IntelliFinishing Systems and Part Density Go Together Like Eggs and Bacon, with Racking as the Gravy on Top
Organizations consider many factors when considering a painting or coating finishing system. The capabilities of the system and its design are critical to performance. One area to pay close attention to is maximizing part density. Traditional chain conveyors come up short here, with most requiring…
Defining Throughput Needs is a Must before Designing a Finishing System
Imagine you’ve been tasked to help feed breakfast to a very large family of twenty people. I come from a family of eleven, so I know what this is like! Your task is to make toast. Suppose everyone comes to the breakfast table at the…
FAQ2: More In-Depth Answers to Common IntelliFinishing Questions
During the initial stages of our discussions about potential projects, we send our prospects a series of questions to help define the scope of the system we are to design and cost out. We’ve found that many prospective customers also have a set of questions…
Endless Flexibility, Huge Competitive Advantage
IntelliFinishing’s Two-Coat System Offers Endless Flexibility and “Huge” Competitive Advantage for JR Custom Metal Products Now that JR Custom Metal Products has had a few years to fully utilize their 2017 IntelliFinishing finishing system – plus adding on another Parker Ionics booth for Prime Coating…
Changing Course Is Par for the Course
What to Know About Flexibility in Conveyor Design When companies want to build an automated finishing conveyor system, they usually haven’t scoped the layout. They come to the discussion with a general idea of where they want the system installed, be it an existing building…
*Batteries Not Included: Explore What Comes with Automated Finishing Systems Before You Purchase
When you make any new purchase, there’s always the consideration: ‘What else do I need?’ Batteries, for example, are necessary for so many things, from electronics to toys. In the world of automated paint systems, all those extras are a bit more complex. Many in…
SCADA and Finishing Systems: Gathering Real-Time Data and What to Do with It
SCADA (Supervisory Control Data Acquisition) systems, first used in the 1960s, are a critical part of most industrial and manufacturing plants. By using this technology, you can gather and analyze real-time data to monitor and control equipment. It has many applications across verticals, including food…
Steel Prices and the Impact on Finishing Systems
If you are involved in manufacturing, we don’t have to remind you that the COVID-19 pandemic caused increases in nearly all raw commodities, as well as significant strains on the supply chain. In particular, the price of steel dramatically increased the cost of finishing systems….
How Important is Part Window in a Finishing System?
First, let’s define what a part window is. All conveyorized overhead finishing systems are designed to accommodate a maximum part in terms of height and width. Traditionally, this is the part window. The part window is not the same as the part opening. The part…
Why Don’t More IntelliFinishing Systems Use IR Ovens?
Ovens that leverage infrared light, or IR ovens, are commonly used in finishing systems to speed up the cure time for a range of finishing processes, including liquid paint and powder coating. However, IntelliFinishing automated finishing systems don’t typically use IR ovens. Why is that?…
When Should You take a Site Visit when Planning a New Finishing System?
Adding an automated finishing system to your operation can have a tremendous impact on efficiency, productivity and quality – and that’s why you’ve made the choice to invest in an industrial finishing system that matches your unique needs. It’s also critical to get it right…
