UV coating is the process of applying a protective layer or covering to an object in order to prevent harmful damage from ultraviolet radiation, especially from sunlight. The layer of UV resistant material diminishes the amount of radiation that is able to pass through. Some coatings block the UV rays; other materials are absorbers, and these are chosen depending on the desired application of the product.
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U.S. Plastic Coatings CorporationSellersville, PA 800-398-2520 ISO 9000:2008 certified, 30+ years of experience and unmatched product and service quality make U.S. Plastic Coatings Corporation the most qualified company to develop the UV coating solutions your company needs. We can produce and have standard materials ready with extraordinarily short lead times. Visit our website or give us a call to learn more about our products and services.
CaplugsBuffalo, NY 888-227-5847 Caplugs is the country's leading manufacturer or plastic covers and coatings. We offer more than 5,000 standard parts, and we have over 400,000,000 parts in stock, which means that you'll be hard pressed to find a part we don't carry. Just a few examples of our products include vinyl, plastisol and UV coatings as well as a huge variety of caps and plugs.
MOCAPPark Hills, MO 800-633-6775 At MOCAP, we understand that product quality and service are of utmost importance to our customers. For this reason, we offer only the finest quality products and services. Our PVC, vinyl and UV coating processes are state of the art, and we take all possible measures to ensure that our products meet our customers' expectations. Call us or visit us online to learn more about our products.
Galow Metal & Plastics, Inc.Oshkosh, WI 800-888-4463 Galow Metal Products is an all-American supplier of coating services and coated products. Our UV coating service is second to none anywhere else in the industry, and we take pride in our ability to meet our customers needs quickly and at affordable prices. We've also taken recent steps to improve the sustainability of our operation. Learn more about it on our website.
Precision Dip Coating LLCNorth Haven, CT 203-772-3864 Two decades of experience, value-added supply chain services and some of the most knowledgeable and expert engineers in the business make Precision Dip Coating your best choice for UV coating solutions and for other plastic products and services. We offer coating in many materials, including PVC and vinyl, and we are eager to work with your company on its next project.
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UV Coating
UV coating is a valuable process that protects surfaces from UV rays. Polymer coatings can be applied to add a number of beneficial characteristics to a surface such as glare reduction, scratch resistance, microbial resistance and more. Many products are coated in a protective material to guard against wear and tear and the effects of corrosion, and since many products are designed for frequent, if not permanent, use outdoors, the effects of ultraviolet radiation have to be taken into consideration and the need for further specified coatings considered. Applications such as flooring, furniture, construction equipment and materials can all benefit from the addition of a UV coating. UV coatings are still able to serve decorative purposes as well. Due to the nature of plastic and manufacturing objects with plastic, there is a wide range of colors, shapes, textures and finishes that can be achieved. UV protection will also prevent yellowing, or other color changes as a result of extended sun exposure, further adding to the aesthetic reasons for UV coating.Most plastics hold a certain level of ultraviolet resistance but polyurethane and silicone are typically used for UV coating because they perform well under ultraviolet radiation. There are a number of application methods for UV coating including spraying, rolling and flowing, but dip coating is one of the most common methods and is used for a broad range of products. Dip coating uses a molten plastic material to cover the surface of an object. There are three steps to the process of plastisol coating using this method. First, the object is immersed into the coating material which is kept at liquid point. Depending on the desired thickness of the coating layer, the object stays in the molten plastic in order for the object's surface and the plastic to bond. The longer an object is immersed for, the thicker the protective layer will be. The machinery then removes the object from the molten material at a slow and constant rate. Removing it too quickly will result in irregularities on the surface of the protective layer. The object is then allowed to dry, or is further heat treated in a chamber to achieve the desired finish and is then removed from the mold.
