Powder Coating, Anodizing & Heresite Finishing
Protecting Products for Long-Term Performance
Skill Metal provides complete in-house finishing services including powder coating, anodizing, and specialty protective coatings. By maintaining finishing capabilities in-house, we reduce lead times, improve quality control, and ensure consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
Powder Coating
Our expanded powder coating facility delivers durable, attractive finishes that improve corrosion resistance and product longevity.
Anodizing
Anodizing creates a durable protective surface on aluminum components while improving corrosion resistance and appearance.
Heresite Protective Coatings
Skill Metal offers specialized Heresite coating applications for customers requiring advanced corrosion protection in challenging environments.
Industrial Finishing Services
At Skill Metal, finishing is fully integrated into our manufacturing process. By providing powder coating, anodizing, and specialty protective coatings in-house, we maintain complete quality control from fabrication through final delivery. This streamlined approach reduces lead times, eliminates the need for multiple suppliers, and ensures every product meets the same high standards of quality and performance.
Advantages
- Increased Durability
- Corrosion Protection
- Electrical Insulation
- Improved Wear Resistance
- Custom Colours
- Decorative Finishes
What is powder coating?
With twice the thickness of traditional liquid paint, powder coating creates an exceptionally durable finish engineered for superior resistance against corrosion, impact, and wear. It outperforms standard paint by actively preventing chips, scratches, fading, and rust.
What materials can be powder coated?
Powder coating is commonly applied to steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and many fabricated metal products.
What is Anodizing?
Anodizing is ideal for aluminum components requiring a durable integral finish, which can be completed in a variety of coatings and colours.
What is Heresite Coating and when is it better option than Powder Coating?
Heresite coating P-413 is a high-performance, thin-film protective coating engineered for coil and radiator heat exchangers, plus air and fume handling equipment. Heresite can coat thin-film interior surfaces, tightly spaced HVAC coil fins, and intricate channels via immersion without clogging or drastically reducing heat transfer efficiency. Powder coating is generally too thick (often 2 to 3+ mils) and acts as a thermal insulator.
Powder coating also relies on electrostatic attraction and dry particles that struggle to penetrate deep inside complex heat exchangers or narrow tube gaps.
What industries benefit most from industrial finishing?
Electrical, oil & gas, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and commercial industries all rely on quality finishing systems to protect equipment and extend product life.
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Looking for durable, high-performance finishing solutions?
Our in-house finishing department provides powder coating, anodizing, and specialty protective coatings designed to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance. By keeping finishing under one roof, we deliver greater quality control, faster turnaround times, and more consistent results.
Whether you’re finishing electrical enclosures, industrial equipment, custom fabrications, or production components, Skill Metal has the finishing expertise to help your products perform their best.