POWDER COATING
& SURFACE PLANT
In-house automated powder coating line, multi-stage pre-treatment, and full-spectrum surface finishing — all under one roof for precise colour, corrosion protection, and cosmetic quality.
DEDICATED IN-HOUSE
COATING PLANT
VFM operates a fully automated powder coating plant integrated into our main production facility. Controlling surface finishing in-house allows us to maintain tight colour consistency, meet tight delivery schedules, and avoid outsourcing delays that affect quality and lead time.
Our line handles parts up to 2.5m × 1.2m × 0.8m and processes mixed batch orders without cross-contamination, using dedicated spray booths and automated gun reciprocators for each colour run.
AUTOMATED COATING PROCESS
Pre-Treatment
Multi-stage chemical wash: alkaline degreasing, rinse, iron phosphating, and final DI water rinse to ensure perfect adhesion and corrosion resistance.
Electrostatic Application
Automated electrostatic spray guns apply charged powder particles that cling uniformly to grounded metal parts, achieving even coverage on complex geometries.
Curing Oven
Parts travel through a controlled 200°C cure oven on the conveyor line. Powder melts, flows, and cross-links into a continuous durable film over 15–20 minutes.
Inspection & Pack
Cooled parts undergo adhesion cross-cut testing, visual inspection for pinholes, runs, or orange peel, and thickness gauge measurement before packaging.
COATING TYPES &
SURFACE TREATMENTS
Nine specialist finishes — all available in-house or through our audited partner network. We advise on the best option for your part's material, environment, and cosmetic requirements.
Galvanizing
- Zinc coating on steel or iron
- Cathodic corrosion protection
- Hot-dip or electro galvanizing
- Thickness 5–85 µm
- Salt-spray 200–1000+ hours
Powder Coating
- Dry finishing process
- Durable & protective layer
- Full RAL colour range
- Gloss / Matte / Satin options
- Thickness 60–80 µm
Electroplating
- Electrical current deposition
- Zinc, nickel, chrome options
- Precise thickness control
- Enhanced surface conductivity
- RoHS compliant variants
Anodizing
- Electrochemical oxide growth
- Type II: 5–25 µm decorative
- Type III: 25–75 µm hard coat
- Clear, black, champagne, custom dye
- RoHS & REACH compliant
Paint Coatings
- Alkyd & polyurethane options
- Liquid spray application
- Wide colour and gloss selection
- Primer + topcoat system
- Thickness 40–120 µm
Ceramic Coatings
- High-temperature resistance (600°C+)
- Exceptional surface hardness
- Thermal barrier protection
- Superior chemical resistance
- Thickness 10–50 µm
Polymer Coatings
- Flexible protective barrier
- Outstanding chemical resistance
- Low-friction surface finish
- Corrosion & abrasion protection
- Various polymer formulations
E-Coating
- Cathodic electrodeposition process
- Uniform coverage on complex shapes
- Excellent edge corrosion protection
- Thickness 15–35 µm
- Ideal as primer or topcoat
PVD Coating
- Physical Vapor Deposition process
- Extreme surface hardness (2000+ HV)
- Decorative gold, rose, black, bronze
- Thin film 0.5–5 µm
- Scratch & tarnish resistant
1000+ COLOURS &
CUSTOM MATCHING
We support the full RAL Classic and RAL Design System range — over 1,000 standard colours — and can custom-blend to Pantone or customer-supplied samples. Gloss level is adjustable from 5% flat matte to 95% high gloss.
INSIDE OUR COATING PLANT
NEED A CUSTOM FINISH?
Send us your parts and colour requirements. We'll recommend the best coating process, provide a RAL or Pantone match swatch, and confirm DFM compatibility before production.
Request Coating Consultation