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Abrasive blasting is a finishing service that prepares surfaces for coating applications effectively. Abrasive blasting is the process of propelling a stream of abrasive media such as aluminum oxide directly on the part, or in a Wheelabrator that mechanically cycles steel or iron shots around the ...

It’s possible you’ve heard of what many consider to be “the next big thing” in the coatings industry: smart coatings. Smart coatings are making quite a splash in the industry, with a compounded annual growth rate of nearly 50 percent and broad applications across automotive, marine, aerospace, ...

A long-lasting and durable finish, powder coating is an extremely popular finish that is more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and wearing than other finishes and wet paint. The following information provides answers about the advantages of using a powder coat treatment over wet paint. ...

The ancient Egyptians not only painted reliefs, tombs, temples, and palaces, but also flat surfaces.  Pigments were mostly mineral, chosen to withstand strong sunlight without fading. After painting, a varnish or resin was usually applied as a protective coating, and many paintings with some ...

Finishing services are often needed after metal parts are fabricated to harden a color coating, remove imperfections, or prepare the surface for painting. These are usually done through heat treating, buffing and polishing, and abrasive blasting. Read on to discover several common finishing ...

One of the many services at D&D Industrial Coatings that we proudly specialize in is, you guessed it, industrial coatings. By definition, an industrial coating is a layer or several layers of protective coating applied to concrete, steel, or other materials, and are manufactured with common ...

Let’s say that you have a perfectly operational appliance, or vehicle, or even a functional exterior of your home and office space. While everything is performing smoothly without complaint, one thing may be missing: it may not have the design aesthetic you desire. Powder coating is a great ...

Paint and other coatings are commonly used to provide aesthetic interest and color to industrial or commercial areas. In addition to adding beauty, they are also used to protect the underlying substrate from environmental decay and breakdown. This is especially true of materials that are in harsh ...

Industrial coatings are not something most people notice. While they often fly under the radar, they are extremely important for longevity and safety. They are generally used to protect concrete or metal surfaces. Coatings can keep a ship from sinking, help a building hold its structural integrity, ...

Summer is in swing for the 2017 year and many families are absorbing the vitamin D while they can. Among popular outdoor activities, BBQ’s and outdoor eating in general can be enjoyed regardless of age, income and physical ability. The most basic of requirements for eating outdoors could be ...

Custom coatings are important for many different industries and many different materials. They can add a slip resistant or non-stick coating to finished parts and creates a more vibrant or aesthetically pleasing finished product. Anti-slip – Industrial coatings can be applied to a variety of ...