Powder Coating

All products coated by CW Elaborations begin by being hand cleaned, followed by a heated iron phosphate and de-greasing wash. Media blasting is also available for large or small pieces that would require blasting to provide a more durable adherence. After the cleaning process, all pieces go into an oven for pre-baking. This process is to eliminate out-gassing and to bake out any oils or water left in the metal and/or aluminum. The pieces are then taken to the booth to be powder coated, placed in the oven to bake, and finally, inspected for quality assurance. 
Depending on size and quantity, your job will be processed one of two ways:

Automated Line

  • state of the art Midwest Finishing Systems automated line for powder coating that can house a maximum of 72”L x 30”W x 52”H part profiles
  • pretreatment 3 stage inline washer
  • heated iron phosphate
  • rinse
  • seal rinse
  • dry off  /  pre-bake
  • Wagner powder coating guns
  • 450 degree temperature capacity

Batch Process

  • 2 ovens—10 ft high, 12 foot wide and 30 foot long
  • 20 foot wide x 30 foot long wash bay
  • pre-treatment two stage spray wand wash
  • heated iron phosphate
  • seal rinse
  • dry off  /  pre-bake
  • Wagner powder coating guns
  • 450 degree temperature capacity

Available Powder Manufacturers

  • Cardinal
  • Akzo-Nobel
  • Tiger Drylac
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Prismatic
  • TCI
  • IFS
  • PPG

Product Lines

  • Polyester
  • Epoxy
  • Urethane
  • Hybrid
  • Polyurethane

Coatings

  • Wrinkle
  • Veins
  • Gloss
  • Semi-Gloss
  • Flat
  • Smooth
  • Hammer
  • Transparent
  • Neon
  • Metallic
  • Clear Coat
  • Non-Slip
  • Anti-Microbial
  • Special Effects

Please see links page for complete list of Powder Coating color options.