Powder Coating with IronShield

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IronShield provides top notch surface preparation and coatings for a wide variety of materials and products. They offer both powder coating and liquid coating services to both individuals as well as commercial or industrial companies. IronShield can liquid coat (paint) just about anything that can fit in their large 20′ x 10′ x 12′ booth.

IronShield offers powder coats for any items that can hold an electrostatic charge, fit inside their 35’ x 10’ x 10’ oven and endure the oven’s high temperatures. Due to these properties, the majority of powder coated products tend to be metal items. Below is a list of a few examples of the types of items IronShield can powder coat for you.

  • Sinks
  • Planters
  • Gussets
  • Car bodies
  • Motorcycle frames
  • Architectural screening
  • Gates
  • Pots
  • Tumblers
  • Single line hand rails

Powder Coat Preparation

Sand Blasting

IronShield’s climate-controlled indoor facility includes a blasting booth that is 20’ x 10’ x 12’. They use sand as their blasting medium to smooth, clean and prepare their project materials. The solid sand particles are shot out of the sandblaster and hit across the object’s surface at high speeds, scouring the surface.

PalmSHIELD Atlas louver swing gate with IronShield powder coating

Etching

To prepare metal for powder coating, IronShield first rinses the metal, degreases it, rinses it again and then etches it. They use phosphate etching to improve the adhesion of the powder to the metal. Materials like aluminum can be very slick and will need extra assistance to adhere the powder to the metal. Phosphate etching also significantly improves the corrosion resistance to ensure that your newly powder coated item is resistant to corroding and will stay in mint condition.

Powder Coating

Powder coating is IronShield’s specialty. It is a form of dry coating that is applied electrostatically and then cured in a large oven under high heats to turn the dry powder into an opaque, durable shell. Powder coating is ideal of metal items, but can also be used on other materials that can conduct a charge and also endure high heats. Powder coating is very popular for use on large items like car bodies, down to small items like tire rims and door handles.

Liquid Coating

Liquid coating is a broad category and can be used for many different things. It can be applied aired or airlessly to apply the liquid paint to several different surfaces, including glass, wood, plastic and metal. IronShield’s booth is 20’ x 10’ x 12’, which is large enough to handle architectural screening, automobiles and other large pieces.

Delivery

Upon request, IronShield will pick up and deliver your project’s materials using one of their many tractor trailer operations. Their delivery services ensure your product is well taken care of and will not suffer dents, scratches, chips or abrasions.

Custom Metals Fabrication

For over 50 years, IronShield’s manufacturing has been designing, manufacturing and engineering custom metals products. Their products have been specified all across the United States for high-profile customers such as the College World Series Ballpark, Tesla, MGM Casino, NASA, and SpaceX.