Surface treatment is a broad term to describe any number of coatings or processes that clean, protect or restructure metal surfaces. These metal surfaces can be anything from industrial machinery to household appliances.

This wide range of processes and intended targets is easy to narrow down according to individual need. Some people will need industrial surface treatments that make their products more attractive, while others need high-quality protection for their factory parts and equipment. Here are a few subcategories in the surface treatment industry.

1. Try powder coating as a surface treatment for protection that can be both durable and colorful.

2. Explore industrial surface treating and coating for parts and equipment that need higher levels of protection.

3. Contact industrial cleaning services for various surface cleaning and preparation methods.

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Decorate and protect surfaces with a powder coating surface treatment

Powder coating is an exceptionally popular form of surface treatment. Considered tougher and more durable than traditional painting, powder coating's unique electro-charged dry materials process provides metal surfaces with a smooth, even finish. Powder coats vary in texture and color, making it the most aesthetic of the coating and surface treatment systems.

I recommend: Contract Powder Coating, Inc. is a Texas-based surface treatment company that offers its services to customers all over the country. Their facilities allow for surface treatment on small and bulk orders, and they treat everything from farm equipment to metal furniture. The 20,000 square foot coating facility at Sure-Tek Powder Coating makes it possible for even the largest orders to be processed with quick turn around times. Their surface treatment services are performed in-house but can be shipped to companies nationwide.

Reinforce industrial parts and surfaces with coating and surface treatment systems for metals

Powder coating is effective in making surfaces durable and more attractive. However, some metal surfaces, such as industrial parts and equipment, need specialized coating treatments. This requires a different array of surface finishing products and processes such as high-level heating.

I recommend: The National Surface Treatment Center provide industrial surface treatments that starts with prep (such as abrasive blasting) and ends with a variety of protective coatings. Depending on need, surfaces can be electroplated, silicone or latex coated, galvanized or epoxy painted. The Belton Group has a Malaysian-based factory which specializes in metal surface treatment involving intense heat. Among the services provided are case hardening and carburizing.

Clean and refinish surfaces with abrasive blasting surface treatments

Some surface treatment companies specialize in the process of refinishing metal surfaces using a variety of pressurized media that blast rust, grime and other debris. Abrasive blasting is a good way to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of surfaces, and is also an essential step in paint or coating preparation.

I recommend: Paint Platoon USA Coating Solutions has an industrial surface treatment that includes abrasive blasting using all types of media (water, sand, soda, dry ice, glass bead, etc.). Services are provided nationwide and range from government facilities to industrial and commercial properties. Team Industrial Surfaces is a company that provides a number of industrial cleaning services that include abrasive and water blasting.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Do-it-yourself surface treatment should only be attempted by trained individuals that have the appropriate equipment, facilities and protective gear.