minicoat metal powder coating offers an efficient solution. It provides a homogeneous, aesthetically pleasing finish with exceptional coating uniformity. This is true even for complex shapes. Our specialized process ensures high productivity. It also guarantees precise coating. This makes it ideal for high-volume production. At the same time, it maintains the integrity and appearance of your small parts.
Our cutting-edge Minicoat technology allows us to efficiently coat parts weighing less than 3 ounces and measuring no larger than 3 inches, offering unmatched precision and consistency.
Concerned about durability and performance? We use only the highest-quality Rilsan® Fine Powders, which provide excellent wear resistance, smooth surfaces, and outstanding flexibility, ensuring your parts are coated with the best materials available.
Delays can disrupt production, especially when dealing with small parts in bulk. Our efficient Minicoat process ensures quick, consistent coating of your small metal parts, guaranteeing timely delivery for bulk orders, every time.
It can be tough to get the right coating thickness for small parts. Our Minicoat process offers precise thickness control, with coatings ranging from .003” to .009” and heavier coatings available upon request, ensuring the perfect protection for your parts.
Consistent Coating for Complex Parts Across Industries
The process begins by carefully preheating the small metal parts to the ideal temperature. This step ensures that the parts are primed for optimal powder adhesion.
The preheated parts are then immersed in a bath of fine thermoplastic powder. This powder can be either fluidized by air or agitated by ultrasound to ensure even distribution and thorough adhesion.
As the powder comes into contact with the heated metal parts, it melts and bonds to the surface, forming a uniform and durable coating. The heat causes the powder to fuse seamlessly, ensuring a smooth finish.
The Minicoat process allows for a wide range of coating thickness, typically between .003” and .009”. Heavier coatings are also possible depending on the requirements of your project.
Rilsan® Fine Powders, a nylon 11 material, are specially designed for the Minicoat process. They offer exceptional durability, wear resistance, and smooth finishes for small parts. Along with Rilsan, we also use Polyolefin, Kynar, and Polyethylene for coating applications. With an average particle size of 50 microns, these powders ensure precise control over coating thickness. They provide superior protection and high productivity, even in challenging conditions.
At Plastonics, we combine years of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality Minicoat metal powder coating services. Whether you’re coating automotive components or delicate lingerie adjustors, our team ensures precise results, exceptional durability, and superior performance.
Choose Plastonics for your Minicoat coating needs and experience the best in craftsmanship, service, and results.
Minicoat is a tumble powder coating process designed for metal finishing of small metal parts with precise thickness control. The process ensures total encapsulation, providing a uniform, durable, and smooth protective coating. Unlike conventional paint or spray applications, Minicoat achieves a thicker, more consistent finish, enhancing durability and performance across various applications.
Minicoat is ideal for industries such as automotive, lingerie, and swimwear, providing durable, precise powder coating work for small metal products like clips, springs, and adjustors.
No, the Minicoat process is specifically designed for small metal objects weighing less than 3 ounces and measuring no larger than 3 inches in length.
The typical coating material thickness ranges from .003” to .009”, with heavier coatings available upon request. This thicker coating provides superior protection compared to wet paint or liquid paint.
Yes, Minicoat powder coating finishes are eco-friendly, producing minimal waste and lower emissions compared to conventional paint or liquid paint. The dry powder used in the process adheres efficiently to the metal surface, reducing excess material usage.
We can achieve a thickness range between .003” and .009” (heavier powder coating metal applications are possible).
The Minicoat process uses high-quality coating materials to ensure durability, wear resistance, and smooth finishes. The materials include Rilsan® Fine Powders (Nylon 11), Polyolefin, Kynar, and Polyethylene. These coatings provide superior protection and precise thickness control for small metal parts, even in challenging conditions.
No, there is no holding scar in the MiniCoat process. We provide a seamless protective coating even for small metal parts, ensuring a smooth and uniform finish.
Proper surface preparation is essential for effective powder coat adhesion. The metal surface, whether steel or another metal product, must be clean and free of contaminants to ensure a durable powder coating metal application.
