For facilities managing paint and powder finishing processes, maintaining consistency and efficiency can be challenging. Most finishing processes require manual labor, but with new automation technology, you can increase production, reduce manual processes, and improve quality. Here are some of the key benefits to adding automation in your paint and powder coating processes.
Improved Consistency and Efficiency
Adding automated systems to your finishing process can ensure uniform application of paint or powder while reducing human error or intervention. Automation can speed up the process, so you can finish components or parts faster with less downtime. You can program robotic systems to apply coatings with more precision which ultimately leads to more consistency and durability of your finished product.
Reduced Material Waste
Manual paint applications can result in overspray and excess material use. Using automated systems can help reduce waste and lower costs by optimizing the amount of paint used. Using automated powder coating processes provides more efficiency and reduces costs with reclaim modules that capture and recycle overspray.
Enhanced Worker Safety and Process Control
Using automation enhances safety for your team, as it reduces the exposure to chemicals and airborne particulates during the finishing process. By minimizing human involvement there is less health risks and improved workplace safety. With integrated sensors and monitoring tools to manage humidity, temperature, and coatings, your team can make adjustments during the coating process to ensure consistent finishes.
Automation Technologies for Paint and Powder Finishing
There are several automation technologies for the finishing industry, including robotic coating systems with spray guns or powder application nozzles, conveyorized systems that move components and parts through the coating and curing processes, and electrostatic application technology that ensures adhesion and improves coverage.
Investing in automation solutions that are right for your finishing process can help you reduce costs, improve the quality of your finishes, and increase productivity. Integrating with current systems and training your team can optimize your resources and improve efficiencies across your facility. Rohner has a team of engineers to help you identify ways to automate your process and integrate new tools into your current process to improve operations. We can design and build a custom finishing system to your specifications. Talk to our team to learn more about our custom finishing solutions for your facility.
Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com