Custom Finishing
We offer a full range of Custom Finishing Services.
Powder Coating
Powder Coating uses a solvent-free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The solid particles of coating are electrostatically charged in a spray gun and applied by low velocity air. The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the part is cured in a 400 degree oven. The heat of the oven causes a chemical reaction, curing the powder and creating a highly durable finish.
Powder Coating is fast becoming the technology of choice because the process does not use any solvents. K&S uses a 3-stage cleaning and pretreatment system with a bioremediation process which is totally environmentally friendly, eliminating VOC emission problems.
Nickel Chrome Plating
Chrome plating involves electroplating nickel onto an object before plating the chrome.
The nickel plating provides smoothness, corrosion resistance, and reflectivity while the chrome plating protects the nickel from tarnishing, minimizes scratching, and also contributing to corrosion resistance.
PVC (Vinyl) Coating
Plastic powder is fluidized by gently blowing air into the bottom of the tank.
The part to be coated is preheated in an oven, then dipped into the fluidized bed. As powder particles come in contact with the hot parts, they melt on. The part is then returned to the oven for a very short time.
Fluid bed coatings usually are in the thickness range of .007"-.020".
Passivation
During metal fabrication, iron deposits and other foreign materials can be left on the stainless steel surface which can allow corrosion to begin.
Passivation restores the full corrosion resistant qualities of the stainless steel by passing the metal through a chemical bath to remove these surface contaminants.
Zinc Plating
Zinc plating is a popular coating on steel for preventing red rust.
The chromate coating over Zinc plating substantially increases corrosion protection and plating appearance.
Electropolishing
Electropolishing improves corrosion resistance and the appearance of parts by removing a variety of surface contaminants from stainless steel, leaving a higher concentration of nickel and chromium.
An electro-chemical reaction causes the metal at surface micro peaks to dissolve faster, creating a leveling effect.
