We take a series of coating thickness readings from various locations on each job - after light blasting and then after the final powder coating. This gives us a record of the existing coating thickness (e.g. galvanising where applicable) and then the total coating thickness after coating - underlying coating plus the powder coating. Our minimum powder coating thickness target is approx 90 microns which means we comply with the Australian Standards requirements.

The data from these thickness readings is recorded in each job file - once our NetSuite ERP system is fully up and running, customers will be able to log in and download this thickness data along with other job information including oven temperature data logging.

As part of our standard surface preparation process for steel products, we have a very high pressure dustless water blasting system that cleans away any contaminants (grease, oil, dirt etc) while etching the galvanising coating. Where required we can blast right back to raw steel to enable a primer coat to be applied - this is especially important where the finished product may be exposed to corrosive environments - e.g.beach or coastal locations. Powder top coats are not impermeable and may allow water to migrate through the coating over time.

Standard items such as pipe, gate frames etc are cleaned very quickly, larger frames and fabricated steel items will take longer (an additional time based charge for extended blasting will apply.)

We recently started working with a custom ute chassis builder to deliver them a hgh quality finished job for their customers. The chassis frames are delivered to us - we blast them right back to bare steel as it's highly likely the end customer will be driving on beaches exposing the entire vehicle to salt water. The stripped back frame is thoroughly cleaned with high pressure water, dried off and then has a zinc based primer coat applied. The top coat is a Sahara Ebony Black powder which has a slightly textured feel - look awesome when the finished chassis frame is fitted to the ute. Total coating thickness (primer plus top coat) is running around 180 - 240 microns, way above the Australian Standard but perfect for the end application.

As part of our standard surface preparation process for steel products, we have a very high pressure dustless water blasting system that cleans away any contaminants (grease, oil, dirt etc) while etching the galvanising coating.

Our 8m long powder spray booth and oven easily accommodate larger panel products like these safety barriers - 2m x 1m weighing 35 kg.