Entries by Justin Smith

Powder Coating Applications

Are there advantages to a two coat powder process? Yes, indeed. For most, it’s extra protection against the elements. Many powder manufacturers offer their own primer/topcoat systems for improved corrosion resistance. Common primers are zinc rich, zinc free epoxy and epoxy e-coat. How do you know which one is right for your applications? Can you […]

Complete Powder Coating System for Manufacturers

IntelliFinishing is proud to announce the installation of a complete powder coating system for JR Custom Metal Products in Wichita, KS! This system was designed with the flexibility for a variety of part sizes, thicknesses and process times. It includes an optional path to an automated in-line blast system; 4-stage process washer; clean room for […]

CARC Powder Top Coat

  Instead of being a specialty item, CARC powder is now an off-the-shelf product. Read more about it in this interesting article featured in Powder Coated Tough magazine http://bit.ly/2oS7lGF        

Data Tracking in Paint Conveyor Systems

Adding Part & Data Tracking Check out this great article in PFOnline – How to Paint a Better Product Using Better Data. IntelliFinishing adds part and data tracking to its complete paint systems for manufacturers. This allows for the collection of production data which helps drill down to areas that are not running at complete […]

Powder Coating Pretreatment

What Part Does Water Quality Play in Pretreatment? Water may be the most important component in the pretreatment process. 95% or more of the pretreatment process chemistry is water. It is important to give some thought to water’s contribution in your pretreatment operation. The primary role of water is to remove chemical/soil residue and contaminants […]

CCAI Supplier of the Year

Congratulations to IntelliFinishing’s Joshua Gilmore for being chosen the Central States Chapter Supplier of the Year! Joshua was recognized on Tuesday, June 20th at the annual meeting for his support and commitment to his chapter and CCAI. Read more here. The Chemical Coaters Association International is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on […]

Save The Date

Wow! Is the summer moving quickly? Here it is the middle of June and we are finalizing details of our annual educational event. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry, there’s still time. We have some great guest speakers lined up to educate us all this year at the Midwest Coating Seminar from Akzo […]