FAQ’s

Finishers choose our process to provide their products with a durable, lasting coating. Our E-coats can be used as a primer, top coat or both, and also combined with other types of conventional coatings, the versatility is endless.

Productivity and Operational Cost Savings

• High Material Transfer Efficiencies (90% +)
• Low Application Costs
• Precise Film Thickness and Build Control
• Automated Processing - Reduced Workforce Requirements
• System Automation
• High Capacity Load Racking
• High Throughput, Low Workforce Needs

Performance and Quality

• 100% Coverage of Complex Parts and Components
• Uniform Film Thickness Build
• Benchmark Corrosion Protection
• Superior Edge Coverage
• One or Two-Coat Applications to Boost Performance
• Product and Process Consistency
• Compatible with Other Coating Technologies

Environmental Advantages

• Low to No HAPs Formulations Available
• Ultralow VOC Formulations Available
• Heavy Metal-Free Formulations Available
• Closed Loop Systems for Minimal Waste Discharge
• OSHA Compliance
• EPA Compliance

There are number of key requirements to produce the ideal lacquer for coating intricate jewellery satisfactorily.

• Highly controllable and uniform film build capability
• Dry deposition
• Excellent edge coverage
• High image clarity
• Outstanding perspiration, corrosion and wear/abrasion resistance 

For high curing temperature applications Alphaclad 444 would be the product of choice, where as Alphaclad 9130 has gained a worldwide reputation for low temperature applications (130 degrees C).

A suitable lacquer for this application would need to display the following characteristics:-

• Medium to high build capability to maximise corrosion and wear resistance. A typical film thickness should be in the range of 12-18 microns.
• Excellent aesthetic appearance and image clarity.
• For outdoor applications, UV resistance is an absolute necessity. The Hawking Alphaclad SD colour range enables fade resistant finishes to be obtained.

The use of ultrafiltration acts as a dialysis unit to remove ionic contamination from working electrophoretic coating tanks. It is also used in 'closed loop' systems as a means of paint recovery.

The array of finishes and colours that are achievable is vast. Through the use of specialist pigment technology, a number of stunning finishes can be obtained, from transparent tints to opaque finishes.

The CA MATTING SERIES allows satin and matt effects to be obtained.