Description

Plastic Coatings
One of the United Kingdom?s leading plastic coating specialist trade applicators for more than fifty years. We apply a wide variety of Thermoplastic and Thermoset Polymers, PTFE dispersions and EP Paint.



Aerospace Coatings
High Performance Coatings for Aerospace applications.
These include:
? Low friction coatings
? Heat resistant coatings
? Non-conductive coatings
? Corrosion resistant coatings

Plastic Coatings Limited is now an AS 9100 Revision B Aerospace Industry approved Company.
Certified Quality Approvals
BAE - British Aerospace:
BAEP 4517/R40 Coatings using Nylon Coating powders.
Airbus:
ABP 4047 coating using Nylon Dip Process.
ABP 4045 Coating using Electrostatic Processes.
Rolls Royce Plc:
RPS 522.
GKN/Westland Helicopters:
WHPS 345 Application of Phenolic Resin Coatings.
WHPS 353 Application of Thermoplastic Coatings.
Martin Baker:
Approved Coater


Automotive Coatings
A major supplier of standard and bespoke finishes to the Automotive industry for many years.
Applying anything from Electrophoretic Paint, Powder coating, or a combination of both, to Thermoplastic and PTFE finishes, using one of the many existing process lines or with a cell created especially for a particular project.
Plastic Coatings have many years of experience in handling the demands of Automotive customers both in terms of turnaround and quality as well as technical back up and help with problem solving.




Domestic Appliance Coatings
The Domestic appliance industry requires a wide variety of finishes for components that are mainly function driven but with cosmetic consideration becoming increasingly important.
Finishes in this market can be subject to changes in fashion as well as changes in technology.
Above all, because consumers are quite rightly very demanding, quality, durability and economy are all of equal importance.
Requirements for various finishes can be:
? Decorative
? Tactile
? Cushion coating (damage prevention)
? Noise reduction
? Detergent resistance
? Easy to clean
? Wear resistance
? Non-stick
Typical components may be:
? Kitchen Storage
? Dishwasher Baskets
? Refrigerator Shelves
? White Goods
? Draw Runners
? Small appliances
? Cookware


Street Furniture Coatings
The Leisure industry is currently expanding and encompasses a wide range of products ranging from outdoor furniture through to personal fitness equipment all of which require a vast choice of finishes.

Coatings used on components for public use may require:
? Long Term Wear Resistance
? UV Resistance
? Corrosion Resistance
? Anti-Vandalism
? Weather Resistance
? ?Warm to the touch? feel
Typical Products would be:
? Stadia Seating
? Handrailing
? Security Posts
? Barriers
? Grab Handles
? Bench Seat Components
? Litter Bins
? Public Park Furniture


Medical Coatings
The medical industry is characterised by the need for seamless finishes that are easily sterilised whilst providing an attractive and ?warm? feeling finish.

Traditional Dip coating with Thermoplastic materials enables components to be fully covered where coverage of welds and seams is necessary for use in showers or baths.
Full range of anti-bacterial coatings now available
Requirements for various finishes can be:
? Decorative
? Warm to the touch
? Tough
? Durable
? Corrosion Resistant
? Sterilisable
? Anti-bacterial
? Seamless
? Good Edge coverage
Typical components may be:
? Wheelchairs
? Shower Chairs
? Bath Aids
? Walking Aids
? Grab Rails & Handles
? Medical Instruments
? Hospital equipment
? Hoists
? Bed Components


Construction & Telecom Coatings
Plastic Coatings have been a supplier to the Construction and Telecom market for many years.

Typically components will be exposed outdoors for a considerable amount of time and have to withstand severe environmental conditions including extremes of temperature, UV light, salt laden atmosphere, and acid rain.
This is where Thermoplastic Polymers designed for such requirements outperform other finishes like plating and are available in colours unlike galvanising.

Plastic Coatings also specialises in the manufacture of a range of clamps to secure dropwires to all pole types. These clamps are used worldwide by a number of customers including British Telecom to whom we are the sole supplier of this item.
Coatings used in construction tend to require:
? Long Term Weather Resistance
? Resistance to extremes of temperature
? Flexibility
? Edge coverage (on metal bracketry)
? UV Resistance
? Good Decorative finishes
? Salt Solution Resistance
Example coated items include:
? Cast Iron Gutters and Rainwater Downpipes
? Drop Wires
? Rafter and Gutter Brackets
? Tie-Bars used on Concrete roads
? Dowel Bars
? Internal Wall Ties
? Industrial Roof Insulation Supports
? And many others


Oil and Gas Pipe Coatings
major part of the High Performance Coatings using PTFE that are applied at Plastic Coatings are for the Petro-chemical industry.
Whether the requirements are for corrosion resistance or torque reduction or both, many tons of fasteners are coated each month for Oil industry applications worldwide.
Other applications require that certain pipeline or pipe fittings and components used in Oil Exploration are dipped or coated in Thermoplastics.
Requirements for various finishes may be:
? Severe corrosion resistance
? Torque reduction
? Dry Lubrication
? Impact resistance
? Wear resistance
? High or low temperature resistance.
? Chemical resistance
Typical components can be:
? Fasteners
? Extinguisher Bodies
? Backing Rings
? Pipeline Flanges and Fittings
? Mud Screens


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