Selecting the Right Finishing System for your Business

From protective coatings to decorative finishes, each finishing process is unique in the manufacturing business. Selecting the right finishing system is crucial to enhancing your product quality, meeting industry-specific standards, and improving your customer experience. How do you know which system to choose? It depends on your industry, product or component, and your facility operations. 

Key Considerations When Choosing a Finishing System

• Industry-Specific Requirements: Every industry has regulatory standards and finishing needs based on products. For the automotive industry you need corrosion resistance and visual appeal, while the aerospace industry focuses on lightweight and high-performance coatings to ensure extreme temperatures. For furniture finishing you need scratch-resistant and decorative finishes, while electronics finishing requires coatings that provide insulation and conductivity. 
• Material-Specific Requirements: Each surface has unique properties that allow paint or powder to adhere to it. Metal materials require powder and anti-corrosion coatings, while plastics need to retain their flexibility with UV or scratch resistant coatings. Woods need stain and sealers for protection and aesthetics. 
• Finishing Environment: Where you will be using the end product will also affect the finishing system. If you are manufacturing outdoor products or industrial equipment. you will need weatherproof coatings and finishes that can withstand harsh chemicals and heavy use. Medical devices need sterile and biocompatible finishes. 

Operational Efficiencies to Consider
When selecting a finishing system, you need to consider your production volume and speed requirements. If you have a high-volume production environment, you may want an automated system that uses robotics and conveyors to increase efficiency. If you have custom or lower quantity products, you may need a manual spray system or batch process to create more flexibility in your process. You can also evaluate the option of integrating a new oven or conveyor system into your current process if you need to increase production. 

Selecting the right finishing system for your facility will impact the quality and efficiency of your operations, so it is a critical decision. By understanding your unique requirements, applications, and current operations, you can make the choice that fits your production best. Rohner helps design and build custom finishing systems based on your requirements and current processes. We can help integrate new systems into your existing finishing process or create a new system that will improve your operations and increase production. Talk to our team about custom finishing solutions and transform your business in the new year. 

Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com