LORD MetalJacket® Corrosion Control Coatings
The Process
MetalJacket® corrosion control coatings eliminate the zinc phosphate process and the need for postpainting in your production line. The coatings, applied by autodeposiiton technology, provide high transfer efficiency and uniform deposition, resulting in a substantial cost savings compared to current industry techniques.
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Typical MetalJacket Coating Process
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1 Alkaline Clean
2 Rinse
3 Acid Clean
4 Rinse
5 Metal Treatment (MJ1100 or MJ1500)
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6 Dehydration
- 10 minutes @ 200°F (93°C)
7 Topcoat (MJ2110 or MJ5000)
8 Dehydration/Bake
- Dehydrate – 10 minutes @ 200°F (93°C)
- Bake – 20 minutes @ 350°F (176°C)
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Benefits
- Highly-automated application process
- Reduced labor cost (load, unload and technician)
- High productivity
- Ability to bulk pack coated parts
- Reduced capital cost
- Compact system requires fewer stages and takes up less floor space
- 40-60% less expense than comparable e-coat or autophoretic systems
- Flexible process
- Can be applied via monorail, indexing, hoist or walking beam systems
- Closed-loop, environmentally-friendly process
- Free of heavy metals
- Low water discharge, process requires no constant overflows or rinsing